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The Philadelphia Eagles are showing interest in Michigan football defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for their open coordinator spot, wrote MLive Media Michigan football beat writer Aaron McMann. The Michigan football defense allowed the sixth-most passing yards and third-fewest passing touchdowns in the Big Ten last season. The Wolverines were able to keep a steady pace […]

Cincinnati football head coach Scott Satterfield is expected to hire Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Brad Glenn to be the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to a Tuesday article from the Athletic staff writers Justin Williams and Andy Bitter. Virginia Tech’s football program placed second to last in the Atlantic Coast Conference in total […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone dropped a strong take on third baseman Josh Donaldson before the start of spring training games, wrote MLB Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch in a Tuesday tweet. “I think you’re crazy to not think there’s a bounce back in there offensively,” Aaron Boone said. Donaldson logged 106 hits, 15 […]

Kansas City Royals outfielder Drew Waters has a left oblique strain and will be out for six weeks, according to a tweet from MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers. Waters was competing for the center field job during spring training, Rogers continued. Center fielder Kyle Isbel will “get every opportunity to grab that spot,” while […]

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler ensured third baseman Manny Machado remained an important part of the team after he announced he planned to exercise his opt-out clause next season, according to a Tuesday tweet from USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale. “Manny is my top priority,” Peter Seidler said. Manny Machado plans to opt […]

The Chicago Bulls are expected to waive center Tony Bradley to clear a roster spot to sign guard Patrick Beverley, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Bradley may end up with a landing spot this season as there are still teams in the market for a reserve center, Wojnarowski […]

The Chicago Bulls are shutting down guard Lonzo Ball for the remainder of the season. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium first reported the news, and the Bulls followed it up with their own announcement shortly after. Pain and discomfort have persisted in Ball’s left knee following two surgeries at the beginning and end […]

The Cleveland Browns fired special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, wrote Cleveland.com Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot in a Tuesday article. “I appreciate everything (Mike Priefer) has done for this team in his three seasons as my special teams coordinator,” Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement, “but I have decided to move in […]

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge responded to questions of whether he could repeat the career-high 62 home runs he earned in the 2022 season. “You never know,” Judge said. “I don’t really like putting a number on it. I just kind of like going out there and trying to control what I can […]

NFL quarterbacks are set to make $32.416 million should they be retained via the franchise tag, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is among the top candidates for a franchise tag starting on Tuesday. The Ravens will have to either negotiate a long-term deal with […]

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews is stepping back to deal with the effects of long COVID-19, NHL.com Staff Writer Tracey Myers wrote in a Sunday article. “First of all, thank you to the fans and all those who have shown concern about my absence,” Toews said in a statement. “I’m still dealing with the symptoms […]

With a win at the the Genesis Invitational, Jon Rahm joined Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas as the only players over the last 40 years to win at least 3 times within their first 6 starts of a PGA tour season, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Stats & Info. The win at the Genesis […]

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has a broken ankle and is questionable for a return from injury this season, Mile High Hockey contributor Adrian Hernandez wrote in a Sunday tweet. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Erik Johnson will miss “weeks” with the lower-body injury, wrote Denver Post Avalanche beat writer Bennett Durando in a […]

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere but in Houston. Astros general manager Dana Brown said the 32-year-old infielder and third baseman Alex Bregman should retire with only one uniform, wrote MLB Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart in a Sunday article. “I liked when he said that,” Jose Altuve said […]

Not even the NFL could believe Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf’s performance after the Celebrity Game during NBA All-Star weekend. Metcalf revealed the NFL is requiring him to administer a Performance Enhancing Substance test after his MVP performance at the Celebrity All-Star game, according to a tweet from the Score NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Good […]

The Washington Commanders’ strategy for quarterback Sam Howell hasn’t changed after the hiring of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, wrote NFL analyst Mike Florio in a Sunday article. “In the aftermath of the hiring of Eric Bieniemy to fill that role, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the strategy has not changed,” […]

The San Diego Padres and third baseman Manny Machado may be as far as $145 million apart in contract negotiation talks, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “The Padres offered Machado a five-year, $105 million extension this week,” Nightengale wrote. “The contract would begin in 2029, keeping his original […]

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacted to the team no longer being the favorite to win the National League, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “It’s just the nature of the beast,’’ Kershaw tells USA TODAY Sports. “I think the people that make the biggest splashes in […]

Injury updates for both Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai and offensive tackle Jonah Williams were revealed before the 2023 offseason, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a pair of Friday tweets. Joseph Ossai underwent post-season surgery after he played through this season with a torn labrum. He earned 17 combined tackles, 10 […]

The Denver Broncos added Logan Kilgore, the former offensive coordinator of Texas QB Arch Manning, as an offensive quality control coach, according to a Wednesday article from the Football Scoop’s Zach Bennett. Logan Kilgore took a job with Arkansas State as a tight ends coach in December before joining on with the Broncos. He took […]

