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David Culley says he took the Houston Texans' head-coaching job knowing Deshaun Watson was the team's quarterback "He's the quarterback of the Houston Texans, and that's all that I was concerned about," Culley said, when asked about his knowledge of Watson's status when he was interviewing for the job. "That's all I knew and whatever was being said about what he wanted ...
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Hall of Fame Temple coach John Chaney dies at 89 Chaney spent 24 seasons at Temple, beginning in 1982-83 -- the only season his Owls failed to reach the NCAA tournament or NIT. He went to the Elite Eight on five occasions, and Temple was ranked No. 1 for a stretch during the 1987-88 season, when the ...
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Tennessee Titans promote Shane Bowen, Todd Downing to DC, OC jobs Additionally, Luke Steckel is now the tight ends coach, Ryan Crow is outside linebackers coach, and Matt Edwards is assistant special-teams coach. The team also is adding Kenechi Udeze as the assistant defensive line coach.
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Malkin 'not happy with my game right now' for Penguins Evgeni Malkin must be better if the Pittsburgh Penguins want to be better. The veteran center said as much after a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday. "I need to look at myself in the mirror and I need [more] fight in my body, I need [more] ...
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Michigan State faces tough test vs No. 13 Ohio State BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for Michigan State. Michigan State has won two of its four games against ranked teams this season. Ohio State is coming off an 83-79 win at home over Penn State on Wednesday.
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Nick Sirianni: Eagles have two 'top notch quarterbacks' in Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts Sirianni was introduced Friday as the new head coach of the Eagles and almost immediately met questions about the quarterback position, the No. 1 issue for Philadelphia in 2021 and perhaps beyond. Instead of providing a concrete answer, he expressed a ...
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Lafreniere 'couldn't wait' to score first NHL goal for Rangers Alexis Lafreniere said he was relieved after he delivered for the New York Rangers on Thursday, when he scored his first NHL goal and point in overtime of a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. "I just couldn't wait for it to happen," said the ...
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Daniel Murphy made history with the New York Mets Baseball's Hall of Fame needs to admit Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Pete Rose, but their plaques must also include their misdeeds. 10h ago.
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VP Kyle Smith leaves Washington Football Team, takes job with Atlanta Falcons Smith's departure comes a year after he was promoted to his current position and helped lead a successful draft and free agency period for Washington. There had been rumors about him possibly leaving for several months. His ...
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Former NBA stars Isaiah Thomas, Joe Johnson on USA Basketball's next AmeriCup roster COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- NBA veterans Isaiah Thomas and Joe Johnson are on USA Basketball's roster for the final round of AmeriCup qualifying next month. The Americans have already clinched an AmeriCup berth but still have two more games to ...
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What kind of player is Georgia getting in 5-star QB Gunner Stockton? ATHENS -- To truly appreciate the significant pull Gunner Stockton was feeling from different directions, one has to realize all the close relationships the Rabun County quarterback has in the community of Tiger, the small town with the tough name in extreme ...
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Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game Preview "They're balanced," Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford said. "They have the two superstars (Kawhi Leonard and Paul George), they have Lou Williams off the bench, (Marcus) Morris is a terrific player, Serge Ibaka they picked up.
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Bracketology: Surging Alabama moves up to a No. 2 seed in new NCAA Tournament bracket projection One of the things that is different this season in trying to do projected brackets is comparing teams that have played a widely different number of games. Saint Louis just played its first game in about a month this week, and the Billikens showed some rust in a 76- ...
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Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns reveals he was hit by a drunk driver during offseason "My woman has held me down more than the world knows," Towns said regarding his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods. "From my mother and family members dying (1 on her bday in Cabo), ...
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Report: Bears promoting Bill Shuey to outside linebackers coach Shuey has been with the organization since 2018, first working as a defensive quality control assistant. He previously spent 10 years with the Eagles under head coach Andy Reid. Shuey replaces Ted Monachino, who left ...
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Las Vegas Raiders take 'long-term view' with Henry Ruggs III The Las Vegas Raiders are expecting wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to grow into his draft position after his rookie production didn't line up with his status as the first wide receiver selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Raiders used the 12th choice on April 23 to ...
