Where is Lou Holtz?” That question is going to be asked all week leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 8 Ohio State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. Holtz became the target of Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s post-game rant after the Buckeyes beat the Irish 17-14 on Sept. 23, 2023. Why…
ATLANTA – ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit grew up in the same corner of Southwest Ohio as Marcus Freeman – but the 15-year difference in perspective when it comes to Notre Dame’s presence in the Buckeye State – and the national scene – is striking. Herbstreit – who played at Centerville High School – remembers seeing more…
The Jets are looking ahead to 2025, a process that started back in early October when they fired coach Robert Saleh. The Jets’ next coach will face an uphill climb from day one. New York doesn’t have a long-term solution at quarterback regardless of what happens next with Aaron Rodgers, and the team often looked anything but…
When Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant visited the training camp of the Washington Commanders before the season, he probably knew that the team would be special. On Saturday, Durant celebrated with the Commanders after their improbable victory against the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the divisional playoffs, 45-31. The Suns forward was born in Washington, DC and has been a proud supporter of the…
Jayden Daniels has needed only his first two career playoff games to erase 33 years of frustration for the Washington Commanders. Daniels’ spectacular play in Saturday night’s stunning 45-31 divisional-round upset win over the top-seeded Lions helped put his franchise in the NFC championship game for the first time in 33 years, when it beat Detroit on the way to…
The New England Patriots have conducted their second interview for their vacant offensive coordinator position. According to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the team met with current Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady on Friday. With Brady and Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown both being interviewed, the Patriots appear to have satisfied the requirement stipulated by the…
Tanner Scott is headed to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing yet another strong player. Los Angeles is agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal with Tanner Scott, per MLB.com. Scott is a closer that had interest from many other teams including the Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is an absolutely devastating blow to the Cubs,…
Jesús Sánchez represents a powerful upgrade in the Philadelphia outfield. The Philadelphia Phillies emerged as an NL powerhouse in 2022. Since then, they have been falling backward. In 2022, they lost in the World Series. In 2023, they lost in the NLCS. And lastly, in 2024, they lost in the NLDS. If they are going to stop…
The Mets can keep picking off quality arms from their biggest rivals. The New York Mets’ offseason has been an undeniable success. We can quibble with the logic of David Stearns’ more marginal additions, but adding Juan Soto — even on a “risky” $765 million contract — is a singular achievement for the little brothers of…
Every year, the Chicago Cubs announced their Hall of Fame class, highlighting some of the best players in franchise history. In 2025, Tom Ricketts took to the Cubs Convention stage to announce the 2025 Hall of Fame class. Former 1B Derrek Lee and OF Sammy Sosa, who was recently welcomed back by the franchise, are this year’s inductees….
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talked about a factor to consider in a potential long-term deal with Kyle Tucker. Cubs Convention was this weekend in Chicago and during the event owner Tom Ricketts held a wide-ranging Q&A. One of the topics, as reported by The Athletic, was Kyle Tucker. The Cubs traded for Tucker in December in an effort to add…
After undergoing flexor tendon surgery, it’s unknown if Nico Hoerner will be ready for Opening Day. After undergoing flexor tendon surgery earlier this offseason, it’s unknown if Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner will be ready for Opening Day. Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune on “X:” Nico Hoerner (flexor tendon surgery) says he dealt…