JJ Redick has interesting quote about his relationship with LeBron James
JJ Redick acknowledged the delicate balance he has to maintain as LeBron James’ head coach on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Redick spoke candidly on Tuesday about his approach to handling an aging superstar like James after the Lakers’ gritty 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The second-year coach likened it to the last days of a Hall of Fame pitcher.
“He’s Greg Maddux at the end of his career. Every night, he doesn’t have his best stuff, but he has enough to win. I’m his catcher. I’ve figured out how to call the pitches. Sometimes he tells me F off and he calls his own pitch, which is fine too.”
Fittingly enough, Maddux closed his career out with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the age of 42. While his 5.09 ERA across seven starts was nowhere close to his career mark of 3.16, Maddux still found a way to win a couple of games in his 23rd MLB season.
Redick must’ve called a good game from behind the plate against the Pelicans. James, who is also in his 23rd season, proved Tuesday that he still has his fastball when his team needs it. He finished with a team-best 30 points on 10/19 shooting to go along with 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Not bad for a guy who got serenaded by fans for his 41st birthday last week.
Caleb Williams sends strong message ahead of Bears-Packers Wild Card game
Caleb Williams sounds more than ready to take the field for the Chicago Bears’ first playoff game in five years.
The Bears quarterback was asked Tuesday about where his head is at ahead of his team’s Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Williams’ answer was loud and clear.
“I am built for these moments,” said Williams.
“… I’ve been in a bunch of big games before. A bunch of big rivalry games. I can do whatever my team needs me to do, whether that’s stay in the pocket, whether that’s run, whether that’s scramble, hand the ball off 30 times, and be energetic about it, whatever it takes.”
While it’s true that Williams has played in a few rivalry games before at the college level, he didn’t always perform up to expectations. The pro level is also a different beast altogether.
However, Williams has indeed been a clutch performer for the Bears throughout big spots this season. Look no further than the unfathomable Week 16 comeback Williams led against the very same Packers he’s facing on Saturday. The second-year QB’s icy celebration after throwing the game-winning touchdown is already cemented in recent Bears lore.
Williams will need to prove he can do it again under the playoff spotlight. If the USC product can topple the Packers on the postseason stage, he may already win Chicagoans’ undying loyalty no matter how far they go the rest of the way.
Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected 1 team in free agency
Kyle Schwarber apparently was not at all interested in coming home.
The three-time MLB All-Star slugger Schwarber cruelly rejected the Cincinnati Reds in free agency this offseason, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported this week. Nightengale says that the Reds were willing to offer more money to Schwarber than he ended up re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies for. However, Schwarber reportedly told Cincinnati that it would not be necessary.
Schwarber, 32, ultimately returned to the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal. After originally signing with Philadelphia before the 2022 season, Schwarber is now tied to them through the 2030 MLB campaign.
That rejection sounded especially cold for Cincinnati though. For one, Schwarber is a native of nearby Middletown, Ohio, meaning that the Reds are effectively his hometown team.
For another, Cincinnati is not even in all that bad of a situation right now. They won 83 total games and made the playoffs last season and also have some good long-term building blocks on both sides of the ball, such as Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene.
But the reigning NL home runs leader Schwarber was obviously intent on running it back for several more years with the Phillies. As a result, the Reds received their worst heartbreak from a hometown kid since what Rob Lowe did to them in the 2025 playoffs.
Details emerge on John Harbaugh ‘losing’ Ravens’ locker room before his firing
Bits and pieces are beginning to emerge surrounding the abrupt firing of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
The Ravens relieved Harbaugh of his duties on Tuesday, just days after Baltimore saw its season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Cracks were reportedly beginning to emerge in Harbaugh’s relationship with the team and its players long before Tyler Loop missed his now-infamous 44-yard kick.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Harbaugh’s firing was “the product of several conversations” between Ravens executives, players, and even Harbaugh himself.
Per the report, the overarching sense was that Harbaugh had “lost the locker room” even before the season finale loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Players were said to have soured on the idea of playing for Harbaugh going forward, and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta put significant value in his players’ opinions.
Rapoport added that while Harbaugh’s rift with Lamar Jackson “started” the discord, the two-time MVP was far from the only player voicing concerns against the longtime coach.
