USATSI Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping star tight end Mark Andrews would make his return to the field for Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans, but Baltimore will not activate him from injured reserve just yet. The team effectively made that official by activating receiver Devin Duvernay and defensive back Ar’Darius Washington off of IR, filling both open roster spots. Andrews …
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2024 NFL divisional round under-the-radar players: Ravens’ Isaiah Likely, Texans’ Nico Collins primed to shine
The divisional round of the playoffs is arguably the best weekend of football on the NFL calendar. The league has reached the final eight teams remaining with the winners advancing to the conference championship game — and Super Bowl LVIII is on the horizon. Typically these divisional round matchups are some of the best football games of the year. The …
Read More »Fantasy hockey schedule hacks – How to use the NHL slate to your advantage
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJan 19, 2024, 04:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 In fantasy competition, as in life, there’s no scoring score from the bench. One of the tougher post-draft tasks in running a successful fantasy team is deciding who to play, and who to sit, when a good majority of NHL teams are in …
Read More »Stefon Diggs, Tyrel Dodson have no injury designation
The Bills will have receiver Stefon Diggs and linebacker Tyrel Dodson for Sunday’s playoff game against the Chiefs. Neither has an injury designation. Diggs has a foot injury that kept him out of practice Thursday and limited him Friday. Dodson missed last week’s game with a shoulder injury, but he returned to full participation Friday after being limited in practice …
Read More »‘Bear Bets’: The Group Chat’s favorite NFL divisional bets, plus Team A-Team B
Another exciting weekend of NFL playoff football is upon us, which means it’s another opportunity to throw some money down on the big games. And if you are betting on the games, you’ll want to listen to The Group Chat segment of the latest episode of “Bear Bets” as the fellas break down this week’s games. FOX Sports’ Chris “The …
Read More »Raiders hiring Antonio Pierce as full-time head coach; went 5-4 after replacing Josh McDaniels
The Las Vegas Raiders are sticking with their interim head coach this time around. On Friday, CBS Sports NFL Lead Insider Jonathan Jones reported that the Raiders are zeroing in on officially announcing the hire of Antonio Pierce as their full-time head coach. Pierce grew up in Compton rooting for the Raiders. Now, he’s leading the franchise into the future. Pierce interviewed …
Read More »NFL playoff injury reports for divisional round: Bills rule out Gabe Davis, Taylor Rapp, more for Chiefs game
Only eight teams are left in the 2024 NFL playoffs with just over three weeks remaining until Super Bowl LVIII. Like every week in the NFL, we’ve got a bevy of injury updates to address with conference championship appearances at stake. While each remaining team is dealing with injuries, no one has been hit harder than the Buffalo Bills. Head coach …
Read More »Raiders remove interim tag from head coach Antonio Pierce
Antonio Pierce grew up a Raiders fan in Southern California. Now, the fiery former NFL linebacker is Las Vegas’ new full-time head coach, with ESPN reporting Friday the two sides are finalizing a deal. Pierce, who had been the Raiders’ linebackers coach in 2022, took over as interim head coach in Week 9 last season after owner Mark Davis fired …
Read More »Raiders close to removing the interim tag, will reportedly make Antonio Pierce their new permanent head coach
The Raiders listened to the fans who wanted Antonio Pierce to be hired as the team’s next permanent head coach. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Antonio Pierce will be an inspirational story to every interim head coach for the foreseeable future. He and the Las Vegas Raiders are working to finalize a deal for him to assume the full-time head …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft underclassmen: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye headline list of eligible players
The NFL announced the official list of underclassmen who were granted eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. The 54 players granted special eligibility have met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and have submitted to a written application in which they have renounced their remaining college football eligibility. The deadline for receiving applications was Jan. 19. Ajou Ajou, WR, …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff bracket: AFC, NFC Divisional round schedule, odds, TV, streaming
The NFL playoffs are in full swing. Super Wild Card Weekend just got into our rearview mirror and we’re now rocketing toward the divisional round that features some tremendous matchups. Patrick Mahomes will go on the road for the first time in his playoff career as the Chiefs will travel to Buffalo to face the Bills. Meanwhile, the other matchup …
Read More »Canucks extend president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 03:09 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Vancouver Canucks have given Hall of Famer Jim Rutherford a three-year extension to remain in his role as the president of hockey operations. Rutherford, who was inducted as a builder in 2019, joined the Canucks during the 2020-21 season. He …
Read More »11 DC candidates if Nick Sirianni remains Eagles’ head coach
11 DC candidates if Nick Sirianni remains Eagles’ head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the Eagles figure out whether or not head coach Nick Sirianni will be returning for the 2024 season, one thing is certain: They’re going to need a new defensive coordinator. Last season after losing Jonathan Gannon, the Eagles eventually landed on Sean Desai …
Read More »2024 NFL divisional odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games weekly. Last week, we finished …
Read More »Cowboys cheerleaders accuse Packers players of ‘disrespectful’ behavior: ‘Literally on the verge of tears’
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders didn’t have much to cheer about during the wild card round. Not only did their team lose, but apparently, several cheerleaders are also unhappy with the way several Green Bay players acted during the Packers’ 48-32 win. Darian Lassiter, who just finished her fifth season as a Cowboys cheerleader, jumped on social media this …
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