15+ hour, 34+ min ago (418+ words) The college football world is still awaiting the decision of Lane Kiffin. To stay, or to go? The Ole Miss head coach is weighing what is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions of his life. Kiffin has led the Rebels to an 11-1 record and a near-guaranteed first College Football Playoff berth'their best result in modern college football'but would he give it all up to become the head man at LSU? LSU is considered one of preeminent programs in all of college football. A school with a tremendous recruiting base, the support of practically the entire state of Louisiana, and a program that has seen three of its last four coaches win national championships. Though LSU is often viewed as a job no one could turn down, the decision becomes especially complicated for Kiffin due to the timeline. If Kiffin…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (432+ words) Denver (72) has won six consecutive games, though five of those were one-score contests. The Broncos" defense has been sensational in 2025, and Bo Nix is playing at a high level through the first half of the year." Meanwhile, Las Vegas was a seller at the trade deadline, parting ways with veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. The team sits at 26 after an overtime loss to the Jaguars last week. This matchup has the makings of a potentially lopsided win for the Broncos at home, so let"s make some bold predictions. Smith has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL this year. He has just two games in which he"s not thrown an interception, and has thrown multiple picks in three different games." Smith"s struggles will likely continue against one of the NFL"s best defenses. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (421+ words) The Vikings have placed veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve as he is set to undergo season-ending surgery. Wentz started five games for Minnesota this season with J.J. McCarthy out with an ankle injury. Now the team's depth chart is set to be flipped again. McCarthy is expected back in Week 9, so he should slip right back into his old starting role. The 22-year-old missed his entire rookie season after undergoing knee surgery in the preseason of 2024, then began the 2025 campaign as the team's starter under center. He lasted two games before suffering a high ankle sprain during an awful performance in a 22-6 loss to the Falcons. So far, through two games this season, McCarthy is 24-of-41 (58.5%), for 301 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added seven carries for 50 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings selected McCarthy with…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago (415+ words) Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol. Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy started to feel symptoms on the flight home to Minneapolis on Sunday following the Vikings' 236 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field. McCarthy's status for the Vikings' Week 13 matchup against the Seahawks is up in the air. If McCarthy can't play, undrafted free agent Max Brosmer will start for the Vikings. O'Connell said Monday that Brosmer will command the first-team offense in practice while McCarthy rests. Brosmer signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent back in April shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft. He played five seasons at FCS program New Hampshire before signing with the Minnesota Gophers for his final year of college football. In 13 games with the Gophers, Brosmer threw for 2,828 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions, leading…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (423+ words) With 10 weeks of college football completed the College Football Playoff committee met Tuesday night for the first time to come up with the initial CFP rankings. The first rankings didn't have many surprises, with Ohio State getting the top seed followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia. Things could still change a lot over the next six weeks with bowl season and the CFP right around the corner. If the College Football Playoff started today, four SEC teams, three Big Ten teams, two Big 12 teams, one ACC team, one independent school and a team representing the American Conference make up the bracket. Here are how the first CFP rankings look compared to the AP polls. 1. Ohio State Buckeyes (bye) 2. Indiana Hoosiers (bye) 3. Texas A&M Aggies (bye) 4. Alabama Crimson Tide (bye) 6. Ole Miss Rebels 8. Texas Tech Red Raiders…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago (407+ words) Zack Littell hasn't been nearly as bad as his 0-5 record as a Tampa Bay starter indicates, and he's hoping to get in the win column Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Here's our gameday preview, with starting lineup, pitching breakdowns and more. SAN DIEGO, Calif. " Zack Littell has an ugly 0-5 record right now for the Tampa Bay Rays, but he hasn't pitched nearly as bad as the record indicates. He's done some good things, despite not getting any run support. In those five losses, the Rays have scored a total of five runs. Littell has had to be nearly perfect, and he hasn't been that. Outside of getting roughed up against the Los Angeles Angels on April 10 " allowing seven runs in four innings " and one bad four-run in a loss to Texas, he's pitched 24 other innings and allowed only five…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (417+ words) A new chapter of tush-push discourse was added to the pile on Sunday. The Eagles" signature take on the quarterback sneak was subject to a vote on a potential ban in the offseason and narrowly survived. Since then, more criticisms have been levied against the play, most notably the fact that it is difficult for referees to officiate, with those against the play citing several false starts that Philadelphia has gotten away with on the play. On Sunday, the officials calling the game between the Giants and Eagles once again struggled to call the play correctly, but in a new way. Hurts clearly wasn"t down, and Thibodeaux clearly left the exchange with possession, but because the refs had ruled forward progress'which cannot be challenged'the Eagles were able to retain possession. Giants coach Brian Daboll was understandably furious, and despite…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago (405+ words) Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid's plans for the summer transfer window are starting to be made clear. Los Blancos had originally planned a quiet transf Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid's plans for the summer transfer window are starting to be made clear. Los Blancos had originally planned a quiet transfer window. Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold was the only target, available on a free transfer when his contract expires in June. However, over the last few months, two more prominent names have arisen: Dean Huijsen and Martin Zubimendi. In addition, Spanish outlet Revelo also reported this month that Real Madrid are exploring potential options in the market for a new left-back due to doubts over the current crop of Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia. Although no concrete names have been circulated for this position, the club are targeting young talents…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (591+ words) Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest'transfer'rumors and gossip from around the world. Napoli manager Antonio Conte has identified Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee as his top striker target following an injury to Romelu Lukaku, who is set for several months on the sidelines. (Source: Calciomercato) Liverpool have warned Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak they will only spend one more week waiting for the Magpies to agree to sell him before moving on to other targets. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri) Meanwhile, Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Gu'hi has been complicated by interest from Inter, who have communicated their desire to sign the England international on a free transfer next summer. (Source: CaughtOffside) Chelsea have spoken with Inter about center back Alessandro Bastoni. The Blues want to pay "50 million (43.2 million, $58.5 million) but Inter are demanding a higher fee. (Source: Chelsea News) Arsenal…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) as they make the short trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday for the west London derby. Chelsea are without victory in their previous two Premier League matches following draws to Brentford and Ipswich. Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League looking to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. Enzo Maresca's side will be hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League, albeit the Blues did progress through into the semi-finals, as they make the short trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday for the west London derby. Chelsea are without victory in their previous two Premier League matches following draws to Brentford and Ipswich. It has seen them fall out of the Champions League qualification places and Maresca's side now need a positive end to the season to have any chance of returning to…...