Harbaugh was reportedly caught off guard by the decision and “felt he was in good standing” with the organization despite the team’s shortcomings this season.
While Harbaugh had an unceremonious exit from Baltimore, he won’t have much trouble finding a new gig. Several reporters confirmed that Harbaugh’s phone was ringing nonstop after news broke of his firing.
Victor Wembanyama stunningly shows off his karate skills during game
Victor Wembanyama is giving a new definition to the phrase “high kick.”
The San Antonio Spurs big man Wembanyama went viral during Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies for a very unusual feat of athletic prowess. During warmups at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn., several basketballs became lodged in the basket that the Spurs were shooting at.
But in came Wembanyama to save the day. The 7-foot-4 center spontaneously decided to leap up and deliver a flying kick at the net, successfully dislodging one of the stuck basketballs.
Here is the video.
Victor Wembanyama really just kicked basketballs stuck in the net
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 7, 2026
Unreal.
(h/t @CourtsideBuzzX)
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Part of what makes Wembanyama such a generational talent is his agility as well as his body control for a player of his immense size. Apparently, proficiency in the martial arts comes with that entire package too.
But perhaps this is not all that surprising for the 22-year-old Wembanyama, who made his return to the lineup on Tuesday after missing a couple of games due to a hyperextended knee. After all, Wembanyama did notably train with a group of Shaolin monks over the offseason, possibly picking up a trick or two from them along the way.
Nuggets player had amazing LinkedIn post about beating 76ers
One Denver Nuggets player hilariously commemorated his team’s huge upset with a stereotypical post on LinkedIn.
Nuggets forward Spencer Jones was in the starting lineup Monday for what was shaping up to be a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. But despite being down their entire startling lineup due to injuries, the Nuggets escaped Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., with a stunning 125-124 victory.
Jones took to LinkedIn and posted about the achievement as if he were your insufferable coworker from the marketing department.
“Some games you’ll remember for the rest of your life,” Jones wrote on the professional networking platform. “On paper, this one didn’t make sense. Shorthanded by seven players. No starters available. With lineup made up almost entirely of guys who began their careers in the G League. We were on the road against a top team in the Eastern Conference with multiple NBA stars.
“Everything about it was unlikely, including my defensive matchup against a near 300-pound center. But nights like this remind you what teams are really built on. Effort carries. Belief compounds. And when everyone commits to the same goal, logic stops mattering.
“One of the most improbable wins, I’ve been apart of. And we did it in OT. Love this team!”
Unlike some folks who are loud on LinkedIn but don’t actually do any work, Jones did put his hard hat on for the Nuggets’ unlikely victory over the 76ers. He did the dirty work for Denver, tallying 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals across a whopping 43 minutes in the overtime win. He also had to guard Joel Embiid for most of the game.
The Stanford alum truly deserved all those likes his post got on LinkedIn.
Report: Blue Jays are likely to lose 1 player from their World Series team
The Toronto Blue Jays may have to say happy trails to one of their longtime mainstays.
A reunion for the Blue Jays with shortstop Bo Bichette is viewed as increasingly unlikely, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Bannon further adds that Toronto are currently increasing their efforts to lure four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency.
The Blue Jays have already had an extremely busy offseason. In addition to their pursuit of Tucker, they have signed big free agents like Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, Kazuma Okamoto, and others.
But that also means that the money may have run dry for their two-time All-Star infielder Bichette. The 27-year-old Bichette has been with Toronto for his entire MLB career since 2019 and is at a high point of his value after batting .311 to go along with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs last season.
The righty-hitting Bichette thus should not have much trouble finding a new team if need be. In fact, we recently heard that three top contenders had entered the mix to sign Bichette as a free agent.
But a Bichette departure from Toronto would obviously be a real end of an era, especially after they made it to the World Series together in 2025. While other players from that pennant team (including Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa) remain unsigned, Bichette may potentially be the highest-profile exit from the Blue Jays this offseason.
Curious report emerges about Deandre Ayton’s future
Deandre Ayton may already have worn out his welcome at yet another stop.
