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Thursday's NFL injury and roster news ahead of Super Wild Card Weekend The Titans got their kicker back. Stephen Gostkowski was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. After missing the regular-season finale, the veteran is now on track to play Sunday against the Ravens. Of course, he's no stranger to the postseason.
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Ex-Virginia Tech starting QB Hendon Hooker transfers to Tennessee Volunteers Former Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker is headed to Tennessee, he announced Thursday on Twitter. "Dream chasing is an occupation, those with the job understand the process of manifestation. Committed," Hooker said in a post on Twitter that ...
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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow expects to be ready for start of 2021 season Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow believes he will be ready to go for the team's first game in 2021. In his first interview since suffering a season-ending knee injury on Nov. 22, Burrow told Fox Sports 1 that his rehabilitation process is on track for him ...
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The Best Bet For Each Wild Card Game Six wonderful games spread over two days. And what's even better? I've given you my favorite picks for each game along with a confidence meter with that wager below! Enjoy the games this weekend. (All odds via FOX Bet) ...
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Los Angeles Rams veteran LT Andrew Whitworth off IR, expected to start vs. Seattle Seahawks Rams head coach Sean McVay says it's been "good to be able to get the big fella out there," adding that he would let Whitworth make the final determination about whether he is ready to play Saturday.
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Ohio State Buckeyes on track to play in College Football Playoff National Championship, Ryan Day says Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Thursday that his team is on track to play in the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T against No. 1 Alabama on Monday despite ongoing coronavirus issues. In his first comments since reports ...
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Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley questionable for playoff game vs. Indianapolis Colts ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- When the Buffalo Bills host their first playoff game in more than two decades Saturday, there's a chance they'll do so without their top two wide receivers. Stefon Diggs (oblique injury) and Cole Beasley (knee) are listed as ...
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Should the Vikings Bring Back Everson Griffen or Cordarrelle Patterson? As the Vikings look for ways to upgrade their roster this offseason, could they find themselves interested in a pair of veteran free agents who began their careers in Minnesota? Everson Griffen and Cordarrelle Patterson will be unrestricted free agents in March, ...
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The Connection That Fuels Henry, Jackson Running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson both make football look easy. As such, they will be ones to watch Sunday when the Tennessee Titans host the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL wild card playoff game at Nissan Stadium.
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NFL Power Rankings, Postseason Edition: One Final Vikings Roundup for 2020 After a disappointing 7-9 season, the Vikings will be forced to watch the expanded NFL playoffs from home this year. An ill-timed three-game losing streak from Week 14 to 16 ended their chances of getting into the tournament and shifted their focus to a ...
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Rob Gronkowski is healthy, having fun, and playing like his old self One, he has rediscovered his joie de football after a year away from the game. After retiring from the Patriots in 2019 — worn down by nine seasons of injuries and the pressure cooker of Foxborough — Gronk is back to his goofy, affable self. "I don't think he's ...
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After years of beating Detroit Tigers, Cy Young winner Corey Kluber could help in 2021 Corey Kluber is healthy and ready to impress. The former two-time Cy Young winner, after missing most of the past two seasons with injuries, is throwing a 30-pitch bullpen for teams Jan. 13 at Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision MIAMI (AP) — With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the U.S. Capitol and in response to a decision by a Wisconsin prosecutor not to charge a ...
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Auburn hires Mike Bobo as offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin has tabbed a veteran SEC assistant to run his offense at Auburn. Mike Bobo, who spent last season at South Carolina and has spent much of the last two decades coaching in the SEC, will be Auburn's offensive coordinator on Harsin's inaugural ...
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Cowboys' Amari Cooper Posts Image of Walking Boot After Surgery on Injury Dallas Cowboys No. 1 wide receiver Amari Cooper underwent surgery following the end of the 2020 NFL regular season. Cooper shared a photo on social media after the procedure, and a boot was visible on his foot: Clarence Hill Jr @clarencehilljr.
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NFL wild-card betting: Bucs, Steelers attracting nearly 90% of money as favorites The NFL's wild-card weekend is fast approaching and money is pouring in on all six matchups at BetMGM. In four of the six games, both the betting public and sharps are siding with the favorites. In particular, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh ...
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Ohio State Senior CJ Walker to Miss Time With Torn Ligaments in Right Hand Ohio State basketball suffered a tough setback this week. Head coach Chris Holtmann has announced that C.J. Walker has suffered torn ligaments in his right hand and he will not be available for at least Saturday's game against Rutgers. According to Adam ...
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Detroit Lions' OL coach Hank Fraley among assistants in demand as coaching shuffle begins Offensive line coach Hank Fraley is expected to interview for the vacant Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coaching job on Saturday. Fraley oversaw one of the Lions' best and most consistent groups this season, despite a rotating ...
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Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. sees return pushed back Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets listed Porter as not with the team due to health and safety protocols. Porter had been expected to have his seven-day protocol ...
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Asking the NFL Playoff Questions That Need Answers To play football amid a pandemic, N.F.L. players worked from home a lot. They took coronavirus tests daily. And when they did report to team facilities, they were required to wear a mask. It has been a weird season. And chances are it's going to get weirder.
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Former BC Defensive Coordinator Don Brown Hired by Arizona Wildcats It didn't take long for former Michigan and Boston College defensive coordinator Don Brown to find a new home. The University of Arizona announced that Brown will be the new defensive coordinator on new head coach Jedd Fisch's staff.