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Watch: Jalen Ramsey and DeAndre Hopkins trade trash talk in hilarious hour-long chat With the Pro Bowl not being played due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL took a different approach when it comes to featuring its stars. On Thursday night, Ramsey and Hopkins squared off for a third time, only it wasn't on the field.
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Phillies make a roster move with JT Realmuto deal official The pressure continued to mount for the Phillies to retain Realmuto, especially as Sanchez thrived against tough competition as a rookie in 2020. It took most of the offseason, but the sides finally agreed to a deal about a month earlier than the Phillies signed ...
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Report: Seahawks plan to hire Andy Dickerson as run game coordinator Like Waldron, Dickerson has extensive experience in the NFL, coaching the Rams' offensive line since 2012 and serving under the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns in years prior. Furthermore, ...
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Seattle Sounders sign free agent midfielder Kelyn Rowe "We are excited to bring a local product and proven MLS veteran in Kelyn to the club," Sounders general manager & president of soccer Garth Lagerwey said in a release. "He's been a strong player in our league for close to a decade, and I look forward to ...
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Why can't Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson stay out of the news and leave the Bears alone? That would be the Patrick Mahomes whom the Bears passed on in the 2017 draft to take another quarterback, Mitch Trubisky. Did I mention that this will be Mahomes' second straight Super Bowl appearance, the Chiefs having won last year and Mahomes ...
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2021 Daytona 500 odds, drivers, predictions: NASCAR picks from same model that called Hamlin's win This year's Great American Race will have limited spectators at Daytona International Speedway as NASCAR continues to deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. William Hill Sportsbook lists Hamlin as the favorite at 8-1 in the latest ...
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Online Super Bowl Betting Sites: Where to bet on the Super Bowl 2021 Super Bowl Betting Sites The legendary Tom Brady is on the hunt for a seventh win in the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports. Our NFL betting expert reveals the best online Super Bowl betting sites to help you decide where to bet ...
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Colts' offseason priorities start at QB, but there's so much more As much as the Colts/NFL universe revolves around the glaring quarterback issue, there are other areas of concern facing Ballard, coach Frank Reich and owner Jim Irsay. Here's a look at our top- ...
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2017-2020: Drew Brees' complicated playoffs legacy But this piece is not an attack on Brees, it is an unflinching look at what happened on the field. With Brees expected to announce this offseason that he will retire from NFL football after 20 seasons ...
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Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Working on His Leadership Skills Adebayo said playing without the likes of Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro during the recent COVID-19 outbreak has helped him become a stronger leader. "It has definitely sped up the process, ...
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SEC/Big 12 Challenge: Kentucky vs. Texas game canceled after COVID-19 issues put Wildcats on 48-hour pause The decision was made due to a combination of positive testing, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of those potentially affected within the program. Kentucky has had several games affected by COVID-19 issues with opponents this ...
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Mac Jones said he had a 'good conversation' with Patriots scouts at the Senior Bowl The Patriots' offseason plans at quarterback could go in several directions, but one potential option remains a straightforward scenario. With the 15th pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, New England could select one of several available quarterbacks.
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Cross Country Set to Compete at Big Ten Cross Country Championships Shelbyville, Ind. – The Penn State cross country program will be back in action for the first time since the Nittany Lions women's program ran to its fifth consecutive top-20 finish at the NCAA Championships. This last race occurred on November 23, 2019, 434 ...
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Rolex 24: Duval leads Magnussen in final Rolex 24 practice But it was JDC-Miller's new fulltimer Loic Duval who emerged on top with a 1min35.085sec lap, beating F1 exile Kevin Magnussen in the similar Cadillac DPi-V.R of Ganassi.
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Burns: 3 Things we learned from an overtime loss in Carolina The Tampa Bay Lightning returned from an unscheduled four-day break between games in Columbus and Carolina and were able to manage a point in Raleigh but couldn't come through with a victory, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Hurricanes Thursday night.
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St. Louis Cardinals rumors: Club again talking Nolan Arenado trade It's been radio silence for most of the winter from St. Louis until the Wainwright signing, with the team yet to re-sign franchise icon Yadier Molina and declining Gold Glove second baseman Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option.
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Virginia, Virginia Tech Top 25 clash highlights ACC play The Cavaliers are the only unbeaten team in league play and have won 15 consecutive conference games dating to last season, including an 81-58 victory against Syracuse on Monday night. Their 7-0 start is their first in conference play since the 2017-18 team ...
