Patriots fire Jerod Mayo, owner Robert Kraft confirms in statement originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo won his first game and his last game of his debut season coaching the New England Patriots. The only problem? He lost 13 of the 15 games in between. The Patriots have fired Mayo as their head … Read more
On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde do a deep dive into the Rivals transfer portal rankings now that many of the top names are committed. They discuss expectations for top teams like LSU, Auburn, Texas Tech and more now that they’ve brought in some of … Read more
The Ducks have locked down one of their pending UFAs. On Sunday, it was announced that Frank Vatrano had signed a three-year extension. Instead of a typical salary format though, Vatrano will be paid $3 million a year in base salary with $9 million in deferred salary. Deferred salary deals in hockey aren’t commonplace, with … Read more
Nebraska guard Brice Williams shoots over UCLA guard Trent Perry and center Aday Mara during the first half Saturday. (Bonnie Ryan / Associated Press) UCLA has an answer for one of its biggest problems taking up more space than anyone else on the bench. He stands 7 feet 3, wears size-18 shoes and has a … Read more
Only four teams have played their Week 18 games, but some coaches are already being shown the door. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns have fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson. The Browns played the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday in their season finale, losing 35-10. It was a … Read more
Running back Saquon Barkley will sit out this week’s game when the Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Giants on Sunday. Here’s everything to know about the game. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) In the final week of the NFL season, the NFC East’s top seeded Philadelphia Eagles will face the division’s last-place team, the New York … Read more
Bucky Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, here’s how to watch. (Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Several division titles are still on the line as we head into the final week of the NFL season, including the NFC South’s top seed. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and … Read more
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close, center, runs practice at Mo Ostin Basketball Center at UCLA on Dec. 27. Close credits much of the success she has had as the winningest coach in UCLA women’s basketball history to the lessons she learned from coaching legend John Wooden. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) She was … Read more
What woke up Wiggins after Kuminga’s injury in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With 2:27 left in the first half Saturday night, as Jonathan Kuminga lay prone under the basket after an awkward fall after attempting to block a shot, Chase Center went silent with concern and Andrew … Read more
Derrick Rose felt the love in Chicago. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) The number retirement is still to come for Derrick Rose, but the former league MVP still felt plenty of love on Saturday from the Chicago Bulls. With several former teammates in the building, the native son of Chicago was honored in a “Derrick … Read more