Subscribe to Inside Coverage The San Francisco 49ers have more questions than answers after a low-scoring loss to the Los Angeles Rams that effectively cost them their playoff chances. With the season all but over, should the 49ers go through with signing Brock Purdy to a $60 million deal or would trying their luck in … Read more
Randy Moss took a medical leave of absence from ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown,” where he has been an analyst since 2016. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Randy Moss announced Friday that he has been battling cancer, and has undergone successful surgery this week. The Hall of Fame receiver took to Instagram Live on Friday to … Read more
New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a ‘mistake’ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez admitted Friday he made a mistake by leaving West Virginia for Michigan 17 years ago. Based on the welcome he got from the thousands of fans who attended his introductory … Read more
If West Virginia had any hard feelings toward Rich Rodriguez for leaving 17 years ago, they weren’t apparent at the press conference introducing his return to Morgantown on Friday. Well, one fan apparently wasn’t enthused about Rodriguez coming back to coach the Mountaineers. But the heckler was quickly shouted down by the fans in attendance … Read more
The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz let it fly from 3 so many times that the two teams tied an NBA record on Friday night. Both teams combined for 44 made 3-pointers, making 22 apiece in the Suns’ 134–126 win over the Jazz. Phoenix shot 22 for 45 (49%) from behind the arc, while Utah … Read more
Louisiana Tech quarterback Evan Bullock and the Bulldogs will take on Army in the Independence Bowl after Marshall opted out. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) The Independence Bowl has found its replacement team, with Louisiana Tech filling in after Marshall opted out. The 5-7 Louisiana Tech announced Saturday that it would be taking over the … Read more
What fans believe 49ers should pay Purdy per year with new contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have made it clear Brock Purdy is their quarterback of the future, but exactly how much are they willing to pay him? San Francisco fans weighed in with what they believe Purdy deserves before … Read more
Why did Bill Belichick go to UNC? Bill O’Brien gives interesting take originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston No one is surprised that Bill Belichick has taken another head coach job after mutually parting ways with the New England Patriots back in January. The eight-time Super Bowl champion loves to coach, and a lot of … Read more
Report: Warriors most likely to have ‘substantive’ Butler trade talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are in the midst of finalizing a deal for Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schröder, but could Golden State be prepared to make another deal before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline? All-NBA Miami Heat wing … Read more
Oliver Wahlstrom Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Oliver Wahlstrom is headed to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins claimed the 24-year-old right winger off NHL waivers from the New York Islanders on Saturday. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the news, while Wahlstrom’s NHL.com player page now sports Bruins branding. Wahlstrom grew up in Maine watching the Bruins and went … Read more