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Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Big Ten powerhouse featured more than any other program in ESPN's 'way-too-early' All-American team

Everyone loves a good comeback story, and according to Chris Low at ESPN, the this Big Ten team appears to be in prime position to execute one in 2024.

NFL gives Bill Vinovich the nod for Super Bowl despite terribly officiated season

Complaints about officiating are nothing new for the NFL or any of the major sports leagues, but the 2023 season seemingly brought out a brand of refereeing that was the worst the league has seen since the "replacement referee" fiasco of 2012.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark provides NBC with record audience for women's basketball game

The University of Iowa has itself an absolute superstar of a women's basketball player in senior guard Caitlin Clark. The numbers have always backed that fact up.

George Kittle: Lions are bringing 'huge wave of momentum' into NFC title game

The 49ers know something about the NFC Championship game. They've been there quite a few times before, so for a player like tight end George Kittle, this is just another step on the road to the Super Bowl.

Jordan Love will grow from his egregious playoff error against 49ers

Packers quarterback Jordan Love will grow from his playoff failure against the 49ers — that much is certain.

Cade Klubnik believes Garrett Riley was the right guy for the job at Clemson

Dabo Swinney deserves a ton of credit for turning his program around mid-stream, but according to starting QB Cade Klubnik, first-year offensive coordinator Garrett Riley deserves major props as well.

C.J. Stroud has massive praise for fellow Texans rookie Will Anderson Jr.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. put the Houston Texans on the map this season.

Carson Beck, Quinn Ewers top early Heisman Trophy odds for 2024

The College Football Playoff is over and technically at this juncture in January, the NFL is king. With that said, it's never too early to look ahead to the next college football season, and that's what the folks over at FanDuel have done.

SEC powerhouses still trying to steal this five-star QB from USC

Julian Lewis committed to the USC Trojans in August 2023, and for now, he's still a part of Lincoln Riley's 2025 class.

The biggest offseason needs for the Packers after surprising season

It was an improbable run by the Green Bay Packers and, frankly, they have no reason to hang their head despite a 24-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round.

Packers QB Jordan Love flipped a switch according to advanced numbers

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love has turned his season around to an almost absurd degree and the numbers bear it out.

Matthew Stafford's interactions with the Lions weren't all bad

The Detroit Lions' win over the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round was marred slightly by a few unfortunate moments, but there was also plenty of good, particularly when it came to Matthew Stafford's homecoming.

Deion Sanders warns coaches: 'Keep my name out of your mouth'

Sanders revealed that he's seen proof of coaches trash-talking him to recruits. 

Battle for star Alabama safety transfer brewing between CFP contenders

Former Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named SEC Freshman of the Year for his stellar work during the 2023-24 season. Whoever lands him out of the transfer portal will be getting a good one.

Deandre Ayton misses Trail Blazers game due to ice around his home

NBA players have become well known for taking "load management" days, and that's often to the chagrin of the fans who would rather see their favorite star player on the court than in street clothes on the end of the bench.

John Harbaugh makes big claim about brother Jim Harbaugh as he interviews for NFL jobs

Jim is once again testing the NFL job market, and John wasn't bashful in saying that any organization would be lucky to have his brother at the controls.

Jimmy Butler is making a country music album, compares himself to DJ Khaled

Jimmy Butler is very good at basketball. Not only does he play it professionally for the Heat, but he's one of the best in the business.

EA Sports won't commit to release date for widely anticipated 'NCAA Football' game

The good news? We know it's coming. The bad news? We still don't know when. 

Kirby Smart took helicopter to recruit's school after he de-committed from Alabama

Don't say Georgia head coach Kirby Smart won't pull out all the stops to land a top recruit.

Travaris Robinson staying at Georgia could impact Alabama star's future

With Robinson staying at Georgia, could Downs leave Alabama?

49ers' Nick Bosa compares Packers QB Jordan Love to Brock Purdy

If Bosa thinks Purdy has become a playmaker, Love certainly fits the bill as well.

Watch: Buccaneers' defense forces Jalen Hurts into a playoff safety

Defensive football has seemingly always been a staple of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch: Massive DeVonta Smith catch leads to important Eagles TD

The Philadelphia Eagles needed a big play, desperately...and when a big play is needed, few have been better downfield than wide receiver DeVonta Smith.

Pistons' first win of 2024 ironically came against Kyle Kuzma's Wizards

The Pistons have finally won a game in 2024, and surprisingly enough, the win came even though they were severely undermanned.