
JaVale McGee, Mo Bamba and Lakers Top Targets After Mark Williams Trade Rescinded | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
There is a former Lakers big man who could catch lobs from Dončić who could be available to play a role off the bench. JaVale McGee is playing in Puerto Rico and is someone who might be open to a return to Los Angeles. He suited up for the team


Decision on Aaron Rodgers’s Jets future could come as soon as this week
The NFL offseason never sleeps. And the offseason giant will be awakening very soon. Then again, it always slumbers with one eye open. One of the biggest questions hovering over the looming quarterback carousel could be resolved in the immediate future. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that a decision


Plaxico Burress put his Super Bowl XLII ring up for auction
He caught the history-blocking touchdown pass in the most consequential Super Bowl before today’s. And the ring that Giants receiver Plaxico Burress earned that day in Arizona is up for grabs. Burress’s Super Bowl XLII has been put up for auction. Heritage Auctions has the offering. With 13 days to


49ers are expected to explore trading WR Deebo Samuel (again)
As receiver Deebo Samuel enters the last year of his contract, he might have already played his last game with the 49ers. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers are expected to explore trading Samuel in the coming weeks. It’s not a surprise, for various reasons. First, when


Power Ranking Pat McAfee, Tony Schiavone and Every WWE, AEW Announcer Right Now | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
A year ago, it would have seemed like blasphemy to rate Corey Graves as anything less than WWE’s best color commentator, but a lot has changed. Since 2016, Graves has served as a primary color commentator for WWE, finding the most success emulating Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Jerry Lawler


Buy, Sell or Hold: What Every NHL Team Should Do at the 2025 Trade Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Even though the NHL Trade Deadline is still over a month away some teams have managed to get a head start with their roster movement. Mikko Rantanen, Taylor Hall, Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost, J.T. Miller, Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci, Drew O’Connor and Marcus Pettersson have all been on the move


5 Playoff Pretenders That Should Really Blow It Up at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Kyle Dubas took over as president and general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins two years ago. During that time, he’s attempted to retool his roster with younger players while trying to add veterans to build a winner around aging stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and


Derrick Henry: I thought it was a no-brainer Lamar Jackson should have won MVP
Ravens running back Derrick Henry was as shocked as anyone by Thursday night’s announcement of the 2024 NFL MVP. Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the award even though most were expecting it to go to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, whom the same voters had selected as the first-team All-Pro quarterback.


Dricus du Plessis, Sean Strickland’s Next Best Fights After UFC 312 Results | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Robert WhittakerChris Unger/Zuffa LLC Robert Whittaker Israel Adesanya Nassourdine Imavov The ideal fight for Strickland would involve staying in the limelight. Losing to Du Plessis in two of his last three fights is going to make it tough for him to get back in the title picture. If the UFC


Randy Moss returns to ESPN on Sunday
In November, Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss commenced a leave of absence from his ESPN duties, after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer. For the network’s Super Bowl pregame show, Moss will be back. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Moss makes his return on Sunday morning from New Orleans


Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s contract expires after 2025
Before he received an extension last month, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell had a contract that ran through 2025. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s contract currently runs through 2025 — and he has yet to get an extension. He’ll be offered one. There’s no doubt about it. Earlier this week, owner Jeffrey


Report: Travis Kelce hasn’t decided whether to play in 2025
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has earned three Super Bowl rings and a first-ballot, no-brainer spot in the Hall of Fame, five years after he retires. And his retirement potentially could come sooner than later. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Kelce hasn’t decided whether to play in 2025


AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From February 8
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s live coverage of AEW Collision on February 8. Here’s a look at what AEW advertised for Saturday’s show: Let’s take a look at… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page


Mike Macdonald: We can win a championship with Geno Smith
When Mike Macdonald became the Seahawks head coach last year, he created some doubt about his level of commitment to quarterback Geno Smith but there’s been a lot less ambiguity this year. Macdonald said at the end of the regular season that the Seahawks “want Geno to be here” when


Martellus Bennett’s Super Bowl LI ring goes for more than $88,000 at auction
Eight years ago, the Patriots pulled off an all-time comeback in Super Bowl LI, beating the Falcons in overtime after trailing 28-3 in the second half. Via Darren Rovell, the first ring given to a player in that game has sold at auction. Tight end Martellus Bennett’s ring went for


UFC 312: Live Winners and Losers, Results
There are UFC cards for which the combat sports world has been clamoring. And then there’s this one. To be fair, the 12-bout show at Qudos Bank Arena in… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page


Chiefs elevate Steven Nelson, Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad
The Chiefs elevated cornerback Steven Nelson and linebacker Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad for Super Bowl LIX, the team announced. It does not mean either player will play against the Eagles as both players still could end up on the Chiefs’ inactive list. Nelson came out of retirement to


