The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their second consecutive Super Bowl and fourth in five years. Last week, they played in their sixth consecutive AFC title game, a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It marked Patrick Mahomes’ second road playoff game aside from past Super Bowl appearances. They previously beat the Bills in Buffalo in the divisional round. The …
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Gary Bettman: NHL won’t interfere, influence Hockey Canada probe
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 2, 2024, 04:42 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. TORONTO — The NHL will not release its finding from a yearlong investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by multiple players from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team until ongoing judicial proceedings have been completed by London, …
Read More »Chiefs’ Kelce crowns Kittle best NFL tight end for huge 2023 season
Chiefs’ Kelce crowns Kittle best NFL tight end for huge 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Travis Kelce has nothing but respect for George Kittle and is excited to face off against his tight end counterpart in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke to reporters before practice …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Examining the history of Super Bowl prop bets
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Betting on the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Industry experts are forecasting that Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be the most wagered upon big game of all-time. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported a record 50 million Americans wagered on last year’s game …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers teammate among NFL’s best and worst signings of 2023 season
The NFL’s financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 11th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2023 veteran acquisitions. Players acquired by trades or in free …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Canadiens ace the Sean Monahan deal
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. For the second time in three days, a pair of Canadian NHL teams made a trade with a center going to the Stanley Cup contender, and a first-round pick (and more) going to a team looking to build for the future. This trade saw veteran …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce says he is ready for the Super Bowl circus
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce insisted Friday that he is ready for the circus that comes with the Super Bowl. He’s been through it three times, after all, and has two rings to show for it. It has never been quite like this, though. Kelce’s profile has never been higher than it is now, as the Chiefs prepare …
Read More »Report: Saints working to hire 49ers’ Kubiak for OC position
Report: Saints working to hire 49ers’ Kubiak for OC position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A member of the 49ers’ coaching staff could depart for a coordinator job after Super Bowl LVIII. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources, that the New Orleans Saints are working to hire 49ers passing game specialist Klint Kubiak as their new offensive …
Read More »Buccaneers Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen announces retirement from NFL after decade-long career
Getty Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen announced on Friday that he’s retiring from the NFL after a decade-long career. This announcement comes after he had battled injuries throughout the latter half of his tenure in the league and drastically limited his availability. “With any chapter in the book of life, there is always an ending,” Jensen …
Read More »Danielle Hunter free agency: Vikings pass rusher ‘letting everything play its course’ after career season
Just like last offseason, questions surrounding Danielle Hunter’s future with the Minnesota Vikings are in the forefront. The two parties agreed to a one-year deal, worth up to $20 million, going into the 2023 season, but the year has passed and free agency is coming. The pass rusher has spent his entire career with Minnesota, spanning eight seasons. This year he …
Read More »Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal: Timeline of events
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 2, 2024, 04:15 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. It has been a seismic couple weeks for Hockey Canada as five current or former NHL players surrendered to London, Ontario, police in connection to a sexual assault case from 2018. The five players in question — New Jersey Devils forward …
Read More »Brian Gutekunst: Anders Carlson was “the best option by far” in the postseason
Matt LaFleur was miffed at Fox reporter Tom Rinaldi, who shared what the Packers coach considered a joke. In a production meeting, LaFleur told Rinaldi that he prays when Anders Carlson lines up to kick a field goal. Despite characterizing it as something said in jest, LaFleur obviously had concerns about Carlson and rightfully so. The rookie kicker missed at …
Read More »What will Titans offense look like under new coach Brian Callahan?
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Most NFL observers know that the Tennessee Titans have an offensive line issue. That their pass protection is far below NFL standards. Tennessee last season allowed a 41.4 percent pressure rate, second-worst in the NFL, according to Next Gen Stats. It has played a key role in injuries to both Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis, …
Read More »Saints working to hire 49ers’ Klint Kubiak as new offensive coordinator after 2024 Super Bowl, per report
Getty Images Klint Kubiak will try to help the San Francisco 49ers hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVIII. After that, he’s set to take up new work, with the New Orleans Saints working to hire Kubiak as their next offensive coordinator, according to ESPN. Kubiak, 36, currently serves as the 49ers’ offensive passing game specialist, one of the …
Read More »With Mike Macdonald, Seahawks appear better equipped to dethrone 49ers in NFC and keep up with Rams
Patience is a virtue. The Seattle Seahawks twiddled their thumbs and bided their time, waiting for the postseason to end to hire their top target: Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Seattle was one of the last teams to fill its vacancy, but at the end of the day, the Seahawks ended up with arguably the top candidate in this …
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