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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.

The Colts are hoping Shane Steichen can be a 'mad scientist' for their new QB

Shane Steichen is the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The now-former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator will be tasked with turning around a team that went 4-12 last season under a combination of Frank Reich and interim head coach Jeff Saturday.

Devin Booker says Suns don't have a 'hierarchy' even with addition of Kevin Durant

With Kevin Durant in the fold, the Phoenix Suns now have a "big three" of their own. In an effort to compete in the NBA's stacked Western Conference that's likely what the Suns will need in order to make a big playoff run, but with star power sometimes comes star ego. But that won't be a problem, says Devin Booker.

Miami Hurricanes likely in line for a massive offensive boost by hiring Shannon Dawson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal is about to have a complete set of coordinators once again. Last week, he hired Lance Guidry to be his program's defensive coordinator. Now, it's being reported that Houston offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson is set to take the same role with the Hurricanes.

LeBron James gave his 'professional opinion' on holding call that determined Super Bowl LVII

With the game tied at 35, the Chiefs were the beneficiary of a Defensive Holding call on 3rd and 8 from the Philadelphia 18 that nullified an incomplete pass and gave them a fresh set of downs — allowing them to drain the clock all the way down to eight seconds before completing a game-winning field goal.

Notre Dame is looking to steal a notable Pac-12 coordinator to replace Tommy Rees

Experience is the name of the game for Utah Utes offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, and it's a major reason why Notre Dame favors him.

Tyreek Hill calls Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce the 'greatest duo of all time'

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill knows a thing or two about winning a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of Kansas City's 2020 squad that won Super Bowl LIV.  On Sunday, he watched like the rest of us as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and many of his old teammates won Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kobe Bryant's MVP jersey sells for more than $5 million at auction

It's a record for any Kobe item, and it's actually the second-most expensive basketball jersey ever sold..

Packers RB Aaron Jones on Jordan Love: 'I feel like he’ll definitely be that guy when A-Rod’s gone'

Love has made appearances in 10 games in three seasons. He was inactive for his entire rookie season, started one game in 2021 when Aaron Rodgers was out in COVID-19 protocol and got extended playing time in relief of an injured Rodgers this past season against the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles.

Patrick Mahomes gives injury update that will encourage Chiefs fans ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes isn't 100 percent heading into Super Bowl LVII. While no team wants their quarterback ailing heading into the "game of games," it is worth noting that Mahomes seems to think he's "definitely in a better spot."

Oklahoma and Texas agree in principle to pay Big 12 $100M to leave for SEC a year early

Oklahoma and Texas clearly can't wait to go to the SEC, and with the amount of money that conference brings in and the notoriety of its athletics— especially on the gridiron — who could blame them?

Longhorns give interim coach Rodney Terry a massive raise for post-Chris Beard success

Terry took over a program that was ranked No. 7 in the nation but had every reason to quickly fall apart under the weight of the scandal that plagued its former coach. Instead of falling apart, though, Terry has led the Longhorns to a 19-5 record and they're ranked first in a loaded Big 12 conference. Longhorns basketball hasn't won the Big 12 since 2008.

The SEC made $721.8M in revenue in 2021-22, but that's actually down from 2020-21

Like it or not, college football is a big business, and nowhere is it bigger than in the SEC. Need proof of that statement? Just ask SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to see his conference's books.