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The Las Vegas Raiders named Antonio Pierce the team’s permanent head coach on Friday after he held the interim role for the second half of the 2023 season. The Raiders finished 5-4 under Pierce after he took over for the fired Josh McDaniels midway through the season, and the strong finish earned him substantial praise from several key players and …

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was able to play in last Sunday’s win over the Rams, but he’s not a sure thing for this Sunday’s matchup with the Buccaneers. LaPorta is still dealing with a knee injury and he’s been listed as questionable for the divisional round. LaPorta was a limited participant in practice the last two days. Edge rusher …

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn completed his second interview of the day. After interviewing for the Falcons’ head coaching job, Glenn became the ninth candidate to interview for the Titans’ head coaching job. Both interviews were virtual. Glenn, who was recently named the top coordinator in an NFLPA survey of more than 1,600 players, has served as defensive coordinator with …

Jan 19, 2024, 10:36 PM ET The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde for two games on Friday for charging. Gourde was assessed a major penalty for charging during Seattle’s 4-2 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Edmonton defenseman Mattias Ekholm had beaten him to a free puck, and Gourde left his feet to …

Although the Falcons are having a second interview with Bill Belichick today, they haven’t stopped their requests to interview head coaching candidates. The Falcons have requested permission to interview Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Brady previously interviewed for the job in 2021 before the team hired Arthur Smith. Brady made a name for …

The Falcons have completed a virtual interview with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coaching vacancy, the team announced Friday. Glenn and Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot worked together with the Saints. Glenn became the Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021. He previously was a defensive backs coach, as an assistant in Cleveland and the primary position coach in …

The Chargers completed an interview with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head coaching position, the team announced Friday. Quinn is a popular candidate this hiring cycle, having completed interviews with the Panthers and Titans. The Commanders and Seahawks also requested permission to interview him. Quinn just completed his third season as the Cowboys’ defensive play caller. His unit …

Jan 19, 2024, 09:37 PM ET CHICAGO — New York Islanders forward Kyle MacLean made his NHL debut on Friday night, and his father, John, had a perfect vantage point for the whole thing. John MacLean is an assistant coach for the Islanders. He was behind the bench when Kyle MacLean took his first shift in the first period at …

The Raiders have their head coach, taking the interim tag of Antonio Pierce’s title Friday. Now, he can begin the process of filling out his staff. Pierce reportedly is consulting with Tom Coughlin. The Raiders want Marvin Lewis in some official capacity on staff, NFL Media reports. Pierce hired Lewis to help him after he was named interim coach halfway …

Bill Belichick is the betting favorite to land in Atlanta. The Falcons now have conducted two interviews with the former Patriots head coach. They announced Friday they completed a second in-person interview. Falcons owner Arthur Blank initially interviewed Belichick on Monday on Blank’s yacht near the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Blank, CEO Rich McKay, team …

Kristin Juszczyk, NFL discussing official merchandise deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kristin Juszczyk was the biggest winner of the NFL playoffs’ opening weekend. The fashion designer and the wife of 49ers All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk made waves last weekend when international icon Taylor Swift sported one of Juszczyk’s creations while attending the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over …

Bill Belichick met with the Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank in person for a second interview on Friday, but sources caution that any potential deal with one of the greatest coaches of all time is not a done deal at this time. Belichick first met with Blank on Jan. 15, on Blank’s yacht near the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to …

The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that the team had completed an interview for its head-coaching position with Bill Belichick. The former New England Patriots head coach is said to have met in person with team owner Arthur Blank about the job, and while no deal was considered imminent, there is mutual interest between the two sides and conversations are ongoing, per NFL …

Who’s Playing Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers Regular Season Records: Green Bay 9-8, San Francisco 12-5 How To Watch When: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, CaliforniaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The 49ers will be playing the full four quarters on Saturday, but they’re expected to have …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 08:17 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Washington Capitals have signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension, ensuring he will further cement his place in the club’s long-term plans. The 23-year-old playmaker and the Capitals agreed on a pact Friday that will see Protas earn …