The transfer window is now closed and most European football clubs are out of business until the summer. It was a busy last day of trading with many unexpected players joining surprise clubs meaning there were some winners and losers in terms of those who landed good moves and some were forced to stay despite … Read more
Over and over again, this crazy coaching carousel spiraled out of control for 35 days, with the Broncos chasing them until CEO Greg Penner finally stepped down, came to his senses, and hired Sean Payton, the most qualified candidate to teach quarterback Russell Wilson how to play again. to drive. I will stand up and … Read more
Two AFC teams have filled their head coaching vacancies and one of them has secured a top assistant from NFC West. The Houston Texans, who have fired three head coaches in as many seasons, may have finally found the long-term answer. Ex-Texan linebacker DeMeco Ryans has quit his job as defensive coordinator for the San … Read more
Replacing DeMeco Ryans may be the hardest and most important thing the 49ers will do this offseason. Their defensive coordinator for the past two years took a job as head coach of the Houston Texans, leaving a gaping hole atop San Francisco’s No. 1 defense. While the 49ers’ defensive lineup is very talented, Ryans’ schedule … Read more
The transfer deadline has passed without an official announcement from Chelsea or Benfica regarding the completion of Enzo Fernández’s transfer, but we can (probably) rest assured that there won’t be any shenanigans or reversals or whatever, and that the 22-year-old will soon be posing in Chelsea Blue. But it takes time to get those poses, … Read more
National Signing Day is just around the corner as the 2023 recruiting cycle comes to a close. Here’s the latest information picked up along the way. As of Tuesday afternoon, I don’t expect the nation’s tight end to be No. 1 Duke Robinson sign. Georgia is considered the favorite for much of the process, but … Read more
The audience at the Coleman Coliseum was treated to a show, and Brandon Miller almost ended it in style. Early in the second half, Miller was able to reel in a loose pass and turn onto the field. The highlight was ready, but a foul on the same Vanderbilt player who lost the ball halted … Read more
The Dodgers and right-handers Tony Gonsolin have signed a two-year, $6.65 million contract to avoid arbitration, the team announced. The deal will not affect the club’s team control as it is still controllable through the 2026 season. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports the financial breakdown for the Beverly Hills Sports Council client (on Twitter). Gonsolin … Read more
LeBron James does it all. The Los Angeles Lakers star moved within striking distance of the NBA’s all-time scoring title on Tuesday as he passed a pair of point guard greats on the career assist card. James came in on Tuesday needing 117 points to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scoring leader. … Read more
NEW YORK — LeBron James will soon be the NBA’s leading scorer, though that was never his focus. He’s also one of the game’s most important passers, and the combination of the two — possibly better than anyone ever — is what really makes him proud. “I didn’t get to this point in my career … Read more
