The Bengals can save nearly $6 million in salary cap space by cutting Joe Mixon, and given the way running backs are valued in today’s NFL, that would seem to be the logical move. But Mixon doesn’t seem to think that’s going to happen. Responding to a social media post that said the Bengals are expected to move on from …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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With four Super Bowl appearances under his belt, Patrick Mahomes has already thrown and completed more passes in Super Bowls than any other quarterback — with the exception of Tom Brady, who’s still far beyond Mahomes’ career numbers. Mahomes has 107 completions and 164 attempts in Super Bowls, both of which are the second-most in Super Bowl history. But Brady …
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The Commanders hired former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their new head coach and the Cowboys are now set to hire a former Commanders assistant for a role on Mike McCarthy’s staff. Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post reports that the Cowboys will hire Jeff Zgonina as their defensive line coach. Zgonina spent the last four years in the …
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Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair release signals start of next phase of Ryan Poles’ rebuild originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The writing was on the wall long before the Bears made their move Thursday. Veteran interior offensive lineman Cody Whitehair was benched last season and knew his career would continue elsewhere in 2024. Safety Eddie Jackson revitalized his career in …
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Feb 17, 2024, 12:29 AM ET TORONTO — Kristen Campbell made 30 saves in front of a women’s hockey-record crowd of 19,285 fans at Scotiabank Arena, helping Toronto beat Montreal 3-0 on Friday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. “The Battle on Bay Street” broke the attendance record of 18,013 set at the 2013 world championships in Ottawa, Ontario, …
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NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis got underway on Friday night with the Celebrity Game and Rising Stars Challenge. In the opener, Team Shannon held off Team Stephen A. for a 100-91 victory. Later on, Team Jalen defeated Team Detlef in the championship of the Rising Stars Challenge to claim that title. With the first of three exciting nights now …
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Eagles reward their best coach from 2023 with a contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles have rewarded their best coach from the 2023 season. The team and special teams coordinator Michael Clay have reached an agreement on a contract extension to keep Clay in Philly beyond the upcoming season, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. #Eagles special …
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