Football Page 261 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
NFL's ratings slide continues through divisional playoffs
An action-packed Sunday that featured two divisional-round playoff games didn't prevent the NFL from seeing its ratings decline even further.,The Bills hosted the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC affair that kicked off at 6:30 p.m. ET, with an average of 42.2 million viewers tuning into Buffalo's 27-25 vi...
Reports: Josh McDaniels returning for third stint as Pats’ OC
Josh McDaniels is heading back to New England for his third tour as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, several reports said Tuesday.,McDaniels, 48, will take over an offense quarterbacked by rising sophomore Drake Maye on new coach Mike Vrabel's first staff in Foxborough, Mass.,McDaniels spent 200...
Vikings secure head coach Kevin O'Connell with multiyear extension
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed. O'Connell, 39, was set to enter the final year of his original contract with the Vikings, who hired him before the 2022 season.,"Kevin is exact...
24 Teams That Could Make the 2026 College Football Playoff Next Year
Ohio State won the 2024-25 National Championship, but these 24 teams could make the 2026 College Football Playoff and challenge their title crown....
Ben Johnson Needs To Be the Right Hire for Chicago Bears
There's a lot of inherent pressure on new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson to work cohesively with Caleb Williams to turn the organization around quickly....
Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator
The Indianapolis Colts announced the hiring of Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday.,Anarumo, 58, held the same post the past six seasons in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.,The Colts parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley the same day after three s...
Bears officially announce Ben Johnson as head coach
The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach on Tuesday.,Johnson, 38, accepted the position with Chicago after three seasons as the offensive coordinator with the NFC North-rival Detroit Lions. He began his time with the Lions in 2019 as an offensive quality control coac...
NFL names Ron Torbert the ref of Super Bowl LIX
Veteran NFL official Ron Torbert will be the referee of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans, the NFL announced on Tuesday.,The officiating crew also consists of umpire Mike Morton, down judge Max Causey, line judge Mark Stewart, field judge Mearl Robinson, side judge Boris Cheek, back judge Jona...
Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer to talk HC job
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are scheduled to meet this week, with the longtime assistant viewed as a legitimate candidate to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach in Dallas. ,Schottenheimer, 51, has never been a head coach at any level. The son of the late ...
Ryan Day Silences the Haters and Dunks on Lou Holtz by Winning National Title
Ryan Day leads Ohio State to a National Championship, silencing critics and joining the Buckeye coaching elite while dunking on Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz along the way....
2025-26 College Football National Championship Best Bets
Ohio State won the 2024-25 National Championship, but these college football teams are the best bets to win the 2025-26 National Championship next January....
Reports: Bears set to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
The Chicago Bears are closing in on a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Johnson will take over a Bears team that floundered to last-place finish in the NFC North this season after winning four of its first ...
Reports: Colts hiring former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for same role
The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,Anarumo, 58, served the past six seasons as DC in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.,Cincinnati went 9-8 and won its last five games but missed the playoffs. The Ben...
Dan Campbell: Lions will be back 'stronger'
Dan Campbell might lose a coach or two during the ongoing NFL hiring cycle, but he remains confident the Lions have the foundation to be back stronger next season to compete for the Super Bowl. ,"We talk about that core. That core group is still intact -- and we've signed some back, some are up on c...
Report: Aaron Glenn to have second Jets interview
The New York Jets will have a second, in-person interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, NFL Network reported Monday.,Glenn, 52, conducted a virtual interview with the Jets regarding their head coaching vacancy on Jan. 9. He is also expected to meet in person with the New Orle...
Bengals name Scott Peters new offensive line coach
The Cincinnati Bengals named Scott Peters their new offensive line coach on Monday. ,Peters, 46, replaces Frank Pollack, fired by the Bengals on Jan. 6. ,Peters was the O-line coach in New England this past season but was out of a job when the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. P...
Blame Isn’t (All) on Mark Andrews for Baltimore Ravens Defeat
We can't just blame Mark Andrews for the Baltimore Ravens defeat in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs against the Buffalo Bills....
Eagles, Chiefs Super Bowl favorites; sportsbooks smiling after Lions' loss
Sportsbooks took a partial victory lap following the elimination of the Detroit Lions, Super Bowl favorites entering the divisional playoff with the highest handle and ticket percentage for most major operators in that futures market. ,The Lions were bounced from the NFC field by the Washington Comm...
Report: Mike Kafka, Anthony Weaver get 2nd interviews with Saints
The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week, NFL Network reported.,Kafka, 37, will get a longer look in New Orleans af...
Year 1 of the 12-Team College Football Playoff: A Mixed Bag of Wins and Losses
Explore the wins and losses of the first 12-team College Football Playoff, from expanded access and thrilling matchups to lopsided games and conference imbalances....