Football Page 531 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Poised Packers set sights on San Francisco with QBs in spotlight
Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan met as assistant coaches with the Houston Texans in 2008, driven to pursue the kind of Super Bowl success experienced by Kyle's dad, Mike Shanahan, more than a decade earlier....
Saints GM says team's strategy for 2024 is same old, same old
It looks like Saints fans should expect more of the same come 2024. New Orleans Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis held his annual end-of-season press conference Wednesday. Despite firing longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael on Tuesday, Loomis remained steadf...
New Ohio State AD Ross Bjork predicts football titles
Ohio State introduced new athletic director Ross Bjork on Wednesday, and one of the first things he did was give football coach Ryan Day a vote of confidence....
Yes, the Ravens look strong, but the numbers say 'buyer beware'
The Baltimore Ravens will play their first playoff game of the season this coming weekend after securing a bye due to being the AFC’s top seed. They finished the season 13-4, and despite not having key players like tight end Mark Andrews or wide receiver Devin Duvernay, they trampled almost everyone...
Harvard coach Tim Murphy retires after 30 seasons
Harvard coach Tim Murphy said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years on the job....
Texans add veteran WR Damiere Byrd to practice squad
The Houston Texans signed veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd to the practice squad on Wednesday....
Dan Quinn went from top coaching candidate to consolation prize overnight
This time last year Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was the talk of the town and the hottest potential head-coaching candidate in the NFL. One road trip around the sun later and Quinn is almost an afterthought on the minds of teams needing new coaches. With names like Jim Harbaugh and...
Rams RB Kyren Williams had surgery on broken hand
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand, head coach Sean McVay told reporters Wednesday....
Alabama freshman All-American S Caleb Downs enters portal
Alabama freshman safety Caleb Downs entered the transfer portal, according to the media company operated by his father, former NFL running back Gary Downs....
Gavin Newsom blocks proposed ban on youth tackle football
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposal to ban youth tackle football Tuesday night....
Alex Van Pelt says he's out as Browns OC
Alex Van Pelt confirmed he has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns....
Police: Colts owner Jim Irsay treated for overdose
Indiana police responded to an emergency call at Colts owner Jim Irsay's home last month for a suspected overdose, according to a FOX59 report....
Bills Mafia definitely having a good laugh at the expense of frostbit Chiefs fans
It’s a good thing Kansas City goes on the road this weekend because I’m not sure their fans have thawed yet. According to reports, 69 people were treated by the fire department during Saturday’s Wild Card win, with half showing signs of hypothermia. Fifteen people were sent to the hospital, with thr...
Bills add punter with Sam Martin (hamstring) hurt
Punter Matt Haack is back with the Buffalo Bills as roster insurance for the injured Sam Martin....
Alabama should be applauded for defying historical trends by hiring Kalen Deboer
In response to Nick Saban’s sudden retirement, the Crimson Tide hired Washington’s Kalen Deboer and averted the mistake that’s plagued program after program over the last half-century. Bravo to Alabama for expanding beyond their horizons....
Jim Irsay treated for overdose by local police: report
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was found unresponsive, cold, and struggling to breathe after Carmel Police were dispatched to his home in December, according to a police report obtained by TMZ....
Report: MRI confirms torn ACL for Rams TE Tyler Higbee
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, NFL Network reported Tuesday....
Falcons add Jim Harbaugh to interview list
A day after interviewing with the Los Angeles Chargers, Jim Harbaugh spoke with the Atlanta Falcons about their head-coaching vacancy on Tuesday....
Seahawks’ coaching search ‘wide open’; hire will report to GM
John Schneider's partnership with Pete Carroll resulted in one Lombardi Trophy and another Super Bowl appearance. Now, Schneider said he must "look forward" as he helps lead the Seattle Seahawks' search for a new head coach....
'Big step' puts Ravens TE Mark Andrews (ankle) close to return
The Baltimore Ravens saw hopeful signs from standout tight end Mark Andrews, who practiced Tuesday and is working toward a return to the team....