Getty Images Tyrann Mathieu is staying in New Orleans. The former All-Pro safety has signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Saints, as confirmed by CBS Sports HQ senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.  A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Mathieu has spent the past two seasons with the Saints. During that span, he has tallied seven interceptions, 166 …

One of the best players in the 2026 class has now scheduled a visit to Notre Dame for next month. Maxwell Riley, the 6-foot, 5-inch and 263-pound offensive tackle will come to South Bend on April 6th, his last officially scheduled visit of the spring. The nations No. 13 overall prospect and 4th ranked player at his position according to …

The 2024 NFL offseason is well underway, with big names hitting the open market, trade rumors circulating and free agency just around the corner. But why are some players free to sign with new teams now, while others have to wait? How can a prospective trade be negotiated without being finalized? And what’s the deal with the “tampering period?” We’re …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:59 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Meet Frank Vatrano. All-Star forward. Three-time 20-goal scorer. Budding shoe designer. Well, sort of. Vatrano, along with Lukas Dostal and the now-departed Adam Henrique, who was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, were among the Anaheim Ducks players who have …

HATTIESBURG — Micheal Spurlock has experience at multiple offensive positions. He played quarterback at Ole Miss and then running back briefly. He then was a wide receiver and kick/punt returner in the NFL from 2006 to 2014 and was most recently the wide receivers coach at Western Kentucky. “I’m nosy,” Spurlock said after Thursday’s practice. “So, when I played receiver, …

The NFL’s transformation into a passing league has turned wideouts into prized commodities on the draft board. Team builders are more committed to using top picks to acquire blue-chip pass catchers with the potential to develop into a No. 1 receiver.  Since 2020, 21 receivers have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with at least four …

Bears take Williams, nab pass rusher after trading down in latest mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The 2024 NFL Draft is less than 50 days away and the anticipation surrounding its approach continues to add wild speculations as to what teams will do leading up to the first player chosen. Several benchmark events like the NFL Combine …

The world of college football television enters a new era with USC being one part of a dramatically reshaped conference realignment map. The Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and other conferences will be part of a different college football universe. Networks will try to capitalize on the freshness of the revised configuration. Fox Sports is wasting no time. Per Andrew …

Getty Images Thousands of fans endured record-cold temperatures and wind chills to watch the Kansas City Chiefs host the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL playoffs. Now, some of them are facing potential amputations as a result of frostbite, according to Fox 4 News. Dr. Megan L. Garcia, a general surgeon at Kansas City’s Grossman Burn Center, told Fox 4 this …

The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky earlier this offseason, and the former No. 2 overall pick has already found a new home, with the Buffalo Bills announcing Thursday that they signed Trubisky to a two-year deal. According to NFL Media, the deal is for $5.25 million and worth up to $8.45 million for the veteran signal-caller. He is guaranteed $2.7 million …

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is heading to Washington to attend President Joe Biden’s annual State of the Union address Thursday evening as the guest of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), her office announced Thursday. “I appreciate the invitation to attend the State of the Union address by our Congresswoman Debbie Dingell,” Moore said in a statement. “It is an …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 02:46 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL has fined Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins $2,000 for embellishment after his second offense of the season. Cousins was cited for embellishment in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 27. Cousins was hit after the whistle by Buffalo winger Jordan Greenway, …

The Lions are working to keep at least two of their pending restricted free agents. Per multiple reports, Detroit will tender restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright at the right of first refusal level. Should Wright play on the tender in 2024, he will make $2.985 million. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press also notes that Detroit will …

Dalton Schultz is enjoying his time with the Houston Texans much more than with his previous team, the Dallas Cowboys. The standout tight end shared that some unusual things happened behind the scenes during his five seasons in Dallas, calling it a “zoo” before praising Houston’s organization. “The focus is just football, you know what I mean?” Schultz said when …

Mar. 7—COLUMBUS — With most of his starters back on defense and some high-profile newcomers on offense, Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has much to do this spring. He hopes stepping back from coaching the quarterbacks and coordinating the offense will help him keep a more broad focus on the Buckeyes, something he reiterated Tuesday when the first practice …