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Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

EXPERTISE:

NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

Paul Finebaum says this college coach reminds him of prime Nick Saban

Comparisons to former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban aren’t thrown around lightly in college football. So, when someone is likened to arguably the greatest college coach of all-time, it’s going to make headlines.

NFL makes major announcement about future of ‘Good Morning Football’

NFL Media announced an update regarding the show amid its hiatus.

UFC champ Alex Pereira says he’ll fight at heavyweight under one condition

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (11-2) isn’t one to back down from a challenge. However, the 37-year-old Brazilian isn’t up for just flippantly switching weight classes.

Bills star explains biggest change in Josh Allen since Stefon Diggs trade: He's 'doing exactly what he should'

With Diggs now in Houston, Allen’s demeanor has changed noticeably according to a teammate.

Tyler Bertuzzi may have confirmed Blackhawks tampered during free agency

Newly signed Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi apparently learned nothing from Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Davante Adams admits role in Raiders benching Jimmy Garoppolo last season

The Jimmy Garoppolo era in Las Vegas wasn’t long or particularly fruitful, and star receiver Davante Adams may have had something to do with it.

Capitals, Predators among NHL’s biggest offseason winners

Only six NHL teams received an “A” grade from ESPN reporters Ryan Clark and Kristen Shilton in their post-draft team report cards, and the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators were among them.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Tennessee Titans

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023 will officially be inducted on Aug. 3. With less than a month until the annual event in Canton, Ohio, we're examining which players — past and present — on the league's 32 teams we think will one day receive a similar honor. Here are three Titans who should eventually receive football immortality:

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Here are three Jacksonville Jaguars who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Indianapolis Colts

Here are three Indianapolis Colts who should eventually receive football immortality.

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Houston Texans

Here are three Houston Texans who should eventually receive football immortality.

Rampage Jackson hints at potential boxing match against former UFC champion

From mixed martial arts to kickboxing to professional wrestling, Rampage Jackson has just about done it all in the world of combat sports.

Insider believes 49ers are running out of time for a Brandon Aiyuk extension

The San Francisco 49ers can still figure out an extension with WR Brandon Aiyuk, but that's not going to be true forever.

NFL Draft scouts reportedly not sold on Texas QB Quinn Ewers

As things stand right now, many scouts believe Ewers isn’t even a Round 1 talent, according to ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid.

Analysts hype up Michigan’s Will Johnson as potential dark-horse No. 1 pick

The 2025 NFL Draft is believed to have one of the weaker quarterback classes in recent memory, leaving the door open for plenty of competition to be next year’s No. 1 overall pick.

Marvin Harrison Jr. refused to put ex-teammate on blast during predraft interview

On the latest episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” bits and pieces were shown of some of the New York Giants’ predraft meetings and one notable clip featuring Harrison stood out above the rest.

Insider sheds light on potential status of top Maple Leafs star

What the future holds for Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner has been arguably the most debated topic of the NHL offseason.

UFC's Alex Pereira fires back at challenge from kickboxing champion

Artem Vakhitov is the last man to beat UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (11-2) in a non-UFC prize fight.

Top college football announcer set to join WWE broadcast team

ESPN’s Joe Tessitore is one of the top play-by-play announcers in college football, so it’s no surprise that when the WWE wanted a new top voice for one of its broadcast teams, he was its target.

Arch Manning changes mind about appearing in 'EA Sports College Football 25’

After initially deciding against appearing in the “College Football 25” video game, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning pulled a Uno reverse card.

Analyst says this team has replaced Cowboys as ‘America’s Team’

“America’s Team” is a moniker the Dallas Cowboys were given during the late 1970s as a result of having arguably more television exposure than any other team in the NFL.

Patrick Mahomes rookie card sells for an absurd amount of money

Many consider Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to be the best player at his position, and possibly in the NFL. So it should come as no surprise that one of his rookie cards sold for an exorbitantly high amount of money at a recent auction.

Super Bowl champ: Lamar Jackson unfairly criticized more than other top QBs

Jackson has been made the scapegoat for many of Baltimore’s shortcomings this offseason.

Jets RB Breece Hall ranked surprisingly high on notable list

Not much went right for the New York Jets last season, but Breece Hall’s breakout season was one of the team’s few bright spots.

Travis Kelce reveals why he passed on starring in Netflix docuseries ‘Receiver’

Ever since his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift became public knowledge, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce can’t go anywhere without a camera in his face.