The Sun Belt Conference announced on Friday that it fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl last month, despite having just 41 players available after coach Charles Huff’s departure to Southern Miss and 36 players entering the transfer portal. Marshall athletic director Christian Spears told reporters the university accepted the … Read more
It was a mixed night for Miami Heat fans at the Kaseya Center on Friday. While All-Star forward Jimmy Butler returned from suspension, the Heat suffered a 133-113 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. Butler, who scored 18 points, had been suspended for seven games due to “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team … Read more
Jalen Suggs suffered a serious back injury on Friday. During the second quarter of the game against the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic guard appeared to injure his back while lunging for the ball on defense. He stayed on the floor for over a minute before being helped into a wheelchair. Suggs, clearly in pain, … Read more
Achilles tendinitis kept San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey out for the first eight games of the 2024 season. A knee injury forced him out of Sunday night’s Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills, and it could sideline the Pro Bowler for the rest of the year. Coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey is out … Read more
Josh Allen made every play a quarterback could and more. After his engagement to pop star Hailee Steinfeld, Allen battled the lake-effect snowstorm that hit Buffalo over the holiday weekend and continued into Sunday night against the 49ers. Allen had extra energy as the Bills beat the 49ers 35-10, securing the AFC East for the … Read more
Quarterback Cam Ward made his way toward the Miami tunnel as Hurricanes fans, decked out in green and orange, shouted to catch his attention. Coach Mario Cristobal stopped Ward and guided him toward a large group of supporters who had been cheering behind their bench throughout the game, encouraging him to wave and give high-fives. … Read more
Authorities have confirmed that 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Geary Street in the heart of Union Square, where Pearsall reportedly fought back against the suspect, resulting in both being shot. The shooting prompted … Read more
USC coach Lincoln Riley voiced his support for Mike Leach’s College Football Hall of Fame candidacy on Wednesday during Big Ten Media Days. Riley, who worked under Leach at Texas Tech from 2003-09, stated that the Hall of Fame “is simply not complete without Mike Leach.” “Mike Leach meant a lot to my career, instrumental … Read more
First-year UCLA head football coach DeShaun Foster was notably brief during his appearance at Big Ten media day. His formal introduction as Chip Kelly’s successor was, to put it mildly, lacking in detail. Foster’s opening remarks followed the usual coach-speak, sharing typical expressions of “excitement” about becoming UCLA’s head coach and the team’s upcoming debut … Read more
Coaches like Bud Grant and Tom Landry were known for being stoic. Jets coach Robert Saleh, who was demonstrative during his days as defensive coordinator of the 49ers, has adopted a flatter demeanor as a head coach. Particularly during a season that was largely lost on the fourth offensive snap, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore … Read more