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Some thoughts on how the new players on the Celtics roster are doing so far On behalf of reasonable basketball fans all over New England, I'd like to thank the Celtics for hitting the mute button on the alarmists yowling about all that was wrong after their 1-2 start. It's nice to be able to watch a good basketball team in peace. Now, I'm ...
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Jets interview ex-Bengals coach Marvin Lewis; former CB Aaron Glenn, 49ers DC Robert Saleh in the mix The Jets' coaching search is starting to heat up. They interviewed a former long-time NFL head coach, are preparing to speak to one of the most highly regarded candidates and will talk to a surprise name who is very familiar to Jets fans. Former Bengals ...
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Chiefs return to practice, begin playoff preparation today The Kansas City Chiefs didn't intend to spend too much time away from football on their bye week. They had virtual team meetings on Monday and Tuesday, but today they return to practice for the first time ahead of the divisional round of the playoffs.
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ESPN releases 2021 first round NFL Mock Draft The 2021 NFL Draft is nearing us as we are just under two weeks until the deadline for underclassmen to declare. With the draft order from picks 1-18 officially set, things are a lot more settled when it comes to putting mocks together. There is still one more ...
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Top recruit Nimari Burnett leaving Texas Tech after 12 games LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Texas Tech freshman Nimari Burnett, the program's first McDonald's All-American, is leaving the program just 12 games into his career. Coach Chris Beard made the announcement Thursday, two days after Burnett played a ...
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Texas A&M's Jared Hocker becomes the third offensive lineman to declare for NFL draft Texas A&M senior guard Jared Hocker announced Thursday via Twitter that he will enter the NFL draft instead of returning to school for an extra season. "Grateful for it all!" Hocker tweeted. "Here's to the next and best chapter." Hocker started the last 23 games ...
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SF 49ers must chase Cowboys QB Dak Prescott if available The SF 49ers could use an upgrade at quarterback. And if the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is somehow available, he's the ideal target. The SF 49ers have cooly stated they "expect" Jimmy Garoppolo to be their starting quarterback in 2021. Perhaps. But there are ...
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Man Utd complete signing of Amad Diallo from Atalanta Manchester United announced on Thursday they had completed the transfer of Ivorian winger Amad Diallo from Serie A side Atalanta. The 18-year-old has signed a contract at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option of an extra year. The agreement between ...
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Jeff Benedict discusses new HBO doc based on 'Tiger Woods' At a certain point towards the very end of "Tiger," a new documentary about the life of golfer Tiger Woods airing in two parts on HBO on Sunday and Jan. 17, it might occur to viewers in southeastern Connecticut that someone is missing. That would be Jeff ...
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Golden Nuggets: BYU QB Zach Wilson says he'd 'fit in well' with the 49ers 1. 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Trending: Leader in the clubhouse. There's a very good chance Saleh has coached his last game as 49ers defensive coordinator, and he went out on a pretty solid note.
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'National Bobblehead Day' means sales on your favorite player's bobblehead For more than 100 years, bobbleheads have been fascinating fans and collectors. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, too. Bobbleheads commemorate iconic teams, movies, and cartoon characters.
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Clemson standout linebacker Skalski to return for 6th season CLEMSON — Trevor Lawrence might be moving on, but the leader of Clemson's defense is coming back. Middle linebacker James Skalski on Thursday announced on Twitter his decision to stay with the Tigers for a sixth season. The NCAA granted all players ...
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Alabama Football: How the Crimson Tide Bucked Tradition and Flipped the Script How Nick Saban's embrace of a modern offense taken to the next level by Steve Sarkisian kept Alabama on top. At his USC introductory press conference in December 2013, Steve Sarkisian presented a vision for the program's offense that touted its speed in ...
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Red Sox hire former Sewickley resident as first Black woman coach in pro baseball history PITTSBURGH — Former Sewickley native Bianca Smith has made baseball history. Smith, 29, was recently hired as a coach for the Boston Red Sox player development complex at Fort Meyers, Florida. This makes her the first minority female coach in ...
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Penn State football OL CJ Thorpe to switch positions, enter transfer portal Penn State redshirt junior offensive lineman C.J. Thorpe will enter the transfer portal as a defensive lineman, he announced via Twitter on Thursday afternoon. "These past 4 years at Penn State have taught me unforgettable lessons," Thorpe said in the ...
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Arizona Cardinals fans sound off on Kliff Kingsbury's job security (or lack thereof) Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury has come under fire several times for some of his playing calling and decision making during the season. The criticism surrounding the coach, who has now been in Arizona two seasons, only increased during the ...
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Texas A&M falls again on the road, this time at South Carolina Texas A&M's play on the road, even in front of small audiences because of the COVID-19 pandemic, needs some big-time tuning, with another startling example on display Wednesday. South Carolina hammered a slothful A&M 78-54 at Colonial Life Arena in ...
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Thursday Headlines: Julius Randle Edition What a great start to the season it has been for Julius Randle. The former Wildcat, who now plays for the New York Knicks, has had a strong start to the season leading the Knicks to an early 5-3 record. Last night was more of the same, as the Knicks defeated ...
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Walters leaving Missouri for Illinois University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has hired away Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters to take the same position in Champaign. The news, first reported by Football Scoop, was confirmed by multiple outlets Wednesday morning.
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Bills WR Stefon Diggs says 'we don't have to do anything different' when it comes to playoff approach ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) – Stefon Diggs has been a part of some big-time playoff games. The most memorable one was his last second touchdown as time expired to beat the Saints in what is known as the "Minnesota Miracle" on January 14th, 2018.
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