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The Clemson Tigers have had their preparations for the College Football Playoff championship altered a bit due to a freak injury suffered by their scout team quarterback. Patrick McClure, who typically has the task of emulating the opposing …
The goal line pass play in a must-score spot got another team in a championship game. The James Madison Dukes had a 1st and goal at the two-yard line in the FCS title game against undefeated North Dakota State. With eight seconds to go and in need of …
Could the start of the Cleveland Browns’ search for a general manager offer some hints to which coaching candidate they’re leaning toward? The Browns have requested permission to interview Indianapolis Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds, …
LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady has become one of the hottest names in coaching over the past few months, and that has led to him being linked to NFL positions. However, it doesn’t sound like he’s rushing to take them. Brady has …
The Minnesota Vikings are facing something of a crisis in their secondary ahead of Saturday’s playoff game in San Francisco, and they looked into an unusual idea to try to rectify it. On Friday, the Vikings placed cornerback Mackensie Alexander …
The Cleveland Browns are taking their time concluding their head coaching search, but there’s reportedly one under-the-radar name to keep an eye on as the process continues. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Buffalo Bills offensive …
It took a bit of time, but Gerardo Parra has followed through and gotten his Baby Shark-inspired World Series tattoo. Parra, the former Washington Nationals outfielder whose change in walk-up music to “Baby Shark” led to something of a …
The NFL is down to its final eight teams, and this weekend will determine which four will play next week for the right to play in the Super Bowl. That also means the league’s best will return to action this weekend after a little bit of a rest, …
At 25-11, the Boston Celtics are well-positioned in the Eastern Conference, but it doesn’t appear that they’re willing to mortgage the future too much to increase their chances of winning now. Celtics president Danny Ainge said Friday …
There is a potentially surprising entry in the Andre Drummond sweepstakes, at least according to a report. According to Shams Charania of Stadium, the New York Knicks have inquired about the Detroit Pistons center. However, talks have failed to gain …
As expected, Joel Embiid will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Embiid’s surgery on Friday was a success, and he’ll be out for at least a couple more weeks as …
The Cleveland Browns are the last team with a head coaching vacancy to still be going through their hiring process, and it sounds like they’re willing to take their time. The Browns interviewed New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh …
Mike Leach is already bringing his unique brand of humor to the SEC. Leach joins many highly-regarded coaches in the SEC, moving from an inferior league in the Pac-12. Leach knows it, too, judging from his hilarious answer when asked about the …
The Houston Texans are in line to get a major boost for Sunday’s AFC Divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to James Palmer of NFL Network, the Texans expect wide receiver Will Fuller to play Sunday barring a setback to his …
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold’s lingering thumb issue was reportedly significant enough to require surgery. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, Darnold underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb. He’s …
Gregg Popovich is widely regarded as the first NBA coach to rest healthy players in what has become known as “load management,” but he wants no credit or blame for a practice that he thinks has gotten out of hand. On Wednesday, Popovich …
