The Bengals got their first look at quarterback Joe Flacco in a Cincinnati uniform during practice today. Fans will have to get used to that sight. Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed today that the 40-year-old Flacco will be the team’s starting quarterback this week against the Green Bay Packers. Cincinnati traded a fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft to the Cleveland ...
AI-assisted summary Colorado’s athletic department expenses are rising significantly, but the university has not yet determined where the money will come from. Despite the financial uncertainty, Colorado increased Sanders’ pay and expanded the football support staff. While Sanders has generated massive media exposure and revenue for the university, the athletic department still relies on substantial financial support from the school. ...
AI-assisted summary Florida’s Billy Napier and Auburn’s Hugh Freeze are facing pressure after multiple disappointing seasons. Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell has not met expectations, with the team in danger of a second straight losing record. USC’s Lincoln Riley and UNC’s Bill Belichick are also listed among the most overpaid coaches. The clock is ticking for some of college football’s highest-paid coaches. ...
After trading Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns appeared likely to elevate Shedeur Sanders as the team’s primary backup quarterback. Coach Kevin Stefanski, however, isn’t ready to make that call yet. Speaking Wednesday for the first time since the trade, Stefanski said he was not yet prepared to name the second-string option behind Dillon Gabriel ...
Cooper Flagg has a lot to live up to after the Dallas Mavericks selected the Duke All American and Naismith College Player of the Year winner with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. There’s a long legacy of Hall of Famers produced from that spot atop the draft order, with players like Elgin Baylor (1958), Oscar ...
Two of Spanish soccer’s strongest sides will play a historic competitive match in Miami, with Barcelona and Villarreal set to play an official La Liga game at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 20. While European soccer teams have staged dozens of summer friendlies and exhibitions all over the world, this match would be the first instance of any of Europe’s ...
The friendly match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida. This significant change is due to an anticipated immigration crackdown in the city, according to The Associated Press. The match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13, at Soldier Field in Chicago, has been moved to ...
The 49ers sit atop the NFC West at 4-1 with a perfect 3-0 record in divisional games. San Francisco would be the No. 2 seed in the NFC if the playoffs started today, thanks to a perfect 4-0 record in conference games. Despite this success, the team is plagued by injury issues throughout the roster, especially at quarterback. Starter Brock ...
AI-assisted summary The procedure on Tuesday was Sanders’ 16th surgery in the past few years for various health issues. Sanders has a history of blood-circulation problems, which he has stated are hereditary. Despite the recent surgery, an observer noted Sanders was walking around as normal during practice. Colorado football coach Deion Sanders returned to the job Wednesday, Oct. 8 and ...
In case anyone missed it, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson is stacking up the awards this postseason. Wilson was one of five player picked for the WNBA’s All-Defensive team. Wilson was joined on the first team by co-Defensive Player of the Year, Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith. Lynx teammate Napheesa Collier, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams and Phoenix Mercury ...