New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has made a significant change to his coaching staff, relieving offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett of his playcalling duties. This decision is particularly noteworthy as Hackett is a…
Raiders Name Aidan O’Connell Starting Quarterback, Replacing Gardner Minshew After Struggles in First Five Games
The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to start Aidan O’Connell at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Gardner Minshew. This decision was announced by head coach Antonio Pierce on Wednesday. Minshew,…
Buccaneers Prioritize Safety Over Football as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida, Preparing for Potential Impact on Home
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently practicing at Tulane University in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Milton, were deeply concerned about the hurricane’s impact on their home area, some 685 miles away. The team, forced to…
Jayden Daniels Embraces Unique Identity as He Prepares for Showdown with Ravens, Dismissing Comparisons to Lamar Jackson
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has quickly made a name for himself with his dynamic play, including impressive rushing abilities. While many have compared him to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson due to their…
Aaron Rodgers Denies Involvement in Robert Saleh’s Firing, Expresses Frustration Over Coaching Change Rumors
Aaron Rodgers addressed the rumors surrounding Robert Saleh’s firing, strongly denying any influence on the decision. In his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers dismissed the allegations as “patently false” and expressed his frustration…
Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. Faces Potential Multi-Game Absence Due to Back Injury, Adding to Team’s Growing Injury Woes
Michael Pittman Jr., the Colts’ top wide receiver, has suffered a back injury that could sideline him for several games, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Pittman played through the entirety of last Sunday’s game against…
NFL Places Patriots’ Jabrill Peppers on Exempt List Following Arrest for Strangulation and Drug Charges
The NFL has placed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner’s exempt list following his recent arrest in Braintree, Massachusetts. Peppers, facing charges of strangulation and drug possession, are prohibited from participating in…
With Derek Carr Injured, Saints Turn to Rookie QB Spencer Rattler for Start Against Buccaneers
The New Orleans Saints will start rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to Derek Carr’s oblique injury, which he sustained during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Dennis…
George Pickens Dismisses Controversy Over Eye Black Message and Altercation with Cowboys’ Jourdan Lewis, NFL Reviews Incident
In his first comments since the Steelers’ loss to the Cowboys, wide receiver George Pickens downplayed questions about the explicit message on his eye black and an altercation with Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis. During…
Chicago Bears’ 2020 Pursuit of Tom Brady Revealed as Team Now Focuses on Rookie Caleb Williams’ Development
In 2020, the Chicago Bears showed interest in signing quarterback Tom Brady during his free agency period, as confirmed by Bears chairman George McCaskey. Brady himself revealed that the Bears had been discreet in their…
Brian Daboll: Malik Nabers is in the same situation as he was on Wednesday
The chance for Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers to be cleared from the concussion protocol before the game against the Bengals on Sunday night is becoming less likely. Nabers did not practice on Wednesday, and…
Jonathan Taylor reports that his ankle feels “much better,” but it’s still unclear if he will play on Sunday
The Colts will be missing wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for a while, so having running back Jonathan Taylor back would really help their offense. Taylor couldn’t play in last Sunday’s game against the Jaguars…
Jacoby Brissett: My role is to support Drake Maye
The Patriots announced that rookie Drake Maye will be the starting quarterback for their Week 6 game against the Texans, meaning Jacoby Brissett is now the backup quarterback. Brissett spoke to the media on Thursday…
George McCaskey acknowledges that the Chicago Bears showed interest in Tom Brady in 2020
During a Fox broadcast, Tom Brady mentioned that the Bears showed interest in him during free agency in 2020. Bears chairman George McCaskey confirmed this interest. “Well, that seems like ancient history at this point,”…
Joe Mixon is back on the practice field for the Houston Texans
On Thursday, the Texans offense received good news during practice. Reports from several journalists present at the session indicated that running back Joe Mixon was on the field and took part in practice for the…
Philadelphia Eagles add C.J. Uzomah to their practice squad
Tight end C.J. Uzomah is getting another chance with the Eagles. Uzomah didn’t make the team during training camp this summer, but the Eagles announced on Thursday that he has joined their practice squad. Defensive…
Chris Paul made his first appearance in an exhibition game with the Spurs and recorded his initial assist by setting up Wembanyama for a dunk
Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama are already showing good teamwork. Paul, a 12-time All-Star starting his 20th NBA season, played his first preseason game with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. He received a…