Eagles activate Brandon Graham from injured reserve, place Nick Gates on IR
The Eagles activated defensive end Brandon Graham from injured reserve, the team announced. He is expected to play in Super Bowl LIX in what could be his final game. The Eagles placed offensive lineman Nick Gates (groin) on injured reserve in a corresponding move, and they elevated fullback Khari Blasingame


The 6 Bargain Players Teams Should Target at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
With all the big names we’ve seen traded already in the NHL, it makes you wonder who will be left by the trade deadline on March 7. When Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are moved in the same trade, it sends the message that just about anyone could be had


Nick Chubb, headed to free agency for the first time, would prefer to stay with Browns
Browns running back Nick Chubb hopes to be back in Cleveland next season. He has spent his entire seven-year career with the Browns. But Chubb is scheduled for free agency in March. “Of course,” Chubb told Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal when asked if he wanted to return


Woman arrested for theft in connection with reporter’s death in New Orleans
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, died this week under suspicious circumstances in his New Orleans-area hotel room while in town to cover the Super Bowl. He was 27 years old. No one has been charged with his death, but a woman with a history


Recent arrests connected to Joe Burrow burglary could be “tip of the iceberg”
The December 2024 burglary at the Ohio home of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has recently sparked two waves of arrests. And one member of law enforcement believes it’s just the start. “These individuals seem to be the alleged tip of the iceberg,” U.S. attorney Kenneth Parker told the Associated Press.


Former NFL player, coach Dick Jauron dies at 74
Former NFL player and head coach Dick Jauron died Saturday morning after a short cancer battle, The Daily Item in Massachusetts reports. Jauron was 74. He was head coach of the Bears from 1999-2003, winning coach of the year honors in 2001 when Chicago went 13-3. Jauron went 35-45 with


New Orleans, Las Vegas, Miami should form the core Super Bowl rotation
I started covering the Super Bowl and the week preceding it in early 2009. The experience has taken the PFT traveling roadshow to Tampa, Miami (twice), Dallas, Indianapolis, New Orleans (twice), New York, Phoenix (twice), San Francisco, Houston, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Miami and New Orleans lead


The exclusion of NFL Media employees from AP awards is getting harder to justify
The unexpected (especially for the voters) decision of the Associated Press to disclose the full ballots of the 50 media members has sparked unprecedented scrutiny of the votes, and the voters. It has also sparked a debate of sorts over the ongoing exclusion of NFL Media employees. The Associated Press


Jaguars announce full 2025 coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 season. Head coach Liam Coen is at the top of the list after being hired to replace the fired Doug Pederson last month. Coen joins the Jags after spending the 2024 season as the offensive coordinator in Tampa. “What


Steelers to hire Gerald Alexander as defensive backs coach
The Steelers are bringing in a new defensive backs coach. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that they will hire Gerald Alexander to fill that role on head coach Mike Tomlin’s staff. It’s a return to Pittsburgh for Alexander, who was an assistant defensive backs coach for the team in


Andy Reid: We’re in a good spot heading into Super Bowl LIX
The Chiefs wrapped up their on-field preparations for Super Bowl LIX on Friday. The team’s final practice session at Tulane featured special teams work and situational drills as the Chiefs put the finishing touches on their plans for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Head coach Andy Reid said that his


Three fans who have attended all 58 Super Bowls are back in New Orleans for No. 59
The only three fans who have attended every Super Bowl are back in New Orleans this year to make it 59 in a row. Old friends Don Crisman, Gregory Eaton and Tom Henschel, who have been to all 58 Super Bowls, are in New Orleans this week and have told


5 Best NHL Team Matches for Top 2025 Draft Prospects | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Look, I tried not to do this one. In the end, it just made sense for several reasons. Obviously there’s the poetic nature of Blake Fiddler being drafted by Dallas when he is a Dallas product (and, of course, his dad played for Dallas). But another big reason for me


Top NFL Dominoes Left to Fall Between Super Bowl LIX and 2025 Free Agency | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Miami QB prospect Cam WardBryan M. Bennett/Getty Images One notable NFL event will take place between Super Bowl LIX and free agency. Though it may not hold a marquee spot on the calendar of casual football fans, the scouting combine will take place between February 27 and March 2, and


Super Bowl Odds 2025: MVP, Props List and Chiefs vs. Eagles Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Kansas City 27, Philadelphia 24 It’s difficult to pick against Mahomes, Kelce and Co. in the Super Bowl because of how well they’ve handled the pressure of previous big games. In Super Bowl 57, Mahomes led the Chiefs on a double-digit point comeback to take down the Eagles. Nothing seems


Dan Marino says quarterbacks are more comfortable with today’s rules protecting them
In 1984, Dan Marino obliterated the previous NFL records by passing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns. Passing statistics like that had previously been unthinkable, in part because the rules of those days made it open season on quarterbacks for pass rushers. Marino visited the PFT Live set at Super