The Los Angeles Lakers do not view the seven-footer Ayton as their long-term answer at the center position, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported during a recent livestream. Fischer further notes that the Lakers could potentially be at the “front and center” of the big man market in the offseason.
Ayton, 27, signed with the Lakers last summer. The former No. 1 overall pick is making $8.1 million this season and also has an $8.1 million player option for next season.
While Ayton has had some nice moments this year and is averaging a respectable 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game overall, many of Ayton’s past career issues have been rearing their ugly heads again. Ayton continues to lack consistency and defensive motor and is prone to disappearing acts that even had the Lakers fanbase turning on him from the season opener.
The eight-year NBA veteran Ayton is shooting a career-high 70.4 percent from the field this season and has clearly benefited from the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves feeding him the ball. But as a reliable two-way impact player, Ayton is still leaving a lot to be desired.
Earlier this year, Ayton claimed that the Lakers were trying an unorthodox way of getting him to play better. But no matter what the Lakers do, it appears that they will not be able to magically turn the former Arizona star into their big man of the future.
Malika Andrews lands a notable promotion from ESPN
Malika Andrews is expanding her duties for The Worldwide Leader.
ESPN announced on Tuesday that the veteran NBA host Andrews is branching out into tennis. Andrews will serve as the host of the network’s coverage of the second week of the 2026 Australian Open later this month (including the championship weekend).
Variety reports too that Andrews’ tennis duties will be even more comprehensive. Andrews is also set to lead ESPN’s broadcasts of the U.S. Open and Wimbledon later this year.
The 30-year-old Andrews is a rising star at ESPN, having been with the network since 2018. She began as a reporter and then eventually became a studio host for ESPN in 2021. Andrews currently leads ESPN’s daily basketball program “NBA Today” and has drawn rave reviews for her professionalism on the air.
It has been a big last several months for Andrews as she recently landed a contract extension from ESPN. Andrews was also just tabbed as the replacement for one of the well-known hosts that just left the network.
Now Andrews is set to add tennis to her growing broadcast portfolio along with her basketball coverge. She married a fellow ESPN reporter a little while back as well and continues to move on up in the media world.
Clippers’ Ivica Zubac linked to 2 recent NBA Finals teams
The LA Clippers’ top trade asset is drawing interest from a couple of notable teams.
Both the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers have expressed interest in trading for Clippers center Ivica Zubac, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Tuesday. With the Clippers currently sitting at 13-22, several teams are eyeing them as potential sellers ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Zubac, 28, is an upper-tier center in the prime of his career. One of the more underrated two-way bigs in the league, Zubac is averaging 15.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season.
Having recently returned from an ankle injury, Zubac will have a few more weeks to increase his potential trade value. The seven-footer is also on an affordable contract for a player of his caliber, making $18.1 million this season, $19.6 million next season, and $21 million in 2027-28.
The Clippers are in a tough position right now as they are currently 11th in a very competitive Western Conference but are actually only 2 games out of the play-in tournament zone (after an impressive 7-1 stretch over the last few weeks). They also have no reason to tank since the Oklahoma City Thunder own their unprotected 2026 first-round draft pick.
Meanwhile, the Celtics were NBA champions in 2024 but lack bite in their frontcourt after Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford all departed in the offseason (leaving only Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to hold down the fort). As for the Pacers, they were a Finals team in 2025 but now have the worst record in the NBA at 6-30 (thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and a center position headlined by the likes of Jay Huff and Micah Potter).
The reigning All-Defensive selection Zubac would be a natural fit on either of those teams, especially on a multi-year contract. But they would first have to convince the Clippers to sell, and the Clippers may actually end up doing the exact opposite (having recently been linked to a 20-ppg scorer on the trade market).
Lions eyeing former Detroit QB for OC job
The Detroit Lions are considering a familiar face for their newly opened coaching vacancy.
The Lions on Tuesday reportedly fired offensive coordinator John Morton after his lone season with the team. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the first name Detroit has looked into is the team’s former Lions quarterback, David Blough.
Blough is just a couple of years removed from being a reserve QB on the Lions’ practice squad in 2023. He never made it onto an NFL field that season and soon transitioned to his next career in coaching.
The Washington Commanders hired Blough as an assistant quarterbacks coach the following year. He served under quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who was Blough’s head coach during his one-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals in 2022.