Connor Hellebuyck records 30 saves as the Winnipeg Jets dominate the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-0 win in their season opener
Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves, achieving his 38th career shutout, as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night, marking the season opener for both teams. “The guys in front of me…
The American Hockey League has made neck protection mandatory this season. Will the NHL adopt similar measures in the future
At first, the protective undershirt that looks like a mock turtleneck was uncomfortable and made Jayson Megna’s visor fog up. However, the experienced hockey player continued to wear the long-sleeved shirt made to protect his…
Sam Montembeault stopped 48 shots, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their season opener
Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, and Cole Caufield scored during a power play in the first period, helping the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 on Wednesday night in both teams’ season opener.…
Experienced French tennis player Richard Gasquet plans to retire following the French Open
Once called the “little Mozart of French tennis,” Richard Gasquet is preparing to finish his career without a Grand Slam title. At 38 years old, the French player, known for his amazing one-handed backhand, announced…
Sinner advances to the semifinals in Shanghai, while Gauff gains confidence in Wuhan
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner reached his fifth ATP Masters semifinal of the season by defeating fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday. Sinner had a strong start and faced only one…
Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, plans to retire from tennis following the Davis Cup finals next month
Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 38, he shared in a video message on Thursday. He has won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 at the French Open, during a…
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is being sought after by the Australian Supercars series
Daniel Ricciardo’s time in Formula 1 may be finished, but the head of the Australian Supercars series has extended an open invitation for him to race in their touring car circuit. Ricciardo, an eight-time F1…
SoFi Stadium is set to be the venue for the CONCACAF Nations League final four in both 2025 and 2027
The semifinals and final of the 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Nations League will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. CONCACAF, the organization that oversees soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean,…
Injuries are causing problems in South American World Cup qualifying, despite Messi’s upcoming return
Lionel Messi will come back from injury to play for Argentina in the next two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying, but many other key players will miss the upcoming matches. Brazil, currently in…
Panathinaikos defender Baldock was discovered deceased at his residence in Athens
Panathinaikos defender George Baldock, a former Greece international who played for Sheffield United for seven seasons, has been found dead in his home in Athens, according to Greek media reports. He was 31 years old.…
Harry Kane will be unavailable for England’s match against Greece in the Nations League due to a minor injury
England captain Harry Kane will miss the team’s match against Greece in the Nations League on Thursday due to an injury. The striker joined the England team on Monday with a noticeable leg injury, having…
In Wrexham, the “Rob and Ryan effect” extends beyond the football club, leading to increased tourism and investments
Holding a pint of Guinness in one hand and scrolling through photos on his phone with the other, Nestor Aguedelo laughed and joked with his wife and sister-in-law in a corner of The Turf, a…
Gareth Southgate, the former manager of England, has announced that he will not be coaching for the next year
Former England coach Gareth Southgate announced on Thursday that he will take a year off from any club or national team job after there was talk he might be a candidate for Manchester United. “I…
Australia boosts its World Cup aspirations with a 3-1 victory against China
Australia got its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign back on track by beating China 3-1 on Thursday in coach Tony Popovic’s first game in charge. The Socceroos had picked up just one point from their…
Chicago Sky officials provide few specifics about their choice to let Weatherspoon go after just one year
Chicago Sky officials were vague on details Wednesday while explaining their choice to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season. They mentioned there wasn’t a specific reason and felt it was simply time…
Napheesa Collier, a calm and humble star, has guided the Minnesota Lynx back to the WNBA Finals
After the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun decisively in a do-or-die game to reach the WNBA Finals, Napheesa Collier brought her 2-year-old daughter, Mila, with her to the podium for the postgame interview. Just…
Minnesota aims for its fifth WNBA championship, setting a new record, while New York seeks its first title
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve recognized early in training camp that her Lynx team had the potential to be exceptional. So far, the team has met her expectations, winning the Commissioner’s Cup in June and making…
