The Titans have reportedly filled another key spot on new head coach Brian Callahan’s staff. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they are hiring Colt Anderson as their special teams coordinator. Anderson will join Callahan in making the move from Cincinnati to Tennessee. Anderson has been the Bengals’ assistant special teams coach for the last four seasons. He spent …
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Rangers lament loss of veteran Blake Wheeler for season
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 16, 2024, 09:22 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Blake Wheeler saw his regular season end in the New York Rangers’ win over Montreal on Thursday night, as the veteran forward injured his right leg. As the Rangers prepare for their Stadium Series game against the New York Islanders on …
Read More »Falcons GM explains why feelings on Justin Fields might have changed since 2021 draft
Falcons GM explains why feelings on Justin Fields might have changed since 2021 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chasing players a team previously passed on isn’t always the easiest pill for NFL general managers to swallow. It’s the same energy as cutting ties with a player a GM might’ve sacrificed a lot to acquire. But sometimes, for the …
Read More »Steve McMichael responding to treatment, should be released from hospital within days
Steve McMichael, the former defensive tackle who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last week as he battles ALS, is improving after he was hospitalized yesterday. McMichael’s family released a statement detailing McMichael’s condition and expressing optimism that he’ll be back home soon. “Steve is responding to the antibiotics administered for treatment of his UTI. He is …
Read More »Report: Luke Del Rio joining Washington Huskies staff as offensive analyst
Luke Del Rio is going from one Washington to another. Del Rio, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach the past two seasons, is set to become the University of Washington’s offensive analyst, Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports reports. Del Rio served on the same staff with his father, Jack, who was defensive coordinator of the Commanders from 2020 until his firing …
Read More »‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 1 and 2 of Patriots doc
‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 1 and 2 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Friday, Apple TV+ debuted its 10-part series on the New England Patriots’ 20-year dynastic run. “The Dynasty,” based on author Jeff Benedict’s book of the same title, chronicles the story of the Patriots from the day they drafted Drew Bledsoe in 1993 …
Read More »Steelers submit formal bid to host 2026 or 2027 draft
The Steelers are officially on the clock to host the event where every team is on the clock. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Steelers officially submitted a bid on Friday to host the 2026 or 2027 NFL draft. Today was the deadline for doing so. “I think we’re optimistic that we’ll bring it here in the not-too-distant …
Read More »Steelers legend Jerome Bettis celebrates 52nd birthday: 5 fast facts about Hall of Fame RB known as ‘The Bus’
It’s been 18 years since Jerome Bettis retired at the podium after helping the Steelers win Super Bowl XL. Since then, the player known affectionately as “The Bus” has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Steelers Hall of Honor. Bettis also hosts a show in Pittsburgh, where he has continued to work with …
Read More »Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a victim of the Chiefs parade shooting
Getty Images Pop star Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of one of the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. A GoFundMe fundraiser was started to support the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, who was killed in the shooting. Swift gave two $50,000 donations in the act of kindness. “Sending my deepest …
Read More »C.J. Stroud’s agency tells NFL its prospects will skip all pre-draft cognition tests
C.J. Stroud’s agency sent a message to the NFL. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made the warnings about his pre-NFL Draft cognition test results look foolish this season, and now the agency that represents him is taking things a step further. Athletes First is reportedly directing its 2024 prospects to forego all intelligence testing in …
Read More »Broncos’ Russell Wilson accepting offers on his Denver mansion amid speculation he’ll be released, per report
Getty Images Is Russell Wilson bracing for a breakup with the Denver Broncos? That appears to be the case, as the veteran quarterback and his wife Ciara are accepting offers for their Denver-area mansion, according to Business Den. The couple purchased the Cherry Hills Village home for $25 million shortly after Wilson was traded from Seattle in 2022. Along with …
Read More »Why Monday is an important date for the Buccaneers as it relates to keeping Mike Evans, other standouts
This upcoming Monday wouldn’t be considered an important date on most NFL calendars, but One Buccaneer Place has had Feb. 19 circled for some time. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could save around $11 million against the 2024 salary cap if they can somehow agree to contract extensions with quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. …
Read More »Eagles sign special teams coach Michael Clay to contract extension after unit’s strong 2023 season, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded Michael Clay for having one of the best special teams units in the NFL this past season, signing him to a contract extension, according to the NFL Media. Clay turned around the Eagles’ special teams unit in 2023, as it had the biggest jump in Rick Gosselin’s annual special teams rankings — leaping from 31st …
Read More »Luke Getsy: It will be fun digging into this quarterback draft class
The Raiders were expected to be in the market for quarterback help this offseason when they thought Jimmy Garoppolo would be available for the entire year, but they’re almost certainly going to be hunting for one now that they’re expected to release Jimmy Garoppolo in the wake of his two-game suspension. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy will have a hand in …
Read More »NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2024: Live stream, TV info, how to watch online, start time, rosters, teams
The annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game returns on Friday in Indianapolis, and there’s plenty of star athletes and celebrities that will be competing. Among those that will be participating is Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, and former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and ESPN personality Stephen A. …
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