Ricky Williams remembers draft day as “One of the worst days of my life”
Ricky Williams was the subject of one of the biggest trades in NFL history when the Saints gave up all of their 1999 draft picks, plus additional picks in 2000, to move up and draft him. Williams calls that day “One of the worst days of my life.” Back in


Buy or Sell Latest on The Rock, Why Roman Reigns Was Written off TV, More WWE Rumors | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
All signs point to a CM Punk-Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns triple threat at ‘Mania. A report from PW Insider (h/t Ortman) has now confirmed that things will trend in that direction. It was easy to think that Reigns-Punk or Reigns-Rollins would main event one of the ‘Mania nights this year. Instead,


Will Anderson: Texans have the right people in the building, but we need to execute better
Texans pass rusher Will Anderson has been in Houston two years, and both years the Texans went 10-7 and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. But he says he and his teammates need to do more, if they want to get to the next level. Anderson said


Deion Sanders would join the NFL only to coach his son, Shedeur
From the moment Deion Sanders sparked a winning culture in Colorado, many have wondered if his coaching career will take him to the NFL. He has offered various, and arguably conflicting, comments on whether he’d make the leap. During the 2023 season, he told Rich Eisen he wouldn’t do it.


Fifteen of 50 AP voters ignored the effort to keep Sam Darnold off the comeback player ballot
For 15 of the 50 AP voters, the effort to keep Sam Darnold off the comeback player of the year ballot didn’t take. Last summer, the Associated Press clarified the standard for the award, ostensibly to keep it from going to a player who had a good year after having


Report: Cowboys targeting Conor Riley for offensive line coach
It sounds like the Cowboys have found their next offensive line coach. Per Bruce Feldman of TheAthletic.com, Dallas is targeting Conor Riley for the role. Riley is regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches at the college level. He’s been with Kansas State since 2019, serving as OL


Kevin O’Connell: Brian Flores and I feel we have some unfinished business together
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell changed defensive coordinators after his first season on the job, but he won’t have to make another change before his fourth season. Brian Flores’s work with the Minnesota defense was a big reason why the team went 14-3 and it got him interviews for head


WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades and Highlights After Royal Rumble 2025
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s live coverage of WWE SmackDown on February 7. We are fresh off the Royal Rumble and both Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair are… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page


With two years left on his deal, don’t expect Roger Goodell to retire any time soon
When Commissioner Roger Goodell signed a new contract eight years ago, former NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart declared that it would be Goodell’s final deal. It wasn’t. And the one he signed after it likely won’t be, either. (Lockhart, meanwhile, didn’t last much longer after he said Goodell would be leaving.)


As of Friday night, Eagles fans dramatically outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans
It’s a very unscientific, eyeballs-based assessment. As of Friday night, it’s not even close. Based on what I saw at dinner on Friday night and during the one-mile walk back to the hotel (with a quick stop for a hand-rolled cigar), Eagles fans outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans. And


Former Dolphins WR Howard Twilley dies at 81
Dolphins receiver Howard Twilley died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 81. No cause of death was given. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Twilley, a founding player for the Dolphins in 1966. His touchdown in Super Bowl VII helped the Dolphins cap the NFL’s only perfect


Gus Bradley to join 49ers defensive staff
After being fired by the Colts last month, Gus Bradley has found a landing spot. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Gus Bradley is joining the 49ers coaching staff. Bradley’s specific role with San Francisco was not disclosed. Bradley, 58, was Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator from 2022-2024. He was previously


Eli Manning says he’s happy for the players who made the Hall of Fame
Eli Manning says he’s feeling fine a day after learning that he was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Manning, the two-time Super Bowl MVP who made the list of finalists this year but was voted down by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee,


Deion Sanders: Shedeur wouldn’t be the quarterback he is if he had inherited my speed
Deion Sanders was an all-time great athlete. His son Shedeur is a talented quarterback and first-round prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, but not the same kind of athlete his father was. And Deion says that’s OK. Deion Sanders visited the PFT Live set today and said that if Shedeur


Cowboys hire Conor Riley as offensive line coach
The Cowboys have their new offensive line coach. Word on Friday morning was that they were targeting Conor Riley to fill that spot on Brian Schottenheimer’s staff and the team announced the hire on Friday afternoon. Riley was hired as the offensive line coach at Kansas State in 2019 and


All players on Chiefs 53-man roster set to play in Super Bowl LIX, Skyy Moore doubtful
Health-wise, the Chiefs are in a strong position heading into Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. All players on Kansas City’s 53-man roster are healthy to play against Philadelphia. While quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), and punter Matt Ariza (illness) were listed on the injury report this


Justin Jefferson: We’re right there, we just have to be more consistent
The Vikings won 14 of their first 16 games during the 2024 season, but any dreams of a long run into the postseason went up in smoke over the next two weeks. A loss to the Lions in the final game of the regular season meant they didn’t win the