With wide receiver salaries spiking, Amari Cooper is holding out from mandatory Cleveland Browns minicamp. Cooper was absent from the start of minicamp on Tuesday. He’s approaching the the final season of a five-year, $100 million contract he signed as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed to reporters that Cooper’s absence was not excused. “It’s …

Four-star 2025 linebacker, and the No. 1 ranked prospect in Nebraska, Christian Jones reportedly had a “very, very, good” visit to Auburn last weekend. Jones, who visited the Plains for the first time last weekend, chose to consider Auburn because of his past relationship with defensive coordinator DJ Durkin when Durkin was coaching Texas A&M. “[Coach Durkin’s] from Youngstown, Ohio …

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s reputation is that of a stereotypical old school, no-nonsense, football-obsessed coach. It’s an image forged through 28 seasons coaching in the NFL that include three different DC stints — with the Cowboys (2000-2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007) and Cincinnati Bengals (2008-2013) — and eight seasons as the head coach of the Minnesota …

There was little debate about who the greatest quarterback in NFL history was on Jan. 28, 1990, shortly after Joe Montana and the 49ers made mincemeat of the Broncos’ defense in Super Bowl XXIV. The blowout victory gave San Francisco its fourth Super Bowl win since 1981. The win also gave Montana a record third Super Bowl MVP award, as …

Getty Images Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the best defenders in the NFL, and he thinks that athleticism would translate well to the dish in MLB. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow respectfully disagrees. In a recent viral clip, Parsons claimed he could get 200 hits in an MLB season if he got five at-bats every game. …

MANHATTAN — The activity with Kansas State football’s 2025 high school recruiting class, which was off to a quiet start, is heating up with the summer weather. After starting the month of June with only three commitments, coach Chris Klieman and his staff landed their second prep prospect in three days Tuesday with a pledge from speedy three-star receiver Adonis …

Jun 11, 2024, 05:33 PM ET SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Toronto’s Natalie Spooner was named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player and Forward of the Year on Tuesday. The member of the Canadian national team was the PWHL scoring leader with 20 goals and seven assists in the league’s inaugural season. She was chosen over New York’s Alex …

The Dolphins are down to one unsigned draft pick. The team announced the signing of tackle Patrick Paul on Tuesday. The second-round pick is the sixth member of the seven-player class to agree to a four-year deal with the team. With Paul signed, first-round pick Chop Robinson is the only player in the group without a deal. Paul started every …

It’s time to rethink what it means to win the turnover battle. It’s a cliche uttered by everybody in football — coaches, players and media alike. Early in every television broadcast, an analyst presents the “keys to the game,” and almost without fail, one of them is to “win the turnover battle.” It isn’t a brilliant observation to say taking …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter During the pre-draft process, Texans general manager Nick Caserio proclaimed that it would be difficult for an incoming rookie to make a “significant impact” for Houston in 2024.  It was a reasonable statement, considering the team’s construction. The high-profile additions the franchise has made — wide receiver Stefon Diggs, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, running back …

The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …

When Nick Saban abruptly announced his retirement following the 2023 season, many wondered how the Alabama Crimson Tide football program would move forward after 17 years of dominance under the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). A few days later, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne announced the hiring of Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer. A new era of Crimson Tide …

When Joe Burrow starts 11-plus games in a season, the Cincinnati Bengals reach the AFC Championship game. Unfortunately, this has only happened twice in Burrow’s four seasons as the team’s franchise quarterback.  Injuries have played a critical part in Burrow’s career, as he’s missed at least six games twice in four seasons. Burrow has also been affected by injuries in …

The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab unpack one big question for every AFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. From sophomore quarterbacks stepping up to defensive lines dominating, they discuss what is the one big thing you need to know before the offseason is …