Jul 13, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark talks with the media during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Big 12 is still pursuing expansion, and they are reportedly targeting a major school to add to their ranks. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is once again pursuing UConn as an expansion target, according to Andrew Marchand and Justin Williams of The Athletic. Yormark plans to engage Big 12 officials next week for an in-depth discussion on the potential addition. Yormark has sought to position the Big 12 as…
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Nov 28, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) reacts after intercepting a pass in the Tennessee Titans end zone in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Things continue to be bad for J.C. Jackson. The former All-Pro cornerback received his punishment from the NFL for his arrest warrant last year. The league announced on Friday that Jackson has been suspended one game for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Free-agent CB J.C. Jackson has been suspended for the first game of the 2024 season for violating the personal…
Rumors have persisted that the Utah Jazz might be willing to trade center Walker Kessler if the right deal comes along, but they might be more eager than previously thought to make the move. The Jazz have floated Kessler in… Ronda Rousey addressed her past promotion of a Sandy Hook conspiracy theory on Friday, days after the matter resurfaced in a fairly messy Reddit Q&A. In 2013, Rousey, a budding UFC star at the time, shared a video to her… A planned biopic on Hulk Hogan is no longer in the works with the same director. Film director Todd Phillips…
The NFL on Friday announced the punishment Zay Jones is receiving over his November arrest. Jones, who was a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars at the time, was arrested on Nov. 13 by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office following an… The Washington Nationals are continuing their youth movement by reportedly calling up the organization’s top prospect to debut next week. Dylan Crews, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, will be called up by the Nationals next… Nick Saban raised some eyebrows last month when he did not pick Alabama to play in the SEC Championship this…
Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban does his traditional walk around at Bryant-Denny Stadium before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Nick Saban raised some eyebrows last month when he did not pick Alabama to play in the SEC Championship this season, and the former Crimson Tide head coach is now admitting that he had some ulterior motives in doing so. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, Saban admitted that he was providing some “reverse rat poison” for Alabama by picking Georgia and…
Mar 31, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; Former basketball player Steve Nash speaks during the NBA Hall of Fame press conference at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports Steve Nash has not coached in the NBA since he parted ways with the Brooklyn Nets nearly two years ago, and it does not sound like he is planning to change that. Nash is one of several current and former star players who are taking part in Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Slovenia on Saturday. The 50-year-old spoke with the media on Friday ahead of the charity event, and he…
The Chicago Bears have provided another update on cornerback Douglas Coleman III, who was hospitalized after suffering an injury during the team’s Thursday night preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Coleman went down immediately after making a tackle on the kickoff that began the second half. He was placed on a backboard and then a stretcher. Coleman was taken to a hospital in an ambulance from the stadium after the play for evaluation. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said after Thursday’s game that Coleman had movement in all of his limbs, which…
Sep 28, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Chicago Bears helmet on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears moved quickly to secure some pass-rushing help after their efforts to trade for Matthew Judon fell through. The Bears on Friday acquired linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks, giving up a sixth-round pick to get him. The Seahawks officially confirmed the deal on Friday afternoon. Taylor might not be as well-known as Judon, but he has pretty solid career numbers. He has…
East Rutherford, NJ October 22, 2023. Daniel Jones of the Giants on the sidelines in the second half. Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK There seems to be more skepticism than ever surrounding New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones heading into the 2024 season, and Darius Slayton is tired of hearing it. The Giants held joint practices with the New York Jets this week. After Wednesday’s session, Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner was asked if he had an opinion on Jones. Gardner was very careful with his response and had a very long pause before praising Jones…
Jan 31, 2018; Bloomington, MN, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during a press conference at the Mall of America in advance of Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced several changes to its bylaws that govern the selection process, and one of them could have a significant impact on Bill Belichick. One of the changes pertains to the length of time an NFL coach has to be out of the game before being eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.…