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Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. Pittman added that he’s loved his four years …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the Power Rankings! Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander’s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the …

The NFL could soon be losing one of its key executives. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp is under consideration to lead the organization likely to be dubbed “PGA Tour Enterprises.” The entity does not even exist, however, and it hinges on the ongoing talks of PGA Tour, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 07:05 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 regular season is nearing its midway point, offering as many surprises off the ice as in the standings. (Seriously: If the league wants the regular season to be a series of highlight-reel goals and serial drama among players and teams, followed by …

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says the best way to stop the Eagles from using their “tush push” quarterback sneak is not to let their offense get into short-yardage situations in the first place. Bowles said he hopes his defense is consistently putting the Eagles’ offense into third-and-long situations on Monday night so he doesn’t have to worry about Jalen Hurts’ …

The champions of the AFC and the NFC will vie for the Lombardi Trophy (Getty Images) One of sports’ biggest events, the annual spectacular of the Super Bowl returns in 2024 as the NFL’s showpiece decider heads for a new location. Las Vegas will host the game for the first time: Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 and built at a …

NFL teams rarely use their No. 1 wide receiver on special teams, but the Lions may do it on Sunday. Khalif Raymond, who returned every punt for the Lions during the regular season, was injured in the regular-season finale and is unlikely to play against the Rams. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said St. Brown might get the call …

Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP They playoffs arrive with a super wildcard weekend packed with intrigue. The field is wider than ever after a rollercoaster regular season, any contender from the hobbled giants, plucky upstarts and surprise packages can make a case for a deep playoff run, all will believe they can live for another week until the league’s true heavyweights, San …

14. Pittsburgh Steelers Point Differential: 21stPoints Per Game: 28thOffensive EPA: 23rd Defensive EPA: 7thDropback EPA: 8thRun Game EPA: 11th This year’s only playoff team with a negative point differential, the Steelers are built on defense despite their recent increased offensive success under No. 3 QB Mason Rudolph. So you could say it’s not great news that DROY-contender and NFL sack …

Robert Kraft said Bill Belichick earned it. Until he didn’t. Therein lies the elastic and inevitable quandary of NFL owners who allow their head coaches to consolidate power and organizational autocracy on a level rarely seen in professional sports. It’s the kind of blood oath contract that maximizes potential but inevitably burns out. An accord that delivers victories, captures championships, …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins take the field on Saturday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, it will be impossible not to feel the stakes and the weight of what they must accomplish. This is, for all intents and purposes, a blueprint game that will shape what the future holds for this franchise. The …

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta said that he ran some routes and did some other individual work on Thursday, but nothing he did was enough to earn him official listing as a practice participant. The Lions listed LaPorta as out of practice for the second day in a row. LaPorta injured his knee in last Sunday’s win over the Vikings …

Jan 11, 2024, 11:17 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway in overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. Pettersson took a lead pass from Filip Hronek and beat Tristan Jarry for his 22nd goal of the season and second of the game. Pettersson is the third player in NHL history …

Why Bosa believes 49ers QB Purdy is ‘mature beyond his years’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite being just 24 years old, 49ers star quarterback Brock Purdy handles criticism with a level of maturity that isn’t too common in today’s NFL. Even while being an MVP candidate, the second-year signal-caller takes ownership of his mistakes, never deflecting blame …

49ers WR Aiyuk drops perfect reaction to Pro Bowl snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Amid a terrific 2023-2024 NFL season, 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiuk fell short of earning his first NFL Pro Bowl Games nod, only selected as an alternate. While Aiyuk is rightfully disappointed, the 25-year-old finds solace in knowing he’ll likely have a shot …