Jan 17, 2024, 01:12 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL has postponed the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres because of travel restrictions in western New York for extreme winter weather. The league announced the game scheduled for Wednesday night would instead be played Thursday night. There’s a travel ban in place for the city of Buffalo, …
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Texans’ C.J. Stroud has cemented status as superstar QB — and that opens up a world of possibilities
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter You can hear it in Zaire Franklin’s voice. That one conversion still drives him crazy. His Colts were hosting the Texans in Week 18, a de facto playoff game with a postseason berth on the line. It was the fourth quarter, a second-and-14 with 9:43 left. Houston ball. That’s when rookie sensation C.J. Stroud dropped …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Ideal first-round picks for Cowboys, Eagles and other losers during Super Wild Card Weekend
The NFL season has come to an unsatisfying end for six more franchises. Leadership of these teams will have already set its sights on identifying weaknesses on the roster and how it can go about addressing them this offseason. Here is the ideal first-round selection for every team that lost during Super Wild Card weekend, excluding Cleveland, who does not …
Read More »Saints GM Mickey Loomis calls Dennis Allen ‘a good coach,’ confirms he will return for 2024 season
Getty Images New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen said after the season that he expects to be back in 2024, telling reporters he wants to be “part of the solution” after a second straight non-playoff finish. On Wednesday, general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed Allen would in fact be back, calling his companion “a good coach” while comparing Allen’s record to …
Read More »Browns part ways with former OC Alex Van Pelt
The Cleveland Browns are in the midst of a complete overhaul with its offensive coaching staff. One of the first members the Browns parted ways with was former offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Questions abounded after Cleveland’s 45-14 defeat to the Houston Texans during wild-card weekend. Although a team spokesperson told ESPN’s Jake Trotter that Van Pelt “remains under contract …
Read More »Fantasy hockey stock watch – Start/sit advice and weekly streamers
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJan 17, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Players from some teams will do you a lot more fantasy good than others over the next three days, presenting some ripe opportunities to stream your way to weekly victory. While the Ducks, Penguins, Sharks, and Jets are all idle until the weekend, …
Read More »Colts owner Jim Irsay being treated for severe respiratory illness after police suspected overdose in home
Getty Images Colts owner Jim Irsay, 64, is receiving treatment for a severe respiratory illness, the team said Wednesday in a statement to the Indianapolis Star. This comes more than a month after Irsay was found “unresponsive” in what police believe may have been a suspected overdose of medication. Emergency responders found Irsay unresponsive in his Indiana home on Dec. 8, …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Best Divisional Round bets, including 49ers team total, Chiefs props
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst Boy, was NFL wild-card weekend wild. Bettors backing the Cowboys and the Eagles — squads that were both favorites last week — were unpleasantly surprised as both NFC East teams suffered embarrassing losses. Ouch. We now move on to the Divisional Round. One of these games that I’m wagering on is extra special to …
Read More »Bears conduct 6th interview for offensive coordinator position. Here’s the full list of candidates
Bears conduct 6th interview for offensive coordinator position. Here’s the full list of candidates originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and five other coaches just weeks ago, but so far they’ve reportedly cast a wide net in their search for a new leader. According to reports, the Bears have interviewed at least …
Read More »Cam Heyward says constant talk of Mike Tomlin’s future is a ‘disservice’ to Steelers head coach
A day after not addressing his future with the media, Mike Tomlin reportedly told his players that outside talk about his possible departure was “unfounded” and that he plans to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach in 2023. Cam Heyward, who has played under Tomlin longer than any other current Steelers player, took exception to his coach’s future being such …
Read More »Sharks to retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 in 2024-25
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 17, 2024, 01:32 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The San Jose Sharks will retire Joe Thornton’s number at some point next season, the team announced Wednesday. Thornton, who wore No. 19, will become just the second player in Sharks history to have his number retired. Patrick Marleau watched his …
Read More »Titans coaching search: Another ex-NFL player looked at as strong candidate to replace Mike Vrabel, per report
USATSI The Tennessee Titans are conducting their first head coaching search since 2018 after firing Mike Vrabel earlier this month, and they have reportedly requested some interesting names to interview, such as Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Tennessee is also interested in both of the …
Read More »Seahawks GM John Schneider running the show in Seattle
Eric Williams NFC West Writer During his 14 years as the top personnel man for the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider collaborated with head coach Pete Carroll on several roster-building and big-picture moves that led to championship-caliber teams, including the drafting of Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor, and trading for Marshawn Lynch. However, with Carroll holding the title of …
Read More »Chiefs designate Skyy Moore to return from IR
Skyy Moore will be back on the practice field for the Chiefs as they prepare for their divisional-round matchup with the Bills. Kansas City has designated Moore to return from injured reserve and his 21-day practice window will begin on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Wednesday press conference. Moore has not played since the Week 15 …
Read More »Assessing QB situations from NFL Wild Card Weekend: Packers in great hands; time for total Steelers makeover?
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend is in the books, with six different teams advancing on Saturday and Sunday, including the upstart Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. Whether close games or blowouts, each contest added some important context to quarterback situations around the league. Who’s upped their stock? Whose future is muddier than before? Here’s our instant assessment of each …
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