The Chiefs held their final practice in Kansas City before heading to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII on Friday. Defensive tackle Chris Jones (quad) and running back Isiah Pacheco (toe, ankle) were listed as limited participants for the second straight day. Because it is Friday, the Chiefs also issued estimated game statuses as part of their injury report. Neither …
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John Lynch explains 49ers having interest in Tom Brady in 2023, GM says ‘we had to look at all our options’
The San Francisco 49ers found a diamond in the rough with quarterback Brock Purdy. The last overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has led his team to back-to-back NFC Championship appearances and now has them playing for a Super Bowl LVIII title. Of course, Purdy’s ascent came after two quarterbacks went down with injuries on the depth chart in …
Read More »NHLPA’s Walsh says Coyotes’ arena limbo ‘not the way to run a business’
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 04:22 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh believes the Arizona Coyotes should relocate if there isn’t a suitable arena plan in place by the end of the 2023-24 NHL season. “If there’s no plan in Arizona, I would encourage a move to another location, absolutely,” said Walsh, …
Read More »Report: Seahawks to hire Leslie Frazier as assistant head coach
Mike Macdonald is new to the head coaching world, but the new top man in Seattle will reportedly have an experienced head coach working alongside him this season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Leslie Frazier will be joining Macdonald’s staff as assistant head coach. Frazier was 21-32-1 as the head coach of the Vikings from 2010-2013 and most …
Read More »Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies, dies
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died “peacefully in his …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl foods: Tasty traditions that honor Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers playing in Vegas
Super Bowl 58 is rapidly approaching with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs ready to do battle in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, and pairing game snacks with the participating teams and host cities is a time-honored tradition. This year we have Kansas City’s BBQ acumen squaring off with San Francisco’s reputation as being great at all things edible, all …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Three reasons to root for Chiefs when they face 49ers in Super Bowl 58
The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to their second consecutive Super Bowl and fourth in five years. Last week, they played in their sixth consecutive AFC title game, a road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It marked Patrick Mahomes’ second road playoff game aside from past Super Bowl appearances. They previously beat the Bills in Buffalo in the divisional round. The …
Read More »Gary Bettman: NHL won’t interfere, influence Hockey Canada probe
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterFeb 2, 2024, 04:42 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. TORONTO — The NHL will not release its finding from a yearlong investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman by multiple players from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team until ongoing judicial proceedings have been completed by London, …
Read More »Chiefs’ Kelce crowns Kittle best NFL tight end for huge 2023 season
Chiefs’ Kelce crowns Kittle best NFL tight end for huge 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Travis Kelce has nothing but respect for George Kittle and is excited to face off against his tight end counterpart in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke to reporters before practice …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Examining the history of Super Bowl prop bets
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Betting on the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Industry experts are forecasting that Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be the most wagered upon big game of all-time. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported a record 50 million Americans wagered on last year’s game …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers teammate among NFL’s best and worst signings of 2023 season
The NFL’s financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 11th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2023 veteran acquisitions. Players acquired by trades or in free …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Canadiens ace the Sean Monahan deal
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 2, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. For the second time in three days, a pair of Canadian NHL teams made a trade with a center going to the Stanley Cup contender, and a first-round pick (and more) going to a team looking to build for the future. This trade saw veteran …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce says he is ready for the Super Bowl circus
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce insisted Friday that he is ready for the circus that comes with the Super Bowl. He’s been through it three times, after all, and has two rings to show for it. It has never been quite like this, though. Kelce’s profile has never been higher than it is now, as the Chiefs prepare …
Read More »Report: Saints working to hire 49ers’ Kubiak for OC position
Report: Saints working to hire 49ers’ Kubiak for OC position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A member of the 49ers’ coaching staff could depart for a coordinator job after Super Bowl LVIII. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources, that the New Orleans Saints are working to hire 49ers passing game specialist Klint Kubiak as their new offensive …
Read More »Buccaneers Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen announces retirement from NFL after decade-long career
Getty Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen announced on Friday that he’s retiring from the NFL after a decade-long career. This announcement comes after he had battled injuries throughout the latter half of his tenure in the league and drastically limited his availability. “With any chapter in the book of life, there is always an ending,” Jensen …
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