Willie Peete, who had a long career as an assistant coach and had two sons with long NFL careers of their own, has died at the age of 87. Peete was on the coaching staffs of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1983 to 1986, the Packers from 1987 to 1991, the Buccaneers from 1992 to … Read more
Eagles vs. Steelers predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (11-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (7-6) It would be easy to pick against the Eagles this week. They’re facing a Steelers … Read more
Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against a trio of Grizzlies defenders during a 127-113 loss. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) In assessing the Lakers, Bill Plaschke noted that one reason for their record is that the ultra-talented Anthony Davis “doesn’t play like a big man” — at least on the offensive … Read more
The college football postseason is here, and while that means the season is drawing to a close, it also means another month of football thanks to bowl games happening nearly every day for the next few weeks. Bowl season culminates with the College Football Playoff National Championship, which will crown the first champion of the … Read more
Rams coach Sean McVay went on to win a Super Bowl when Odell Beckham Jr. was on the roster. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) In 2021, the Rams signed Odell Beckham Jr. as a midseason addition, and the star receiver helped them win Super Bowl LVI. Could the Rams do it again? On Friday, … Read more
Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Friday, the team announced. He will evaluated further over the weekend. The Pacers eventually won the game, 121-107, but most questions concerned Embiid’s condition immediately afterward. Embiid was injured during Indiana’s final possession of the first half. With 18.4 … Read more
3 observations after Embiid leaves following hit to his face, Sixers lose to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid played just one half and the Sixers failed to add an eighth win Friday night. They dropped to 7-16 this season with a 121-107 loss to the Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Embiid … Read more
Embiid exits Sixers vs. Pacers game after taking hit to face originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the Sixers walked out from the locker room to start the second half Friday night, Joel Embiid was not among them. Early in the third quarter, the Sixers ruled Embiid out for the rest of their matchup … Read more
While the Yankees bolstered their bullpen by acquiring star closer Devin Williams in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, he wasn’t the only reliever recently added to the roster. According to multiple reports, the Yankees signed veteran right-hander Wilking Rodgriguez to a minor league contract, which includes an invite to spring training. … Read more
Nick Rolovich coached four seasons at Hawaii, with the Rainbow Warriors going to the Mountain West Conference championship game in 2019. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) After a three-year absence, Nick Rolovich has returned to college football coaching. Rolovich, formerly the head coach at Hawaii and Washington State, is joining Justin Wilcox’s staff at Cal … Read more