Like many in the football community, Jimmy Johnson was outraged by the news that Bill Belichick wouldn’t be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first-ballot honoree. Now, he’s wondering who might be to blame for that. In an interview with FOX Sports’ “The Herd,” Johnson pondered if New England Patriots owner…
A goal from Benfica’s goalkeeper made all the difference on the final day of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday. In the 98th minute of Wednesday’s match between Benfica and Real Madrid, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a last-gasp header off of a corner kick to send his club through to the knockout…
Now-ex-Montreal Canadiens goaltending coach Eric Raymond, who was let go Wednesday, had arguably both the good and bad fortune of having joined the team after its run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. In a season in which the Habs first faced life without Carey Price in net (for the first time in a decade…
In his 23rd season, LeBron James is showing no real signs of slowing down. Perhaps, he’s slower than yesteryear’s James, but he’s arguably still competing at an All-Star level — albeit as a (possible) reserve. James’ Lakers are 28-17 straight up (SU) and 25-20 against the spread (ATS). And the veteran superstar is contributing 22.4…
United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored an unusual though smart goal to give Bayer Leverkusen an early lead in the Champions League against Villarreal on Wednesday, then added a second to make it 2-0. Leverkusen started play 20th in the 36-team standings, needing a win both to ensure a top-24 finish that qualifies for the…
The Edmonton Oilers may have a new name on their radar as trade chatter begins to heat up ahead of the NHL Olympic roster freeze. According to a recent discussion between Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann is emerging as a player who could make…
Bill Belichick isn’t the only person who might feel snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won’t be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, The Athletic reported Wednesday. This was Manning’s second year on the ballot,…
Manchester United’s hopes of landing Luis Enrique have suffered a major setback as Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks to extend his contract beyond 2027. The 55-year-old, identified as a top target for the Red Devils, is reportedly fully settled in Paris, with the French champions determined to secure the long-term future of a manager they…
The Columbus Blue Jackets are relatively healthy as they play games in the last week of January. As of game time Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT, only defenseman Brendan Smith will be on injured reserve. The Blue Jackets will get both Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood back in their lineup….
The Pro Football Hall of Fame recently changed the voting process to make it harder for candidates to get into Canton, creating more exclusivity for enshrinement because current Hall of Famers complained it was too easy to get in. Well, the unforeseen outcomes of those changes are here, with the embarrassment of one of the…