ESPN NFL Nation reporter Jordan Raanan wrote he expected New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to earn more than $35 million per year on his new contract in a Thursday article. “The expectation is Jones’ new contract will come in at over $35 million per season, according to multiple sources in and around the team and […]

USC football sophomore linebacker Eric Gentry is undergoing surgery for an ankle injury, according to a Thursday tweet from 247Sports USC writer Chris Treviño. The surgery will more than likely sideline him for all of spring camp. Gentry was expected to be available for a November matchup against the UCLA Bruins along with sophomore receiver […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs weren’t done just yet during the team’s Super Bowl parade, Kansas City Star sports columnist Sam McDowell wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I just wanna let y’all know that this is just the beginning,” Mahomes said. “We ain’t done yet. I’ll make sure to hit y’all […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chugged a beer and threw it back down during the team’s Super Bowl parade. Patrick Mahomes risked everything to give the parade crowd that chug 🤣pic.twitter.com/K5qTp6cd3s — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 15, 2023 Though he didn’t win a Super Bowl of his own that year, then-Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo revealed his feelings on being overlooked for head coaching jobs in an interview with CBS Sports Radio host Zach Gelb on Tuesday. “It’s an interesting question,” Steve Spagnuolo told Gelb. “Would I like the opportunity again? Yeah. I mean, it’s a prideful business and, you know, I think […]

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer is looking to turn back the clock with an ambitious goal for the 2023 season, wrote Fox Sports reporter Deesha Thosar in a Wednesday tweet. “Throwing 200 innings, that’s definitely a goal of mine this year,” Scherzer said. Scherzer went on a streak of pitching in 200 innings […]

While Philip Rivers said he is “super happy” for now-Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, he told Los Angeles Times reporter Sam Farmer that he was happy coaching high school football, Farmer wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I’m staying right where I am,” said Rivers. Philip Rivers was named the future head coach of St. […]

The Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts “discussed prominent offensive coaching roles” with ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky before he opted to remain with ESPN, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Wednesday tweet. Dan Orlovsky earned stats in seven NFL seasons and four different NFL teams, according to Pro Football […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hired former Dallas Cowboys coach Doug Nussmeier to be their quarterbacks coach, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN NFL reporter Dianna Russini. “I was told Nussmeier had multiple options,” wrote Russini. The 52-year-old coach worked for the Cowboys since 2018, when he was hired on to be the team’s tight […]

The Miami (FL) football program hired Houston coach Shannon Dawson as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, according to a Tuesday tweet from Sports Illustrated college football writer Ross Dellenger. Dawson spent four seasons at Houston after he was hired on to be the football team’s tight ends coach in 2019 under head coach […]

The Chicago Bulls made NBA history against the Orlando Magic. After a 3-21 performance from the 3-point line in a 100-91 loss to the Magic in Chicago, the Bulls have shot under 25% on 3-pointers in four straight games, the longest streak by any team in NBA history with a minimum of 20 3-point field […]

Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields is being traded to the Dallas Wings, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN Women’s Hoops. A multi-team trade is close to being finalized to send DeShields to the Wings and guard Marina Mabrey to the Chicago Sky, wrote Just Women’s Sports analyst Rachel Galligan in a Friday tweet. The […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined $40,000 by the NBA for using derogatory and disparaging language during an interview after Thursday’s 116-105 win over the Chicago Bulls, the league announced in a Friday tweet. Thomas made the comment during a sideline interview with TNT reporter Jared Greenberg following the win over the Bulls, Bleacher […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave his family, the Chiefs organization and his teammates credit when he won the second MVP award of his young career at the NFL Honors, ESPN staff writer Kevin Seifert wrote in a Friday article. “I would never be standing here today without you all,” he said. “Every day, […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has done it again. Thursday night he was named NFL MVP for the second time in his brief career, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Patrick Mahomes is the 2022 NFL MVP. pic.twitter.com/pKZns21BkP — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2023 Mahomes threw for 5,250 passing yards, a career-high for the […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, winning as the overwhelming favorite with 46 votes. Defensive Player of the Year voting: – Nick Bosa: 46– Haason Reddick: 2– Quinnen Williams: 1– Chris Jones: 1 Micah Parsons did not get a single first-place vote. — Ari […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard Josh Richardson from the San Antonio Spurs in a trade for guard Devonte’ Graham and four second-round picks at the NBA trade deadline, according to a Thursday tweet from the Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. Richardson averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to potentially winning his second NFL MVP award at the NFL Honors, Around the NFL writer Kevin Patra wrote in a Thursday article. “It’s not just me,” Mahomes said. “In order to win the MVP, you have to be on a great team, and especially at the quarterback […]

Forward Jae Crowder reacted to being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks at the NBA trade deadline in a Thursday tweet. “CUT OFF MY FINGER TO SAVE MY HAND… 99 BACK AGAIN.!!” Crowder wrote. Crowder was traded to the Bucks for five second round picks on Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Crowder was originally included in the […]