The Rams will be trying to beat the Lions on Sunday night, but defensive tackle Aaron Donald took a little time out before the game to congratulate one of his former teammates on the success he’s had in Detroit. Donald said at his Thursday press conference that he got in touch with Lions quarterback Jared Goff earlier this week to …
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Former Marshall junior DE Elijah Alston chooses Miami after decommitting from Texas A&M
After being committed to Texas A&M for a brief 22 hours via the NCAA Transfer Portal, former Marshall junior defensive end Elijah Alston has selected a new destination. According to a report from Pete Nakos, an On3 Sports college sports business & transfer portal reporter, Alston has chosen the University of Miami as his next home. Earlier this week, Alston …
Read More »From Calvin Johnson to Puka Nacua, QB makes receivers great
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Cooper Kupp have had many plays to celebrate over the years, including Kupp’s “triple crown” season. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) It’s no coincidence. In 2012, Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions established an NFL record for yards receiving in a season. It’s not unexplainable luck. In 2021, Cooper Kupp of the …
Read More »Joe Namath discusses the difficulties of replacing Nick Saban
Nick Saban’s retirement as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide has sent shockwaves across the nation and with an empty office in the Mal Moore Athletics Complex, everyone is weighing in on who could potentially replace the GOAT in Tuscaloosa. Even legendary Alabama quarterback Joe Namath is discussing Coach Saban’s retirement and how difficult it will be to …
Read More »We’re going to work to get Michael Pittman back
Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. Pittman added that he’s loved his four years …
Read More »The painful truth about the Alabama coaching search
The dust has finally settled and now there sits an empty office at the Mal Moore Athletics Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The office will sit empty until one of the biggest coaching hires in all of North American sports is made. Who on planet Earth will replace Nick Saban? His decision to retire from coaching shocked the nation in ways …
Read More »NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, big question for each team
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the Power Rankings! Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander’s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the …
Read More »Alabama coaching candidates: Steve Sarkisian, Dabo Swinney, Kalen DeBoer among options to replace Nick Saban
Nick Saban has retired as Alabama coach after 17 seasons leading the Crimson Tide program, leaving some legendary shoes to fill in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Saban went 292-71-1 overall as a head football coach throughout his career including an absurd 201-29 at Alabama with six national championships. The search for his replacement now begins, and a successor is expected to be …
Read More »PGA Tour Enterprises has interest in NFL executive Brian Rolapp
The NFL could soon be losing one of its key executives. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp is under consideration to lead the organization likely to be dubbed “PGA Tour Enterprises.” The entity does not even exist, however, and it hinges on the ongoing talks of PGA Tour, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, …
Read More »Bold predictions for second half of the 2023-24 NHL season
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 07:05 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 regular season is nearing its midway point, offering as many surprises off the ice as in the standings. (Seriously: If the league wants the regular season to be a series of highlight-reel goals and serial drama among players and teams, followed by …
Read More »Ranking every SEC football head coach after Nick Saban’s retirement heading into the 2024 CFB season
After the shocking news that Alabama head coach Nick Saban will officially retire his post, the SEC is still widely regarded as the most competitive conference in college football, regardless of Saban’s future absence. This year, Texas and Oklahoma will enter the conference, growing the SEC to a 15-team league in the new age of realignment and “Super Conferences” have …
Read More »Deion Sanders believes changes to college football prompted Nick Saban to retire from Alabama
Getty Images College football was rocked to its core on Wednesday with the announcement that Nick Saban, the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, would retire after a career that has seen him win seven National Championships over the past two decades. And with Saban having just led the Crimson Tide to the Rose Bowl and yet another College …
Read More »Tush push is big advantage for Eagles, have to keep them out of short yardage
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says the best way to stop the Eagles from using their “tush push” quarterback sneak is not to let their offense get into short-yardage situations in the first place. Bowles said he hopes his defense is consistently putting the Eagles’ offense into third-and-long situations on Monday night so he doesn’t have to worry about Jalen Hurts’ …
Read More »Former Husker Casey Thompson commits to Oklahoma
A former Husker is returning home to finish his college football career. Quarterback Casey Thompson announced on Twitter that he is transferring to Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility. Thompson spent one year at Nebraska after spending four seasons at Texas. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native would then transfer to Florida Atlantic but would tear his ACL three games …
Read More »When is the Super Bowl?
The champions of the AFC and the NFC will vie for the Lombardi Trophy (Getty Images) One of sports’ biggest events, the annual spectacular of the Super Bowl returns in 2024 as the NFL’s showpiece decider heads for a new location. Las Vegas will host the game for the first time: Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 and built at a …
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