What’s more fun than second-guessing NFL coaches? Nothing, that’s what. So let’s do it every week, right here. Today: The Lions get too greedy. The scenario Detroit had spent all afternoon chasing the Bills, and unlike what would happen in nature, the Lions couldn’t close the gap on Buffalo. Early in the fourth quarter, Detroit … Read more
CHICAGO — The NHL’s worst-ranked power play continued to get worse after the New York Islanders went 0-4 in their 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The team’s conversion rate sits at a flimsy 12.2%, 0.8% lower than the next team, the Boston Bruins. For more context, the Winnipeg Jets sit at the top of … Read more
With the dates swiftly turning, and the end of the calendar year approaching far too quickly, it’s time to take a brief detour from the action on the NBA courts, to take a look ahead to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Teams have now played enough games to know who they are, what they lack, … Read more
Roob’s Observations: Eagles collect monster win over Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Ten in a row, the longest winning streak in franchise history. A couple massive steps closer to the No. 1 seed. A commanding win over a 10-3 team. This was a monster win for the Eagles, 27-13 over a very good … Read more
As NBA trade season begins, will Celtics make any roster changes? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Sunday marked the official start of NBA trade season as a swarm of players became swap eligible, and we’ve already seen a little flurry of trade activity well in advance of February’s trade deadline. Will the Boston Celtics … Read more
Starting in 2025 at Bethpage Black, members of the United States Ryder Cup team will be paid to play. The PGA of America announced Monday morning that it will provide a “stipend” for players, in addition to increasing the amount it designates for each player’s charitable donations. The PGA of America will increase the amount … Read more
Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🏀 3-point barrage: The Lady Vols set the NCAA record for most threes in a game (30), while the Warriors and Mavericks set the NBA record for … Read more
Mike Norvell signed a new contract prior to the season that will eventually pay him $11 million annually. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is giving back big time. Norvell is contributing $4.5 million of his salary this year to the university in a one-year restructured contract, … Read more
Nearly seven years in the making, the expanded College Football Playoff will make its debut this season with Indiana at Notre Dame on Friday. The 2024 college football season was rife with drama, from beginning to end. There was endless politicking by coaches, athletic directors and fans, but the College Football Playoff selection committee settled … Read more
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after feckless loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Does anyone else just want to fast forward to the end of the regular season? I know some teams, and one player in particular, who wouldn’t mind wrapping up their 2024 NFL seasons early. The playoff picture … Read more