Apr 16, 2024, 09:38 AM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought. The move was announced by the team a day after the Sabres closed their season with a 4-2 win at Tampa Bay. They finished …
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Courtland Sutton skips start of Broncos voluntary workouts, per report
While Russell Wilson is gone, things continue to be rocky in Denver. Veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton was absent for the start of the Broncos’ voluntary workouts as he is in pursuit of a new contract, according to NFL Media. Sutton currently has two years left on a four-year $60.8 million extension that he signed in November of 2021. There …
Read More »Raiders’ Maxx Crosby says knee is ‘feeling better than ever’
The second half of last season took on a familiar routine for Las Vegas Raiders pass-rush maniac Maxx Crosby. Sit out the week of practice and be ready on Sunday. Bad knee and all, Crosby was ready and played in all 17 games. But he also knew he needed to get healthy after the season, and Crosby said Monday as …
Read More »Eagles’ deal with DeVonta Smith an example of what they do best
Eagles’ deal with DeVonta Smith an example of what they do best originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Anyone who really pays attention to the way the Eagles operate wasn’t worried about the DeVonta Smith contract situation. They knew it wasn’t going to be an issue. Because that’s just what the Eagles do. They make it a priority to sign …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes uses this mentality for pursuit of Chiefs’ Super Bowl three-peat
There hasn’t been a team in the Super Bowl era that’s been able to three-peat. The Kansas City Chiefs are the latest to attempt the feat, as they were the first team to win the Super Bowl in consecutive seasons since the 2003-2004 New England Patriots. The NFL hasn’t seen a team win three consecutive championships since the 1965-1967 Green …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Notable first-round trades Eagles could make, including blockbuster move into top 10
The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and while the full order of picks is set, most of the league’s 32 teams are likely to move around the board as the rookie class unfolds. Few clubs tend to be as active as the Philadelphia Eagles, who have a history of shifting up and down — particularly in the …
Read More »How to succeed with NFL’s new kickoff format? XFL coaches share their secrets
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The NFL will have a new kickoff format in 2024, designed to limit injuries but bring back the returns that had nearly disappeared from the game. The new look is modeled after what the XFL used in 2020 and 2023, so who better to explain the nuances of a new format than the coaches and …
Read More »Calijah Kancey was “stressed out” as teams hid their interest in him before 2023 NFL draft
Calijah Kancey went to the Buccaneers with the 19th overall pick in last year’s NFL draft, but until the Bucs called him and told him he was their pick, he was worried. Kancey says teams hid their interest in him before the draft, leading him to worry that he might not get picked on the first night. “I didn’t have …
Read More »WNBA Draft grades; NBA postseason predictions; Team USA’s (almost full) Olympic roster
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Hope you’re well. Let’s get right to it. 🏀 Good morning to everyone but especially … CAITLIN CLARK AND THE INDIANA FEVER There was no drama surrounding who would be the first pick in the WNBA Draft, but the team that made the selection is undoubtedly ecstatic it’s finally official: Welcome to the Fever, Caitlin Clark! The …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Why North Carolina’s Drake Maye is clearly No. 2 QB in class over LSU’s Jayden Daniels
Under 10 days to go until the NFL kicks off the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, and one thing is just about certain: USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner who is the only college quarterback during the 21st Century to throw for 30 or more touchdowns and run for 10 or more touchdowns while throwing five or …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board: 17 WRs lead way; J.J. McCarthy sits at No. 25, just behind Michael Penix Jr.
We’re down the home stretch — the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway on April 25 — and while we’ll continue the wall-to-wall coverage through the “With the First Pick” podcast (check it out here!), CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and those mock drafts you love so much, I thought I’d take a moment to roll out my Top 100 …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft bets: Draft pick props, player Over/Unders, team specific props and best bets
The 2024 NFL Draft is about a week away, and it is the most important event of the NFL offseason. This, of course, is where real contenders are built, and it has also evolved into an unofficial gambling holiday. That’s right. You can make money off the NFL Draft, and sportsbooks give you plenty of options with how to attack …
Read More »Minnesota Vikings mock draft: What would it take to trade up for Drake Maye?
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter While their division-rival Bears are in control of the 2024 NFL Draft board, much is out of the Minnesota Vikings’ control this year. It’s a frustrating place to be if you’re a Vikings fan. The departure of Kirk Cousins in free agency has left them with no choice but to find a quarterback in this …
Read More »Ernest Jones: With Aaron Donald retired, it’s time for others to make names for themselves
The Rams will have a very different look on defense this season. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has retired, which leaves the Rams without one of the most imposing players in recent history as they prepare to try for another playoff berth in 2024. There won’t be anyone sliding seamlessly into the role that Donald played in Los Angeles, but linebacker …
Read More »Mike Kafka on Giants play-calling: Every year is different, have to go through evaluation process
The Giants have two new coordinators on head coach Brian Daboll’s staff this season and it looked like they might be making three changes early in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka interviewed for the Seahawks’ head coaching job and Seattle wanted to speak to him a second time about becoming Mike Macdonald’s coordinator after they made that hire. There …
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