The Edmonton Oilers made their NHL trade deadline splash on Tuesday by acquiring defenseman Mattias Ekholm from the Nashville Predators, the teams announced. The Oilers are trading defenseman Tyson Barrie, prospect Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 fourth-round pick for Ekholm, a 32-year-old defenseman who has spent his 12-season NHL career with the Predators, and a 2023 …

Like water running down a stream, the Dallas Cowboys’ running back situation is a fluid one that is continuously moving. The Cowboys could release Ezekiel Elliott and franchise tag Tony Pollard. They could keep both running backs. They could also part with both players while using a high pick on the position in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft.  All of …

Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is going to add some pretty large feathers to his cap in April. Three from his position group, Paris Johnson Jr., Dawand Jones and Luke Wypler, are expected to hear their names called early in the NFL draft. That clout is only going to help on the recruiting trail, not just for this …

Don’t sleep on these MLB dark horses in 2023 USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale and Steve Gardner provide us with two teams that aren’t getting enough love as the 2023 season gears up. Sports Seriously, USA TODAY PEORIA, Ariz. — The San Diego Padres had yet another press conference Tuesday, publicizing their latest enormous expenditure They’re already envisioning the statue they’ll …

The Detroit Lions are adding a former head coach to their defensive staff. ESPN reported Tuesday ex-Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos head coach John Fox appears headed to the Lions as a senior defensive consultant. Fox served in a similar role with the Indianapolis Colts last season. The Lions tied for 28th in the NFL in points allowed …

We haven’t seen it in action yet, but Colorado’s offense is expected to operate at a quick tempo under new coordinator Sean Lewis. The former Kent State head coach oversaw a Golden Flash attack that averaged only 30.1 seconds between snaps last year— the fourth-fastest in college football — and we should see more of that next season in Boulder. …

Duke Tobin was aware of recent trade rumblings regarding Bengals wideout Tee Higgins. Tobin, speaking Tuesday from the NFL combine, emphatically shut down such rumblings.  Tobin made it clear that the Bengals are not interested in parting ways with Higgins, a 1,000-yard receiver each of the last two years who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.  “Trading …

Saturday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis could go a long way in determining the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. That’s when top pick candidates Bryce Young (Alabama) and Anthony Richardson (Florida) will be measured and complete on-field workouts. There’s already a Grand Canyon-sized gap between their college production, and their measurables should be miles apart, too, making …

Former Penn State player D’Anton Lynn is returning to college football after a stint in the NFL as both a player and coach. Lynn finalized a deal to become the defensive coordinator at UCLA, the university announced on Monday. Lynn was a part of Penn State’s team from 2009 to 2012 where he was a part of the defense playing …

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept busy Tuesday, trading defenseman Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round draft choice. Sandin was on the ice for Toronto’s practice in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon when video showed he was escorted away from the session by a member of the Maple Leafs communications staff. The …

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll announced the news Tuesday that the Eagles have hired Sean Desai as their new defensive coordinator. The Eagles since have confirmed it. Desai replaces Jonathan Gannon, who was hired by the Cardinals to be their head coach. “His overall knowledge of football and football IQ are extremely high,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “Great detail. …

Dominate the state. That’s been the ideology from James Franklin when it comes to recruiting. Keep as many of the local players in Pennsylvania as possible. It’s an important ideology to have. It’s very difficult to create a flourishing pipeline if in-state players are going to other programs across the country. 2024 3-star cornerback Kenny Woseley recently narrowed his list …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Rodgers may have emerged from the darkness, but he still hasn’t shed any light on his future. And until he does, the futures of the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Jordan Love, Derek Carr and maybe a few others will remain in their own “darkness retreats” too. The 39-year-old quarterback seems …

The Philadelphia Eagles have filled their vacant offensive coordinator position, promoting Brian Johnson to the role. The team made the news official on Tuesday. Johnson, who’s been the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach, was expected to be promoted once Shane Steichen departed for the Indianapolis Colts’ head-coaching job — as he was in line to get a promotion from the Eagles or hired by …

Penn State at one time was considered linebacker university and it seems they are working their way back towards that distinction. On Tuesday, four-star linebacker Kari Jackson announced his verbal commitment to Penn State’s Class of 2024 via Twitter. Jackson is the third player to commit to the Nittany Lions in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Jackson joins offensive lineman Cooper …