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 …
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Notre Dame to hire LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock for his third stint with the Irish
The coordinator behind the best offense in the country this season will reportedly take over Notre Dame’s offense in 2024. Multiple reports Friday morning indicate Mike Denbrock will return to South Bend, leaving LSU after two seasons there under Brian Kelly. Inside ND Sports’s Eric Hansen first reported the hiring of Denbrock. Denbrock will replace Gerad Parker, named Troy’s new …
Read More »Fantasy hockey weekend watch – Goalies to start or sit this weekend
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 22, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 With NHL rosters frozen solid, the countdown is on to the league’s three-day holiday break. Which means you only have two days – a matter of hours really – to capitalize as best possible in wrapping up your own pre-Christmas fantasy run. What …
Read More »Mike McDaniel feels good about Tyreek Hill’s status for Sunday vs. Cowboys
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill appears set to return to the field on Sunday against the Cowboys. Hill, who missed last week’s game against the Jets with an ankle sprain, has done well on the practice field this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. “He’s had a good week, no setbacks,” McDaniel said. “Feel good about him. We have …
Read More »Auburn OT target Micah DeBose decommits from Georgia
With the early signing period for the 2024 recruiting cycle all but done, it is time for the 2025 class to take center stage. Auburn has built an impressive class, that already consists of five four-star recruits and is working to add more. One of Auburn’s top targets is four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose, who decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs …
Read More »Former NFL player Mike Williams died of rare dental-related sepsis
Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical examiner’s report released Friday. Williams, 36, died Sept. 12 after being hospitalized following a construction accident while working as an electrician. The wide receiver played four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was drafted out of Syracuse …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: History tells us trading up for a QB is dicey; why this is great news for the Bears
Since the 2016 NFL Draft, a team has traded up in (or into) the first round for a quarterback 14 times. Of those 14 quarterbacks drafted, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Texans-era Deshaun Watson and Lions-era Jared Goff are the only ones who can be considered a success, and there’s plenty of variation in this list – from “game-changing …
Read More »Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb nearing Michael Irvin’s single-season catches record, ready to battle CB Jalen Ramsey
FRISCO, Texas — Jersey No. 88, when worn by a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, means that player is special. Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson began that trend, donning the number for 11 seasons from 1973-1983. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin made 88 his own as the Cowboys’ top receiver on their three Super Bowl title teams …
Read More »LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock returning to Notre Dame for same position
LSU football will reportedly be on the market for a new offensive coordinator in the near future. Tigers offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is reportedly leaving Baton Rouge for the same position at Notre Dame, according to multiple reports, including The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. Denbrock, 59, spent two seasons at LSU after spending the previous five seasons …
Read More »Rams hold off Saints, unleash Puka Nacua for another historic performance
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Unheralded Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua keeps breaking tackles and breaking records on his way to a historic rookie season that could end with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Nacua totaled nine receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown as the Rams held off a late rally by the New Orleans …
Read More »We’ve got to be on every little detail this week
Facing one of the league’s best signal-callers this week, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner knows Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson presents plenty of problems for defenses. The All-Pro linebacker said this week that San Francisco’s defense has to be at the top of its game to contain Jackson on Monday night. “When he is running, yeah, he can hurt you with his …
Read More »USC loses to Tennessee in transfer portal battle for former Tulane WR Chris Brazzell
USC has lost a lot in this year’s transfer portal, but adding another receiver after losing three is a notable task for Lincoln Riley, who expects to field an explosive offense every year. The Trojans and Riley reached out to former Tulane wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, according to Hayes Fawcett on Twitter. However, the Tennessee Volunteers and Josh Heupel …
Read More »Jets rule Zach Wilson out for Week 16 due to concussion; Trevor Siemian will start for New York vs. Commanders
Getty Images New York’s topsy-turvy season under center continues as the Jets roll into Week 16. On Friday, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that quarterback Zach Wilson will not clear concussion protocol in time for the team’s matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday and has been ruled out. In his place, the Jets will turn to Trevor Siemian. Wilson …
Read More »NFL Week 16 weather reports: Rain and wind could affect Cowboys-Dolphins, Bengals-Steelers and more
The later we get in the NFL season, the more likely we are to see the weather impact that week’s slate of games. Taking a look at the daily and hourly forecast for this holiday weekend, that certainly appears to be the case for Week 16. Here’s a quick rundown of the (outdoor) games that could potentially be affected by …
Read More »What Doug Belk needs to do as a defensive back coach and recruiter at USC
USC announced former Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk as the program’s next defensive backs coach last weekend. He replaces Donte Williams, who moved on to the Georgia Bulldogs. Belk becomes the third defensive newcomer to Lincoln Riley’s coaching staff this offseason, joining new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and new linebacker coach Matt Entz. “Doug Belk is another tremendous addition to …
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