Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots assistant Brian Belichick against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Bill Belichick and his son Steve have been fixtures with the New England Patriots for years. The same could be said of Bill’s other son Brian, who will be the only Belichick roaming the sidelines with New England this year. While both Bill and Steve departed during the offseason, Brian opted to remain in his role as safeties coach under new coach Jerod Mayo. Brian Belichick…
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Jaden Rashada backed out of his commitment to Florida last year after an NIL agreement went sour, and the quarterback is now suing the school over the situation. Rashada’s legal team at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP announced on Tuesday that they have filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of Rashada against Florida head coach Billy Napier, football staffer Marcus Castro-Walker, and prominent Gators booster Hugh Hathcock. The lawsuit stems from the $13.85 million NIL offer Florida made to Rashada to pry the former 5-star prospect away from Miami. Rashada committed to Miami in June 2022 after agreeing to a…
Speed finger painter, Jarred Emerson, unveils the new Detroit Pistons logo on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Campus Martius Park in Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Elaine Cromie, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons are officially going out with the old and in with the new. Shams Charania and James L. Edwards III of The Athletic report Friday that the Pistons have decided to part ways with general manager Troy Weaver. The move comes after the Pistons recently hired ex-New Orleans Pelicans GM Trajan Langdon to be their new president of basketball operations, a position that had been vacant in recent years.…
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Washington Commanders helmet on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Fans may not be happy with the Washington Commanders’ new nickname, but don’t expect a name change any time soon. The Washington Post on Wednesday published the results of a poll they conducted regarding the Commanders’ name. According to the Post, 54 percent of respondents say they either dislike or hate the Commanders’ nickname. Only 16 percent of Commanders fans think the team should keep the name, while most say…
Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh before the 2022 Fiesta Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A new book suggests Jim Harbaugh angrily ranted about two specific figures just before his exit from Michigan. CBS Sports on Wednesday published an excerpt from The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos by Armen Keteyian and John Talty. The book contains a number of stories about top college football figures, including Harbaugh and what went into his decision to leave Michigan…
Nov 30, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham at a press conference during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports One of LeBron James’ former teammates thinks the Los Angeles Lakers made the wrong move by firing Darvin Ham. Norris Cole, who played with James for three seasons on the Miami Heat from 2011-2014, joined “Unsportsmanlike” on ESPN Radio Friday. He discussed the Lakers’ firing of Ham and their consideration of JJ Redick for the job. Ham was fired by the Lakers in early May after…
Aug 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Miami Dolphins helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins have signed one of their key players to a long-term contract extension, but their quarterback will still have to wait for his new deal. Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a 3-year, $84.75 million extension with the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $76 million in guaranteed money. This just in: Miami and WR Jaylen Waddle reached agreement today on…
Sep 2, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Brian Battie (21) returns the opening kickoff against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Auburn running back Brian Battie and three other men were shot over the weekend in Florida, and an arrest has now been made in the case. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office in Sarasota, Fla., announced on Wednesday that 28-year-old Darryl Bernard Brookins has been arrested in connection with the Saturday shooting. Brookins was charged with murder and attempted murder as a felon in possession of a firearm. Battie is in…
Nov 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; General view of the in-season tournament court logo during warmups before a game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks may be facing a big roadblock in their attempts to run it back next season. Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports reported on Friday that league executives and cap strategists believe that Knicks big man Isaiah Hartenstein will be able to command a very sizable contract on the free agent market this summer. The numbers that they…
May 24, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Tyreek Hill (10) stretches during OTA practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins may need to pay another wide receiver soon if Tyreek Hill gets his way. Hill has been pushing for a new contract from the Dolphins since the end of the 2023 season, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Hill signed a four-year, $120 million extension with Miami when he was traded there, but the market has changed and that deal now looks extremely team-friendly. Hill’s desire…