It’s become common in some online circles for articles regarding a person’s comments on a given subject to appear under a clickbait-y headline suggesting that so-and-so “breaks his silence” about whatever the issue may be. The technique implies that the person has been silent for an extended stretch. Usually, that’s not the case. It’s just more likely to garner a …

Ole Miss football defensive lineman DeSanto Rollins’ case against Rebels coach Lane Kiffin has been dismissed, according to court documents obtained by the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. The lawsuit was dismissed Wednesday by Judge Michael P. Mills of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. The dismissal puts an end to a lawsuit that …

Buccaneers special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong is retiring, NFL Media reports. Armstrong, 60, has coached in the NFL since 1994, spending the past five seasons in Tampa. He was with the team for Super Bowl LV. Armstrong started his NFL coaching career with the Falcons as the safeties coach in 1994. He held that role for two seasons before being …

The 2024 USC Trojans’ running back group will feature just two returning lettermen from the 2023 campaign, Quinten Joyner and A’Marion Peterson. MarShawn Lloyd and Austin Jones have both moved on to the NFL. Additionally, Matt Columbo and underutilized transfer Darwin Barlow have departed via the portal to San Diego State and North Carolina, respectively. Joyner is a 5-11, 205-pound …

The 2024 Senior Bowl, one of the week’s two collegiate all-star NFL Draft showcases along with the East-West Shrine Bowl, is underway in Mobile, Alabama, and we have you covered with both halves of the “With The First Pick” podcast — CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson and former longtime Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman — with boots …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 31, 2024, 10:31 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Calgary Flames had one lone All-Star game representative at the start of Wednesday in Elias Lindholm. By the end of the day, they had none after trading him to the Vancouver Canucks. Lindholm’s future with the Flames had been in …

Head coach Ryan Day and his coaching staff were dodging barbs in the media after a third-straight loss to Michigan, and a ho-hum initial peek into all the big names in the transfer portal, but since then, he’s moved the needle on the excitement meter by making some major moves. Ohio State grabbed the top prospect in the transfer portal, …

The Seahawks made it official, announcing the hiring of Mike Macdonald as the ninth head coach in franchise history. The team went from one of the oldest head coaches in the league to the youngest. Pete Carroll is 72, while Macdonald is 36. Macdonald spent the past two seasons as defensive coordinator of the Ravens. “What an honor,” Macdonald said, …

The state of Florida has been a hotbed for elite running backs over the last 20 years. With the talent that routinely comes out of Florida, that won’t be slowing down anytime soon. DeMarco Murray in pursuit of running backs for Oklahoma’s 2025 Recruiting Class. His latest find has taken him to Tampa, Florida. At Plant High School, there is …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab breaks down Seattle’s decision to hire Baltimore’s former defensive coordinator, making him the youngest head coach in the league at just 36 years old. Subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] FRANK SCHWAB: The Seattle Seahawks hired the youngest coach in the NFL …

The Cincinnati Bengals have changed course in recent years and been more willing than ever to spend money on outside free agents, but they have still shown a strong willingness to retain their own, homegrown draft picks over the long term. This offseason, they have a big free agent decision ahead of them as Tee Higgins, their second-round pick in …

Michigan State football has extended an offer to another prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, this time extending an offer to a running back, Shekai Mills-Knight. Mills-Knight is a native of Chattanooga (TN), attending the Baylor School. He is not yet ranked but holds additional offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee. AGTG after a great …

Tom Moore is returning to the Buccaneers coaching staff in 2024, Peter Schrager of NFL Media reports. Moore, 85, just completed his 45th season of coaching in the NFL, his fifth with the Bucs. He serves as a senior offensive analyst. Moore is best known for the 13 seasons he spent coaching Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. While playing for …

The San Francisco 49ers arguably have the most talented roster in the NFL, a major reason why they’re playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. San Francisco has star players across the board (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave), but it’s the under-the-radar moves that are why the 49ers are …

Muskegon football coach Shane Fairfield was named the NFC representative of the NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award on Wednesday by the league. The award is designed to highlight “honor is given to the “high school football coaches that best represent character, integrity, leadership, dedication to the community, commitment to player protection and on-field success,” according …