Few living personalities embody football’s old school more than Nick Saban. So when the greatest coach of all time publicly endorses a dramatic change to the game’s traditions, it isn’t a knee-jerk reaction. Saban gave his approval for College Football Playoff expansion this week. The seven-time national championship winner — three of which came in…
So many sports fans were discussing the craziness of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery that there’s increased speculation about whether the NFL would ever pull off a draft lottery of its own. That would be my personal hell. Earlier this week, the NBA Draft Lottery was met with many conspiracy theories. The Dallas Mavericks securing…
Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) arrives before the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens released longtime kicker Justin Tucker on Monday afternoon. Tucker, whom the Ravens signed as an undrafted free agent in 2012, has been…
Feb 26, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson senior forward Ian Schieffelin (4) watches a free throw sink near Notre Dame forward Tae Davis (7) and Notre Dame guard Logan Imes (2) during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images After 134 games in a Clemson basketball jersey, power forward Ian…
Way back when I wasn’t 59 years old and my right hip and back didn’t hurt every morning from 36 years of umpiring, I was in Winchester, Virginia, one July week to work a Little League softball state tournament and rooming with a chap named Kat Stapleton. Among other things, Kat was looking to beef…
Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images Travis Hunter rarely left the field as Colorado’s starting wide receiver and cornerback the last two seasons, but he’s threatening to leave…
The parents of a Bucknell football player are suing over his death during a workout last summer. The parents of a Bucknell freshman football player who died following a workout last summer have filed a lawsuit against the school and members of the administration and coaching staff. The suit claims the university knew about their…
Apr 1, 2025; Palm Beach, FL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images While the tabling of a vote to ban the “tush push” hogged the headlines Tuesday at the NFL annual meeting, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed other topics ranging…
