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49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that he has fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, three days after the team's loss in the Super Bowl....
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1 killed, 20+ injured after shooting near end of Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade [Updated]
One person was killed, and 21 others were injured after a shooting took place near Union Station towards the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade, according to reports....

Bengals release backup QB AJ McCarron
The Cincinnati Bengals released backup quarterback AJ McCarron on Wednesday....

'Coach' Tommy Tuberville is the worst senator in the country
Allow me to address your concerns right off the bat. Yes, saying that Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is the worst Senator in America feels subjective at best, and like hyperbole for the sake of clicks at worst. But hear me out. I am confident you’ll come to share my opinion, even in the day of oth...

Report: Commanders add Anthony Lynn to coaching staff
The Washington Commanders are hiring Anthony Lynn as their run game coordinator, ESPN reported Wednesday....

How many Super Bowl titles does each NFL franchise have?
The Kansas City Chiefs entered elite company Sunday, becoming one of just seven franchises to win four Super Bowls. The Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid dynasty has propelled Kansas City into one of the premier teams in NFL history. Check in to see where the rest of the league falls in the race for Lombard...

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo signs contract extension
Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo signed a contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday....

Travis Kelce: Actions toward Andy Reid 'unacceptable'
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said it was "definitely unacceptable" that he bumped into head coach Andy Reid on the sideline during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday in Las Vegas....

Here are some of the athletes who could never get away with what Travis Kelce did to Andy Reid at the Super Bowl
Sports evict emotions, it’s why we love them. And if you’ve ever been on a team, like a real team that was actually good and won something of importance, you understand that things can get heated in the huddle, in the locker room, or at practice. Competition and the will to win aren’t passive traits...

49ers lineman accuses Jalen Carter of taunting him with death threat
A tweet by San Francisco 49ers lineman Jon Feliciano about his Super Bowl LVIII injury replacement led to accusations of death threats between himself and Philadelphia Eagles rookie DL Jalen Carter....

College Football Playoff Board voting on 5+7 postseason model
The College Football Playoffs are finally opening up the potential for expansion. The College Football Playoff board of managers is set to vote on a new model for a 12-team playoff that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams. ...

Report: Chiefs G Nick Allegretti played with torn UCL in Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti did not miss an offensive snap during Sunday's Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers despite tearing an elbow ligament in the second quarter, NFL Network reported Tuesday....

49ers DT Arik Armstead played through torn meniscus in playoffs
San Francisco 49ers starting defensive tackle Arik Armstead came back from a torn right meniscus to play in the playoffs, and he will undergo surgery this offseason....

Report: College Football Playoff, ESPN reach $7.8B extension
The College Football Playoff agreed to a six-year extension of its broadcast deal with ESPN worth $7.8 billion, The Athletic reported on Monday....

Lions sign CFL standout Mathieu Betts
The Detroit Lions signed defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to a reserve/futures contract on Tuesday....

Eagles' Haason Reddick says he never requested trade
Linebacker Haason Reddick said Tuesday he never asked for a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, who reportedly have granted him permission to seek one....

Reports: Nick Sheridan to be named Alabama OC
New Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is expected to name Nick Sheridan as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....

Somebody needs to come get Shannon Sharpe
OK, it’s time somebody said something, and since no one else has, here we go. Shannon Sharpe, the Hall of Fame tight end has made quite a mark on the sports media landscape over the past several years. But lately, he’s been wilding out to the point where it seems either Unc Shay Shay or Shannon may ...

NFL invites 321 prospects to Scouting Combine
The NFL on Tuesday released the list of 321 prospects invited to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine....

Report: Bengals expected to franchise tag WR Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use their franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason, The Athletic reported Tuesday....