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Feb 13, 2024, 07:52 PM ET Patrik Laine and his agency criticized an insensitive comment about suicide made on a podcast Monday in reference to the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, who is currently receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Octagon Hockey, in a statement posted to social media Tuesday, said it was disappointed in the “reprehensible remark” about …

After a team plays in the Super Bowl, there is generally a slew of shake-ups in its coaching staff.  And while this could pose trouble for the team itself, it usually isn’t a negative happenstance for the individuals. Several teams who failed to reach the season’s final game keep a keen eye on those who do, and often, they’re waiting …

Shanahan addresses Wilks’ future as 49ers DC after up-and-down season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks appears to be in line to return for his second season on the job, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan intimated on Tuesday. When asked directly whether Wilks will remain in charge of the 49ers’ defense, Shanahan answered, …

Since the Super Bowl era began in 1966, there have been five runs by teams who won at least three championships in a five-season span. Those teams are the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers (four from 1974 to 1979), the 1990s Dallas Cowboys (three from 1992-1995), the 2000s New England Patriots (three from 2001-2004), the 2010s New England Patriots (three from 2014-2018) …

For the first time since the NFL changed the rules in 2022 to guarantee both teams a possession in postseason overtime, the rule was applied in a postseason game. Both teams apparently made their strategic coin-toss decisions in advance. The Chiefs planned to kick. The 49ers planned to receive. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan based his decision on a desire to …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 13, 2024, 07:29 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig on Saturday night. Rielly hit Greig with his stick after the Senators rookie scored an …

Bears announce party at Soldier Field for 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bust out your party hats for the 2024 NFL draft. Bears fans can purchase tickets to attend Soldier Field for the team’s draft party as they watch how the 2024 NFL draft unfolds. The party is set for Apr. 25 starting at 6 p.m. …

Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that, for all his great accomplishments as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, he is unable to win the big game. Those calls grew louder after a second Super Bowl loss in five seasons and Shanahan is as eager as anyone to quell them — to prove his doubters wrong but also because …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift has changed his and his family’s lives, for better or worse, with more eyes on them than ever before. During an appearance on “The Big Podcast “with Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Kelce said his three-time Super Bowl champion brother even had to move to a new house due …

49ers’ Armstead to undergo surgery on meniscus he tore in Week 13 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive tackle Arik Armstead, scheduled for offseason right knee surgery to address torn meniscus cartilage, believes he has a good chance to be cleared for the opening of 49ers training camp in late-July. Armstead sustained the injury to …

Nick Wright celebrates the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII, reliving the entirety of the 2023 NFL season where his team was constantly counted out, and reaffirming that he never had a doubt. The San Francisco 49ers barely stood a chance with Patrick Mahomes on the field, leading the team on two huge drives that ended up winning the …

Former Bears OC Luke Getsy lists Chicagoland home for $1.7 million: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is listing his house in Waukegan for $1.7 million, according to a report from the Chicago Tribune. Getsy and his wife, Tina, are listing the 5,610-square-foot, six-bedroom home for precisely $1.67 million. According to Redfin, the …

One of Super Bowl LVIII’s most talked-about moments was Travis Kelce’s heated exchange with Andy Reid. While the situation left many who watched feeling uneasy, Tom Brady completely understood where Kelce was coming from.  Brady played in a record 10 Super Bowls, so no one understands the pressure and emotion of that situation better than him. Along with defending Kelce’s …

The Dallas Cowboys have found their next defensive coordinator. The team announced their hire of veteran coach Mike Zimmer to lead the defense going forward on Tuesday. Zimmer joins the Cowboys to replace Dan Quinn, who earlier this offseason accepted the head-coaching job for the Washington Commanders.  The team will hold an introductory press conference with Zimmer and Dallas head …

Washington quarterback Michael Penix opened eyes this season, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is among those impressed souls. “I think that says everything about the kid, how tough he is to overcome all that. Then to play like he did this year. Now, the medical experts, when you get to the combine, they’ll tug and pull …