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A week in Las Vegas: Godspeed to those embarking upon that journey for Super Bowl week
The best Las Vegas experience is usually one that is a whirlwind. A couple of days of cards, dice, shows, and booze that goes by so fast the most vivid memory of the trip might be time spent at Harry Reid International Airport. Vegas at warp speed is the best way to go, but that does not work for th...

Your guide to hate-watching Super Bowl 58’s Chiefs-49ers rerun
The best 2024 could give us for Super Bowl LVIII is a rerun. The Kansas City Chiefs marching into a showdown against a defensive juggernaut helmed by a lowly-regarded quarterback is another reminder that time is a flat circle. We even got a Shanahan-McCaffrey revival 25 years after Ed McCaffrey and ...

It’s time to face reality — Bill Belichick is likely done coaching in the NFL
We’ve heard the phrase, “end of an era” quite a bit in the football world lately. Nick Saban retired in Alabama, Bill Belichick was “ushered” out of New England, and Pete Carroll was moved into an advisor’s role in Seattle. All championship coaches who many feel the game has passed by. Initially, it...

5-star CB Na'eem Offord commits to Ohio State
Five-star cornerback Na'eem Offord of Alabama committed to Ohio State on Sunday on social media....

5-star WR Gatlin Bair commits to Oregon, won't play until 2026
Wide receiver Gatlin Bair, a five-star prospect in the 2024 class, has committed to Oregon....

Reports: Raiders expected to name Luke Getsy as OC
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy to that same role, multiple outlets reported....

Bill Belichick thanks Patriots fans, remembers 'amazing moments'
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page ad in Sunday's edition of The Boston Globe, thanking New England fans for their support over his long tenure with the team....

Chiefs designate RB Jerick McKinnon to return from IR
The Kansas City Chiefs might have additional help at the running back position heading into Super Bowl LVIII, having designated Jerick McKinnon to return per an NFL Network report on Saturday....

Buccaneers hire Kentucky’s Liam Coen as offensive coordinator
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the hiring of the University of Kentucky's Liam Coen as their new offensive coordinator Saturday....

Reports: Dolphins to tab Anthony Weaver as DC
The Miami Dolphins are hiring Baltimore Ravens associate head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver to be their next defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday....

Report: Kliff Kingsbury withdraws from consideration for Raiders OC job
Kliff Kingsbury has taken himself out of the running for the Las Vegas Raiders' vacant offensive coordinator position, ESPN reported on Saturday citing an exchange with his agent....

Florida State DT Braden Fiske swaps sides at Senior Bowl
Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske became the first player in Senior Bowl history to switch teams on game day Saturday....

Carl Weathers was countless Americans’ Happy Place
I just want to start this off by saying, I’m dedicating this piece to Carl Weathers, and if Shooter McGavin tries to claim otherwise, I will rattle off a stream of obscenities that’ll make Lee Trevino shake his head from Garland, Texas. ...

Eric Bieniemy passed by again; Zach Wilson's Aaron Rodgers delusion; Patrick Mahomes' dad-bod saga
(UPDATE, 11:20 am, Feb. 1): ESPN is reporting that Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has been named Commanders head coach.)...

Reports: Seahawks hiring Leslie Frazier as assistant HC
The Seattle Seahawks are tapping Leslie Frazier to serve as assistant head coach under new head coach Mike Macdonald, multiple media outlets reported Friday night....

Chiefs G Joe Thuney deemed questionable on bye week report
If Super Bowl LVIII were being played this Sunday, All-Pro Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney would be questionable....

Tua Tagovailoa hopes to sign long-term deal with Dolphins
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Friday that he expects to sign a contract extension with the club this offseason....

Super Bowl novelty props range from anthem length to proposals
The Super Bowl's attractive novelty prop betting market has found its perfect over-the-top match: Las Vegas....

Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen announces retirement
Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen announced over social media on Friday that he is retiring from the NFL....

Report: Saints to hire 49ers' Klint Kubiak as OC
The New Orleans Saints are planning to hire the San Francisco 49ers' passing game specialist Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Friday....