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Alex Lang

Alex Lang is a long-time editor and reporter who has worked in Detroit, Iowa, West Virginia, South Carolina and New York. He has covered NCAA tournaments, college football events and local sports. When he isn’t writing and editing, he can usually be found watching Detroit sports or University of Iowa athletics. 

Coach's firing could be stern message for Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys fired five assistant coaches, including running backs coach Skip Peete. They might as well have shown running back Ezekiel Elliott the door, too.

Ex-Bucs QB calls Tom Brady a 'shell of himself.' He's not wrong.

Shaun King, who played for the Bucs between 1999-2003, recently told Compare.bet that it’s about time for the all-time great to hang up his cleats.

It's time for Bills WR Stefon Diggs to mature

It’s one thing to pout and throw a tantrum after losing when you’re 8 years old. When a 29-year-old Pro Bowl wide receiver does it, it's embarrassing.

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: San Francisco 49ers

What the 49ers do at QB will be among the biggest offseason headlines with Trey Lance returning from a serious injury, Jimmy Garoppolo headed for free agency and Brock Purdy surprising everyone.

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Los Angeles Rams

Fresh off a Super Bowl title, Stafford regressed, throwing for 10 TDs to eight interceptions and posting an average 50.5 QBR. The Rams are hoping that the QB's return in 2023 — along with head coach Sean McVay's — should see the two bring the franchise back from a disappointing 2022.

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Arizona Cardinals

The new coaching staff's aim should be to return Kyler Murray to 2021 form, when he led the Cardinals to the playoffs. 

2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Seattle Seahawks

The future of the position in Seattle is the $32 million question. That is the projected pay if the Seahawks want to give Smith the franchise tag. 

Usain Bolt makes bold claim about his money

Usain Bolt claims millions of dollars of his money is missing from a private investment firm account.

Damar Hamlin back in Bills facility ahead of playoff game

Just weeks after collapsing on the football field, Damar Hamlin is back in the Buffalo Bills' facility ahead of the team’s playoff game against the Bengals.

Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refuses to wear Pride Night jersey

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to participate in the team’s Pride Night celebration before Tuesday night's game.

LIV Golf nears TV deal, now ready to take on PGA

With the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour nearing a deal with a television broadcast partner, the upstart league is moving into position to compete with the PGA Tour.

Iowa-Northwestern COVID-related postponement leaves fans fuming

The Big Ten policy states the conference will determine if the game can be rescheduled, declared a no-contest or ruled a forfeit. The decision on the outcome could have a big impact as both teams are on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament.

Manning brothers' comments on 'halftime adjustments' cause uproar

For football fans and many coaches, the phrase “halftime adjustments” is part of the language of the sport, but Peyton and Eli Manning recently cast doubt on how much of a reality such adjustments are.

Georgia's OC Todd Monken garnering NFL interest

Fresh off a second national championship, Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken is reportedly a hot name for NFL jobs.

Game on: Esports group plans to build stadiums across U.S., Canada

While many locations have yet to be announced, Glytch has started work on a Los Angeles facility, with Atlanta, Chicago and the Seattle area mentioned as other sites. The plan is to open four stadiums by the end of 2024.

Amazon compensates advertisers after lower than expected 'TNF' ratings

The first year of Amazon's exclusive streaming of "Thursday Night Football" returned some disappointing results and forced the company to compensate advertisers.

Add another name to Broncos' coaching search

Add a new-but-familiar name to the Broncos’ search for a head coach: David Shaw.

Kentucky HC John Calipari doesn't listen to 'clutter,' but is it time for change?

After back-to-back losses to Alabama and South Carolina, the hot seat is getting warmer for Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari. Some fans wonder if it is time for a change.

Report signals potential next move for Rams HC Sean McVay

Rams head coach Sean McVay will let all his assistants interview for other jobs, furthering speculation that he is planning to step away from the sidelines. 

What a dawg: TCU-Georgia TV viewership hits record low

A snoozefest, blowout college football national title game led to record-low TV ratings, per multiple reports. The figure comes as college football nears expansion of the playoffs, leading to more saturation.

Saudi group behind LIV Golf linked as potential WWE bidder

Saudi Arabia is no stranger to the WWE, recently hosting a couple of pay-per-view events. Reports have linked various media and sports groups as potential bidders for WWE, which has a $6.2 billion valuation.