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September 12, 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets' controversial coaching hire already facing allegations of troubling tactics

The Columbus Blue Jackets took a big gamble in hiring Mike Babcock to be their new head coach, and it already seems to be creating some problems for the team.

September 10, 2023 | NFL

Jaguars QB has some important words of advice for Colts' Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson's NFL debut was a good learning experience for the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and one of those lessons came from opposing quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

September 10, 2023 | New England Patriots

Watch: Tom Brady has incredible return to Gillette Stadium

Now that Tom Brady is officially retired and no longer a competitor, the Patriots can give the legendary quarterback the proper send off for everything he did with the franchise.

September 10, 2023 | Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow's career-worst passing day no cause for concern

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow didn't play up to his new contract against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but his performance shouldn't be viewed as a sign of things to come.

September 10, 2023 | Denver Broncos

Watch: Sean Payton opens Broncos coaching tenure with bold move

The Sean Payton era began in Denver on Sunday with the boldest possible move from the new head coach.

September 10, 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Kenny Pickett, Steelers get harsh reality check about preseason results

Expectations skyrocketed for the Pittsburgh Steelers after a promising preseason that saw second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett and their first-team offense score five touchdowns on five possessions.

September 10, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts

Watch: Colts score on bizarre scoop-and-score return

The Indianapolis Colts defense showed on Sunday why you always play until the whistle.

September 10, 2023 | Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud completed his first NFL pass to himself

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed his first NFL pass to an unlikely receiver on Sunday afternoon.

September 9, 2023 | Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia honors slain football players on emotional day

The University of Virginia played its first home football game on Saturday since three of its players — Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., D'Sean Perry — were shot and killed on a chartered bus last year that was returning from a university field trip.

September 9, 2023 | College Football

'College Gameday' and Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' are both going to Colorado next week

Both "College Gameday" and "Big Noon Kickoff" are heading to Boulder next Saturday.

September 9, 2023 | MLB

Yankees Old-Timers' Day featured a ranting David Wells and a current Brewers player meeting his hero

David Wells brought a cantankerous fastball to Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium.

September 9, 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers won't be offering star WR contract extension

It seems as if Mike Evans' time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be coming to a close in the not-too-distant future.

September 9, 2023 | Dallas Mavericks

Mavs' Luka Doncic gives concerning update on leg injury

It has to be mildly concerning for the Mavericks that Doncic is still having issues.

September 9, 2023 | Colorado Buffaloes

Shedeur Sanders dazzles again, Colorado fans storm field after win

The Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders are giving their fans reason to believe again.

September 8, 2023 | College Football

Five CFB games to watch in Week 2: Prepare for a Texas-Alabama 'street fight'

The 2023 college football season rolls into Week 2 with an incredible headliner: No. 11 Texas at No. 3 Alabama. It's among the five games worth your time this weekend.

September 8, 2023 | Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks ceiling and floor for 2023

After a surprising 2022 season that saw the Seattle Seahawks make the NFC playoffs, they had a strong offseason that saw them add two potential stars early in the draft with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

September 8, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

How Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor put every offensive tackle in NFL under microscope

Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor made himself the unintentional focal point of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions, and in doing so may have put a target on himself and every other offensive tackle in the NFL in the short-term.

September 8, 2023 | NFL

Lions fans took over the Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration

The Kansas City Chiefs planned on having a Super Bowl party on Thursday night to kick off the 2023 season, but it was Detroit Lions fans who ended up becoming the guests of honor.

September 8, 2023 | San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers ceiling and floor for 2023

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the NFL's best teams on paper and have reached the NFC Championship game in three of the past four years. There should be every expectation for them to get to that level again this season as they enter the 2023 campaign as one of the league's odds-on favorites to win the Super Bowl.