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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

Jason McCourty makes decision on future with 'Good Morning Football'

The future of popular NFL Network show “Good Morning Football” got a little clearer.

Draft analyst raises red flags on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders could be one of the first quarterbacks drafted next spring, but that doesn't necessarily mean he should be.

Former Jets teammate claims Zach Wilson has the tools to be a top NFL QB

Does Sauce have a point, or is all this laughable?

Five reasons why the Oilers will win the Stanley Cup

It’s safe to say not many saw the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final coming back around Thanksgiving when the team was 5-12-1 and had just fired head coach Jay Woodcroft.

Is the Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler UFC 303 main event in jeopardy?

The status of the long-awaited grudge match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is still unknown just three weeks out from UFC 303.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni admits he trolls Giants fans about Saquon Barkley

Nick Sirianni admitted that when he gets heckled by any of the Giants fans in the Philly area, he has a zinger locked and loaded to fire back their way.

Panthers WR Adam Thielen voices his frustration with team’s facilities

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper didn’t get particularly high marks on the 2024 NFLPA report card.

Tyreek Hill opens up about wanting Dolphins to rework his contract

At varying points during his media availability on Tuesday at Miami Dolphins mandatory minicamp, receiver Tyreek Hill sounded both like a player who was unbothered by how much money he was making and one who wanted to be making more.

Packers GM updates where team stands with Jordan Love contract extension

Following Jordan Love’s breakout 2023 season, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is all-in on locking his franchise quarterback up to a long-term contract.

P.K. Subban says this one thing will decide the Stanley Cup champion

NHL defenseman P.K. Subban believes all eyes should be on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner and Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the two players Subban believes will have the biggest impact on who will win the Cup.

Justin Jefferson’s extension may have just made waves for the Dolphins

The ink on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson’s four-year contract extension was dry for but an hour before Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, was already talking about wanting more money for his client.

Stephen A. Smith sounds off on potential Conor McGregor-Islam Makhachev fight

With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1) running through most of his 155-pound challengers, some have called for former champ Conor McGregor (22-6) to be the next challenger for the 32-year-old Russian should he get past Michael Chandler on June 29.

Ex-UFC champ: Islam Makhachev is more beatable than mentor

Following his fifth-round submission win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 over the weekend, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1) was widely compared to his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0).

Are the Washington Commanders considering another name change?

The Washington Commanders have been known by three different names over the last five years. Could yet another change be coming?

A pessimist’s guide to the 2024 Tennessee Titans

Here’s why the Titans should be worried about the 2024 season.

A pessimist’s guide to the 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars

Here’s why the Jaguars should be worried about 2024.

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Indianapolis Colts

Looking at the offseason in its totality, Indianapolis may just be the least improved team in the AFC South.

A pessimist’s guide to the 2024 Houston Texans

Here’s why the Texans should be worried next season.

An optimist’s guide to the 2024 Tennessee Titans

After their second straight losing season, the Tennessee Titans brought in a new head coach and began revamping one of the more talent-deficient rosters in the NFL.

An optimist’s guide to the 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars

A late-season meltdown kept the Jaguars out of the playoffs last season, but the team tweaked a few things and appears to be set for another run at the postseason. Here’s why the Jaguars can challenge the Texans for the division crown in 2024.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of upside. Now it's a matter of realizing that upside.

An optimist’s guide to the 2024 Houston Texans

The Houston Texans shocked many in the NFL with a 10-win season and AFC South title in head coach DeMeco Ryans’ first season. Now, expectations are higher heading into Year 2.

Five non-QBs who could win 2024 Heisman Trophy

In fact, only four non-QBs have won the award since 2000. if a non-QB does win next season, here are the five players with the best shot of doing so.

Dalvin Cook out to prove he's still 'electric' after disappointing 2023 season

The 2023 season didn’t go according to plan for Dalvin Cook.

Five NFL veterans who could be on the chopping block

Von Miller has missed 10 games over the last two years, and he certainly hasn’t been the difference-maker the Bills believed they were getting. Who else could be on the chopping block?