Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 17, 2024, 07:05 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. What’s the difference between the NHL Stadium Series and the Winter Classic, besides their spots on the calendar? Steve Mayer, the NHL’s chief content officer, has said there’s an aesthetic difference between the two. “The Winter Classic is more traditional, historic. It’s got that touch …

Welcome to the heart of the offseason. Spring practice remains a month away, while we’re weeks separated from the hectic coaching carousel and transfer portal cycle. One thing that now comes with a Wisconsin football offseason: strength coach Brady Collins’ ‘Dudes of the Week’ awards. This edition includes the following names: Some that stick out are Arkansas transfer linebacker Jaheim …

The 2024 NHL Stadium Series is a two-game affair at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. On Saturday, the Philadelphia Flyers take on the New Jersey Devils (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+) followed by the New York Islanders squaring off against the New York Rangers on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+). All of that is known. But let’s answer some of the …

One of Wisconsin’s biggest moves of this offseason was the addition of former Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. Van Dyke brings years of starting experience, having led the Miami Hurricanes for the last three seasons. In that time he completed 63.7% of his passes for 7469 yards, 54 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. The veteran quarterback’s best year was 2021, when …

If you missed it yesterday, EA Sports finally gave college football fans the news they’ve been waiting for: EA College Football 25 is officially on the way. There will be a full reveal in May, with the release date set for the summer. Chris Vannini of The Athletic wrote yesterday that “the official release date has not been announced, but …

Eagles Stay or Go 2024: Who will Eagles’ backup tackles be? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro bring back Stay or Go in 2024, trying to figure out the futures of every Eagles player on the roster. We already looked at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end and interior offensive line. Up today: Offensive tackle …

After enjoying a week off, Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team will be back on the hardwood to take on the Texas A&M Aggies inside Coleman Coliseum. The Tide currently holds the top spot in the SEC standings heading into Saturday’s matchup against the Aggies. A win would further help solidify Alabama’s chances of winning the …

The University of West Florida football team will be replacing more than just its offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Ron Dickerson Jr., who was introduced as head coach of Division II Benedict College on Jan. 25, is bringing a few former UWF coaches and a former UWF player with him to Columbia, South Carolina. The Tigers’ football X, formerly …

We’re a couple of weeks away from the NFL scouting combine, when our 2024 draft silly season kicks into a higher gear. Here’s the latest mock draft between Nate Tice and Charles McDonald. In this edition, Tice makes the selection of the odd numbered draft picks while McDonald selects the even. I think Maye or Caleb Williams are top-notch prizes …

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman Notre Dame Fighting Irish head football coach Marcus Freeman was the Cincinnati Bearcats’ defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020 before he joined ND’s coaching staff as defensive coordinator in January 2021 and became the team’s head coach later that same year, when Brian Kelly left for the LSU Tigers. So it’s no surprise that …

Steve McMichael is a Hall of Famer. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael was sent to the emergency room Thursday with suspected pneumonia, according to a statement from his publicist. On Friday, an update regarding the 66-year-old’s condition was provided by Jarett Payton, the son of iconic Bears running back Walter Payton. McMichael is improving after …

6 pending free agents with ties to Eagles’ OC Kellen Moore originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Aside from head coach Nick Sirianni and a few other holdovers, the Eagles will have a new coaching staff in 2024. Their two new coordinators are Vic Fangio on defense and Kellen Moore on offense. We already took a look at some pending …

The difference between the approaches to overtime in Super Bowl LVIII from the Chiefs and the 49ers was as glaring as it could have been. The Chiefs had a plan. The players knew the plan. The Chiefs wanted the ball second, and they would have gone for two if the 49ers had scored a touchdown on the first drive. The …

49ers overreactions: Fans vent over frustrating Super Bowl loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers finished in second place in the NFL. Thirty other teams failed to advance to the final game of the season, but that does not minimize the pain that 49ers players, coaches and fans will feel for a long, long time. Who’s to …

The long wait is almost over for college football fans and gamers alike. After more than 10 years, EA Sports is finally back in the business of college sports. The gaming software giant confirmed in a social media post on Twitter/X Thursday that it would be releasing a new college football video game over the summer that is officially geared …