Blough became the Commanders’ interim quarterbacks coach after Stanford hired Pritchard last month to be their next head coach.
Blough went undrafted in 2019 before signing with the Cleveland Browns, who later traded him to the Lions. Injuries thrust Blough to start five games during his rookie campaign. Blough threw for 984 yards with 4 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, with Detroit going 0-5 in his starts.
The Lions took a step back offensively last season under Morton, who failed to replicate the success the team had under former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Blough now has a shot to fill that void.
Nebraska lands Dylan Raiola replacement after unfortunate portal flip
Dylan Raiola’s departure left a big hole at the quarterback position for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
However, not even one week after the transfer portal opened, head coach Matt Rhule has found a capable replacement. UNLV QB Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Tuesday after visiting the program, via a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Missouri transfer QB Beau Pribula was also on a visit to Nebraska on Tuesday, but so far, Colandrea has committed to the Cornhuskers.
Nebraska seemed set to land Notre Dame transfer QB Kenny Minchey, but he flipped and decided to commit to Kentucky in a stunning twist on Monday.
So, Rhule and Nebraska wasted no time in bringing in other signal-callers and found a new home for Colandrea. The former UNLV QB played two seasons at Virginia but had a total of 26 touchdowns and 20 interceptions before transferring to Las Vegas.
In his only season with the Rebels, Colandrea threw for 3,459 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions, posting career-highs in yards and TDs while leading UNLV to a 10-4 overall record. He also had 10 rushing scores and 649 yards on the ground as he found some momentum under head coach Dan Mullen.
Raiola’s leaving Nebraska was a tough blow for the program, but the Cornhuskers made an aggressive pursuit in hopes of finding a replacement for the former five-star recruit. Now, the hope is that Colandrea can come into Lincoln and bring some renewed energy to the program.
John Harbaugh is already drawing heavy interest one hour after being fired
The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday after 18 seasons with the franchise, but it didn’t take long for his agent’s phone to ring.
No more than one hour after Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens, his agent had already received calls from seven NFL teams, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In the first 45 minutes after John Harbaugh was fired this afternoon, his agent Bryan Harlan said he received calls from seven NFL teams expressing interest in his client.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026
There currently are seven NFL head coach openings, including Baltimore’s. pic.twitter.com/ey5vYsLcrZ
After the Ravens fired Harbaugh, a total of seven NFL teams had head coach openings:
- Arizona Cardinals
- Atlanta Falcons
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cleveland Browns
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
And, per Schefter’s report, seven teams had reached out to Harbaugh’s agent, which means at least one team that has not yet fired its head coach.
Schefter also reported that Harbaugh was expected to “emerge as a favorite” for the Giants’ job, but there seems to be no shortage of suitors interested in interviewing Harbaugh.
Multiple teams with head coach openings now will readjust their boards, and are expected to pursue the newest head coaching free agent, John Harbaugh.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026
In 18 seasons as the Ravens’ head coach, Harbaugh compiled a 180-113 regular season record with a 13-11 postseason mark and a Super Bowl victory.
Now, he should be a top candidate for a flurry of NFL teams in what is already a busy coaching cycle.
Jason Garrett has landed an NFL head coach interview
Jason Garrett has been out of NFL coaching since the 2021 season, but one team with a vacancy has him in mind as a candidate.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Garrett is set to interview on Friday for the Tennessee Titans head coach vacancy. The Titans are looking for a new head coach after firing Brian Callahan early in the season. They finished the season 3-14 and have had that same record for two years in a row.
Garrett was the head coach of the Cowboys from 2010-2019 and went 85-67, making the playoffs three times. His teams went 8-8 four times, which was a source of disappointment for their fans and franchise.
For the two seasons after his firing by Dallas, Garrett served as offensive coordinator for the New York Giants. His teams ranked 31st in yards and points in the NFL both seasons.
Since being fired by the Giants, Garrett has worked in TV as an analyst for NBC. But now he has a chance to get back into the NFL as a coach if he can really impress the Titans.
The last time Garrett was mentioned in connection with a coaching vacancy was in 2022 when he was said to have been a finalist for the Stanford job.
