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Andrew Kulha

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Packers insider reveals why there's a chance Jordan Love will request a trade

The vibes toward Love appear to be positive in Green Bay, and the organization seems to be confident in him. For now, though, everything hinges on the man in the dark. 

Failed CFB coach Willie Taggart joins Ravens staff

While he may be a stellar positional coach, recruiter or coordinator, only his 2016 season at South Florida — when the team went 10-2 — could be used as evidence that Taggart is a good head coach. Taggard has a 71-80 record in the college ranks.

49ers QB Brock Purdy's surgery has been postponed

If healthy, it stands to reason that Purdy will be a great option for San Francisco in 2023. However, Purdy's surgery — which was scheduled for Feb. 22 — is being postponed.

The Detroit Pistons now have 11 former first-round picks with addition of R.J. Hampton

If the Pistons do have a championship future, it sure feels like it's a long way away. This is despite the fact that general manager Troy Weaver has put together a roster featuring 11 former first-round picks.

San Antonio Brahmas were XFL's most popular ticket in Week 1 by staggering amount

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's league has something to be excited about, and the city of San Antonio is a huge part of the XFL's plans moving forward.

New two-round 2023 NFL mock draft predicts Bears will go defense with No. 1 pick

Thee mock projects that Chicago will draft Alabama linebacker Will Anderson. If this mock were to play out in reality, this would be a clear-cut sign that the Chicago front office is confident in Fields.

Now in the XFL, former first-round NFL Draft pick Paxton Lynch is still not a good QB

Through one game, Lynch seems to be continuing his downward trajectory. In fact, he was benched in his first XFL game.

Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan amid underwhelming start

The Hawks are 29-30 — just below .500 — and owner Antony Ressler as well as general manager Landry Fields have apparently seen enough.

LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested for illegal carrying of weapon

Nabers still has quite a chance to be a star for the Tigers going forward, but it's worth noting that his junior season may be carrying the cloud of off-field issues over it. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a sprained ligament in the wrist, will miss time

He had suffered a wrist injury in Milwaukee's last game before the All-Star break and though he was the team captain and drafted a slew of superstars for his all-star team, the draft plus the two points he scored were his only contributions to All-Star weekend.

Georgetown basketball snapped a 22-game road losing skid against Butler

It has not been a good stretch of basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas — especially on the road. The Hoyas are 7-21 and dead last in the Big East. They've also only won two games in the conference, but the good news is one of those games was the last one.

Colorado HC Deion Sanders: 'We will not settle for mediocrity'

Sanders has to know he has quite an uphill battle at Colorado. The Buffaloes were 1-11 last season and they haven't had a full-season winning record since 2016.

Packers seem primed to let Jim Leonhard slip through their hands in favor of Joe Barry

Joe Barry is going to get another season with the Green Bay Packers. That's not guaranteed at this point of the offseason, of course, but head coach Matt LaFleur made it clear at the end of the 2022 campaign that he wanted to stick with Barry moving forward.

Former Crimson Tide national champion AJ McCarron is the QB to root for in the XFL

AJ McCarron won three BCS National Championships with Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide, including two as a starter. In terms of college football quarterbacks are concerned, McCarron is one of the legends of the game.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says he's not targeting the Pac-12

With the Pac-12 already reeling, could the Big 12 look at some of the remaining power players out west like Stanford, Washington or Oregon in an effort to solidify its ranks? At least for now, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says no (kind of).

Former NFL HC Ken Whisenhunt has joined forces with Nick Saban at Alabama

Nick Saban is revamping his coaching staff at Alabama this offseason and he just added a more than notable name to his in-office directory. 

Joel Embiid cares more about championships than the All-Star Game, as he should

Once upon a time, Allen Iverson had qualms about practice. Years later, another 76ers superstar doesn't see the point in stepping on the court if he can help it.

Former Suns owner Robert Sarver to give $20K bonus to team employees as a parting gift

On his way out the door, former Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is leaving his former franchise, as well as many of its employees, a gift.

Kevin Durant explains why he asked for a trade from Brooklyn, and it has to do with Kyrie Irving

Durant is now going to try the super team thing again out west, and he finally talked to the media as a member of his new team one week after he asked for a trade to Phoenix.

QB Justin Fields has one request for Bears' future stadium

Justin Fields may or may not be the quarterback of the Bears long-term, but he certainly wasn't afraid to give his thoughts on long-term construction projects for the franchise.

Tom Izzo brings Michigan State community together after tragic shooting

Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo spoke at a vigil on Wednesday to remember the lives of three students killed in a campus shooting.

Former Texas A&M HC Kevin Sumlin joins Maryland's staff

Sumlin is back in the college football ranks. No, he's not a head coach again, but he's pretty darn close to that level.

Latest CBS mock draft predicts Ravens will trade Lamar Jackson, draft QB

Lamar Jackson has been an MVP for the Ravens and he's led the team to the playoffs, but there have been long-term questions about his playing style as well as durability. One NFL insider envisions a scenario where Baltimore deals the young QB and hits the reset button by drafting his replacement in 2023.

Notre Dame expected to make in-house OC hire

After failing to come to an agreement with several outside candidates, Notre Dame is now expected to fill its vacant offensive coordinator position with an in-house candidate.

Aaron Rodgers says 'Green Bay is always gonna be home' amid uncertainty

We all know Aaron Rodgers has a decision to make, but regardless of what his future holds he will always think of Green Bay as home.