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Raiders Consider Lions OC Ben Johnson As ‘Lead Candidate’ In Head Coach Search

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job. Johnson interviewed with a number of teams during the Lions’ playoff bye last weekend,…

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Pete Alonso Considering Other Options As Negotiations With Mets Stall With GM David Sterns Playing Hardball

Contract negotiations between the New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso are reportedly deteriorating as General Manager David Stearns holds his ground on a short-term offer. The team is actively considering next steps in…

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C.J. Stroud Thinks Texans Will Be More Prepared Against Chiefs In Divisional Round After Loss Less Than A Month Ago

Despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19 less than a month ago, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is confident about his chances in the AFC Divisional Round. The second-year passer saw the regular season…

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Adam Silver Plans To Address NBA’s Three-Point Shooting Problem, Says It’s Not As Simple As Moving The ‘Line Back’

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that the league intends to take action to “tweak” and “correct” rules that have led to excessive three-point shooting. Part of a decades-long trend, Silver recognizes that many fans…

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Diontae Johnson Makes Surprise Return To Ravens After Texans Move On

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is making a somewhat unexpected return to the Baltimore Ravens, nearly four weeks after the team cut him. After an even shorter but equally disappointing stint with the Houston Texans, Johnson is…

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Why Did Patriots Fire Head Coach Jerod Mayo? ‘I Just Don’t Think He Was Ready’

The New England Patriots finished the 2023 season at 4-13, parted ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick, and hired inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo from within the organization to replace him. Less than a…

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‘Tremendous Loss’ For Eagles’ Playoff Run As Linebacker Nakobe Dean Suffers Knee Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles looked dominant in a 22-10 win over the 7-seed Green Bay Packers on Sunday, punching their ticket to the Divisional Round. But the victory cost a vital piece of its heavy-hitting defense.…

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San Francisco Giants Sign 1-Year, $15M Deal With Aging Justin Verlander – Is He Worth It?

Pitcher Justin Verlander will be spending his twentieth MLB season with the San Francisco Giants, following a tumultuous eight-season stretch that saw him win two World Series with the Houston Astros, sign with the Mets,…

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After Jaguars Fire Coach Doug Pederson, Owner Shad Khan Says Firing GM Trent Baalke Would Be ‘Suicidal’

Last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson following a disastrous past year. The team had a remarkable turnaround in Pederson’s first year, 2022, going from last place in the league to AFC…

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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ‘Sharp’ In Return To Practice Ahead Of Wild Card Round

Two offensive linemen described Jalen Hurts as “sharp” in his return to practice Wednesday. Hurts has missed the last two weeks after suffering a concussion in Week 16 against the Commanders. “He looked sharp, I’ll…

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Chiefs Re-Sign Wide Receiver Montrell Washington After Week 18 Linebacker Shuffle

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed wide receiver Montrell Washington to their practice squad this week, making the popular speedster eligible to compete in the playoffs if needed. The team released linebacker Blake Lynch, completing a…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Praises Victor Wembanyama As NBA’s ‘Next Face’ After Bucks Win

In a highly anticipated matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo and rising star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 to take a much-needed step forward in the Eastern Conference. Despite…

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After Thumping Thunder In 129-122 Win, Cavaliers Remain NBA’s Undisputed Top Team

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday, improving to 32-4 to maintain the best record in the NBA. The Thunder remain second best with a similarly dominant 30-6 record, but Cleveland…

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NFL Could Relocate Rams-Vikings Playoff Game To Arizona Due To Ongoing L.A. Wildfires

Devastating wildfires in southern California may impact the NFL Playoffs this weekend, as the league is closely monitoring developments in the area ahead of a Wild Card matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota…

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Bill Belichick Is Standing By UNC, Declining NFL Pitches From Tom Brady And Others

New UNC football head coach Bill Belichick has reportedly declined several opportunities to return to the NFL next season, including a position with the Las Vegas Raiders. Minority owner Tom Brady is said to have…

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