Marcus Johnson had plenty of options for his senior year. A number of prep schools hosted him on visits. Marketing people promised him name, image and likeness deals should he leave Ohio. He was also told there would be opportunities to showcase his game on a more national stage. In the end, he decided there’s…
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores admitted to being "blown away" by New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, according to Devin McCourty, via Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan. Flores' defense got to see the rookie up close at two joint practices last week, and it's clear the former Ohio State standout made a major…
While Notre Dame hasn’t played Michigan since 2019, they are still viewed as a big rival for the Irish. On Friday, as the season approaches, the NCAA announced the penalty for the Wolverines surrounding its intricate sign stealing accusations as reported by Pete Thamel. Michigan will be on four years probation, a $50,000 fine with…
Jim Harbaugh's NCAA coaching career is pretty much over — at least until 2038. That's how long he'll be under show-cause penalties thanks to NCAA investigations into improprieties along the Michigan Wolverines' sideline. Harbaugh spent nine season rebuilding his alma mater into a powerhouse. He left to return to the NFL after winning a national…
On MLB Network’s “MLB Central,” former Cincinnati Reds fan favorite Sean Casey was among analysts predicting whether teams in the National League and American League currently positioned to make the playoffs will earn the six berths available in each league. Casey said the one team he believes can move into a playoff spot between now…
It wasn’t a surprise when new Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden pushed the team to pick up one of his former Notre Dame players in defensive tackle Howard Cross III. Golden knows exactly what the defender brings to the table, and while he went undrafted, the Bengals quickly made a move to sign him….
The 2025 NFL season hasn't started yet, but the Los Angeles Rams' most dire roster needs likely won't be resolved by the end of the year unless they make another major trade. The are of main concern going into the year is the secondary, and a few major players are heading into final year of…
The UFC is back in the "Windy City" for the first time in more than six years for UFC 319, its ninth pay-per-view of the calendar year, and the popular "Embedded" fight week video series is here to document what's happening behind the scenes. UFC 319 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at United Center in…
The Mets have already dropped their fourth straight series, but they will be looking to avoid a second straight sweep and a seventh straight loss on Sunday afternoon. On the heels of a 7-4 defeat to the Brewers on Saturday, which included a four-run seventh inning by the Brewers, the Mets will look to grab…
When training camp opens and people start discussing which players look the best, they all say the same thing, “Remember, they aren’t in pads yet.” The Dallas Cowboys have now had multiple padded practices, a joint practice with another team, and are now set to take the field for an exhibition game. Players who take…
