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After being fired from the Carolina Panthers, Matt Rhule landed on his feet by being named the new head coach of Nebraska football. Rhule recently brought in a new defensive coordinator as he looks to build the Cornhuskers into a competitive program. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Nebraska has hired Tony White, Syracuse’s former defensive […]

Before this season, Geno Smith was looked at as just a perennial backup, a former second-round pick who couldn’t handle the starter role. But Smith has proven the haters wrong this season, and he had some words for those who thought he wouldn’t succeed as the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback. Smith was asked after the […]

Notre Dame‘s Michael Mayer has been one the best tight ends in college football this season, if not the best. With bowl season looming, the record-breaking junior has made a decision on his NFL future. According to 247Sports, Mayer will forgo Notre Dame’s Gator Bowl matchup with South Carolina and instead enter the NFL Draft. […]

While there was some reported interest in Cam Newton prior to the season, he has yet to sign with a team nor play a down in the NFL this season. Still, the former MVP thinks he would be better in the pocket than many of the current quarterbacks playing in the NFC South. Newton recently […]

Trevor Lawrence was a bit roughed up in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 13 contest against the Detroit Lions, taking a brutal sack right before halftime. While he may have returned to the game, there is now a clearer picture of what kind of injury Lawrence is actually dealing with as the Week 14 matchup against […]

P.J. Fleck has been one of the most successful coaches in the history of Minnesota football. The program has clearly recognized Fleck’s success, locking their head coach up on a new long-term deal. Matt Fortuna of the Athletic has reported that Minnesota and Fleck have agreed to a seven-year, $42 million contract. Flex received a $1 […]

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram had a performance to forget in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. To make matters worse, it looks like Ingram might be dealing with something far more serious than a failed second down conversion. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Ingram suffered […]

The Boston Red Sox have bolstered their bullpen by signing free agent Kenley Jansen to a two-year, $32 million deal. After dealing with late-inning struggles this past season, Boston will look for Jansen to help build the foundation of the bullpen. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news of the Red Sox and Jansen’s agreement. It’s […]

Aaron Judge has officially heated up the Winter Meetings, agreeing to a nine-year, $360 million in free agency to remain with the New York Yankees. But while the Yankees were able to retain their star right fielder, they weren’t the only team interested in the reigning AL MVP’s services. Judge decided to attend this year’s […]

The Miami Marlins started their offseason by hiring a new manager in Skip Schumaker. Now it appears that the team is interested in bringing in former World Series champion Justin Turner. As the Marlins look to bolster their team at the Winter Meetings, reports have stated that Miami is eyeing the 38-year-old third baseman. His […]

It wasn’t long ago that Bobby Dalbec was considered the future first baseman of the Boston Red Sox. Now, it looks like the 27-year-old could be on the move and potentially even dealt to an AL East rival. At this year’s Winter Meetings, the Red Sox have reportedly been telling teams that Dalbec is available […]

Now the head coach of Colorado Football, Deion Sanders has gone on record saying he is “bringing some luggage” with him. As he looks to build up the Buffaloes, some are speculating that Sanders could bring in one of his best players from Jackson State. Travis Hunter was the number one overall recruit entering the […]

Liam Hendriks has been an All-Star in three of the last four seasons, his last two nominations coming with the Chicago White Sox. However, the South Siders appear to have made the star closer available for trade at this year’s Winter Meetings. Hendriks’ name has reportedly come up in trade talks as teams look to […]

Colorado Football decided to shake things up this offseason, bringing in Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the Buffaloes’ new head coach. Now, Coach Prime has begun building his staff by hiring a key assistant coach. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis was recently announced as Colorado Football’s new offensive coordinator. Lewis was reportedly […]

Throughout the season, LSU Football’s Kayshon Boutte has been one of the most highly-touted receivers eligible for the NFL Draft. As scouts debate the junior’s potential in the NFL, Boutte has decided he has some unfinished business with the Tigers. Posting on his personal Twitter account, Boutte released a statement announcing that he will be […]

Dorian Singer was a revelation for the 5-7 Arizona football team this season. But after leading the Pac-12 in receiving yards, Singer looks poised to move on from Arizona, recently entering the transfer portal. On the year, Singer caught 66 passes for 1,105 yards and six touchdowns. The sophomore was one of just four players […]