Back in October, Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, known for his blazing speed, and David Montgomery, known for his bruising and efficient running style, embraced the nicknames of “Sonic and Knuckles,” like the famed video game and movie characters.  “Inside of our room, just really excited. Our guys, ‘Sonic and Knuckles,’ it’s official now, I’ve been warned that that’s …

UNC football is moving on from head coach Mack Brown, the Tar Heels and Brown announced Tuesday morning. Brown spent 16 seasons in Chapel Hill, including six years in his second stint with the Tar Heels. Overall, the 73-year-old coach compiled a 44-32 record (22-24 ACC) across the last six seasons. UNC (6-5, 3-4 ACC) hosts rival N.C. State (5-6, …

Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without an important defensive starter for a while. According to ESPN, safety Jordan Whitehead suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will miss “some time” but could return for the playoffs. Whitehead was injured during the second half of Tampa’s blowout win over the New York Giants on Sunday. He has been starting …

With all teams active in Week 13 following a Week 12 game slate that was chock-full of byes, fantasy football managers are surely are happy to have their stars back (at least, those who are healthy of course). It’s a marathon of games on deck, spanning from Thursday’s full Thanksgiving slate to the first-ever Black Friday showdown, the Sunday games …

Ryan Day had a lot of self-reflection to do following the 2023 season. Ohio State had not only lost its third straight to rival Michigan, but Day then had to watch the Wolverines go on to win the national title. Despite all the success he’d had during his time in Columbus, Ohio, moments like that will make you question everything. …

First, the bad news. The all-time attendance record for a women’s hockey game — set April 21, 2024 when 21,105 fans attended a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) game between Toronto and Montreal — is unlikely to be broken this upcoming season. “The 21,000 in Bell Center [in Montreal] will not be broken until we do an outdoor game,” said …

The ailing New York Jets are in the midst of an organizational overhaul, already in search of a new head coach and general manager, and headed toward an anticipated breakup with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Yet the 40-year-old Rodgers insisted Tuesday that he’s undecided on playing in 2025, while adding he still prefers to remain with the Jets, countering a report …

Editor’s note: This is the 12th installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 12 winner: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.  Two months ago, the Panthers’ direction seemed clear: take a swing on another quarterback in 2025.  The Bryce Young era appeared to be over — already. The 2023 No. …

There’s an old adage in life that seems to apply well to Michigan football’s mentality going into its rivalry game against Ohio State: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Wolverines, of course, were broken into bite size pieces in this discord for nearly two decades. From 2004 to 2020, the lone win Michigan picked up in the sport’s …

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and while several teams are out of the playoff picture, there is still a lot for which to be thankful. Upon exploring situations around the league, CBSSports.com has identified the one rookie for which each NFL team should be thankful for as the 2024 season reaches Week 13. It’s been a pretty good season …

Did you make the move to invest in the newly-signed Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley in your fantasy football drafts this offseason? If so, congrats on your league-winner. Barkley leads all RBs through the first 12 weeks of the season with 252.4 fantasy points, and he also leads the league with 1,392 rushing yards (126.5 per game). He is one …

North Carolina coach Mack Brown will not return in 2025, capping off one of the most legendary careers in college football history. Brown, 74, was one of only three coaches in the FBS who have won a national championship and he became the first UNC coach to ever win 100 games, which was accomplished across two stretches.  But while Brown …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter It’s the time of the year when hopes are realized — and dashed. The Houston Texans and Washington Commanders are trending toward the latter category, in part due to a disappointing streak of games from their young quarterbacks. The Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins are surging, thanks to the strong and (to different degrees) revitalized play …

Getty Images The New York Giants are looking to pick up the pieces after a demoralizing loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Fortunately for them, they will be able to get back on the field in short order to try and erase that sour taste of the Week 12 loss as they’ll square off against …

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field after 38-17 loss to Oregon at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. It’s Michigan week. Of course, if you are an Ohio State fan, you know that already, but that means there are more than likely a lot of things at stake — not so much for …