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SLU's matchup with Richmond postponed due to medical staff's COVID concerns The Billikens are returning to St. Louis on the advice of their medical staff. Per a statement released by the athletic department Friday afternoon, SLU was prepared to play the game as scheduled, and is not in a position to comment on the concerns raised by its ...
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Nets' Kevin Durant: Out for rest Friday He's averaging 36.7 minutes on the season but has garnered 40.5 minutes per game across his past six appearances. With Durant sidelined Friday, expect Jeff Green, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Bruce Brown to see more minutes.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Remains in quarantine Ovechkin (COVID-19 protocols) remains out for precautionary reasons and is considered day-to-day, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. Head coach Peter Laviolette indicated that Ovechkin and teammates Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and ...
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Sixers head to Minnesota following best win of 2020-21 so far It was ultimately a great win, though. Philly displayed some quality defense; Ben Simmons was more aggressive again and tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists; and winning with Joel Embiid not quite at his best (28 points and 6 rebounds with 8-of-18 ...
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Boston Red Sox interested in reunion with Brandon Workman; reliever had 1.88 ERA in 2019 before struggling in 2020 The Red Sox have expressed at least some interest in a reunion with reliever Brandon Workman, multiple sources told MassLive. Workman remains a free agent with a couple weeks to go before the start of spring training. It's unclear how far talks with ...
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Three observations for Wake Forest's basketball matchup with Miami It was not a surprise to Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes that State would press them often, but what did surprise him was the Deacons' ability to deal with it in the 72-67 loss Wednesday.
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Kicker Brent Cimaglia enters transfer portal Following the hire of Josh Heupel, Tennessee kicker Brent Cimaglia has entered the transfer portal. The 2019 All-SEC selection announced today that he plans on finishing his college career elsewhere ...
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Victor Oladipo has 25 points, Rockets beat Trail Blazers HOUSTON (AP) — Victor Oladipo scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets shook off a terrible first quarter and held on late to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-101 on Thursday night. The Rockets were down by 20 points in the first quarter before using a ...
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Oregon Pauses Women's Basketball Activities SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Oregon women's basketball program has paused all team-related activities because of COVID-19 protocols. As a result, the scheduled games for the Ducks tonight (Jan. 29) at Utah and Sunday, Jan. 31, at Colorado have ...
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Cleveland Browns to celebrate 75th anniversary in 2021 "As we turn the page on the 2020 season, we're back to work starting the next chapter for our 75th Anniversary," Browns Executive Vice President J.W. Johnson said in a statement released by the team on Friday. "In coach's words, it's about the work, never ...
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Penguins Potential Rebuild Could Mean Crosby Gets Moved The news shocked the NHL community since no one saw it coming. While the Penguins grind it out on the ice, it's the headlines off the ice that have our attention. On Thursday, ...
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Senators' Matt Murray: Struggles persist Thursday The Canucks' best players were active early in this one, as Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes all had multi-point outings within the first 25 minutes. Murray stayed in the game, but the Senators' offense couldn't get anything past Braden Holtby ...
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PokerStars Launches Michigan Online Poker; FOX Bet, Stars Casino Also Go Live Michiganders can also now access the FOX Bet online sportsbook as well as the Stars Casino, which features real-money digital casino games such as blackjack. All three offerings are available in the same app.
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Manchester City tries to hold top spot in Premier League In Spain, Atlético Madrid is threatening to end the league race before spring comes, a goal it can bring closer with a road win Sunday, highlighting the top televised games from Europe this weekend. EPL ...
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Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid talk Bucs' dominant defensive front Injuries at offensive tackle contributed to Green Bay's inability to protect Rodgers against the likes of Shaq Barrett, Jason Pierre-Paul, Vita Vea and Ndamukong Suh, and the Kansas City Chiefs will face that same challenge in Super Bowl LV.
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Mavericks vs Jazz Picks and Odds The Utah Jazz are four-point favorites as they host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in second of back-to-back games at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City; The Jazz have won 10 games in a row by an average margin of victory of 15.3 points during the streak ...
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Dean Pees on Falcons' defense: 'They can run and they can hit' Dean Pees, the former defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, brings four decades of coaching experience to the Falcons' new staff. On Friday, fans got their first ...
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