Coach Smart emphasized the importance of ‘pride’ as No. 5 Georgia gets ready for an SEC challenge against the underdog Mississippi State
Kirby Smart believes that last week’s surprising upsets involving four highly ranked teams won’t be a motivation for No. 5 Georgia as they prepare to face underdog Mississippi State on Saturday. “No, we don’t rely…
Campbell’s call to action regarding the lack of outright championships in 133 years motivates the unbeaten No. 11 Cyclones
Iowa State football players receive a quick history lesson almost every day from their coach, Matt Campbell. “133 years!” he often says during practice or meetings. Iowa State has played for 133 seasons and still…
Quarterback difficulties and injuries present significant challenges for FSU, UNC, and NC State
The plan seemed simple for Florida State: find an experienced quarterback in the transfer portal and plug him into the team that won the Atlantic Coast Conference last season and is favored to win again.…
Georgia’s Smart suspends Young a day after his arrest for charges related to assault on an unborn child and battery
Georgia coach Kirby Smart has placed wide receiver Colbie Young on indefinite suspension as of Wednesday, just one day after Young was arrested following an incident with a woman. Young was taken into custody on…
No. 22 Pitt is having its best start in 33 years as it welcomes new ACC member Cal
Pat Narduzzi knows that his team is still developing. However, the long-time Pittsburgh coach is pleased with the progress he has seen from the 22nd-ranked Panthers after five impressive games, marking the program’s best start…
Chicago Bears remain committed to the lakefront area for their new stadium, according to the team president
The Chicago Bears are still focused on the city’s lakefront for a nearly $5 billion stadium development project, team president Kevin Warren said on Wednesday. Warren spoke at a news conference at the team’s hotel…
NFL’s top receiver, Nico Collins, will be sidelined for a minimum of four games after the Houston Texans have placed him on injured reserve
Nico Collins, the NFL’s top receiver, will be out for at least four games after the Houston Texans placed him on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury on Wednesday. Collins left the Texans’ 23-20…
Aaron Rodgers claims that the accusations suggesting he was involved in Saleh’s dismissal as Jets coach are completely untrue
Aaron Rodgers firmly stated that he had no involvement in the firing of Robert Saleh as the New York Jets coach, calling those claims “patently false.” The star quarterback appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show”…
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Nabers remains in concussion protocol, while outside linebacker Thibodeaux is undergoing wrist surgery
New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has had wrist surgery and will be evaluated weekly, coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday. Thibodeaux played in Sunday’s 29-20 victory over the Seahawks in Seattle, but Daboll…
The Seattle Seahawks aim to increase their rushing attempts as they prepare for Thursday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had a clear view of the team’s recent struggles: Seattle needs to run the ball more. “I mean, everybody knows that,” Macdonald said. The Seahawks have lost two games in a…
Drake Maye has been chosen to start at quarterback as the New England Patriots aim to end their four-game losing streak
Jacoby Brissett won just one game as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. Now, we’ll see if he was a better mentor for first-round draft pick Drake Maye. The Patriots have chosen Maye…
Chicago Bears value their assertive quarterback Caleb Williams as they adjust to life in London
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has noticed a positive change in rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. “He’s been bossy lately, telling us that we need to be on the details,” Moore said on Wednesday. The Bears…
Las Vegas Raiders turn back to Aidan O’Connell as their starting quarterback for the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers
When Antonio Pierce took over as the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first big decision was to make rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Now, as the full-time coach for Las Vegas,…
Deshaun Watson faces intense scrutiny as his poor performance as a quarterback sparks criticism and demands for him to be benched
Deshaun Watson is facing criticism from many directions, not just during games. The quarterback’s poor performance over five games—where he hasn’t thrown for 200 yards in any game—has led to calls for the Browns to…
Michael Pittman Jr.’s back injury raises additional worries for the Indianapolis Colts as their injury list continues to expand
The Indianapolis Colts are still waiting for quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Taylor to return. Now, they are also watching receiver Michael Pittman Jr. because of his back injury. A source familiar with…
John Harbaugh emphasizes that enhancing their pass defense is essential for the Baltimore Ravens to achieve their objectives this season
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh believes the Ravens must improve their pass defense to win the AFC North for a second straight season and make a strong playoff push. As they head into their Week 6…