All but one of this year's head coaching vacancies have been filled and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo isn't in the mix for the Saints' job, which likely means that Spagnuolo will be back in Kansas City for a sixth season in 2025.
Chris Weidman addresses ‘elephant in the room’ after signing with GFL following UFC retirement
Chris Weidman's name appearing in the Global Fight League draft confused many. That's because longtime UFC fighter Weidman (16-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) had just announced his retirement less than 10 days ago, before opting to continue fighting. The former UFC middleweight
‘Little bits of magic create tries’ – England’s Tommy Freeman on wing wizardry, epilepsy and not always being the best player growing up
Card tricks are not the only sleight of hand the Northampton flyer will hope to show as Saturday’s opening Six Nations contest against Ireland looms
When the moment is right Tommy Freeman still loves performing the magic card tricks he first learned at school in Suffolk. It is always fun finding fresh “victims” and on the Eurostar back from an away game in Paris this month it was the turn of Northampton’s young scrum‑half Archie McParland to be left open-mouthed by his teammate’s sleight of hand.
Now you see it, now you don’t. Coincidentally that happens to be Freeman’s super-strength on a rugby field as well. His club coach, Sam Vesty, long ago spotted him as the type of player who makes most impact when he backs his instincts. A keen hockey player in his youth, Freeman possesses the spatial awareness to pop up in places his opponents are not anticipating.
Continue reading...Five non-Purdy in-house free agents 49ers should try to re-sign
Everyone understands that re-signing Brock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers' top offseason priority, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't make a strong push to retain several other impact players.
Cesc Fàbregas is writing a Hollywood script at Como as film stars watch on | Nicky Bandini
Promoted team with expensive signings and celebrity fans are driven by the intensity of their manager and stakeholder
The faces surrounding Cesc Fàbregas were glum, yet he spoke like a conquering general: bellowing praise at his troops as he strode among them, pointing at his eyes then pounding a fist into his open palm. “We devoured them! We devoured them! Keep going because this is only the start!”
It was another cinematic moment at a venue that has become a favourite for Hollywood stars. Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Michael Fassbender, Kate Beckinsale and Benedict Cumberbatch are but a few of the A-listers who have come to watch Como play this season at their Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. All to see a team struggling in the bottom half of the Serie A table. You might not have guessed it from Fàbregas’s tone, but his team lost 2-1 to Atalanta on Saturday.
Continue reading...Sean McDermott: I thought Josh Allen got a first down on fourth-down sneak
CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore thought Josh Allen got enough yardage for a first down on a fourth-down quarterback sneak early in the fourth quarter and head coach Sean McDermott felt the same way.
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely by Miami Heat amid trade saga
The Miami Heat suspended star Jimmy Butler for the third time in January, this time after leaving shootaround early amid a trade saga.
Jimmy Butler suspended indefinitely by Miami Heat amid trade saga
The Miami Heat suspended star Jimmy Butler for the third time in January, this time after leaving shootaround early amid a trade saga.
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: How Patriots can learn from Chiefs defense
The AFC champion Chiefs built an elite defense through the NFL Draft. Should the Patriots take a similar approach to team building?
Baer calls for measured approach when comparing Giants to Dodgers
Larry Baer believes the San Francisco Giants should not compare themselves to the World Series champion and NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
‘Changed my life’: Emotional skipper fights back tears as Hobart claim maiden crown
Emotional Hobart skipper Nathan Ellis has fought back tears as he described just how much the Hurricanes’ maiden Big Bash League title meant to him and Tasmanian cricket.
Bears assistant coach tracker: Who has joined Ben Johnson’s staff
Bears HC Ben Johnson is assembling his coaching staff. Here's a running list of the hires as announced.
‘Always making friends, aren’t you?’: BBL stars share ‘entertaining’ war of words
Hurricanes and Thunder keepers Matthew Wade and Sam Billings have shared an on-field verbal war of words as the former Australian representative steered his franchise to a maiden BBL title.
Xfinity, Craftsman Truck Series teams set for organizational test at Rockingham
An organizational test is scheduled for Tuesday for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series, with both circuits preparing for their springtime return to Rockingham Speedway. The test is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Fans will be admitted free to watch test-day activity from the Turn 4 grandstands. The tune-up time […]
Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious ‘win-first’ energy
The Lakers' decision to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith well before the trade deadline has gone over well with players impressed by his game-changing energy.