Ilya Mikheyev celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Every team in the NHL has surpassed the midway point in the season and the haves and have nots are beginning to show their true colors. The bottom of the standings are more clear than they’ve been … Read more
At a time when Rex Ryan hopes to become the head coach of the NYJ (again), his fraternal twin has taken a job at USC. The Trojans have announced that Rob Ryan is the next assistant head coach/linebackers coach. He last coached at the college level in 1999, at Oklahoma State. Most recently, he spent … Read more
Taylor Swift had a special guest at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday: Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Clark joined the singer in her suite as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs. Clark and Swift sat in a box along with the family and friends of Swift and … Read more
Lakers forward LeBron James, right, controls the ball in front of Clippers guard Amir Coffey during the Lakers’ 116-102 loss Sunday at the Intuit Dome. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) JJ Redick, on multiple occasions this season, has spoken about his belief in being process-oriented. It’s a necessary tool for any athlete, and especially … Read more
Tanner Scott struck Shohei Ohtani out four times in four appearances in last year’s playoffs. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) Tanner Scott, the top reliever on the MLB free-agent market, got paid like it. The former San Diego Padres southpaw has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to … Read more
How Christie improved Kings’ chemistry with unconventional method originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Doug Christie has been pushing all the right buttons since taking over as the Kings’ interim coach, including some outside-the-box team-bonding activities. During a recent road trip, Christie had Sacramento’s players participate in an escape room, sparking collaborative efforts in … Read more
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, tries to drive past Lakers forwards Austin Reaves, top, and Dorian Finney-Smith during the Clippers’ 116-102 win Sunday at the Intuit Dome. (Jevone Moore / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) In keeping with what has been a standard operating procedure since Kawhi Leonard has returned, the Clippers didn’t play their … Read more
NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a disciplinary hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday. Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers also will have a hearing for cross-checking Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard. The … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Sighs of relief canvassed the Philadelphia Eagles’ postgame locker room. “Thank God for our defense,” left tackle Jordan Mailata said when asked about the win. “That’s a big part of why we’re in here celebrating now – because of that defense,” wide receiver DeVonta Smith added from another section of cubbies. Even running … Read more
Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab are still catching their breath from an exhilarating NFL Divisional Round as they break down the biggest moments from a thrilling weekend of playoff action. The duo start with the Baltimore Ravens’ heartbreaking loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mark Andrews’ … Read more