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The standards are raised for the NFL playoffs, as the opposition gets better and the spotlight gets brighter. Some players struggle at this time of year, while others embrace the added pressure. Those are traits that can be the difference between a …
It’s fair to say Michigan wasn’t exceptionally pleased with the Alabama Crimson Tide for running up the score late in the Citrus Bowl. The Crimson Tide won 35-16, with their final touchdown coming on a play where Alabama could have …
Barry Alvarez desperately does not want to be bothered while watching the Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl. The former football coach and current Wisconsin athletic director was caught on camera during Wednesday’s game shooing away a child in …
Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh don’t seem to get along very well, and the events that transpired late in the Citrus Bowl on Wednesday serve as further evidence of that. Leading by 12 with 6:04 left in the fourth quarter, the Alabama Crimson Tide …
Former NBA commissioner David Stern has died. Stern died at 77 roughly three weeks after being hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage. Current commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement paying tribute to his predecessor. Full statement from the league …
Darren Collison’s surprise retirement could prove short-lived. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Collison is considering returning to the NBA in February, and would like to play for either the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles …
Ron Rivera will have plenty of freedom to construct his own staff, judging by who’s being retained after his hiring by the Washington Redskins. According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington, most of Washington’s defensive assistants …
The general consensus is that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will bid farewell to the Alabama Crimson Tide, forego his senior season, and enter the NFL Draft despite his severe hip injury. At least one person familiar with the program, however, …
The projected top cornerback in the 2020 NFL Draft is, to the surprise of no one, going pro. Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah announced Wednesday that he will be entering the draft and foregoing his senior season. Free Jefe. Jeremiah 29:11. …
One would think Ed Orgeron would be pretty happy with how his LSU tenure has gone considering his team is favored to beat Clemson and win a national title. But Orgeron still has some regrets, and he’ll be facing off against one of them in that …
Concerns about Karl-Anthony Towns’ future in Minnesota appear to be overstated. Amid reports that Towns is unhappy with the struggling Timberwolves, sources close to both the organization and Towns himself downplayed that chatter. According to …
The Cleveland Browns appear likely to hire a new football operations head from outside the organization. Despite rumors about a possible promotion, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reported Tuesday that the Browns have “no plans” …
The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to be glad to be rid of former executive vice president Tom Coughlin and his strict ways. On Tuesday, coach Doug Marrone made a joke about a fine after a reporter’s phone went off midway through the presser. …
After an outstanding college career, J.K. Dobbins has become the latest to declare for the NFL Draft. Dobbins posted a message on Twitter Monday announcing that he is foregoing his senior season to play in the NFL. I will forever be a buckeye! …
One Dallas Cowboys assistant may not have a long-term future with his current team, but may have an opportunity elsewhere. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Dallas passing game coordinator Kris Richard will interview for the New York Giants …
The Miami Dolphins are making a somewhat surprising change to their coaching staff after just one season. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Dolphins have fired offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea, who only joined the team prior to …
