• January 26, 2026

    Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

    Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

    New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, left, speaks with quarterback Drake Maye after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) ROB MAADDI | Associated Press Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in… Continue reading

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  • January 26, 2026

    Nothing Personal With David Samson: Super Bowl XLIX REMATCH is set! Seahawks and Sam Darnold vs Patriots and Drake Maye!

    Nothing Personal With David Samson: Super Bowl XLIX REMATCH is set! Seahawks and Sam Darnold vs Patriots and Drake Maye!

    Today’s word of the day is ‘Santa Clara’ as in the Super Bowl as in the Seattle Seahawks as in the New England Patriots as in rematch as in Russell Wilson as in Malcolm Butler. The Super Bowl is set. The New England Patriots took down the Denver Broncos in a blizzard. It didn’t start… Continue reading

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  • January 20, 2026

    Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

    Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

    Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) holds the trophy after the win against Miami (Fla.) in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Martha Laviender) EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full… Continue reading

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  • January 19, 2026

    Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

    Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

    Green Bay Packers coach Jeff Hafley holds a ball before an NFL wild-card football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File) ALANIS THAMES | Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their coach on Monday, ending… Continue reading

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  • January 19, 2026

    Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team

    Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team

    Ryan Gaydos | Fox News The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team’s heartbreaking playoff loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round, according to multiple reports. The Bills failed to get back to the AFC Championship Game after losing to the Broncos in overtime, following a controversial interception call. The defeat… Continue reading

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    buffalo-bills, football, nfl, sports
  • January 19, 2026

    When the transfer portal closes, the real damage begins

    When the transfer portal closes, the real damage begins

    The Sporting News The transfer portal, especially as it pertains to college football, is commonly viewed as college free agency. The problem with that analogy is the NFL or any other professional league has rules and guidelines that prevent more players than openings. Much of that is taken care of with the collective bargaining agreement… Continue reading

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    college-football, football, ncaa, ncaa-football, sports
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