LSU is just over a week away from beginning its national title defense, and while coach Jay Johnson’s team lost a pair of studs in Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews, as well as several other key contributors, it has retooled this offseason. The Tigers enter the year as a preseason unanimous top-five team as they return stars like Tommy White …

Super Bowl LVIII is finally here, and bettors are enthusiastic about diving into wagers for the huge showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs — led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid — are currently 2-point underdogs to the Niners. However, this has become a somewhat familiar spot for Kansas City & …

For the first time ever, the Super Bowl is getting its own in-game DJ. Tiësto will be bringing the 65,000 fans in attendance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada some entertainment during the biggest game of the year. Tiësto will perform a set before the game as Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players are warming up on the …

The Southeastern Conference returned to its typical upward trajectory when it comes to income during the 2023 fiscal year after stumbling in 2022, the conference’s new federal tax records show. The SEC brought in total revenue of nearly $853 million for a year ending Aug. 31, 2023 — about $50 million more than its total for 2022 — the document …

The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most-watched musical performance of the year, taking place on the biggest night in American sports. This year, award-winning artist Usher will be taking the stage after two quarters of football between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Usher is sure to bring next-level entertainment to the stage, and possibly surprise …

Reid reveals most important lesson from ex-49ers teammate Willis originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Eric Reid broke into the NFL under the tutelage of legendary 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. He spent his first two years in the league learning under the five-time First-Team All-Pro selection while the two were teammates in San Francisco. During an interview on Radio …

Getty Images The SEC announced it has distributed a total of $741 million in revenue to its 14 member universities for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2023. Though that number doesn’t quite qualify as the conference’s best year, it is an almost $20 million increase from 2021-22’s revenue of $721.8 million, showcasing further growth and recovery after …

Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Thursday, one day after his interference bloodied Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe. The fine was the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Marchment got tangled up with McCabe after the latter reversed the puck along the boards with 1:27 remaining in the second period of …

Getty Images The rise of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been a captivating storyline in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII pitting Purdy and San Francisco against the reigning-champion Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly two years after emerging as “Mr. Irrelevant” — the final pick — in the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Iowa State star has an opportunity …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter It’s a “Love Story” between a few Pro Bowlers and Taylor Swift, according to the Pro Bowl Confidential. When asked at the NFL Pro Bowl Games about their favorite T-Swift melody, most players had nothing but praise for the newly crowned Album of the Year Grammy-winner … who also happens to be Chiefs tight end …

The Alabama State football Signing Day Bash on Wednesday was the official kickoff to the 2024 football season. Head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. addressed the fans and media for the first time since the Turkey Day Classic game on Thanksgiving. He answered all the burning questions from Hornets nation in attendance regarding the busy offseason. More: Alabama State football coach …

The primary reason Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is because of his 1990s dynasty in which the team won three Super Bowl titles from 1992-95.  One of the biggest drivers in those teams’ successes was Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing yards …

The Lions are hiring Deshea Townsend as their defensive passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach, a source tells PFT. Detroit finished 29th in passing yards allowed last season. Townsend, 48, spent the past two seasons with the Jaguars as their passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach. He has coached for four other NFL teams and had one college stop. …

Texas recruiting is in a good spot early on in the 2025 recruiting class. The Longhorns rank No. 8 in the class for On3 Sports’ industry rankings with room for improvement. Highly regarded Saraland (AL) quarterback KJ Lacey headlines a class that includes top tight end Emaree Wilson, elite defensive lineman Lance Jackson, Florida defensive lineman Brandon Brown and Pearland …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst A year ago, the NFL was blessed with one of the richest running-back classes in years with Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) and Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) each being selected in the top 12. To put that in perspective, only five other running backs have been selected that high in the past decade. This year’s running …