Ravens may already have a leading candidate to be their next head coach
For the first time in 18 years, the Baltimore Ravens will be searching for a new head coach after John Harbaugh was fired on Tuesday.
Harbaugh has been with the Ravens since 2008 and has a Super Bowl win on his resume. While he is expected to be the top name in the current cycle, the Ravens might already have a leading candidate in place: Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
As soon as the Harbaugh news surfaced, analysts began linking Minter to Baltimore.
Jesse Minter to the Ravens makes a lot of sense. Familiar, fixes defense & great leader.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 6, 2026
My money is on Jesse Minter to Baltimore.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) January 6, 2026
Ravens Eric DeCosta GM sees the success John Schneider has had parting with Pete Carroll and hiring former Ravens D-Coordinator Mike Macdonald. DeCosta now gets his opportunity to hire his partner for the next decade, ideally. Most will speculate on Jesse Minter. Ravens are a…
— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) January 6, 2026
Jesse Minter is the top choice for the Baltimore Ravens. Who he hires as his OC would be important, but that defense would absolutely return to being elite.
— Football Scout 365 (@DraftAnalyst365) January 6, 2026
Who would be the right OC for Lamar Jackson?
He could Bring Greg Roman with him? lol.
Kingsbury makes a lot of sense. https://t.co/szA1pfaiQs
The Ravens’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night ended their hopes of an AFC North division crown, and the Tyler Loop missed field goal will go down as the final memory of Harbaugh’s long Ravens tenure.
With the Ravens’ job open for the first time in nearly 20 years, Minter is a name that has ties to Baltimore. The Chargers DC was with the Ravens as a defensive assistant in 2017 and 2018, then assistant defensive backs coach in 2019, and defensive backs coach in 2020 before he left to spend time at Vanderbilt and Michigan.
Minter is also a name garnering attention in this NFL head coaching cycle, but with the Chargers playing in the Wild Card round on Sunday against the New England Patriots, he will have to wait to officially interview with interested franchises.
John Harbaugh already a favorite for 1 head coach job
John Harbaugh may have been fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons in charge, but you might not have to feel too badly for him. He will likely land on his feet — and quickly.
The Ravens on Tuesday fired Harbaugh as their head coach following a season in which they went 8-9 and missed the playoffs. The move came as a surprise to even Harbaugh, who was expecting to return for a 19th season.
While Baltimore will now be looking for a new head coach, Harbaugh may not have to wait long for a new job. Harbaugh is expected to be the top candidate for teams looking to hire a new head coach this offseason.
John Harbaugh now is expected to become the top head-coaching candidate in this hiring cycle, per multiple league sources. Multiple teams now are expected to be interested in hiring him, and his presence is expected to have big ramifications.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026
The teams aside from Baltimore who are looking for a new head coach include:
– Arizona Cardinals
– Atlanta Falcons
– Cleveland Browns
– Las Vegas Raiders
– New York Giants
– Tennessee Titans
Any of those teams would probably love to have Harbaugh as their next head coach, and it sounds like one already wants him pretty badly.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Harbaugh is expected to be a favorite for the Giants job. Keep in mind that does not necessarily mean that’s the job that Harbaugh wants. He may have his choice of several openings and will be able to pick what fits him best.
Harbaugh might not want to join the AFC West and be in the same division as his brother, so you might be able to cross the Raiders off the list. He might prefer a move to the NFC, which is where many of the other openings are. From there, it will probably come down to the quarterback and GM he would be working with. Harbaugh would likely want it to be ones in whom he is confident he can win.
Harbaugh, 63, is a former Super Bowl champion and AP Coach of the Year. The Ravens reached the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons as their head coach.
Bills kicker joins his fourth different NFL team this season
It’s been a busy NFL season, and for kicker Matthew Wright, that is an understatement.
Wright signed a deal to join the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad on Tuesday. That makes the Bills his fourth different NFL team this season.
Here’s what Wright’s 2025 season has looked like:
- Tenneessee Titans: 1 game
- Washington Commanders: 1 game
- Houston Texans: 2 games
This is also the ninth team Wright has played for since he entered the NFL in 2021 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, so it’s been a journey for the former UCF Golden Knights star.
