Getty Mike Tomlin can continue coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers if that’s what he chooses to do. Despite rumors about a possible split, the Steelers want to extend Tomlin’s contract, according to NBC Sports. Tomlin’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season.  While the Steelers reportedly want to keep him, Tomlin has also given the franchise no indication …

USATSI While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media.  Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he underwent …

The Las Vegas Bowl has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The first game took place in 1992 as a replacement for the California Raisin Bowl. That inaugural contest was a 35-34 win for Bowling Green over Nevada. Tie-ins with the WAC and Mountain West have come and gone, and now the game is played between the Pac-12, …

As Christmas approaches, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The playoff …

49ers rookie Bell making strides, staying ready for next opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ronnie Bell is ready for his next opportunity to step up. The rookie wide receiver only has been on the field for 132 offensive plays through 14 games, but with teammate Jauan Jennings still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Bell …

Vanderbilt football has found itself searching for an offensive spark heading into the 2024 season. The Commodores may have found one Saturday in the form of Texas Tech transfer wideout Loic Fouonji. Fouonji spent four seasons at Texas Tech, but has an extra year of eligilbity due to the COVID-19-affected 2020 season. His most impressive season with the Red Raiders …

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have an impressive track record of being in playoff contention every year, hence their run of consecutive .500 or better seasons. Pittsburgh re-entered the AFC playoff race with its 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, also making history with the win. The Steelers improved to 8-7 with the win, clinching their 20th consecutive eight-win season …

Getty Images Welcome to a rare Saturday edition of the Week 16 grades. The NFL was kind enough to give everyone an early Christmas gift in the form of a holiday doubleheader consisting of Bengals-Steelers and Bills-Chargers.  Each of these games carry a significant impact on the AFC playoff picture as the wild card picture is as close and jumbled as …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 slated is packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture. Division titles and playoff spots can be clinched over the course of the holiday weekend, and we’ll cap it off with a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco …

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill stepped down from his post Saturday. The Aggies have promoted wide receivers coach (and former UNLV head coach) Tony Sanchez to serve as his successor. Kill leaves New Mexico State with a 17-11 overall record. The 62-year-old Kill has battled health issues in the past, including dealing with the effects of epilepsy since 2005.  …

Who’s Playing New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos Current Records: New England 3-11, Denver 7-7 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Empower Field at Mile High — Denver, ColoradoTV: NFL NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The New England Patriots will head out on the road to face off …

The Cowboys will not have left tackle Tyron Smith on Sunday against the Dolphins. The team announced he did not make the trip to Miami and will not play. Smith was doubtful with a back injury. It would be the fourth missed game for Smith this season and the 37th since the start of 2020. He has not played a …

GRAPEVINE, Texas – At the moment of Ohio State’s arrival Saturday for the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes remained whole. That could change, but everyone on the current roster is in Texas or en route, coach Ryan Day said at a press conference at the team hotel. Nobody has announced he would opt out of playing, he said. Dec 20, 2023; …

Dec 23, 2023, 08:07 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks rookie forward Leo Carlsson will be out for four to six weeks with a sprained right knee ligament. The Ducks announced the extent of the injury for the No. 2 overall pick in last summer’s draft before they hosted the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night in their final game …

It’s pretty remarkable that we’re already in the final month of the 2023 NFL regular season. One minute you’re in the summer months gearing up for the season ahead, and BAM it’s Christmas. And what do we want in our stockings this year? Winners. We rebounded slightly after a dull Week 14, but the 6-8-2 ATS record last week is …