Roster moves:
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) January 6, 2026
– The Bills have signed K Matthew Wright to the team’s practice squad & released OL Richard Gouraige.
– The team also signed K Maddux Trujillo to a Reserve/Future contract.
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To add even more intrigue, Wright played for the Jaguars in 2020 and 2021, and he had all three field goals in a 9-6 win over the Bills on November 7, 2021.
Wright was the kicker with the Texans on November 9 this season, when they defeated the Jaguars, 36-29. The Bills face the Jaguars in Jacksonville on Sunday in the AFC Wild Card round.
Entering the postseason, veteran Matt Prater has gone 18-of-20 on field goals in 15 games for the Bills, and Michael Badgley has played in just two games.
However, Prater is listed as day-to-day due to a quad injury, so signing Wright gives the Bills some extra insurance as they wait to see if Prater can go or not. Wright last played in an NFL game on November 16 with the Texans and had three field goals and an extra point.
Nonetheless, the busy, travel-filled season continues for Wright.
John Harbaugh has been fired by the Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have delivered the most shocking coaching move of the cycle.
The Ravens are firing John Harbaugh after 18 seasons with the franchise, according to multiple reports. The move comes two days after the Ravens lost in Pittsburgh to cost themselves the AFC North title and a playoff spot.
Harbaugh was the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL, so this comes as a shock. His job was thought to be safe until the weekend, when rumors began to spread that he might not be as safe as previously thought. That obviously proved to be the case, with the loss in Pittsburgh not helping matters.
There was some perception that things had grown stale under Harbaugh in recent years. While the Ravens consistently put together excellent regular seasons, they only made the AFC Championship game once since 2018 despite six playoff appearances and seasons that included 14 and 13 wins. There were also concerns about his relationship with quarterback Lamar Jackson, though he did his best to dispel that as an issue.
No matter how stagnant things were, Harbaugh has a 180-113 career record and a Super Bowl victory to his name. He should have no trouble finding a new job quickly, and immediately becomes the top candidate on the coaching market. The Ravens, meanwhile, should be a hugely attractive opening, though Harbaugh leaves behind big shoes to fill.
Lions have fired one of their coaches
The Detroit Lions are making a significant change to their coaching staff after falling short of expectations in 2025.
The Lions are firing offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season, according to multiple reports. The move comes even though the team finished fifth in the NFL in yardage per game.
While the statistics are good, there seemed to be some issues with Morton from the start. While he had previously worked under former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in Detroit, the Lions’ offense seemed to lack explosiveness early in the season. Eventually, Morton was stripped of playcalling duties by Dan Campbell, and things improved somewhat until another late-season regression.
Detroit has yet to capably replace Johnson, who won rave reviews as their offensive coordinator before a hugely successful first year coaching the Chicago Bears. The core of the team is still intact, and presumably they will be looking for someone who can get more out of them than Morton did.
The Lions were considered a Super Bowl contender before the season, but injuries plagued them all year and they never quite clicked on the field. They finished last in the NFC North, though they still put together a 9-8 season and were in the playoff race into December.
Arch Manning’s roommate transfers to rival school
Arch Manning’s roommate at Texas is not only transferring to a different school, but he is picking the one Longhorns fans would probably respect the least.
Parker Livingstone, a freshman wide receiver, has committed to Oklahoma, he announced on Tuesday.
Boomer☝️ pic.twitter.com/CNiDXu9aBC
— Parker Livingstone (@ParkerL06) January 6, 2026
Livingstone will have three years of eligibility remaining. He caught 29 passes for 516 yards and six touchdowns last season as a redshirt freshman. The decision to transfer was likely financially motivated, and Livingstone had previously written on social media that leaving Texas was “out of my control.”
The decision to jump from Texas to Oklahoma will certainly go down poorly in Austin. The two schools are major rivals, and Manning even went out of his way to taunt the Sooner faithful when the Longhorns defeated them this season. To Texas fans, this will be viewed as a betrayal of the highest order.
This move arguably will sting even more considering Manning took a pay cut from Texas in order to allow the program to build a stronger roster for 2026. Apparently, none of the money Manning gave up was going to go to his roommate, and the two will be on opposite sides when the teams meet next year.
