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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

Top five NHL prospects to watch in the NCAA hockey tournament

The 16-team bracket is loaded with future NHL talent, both players who’ve already been drafted and 2024 draft hopefuls.

NFL making it more difficult for teams to turn down appearing on 'Hard Knocks'

Rule changes that affect the on-field product weren’t the only thing NFL owners voted on this week.

Did Nick Diaz just tease a potential UFC return?

It’s been two-and-a-half years since Nick Diaz (26-10-2) was last in a UFC octagon. That very well may change, however, if you are to believe the latest video Diaz posted to his Instagram account over the weekend.

Deion Sanders: Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders won’t play for certain NFL teams

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is heavily invested in the success of his players, especially when those players are his flesh and blood.

Jim Harbaugh eyeing ideal draft scenario for Chargers

It's looking increasingly likely that a perfect scenario could play out for the Chargers at the draft.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor pours cold water on Tee Higgins’ trade request

It’s been two weeks since Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins requested a trade.  Despite reports that the team is listening to offers on the star wideout, head coach Zac Taylor essentially shutdown that speculation.

Is Flyers’ John Tortorella eyeing a move from head coach to front office?

Does the Flyers head coach have his eyes on a position in the front office?

Raiders HC: Aidan O’Connell ‘earned the right’ to compete for starting QB job

Of the many teams potentially looking for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are one of them.

Mac Jones details what led to his split from the Patriots

It was evident after he’d been benched a handful of times during the 2023 season in favor of Bailey Zappe that Mac Jones’ time with the New England Patriots was coming to a close.

Cameraman who shot viral Tyreek Hill backflip sees career take off after NFL ban

The NFL's ban of a cameraman for aiding a viral Tyreek Hill moment didn't really have the intended effect.

Five NFL QBs who ended up in better situations for 2024

Through the first two weeks of free agency, more than 20 backup and starting quarterbacks have signed deals to play for new teams in 2024. Here are five QBs who landed in better situations than they were in last season.

UNC QB Drake Maye falls in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest 2024 draft rankings

It happens seemingly every year. From the time the college football season ends right up until the NFL Draft begins, there’s typically a player who starts slipping down draft boards based purely on speculation.

Keenan Allen's agent refutes Chargers GM's claim he gave WR multiple options

The Chargers traded Allen to the Bears for a 2024 fourth-round pick on March 14.

Five-star OT recruit reveals what sold him on Deion Sanders and Colorado

Colorado is making a concerted effort to beef up the offensive line.

Jets' marquee free-agent signing implies opportunity to win Super Bowl led him to Gang Green

As he was contemplating which team he wanted to play for in 2024, the chance to win a Super Bowl was at the top of his wish list.

Tyson Fury calls Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight ‘fantastic’ for the sport of boxing

In the two weeks since Jake Paul (9-1) announced he would be fighting boxing legend Mike Tyson (50-6-2) later this summer, many have been outspoken with their objections to the bout.

Insider says Sam Howell could push Geno Smith for Seahawks starting QB job

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider stated that recently acquired quarterback Sam Howell was added to back up incumbent starter Geno Smith.

Cardinals GM says trade calls for No. 4 overall pick are heating up

Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort has made it clear he’s open for business if other GMs want to pitch him on moving back in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Three hottest seats on the Tennessee Titans

The Titans are undergoing a culture shift. Here are three people in the organization who are feeling the most heat.

Three hottest seats on the Jacksonville Jaguars

The 2024 season might be the one where Doug Pederson finally stops skating by on the lone Super Bowl he won seven years ago.

Three hottest seats on the Indianapolis Colts

Here are three people in the Colts organization who are feeling the most heat.

Three hottest seats on the Houston Texans

Here are three people in the Texans organization who are feeling the most heat.

Conor McGregor confirms when and who he will fight in UFC return

Barring the unexpected, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set to settle the score in The Octagon this summer.

Max gets into MMA business, acquires Bellator streaming rights

Per the partnership, Max will stream eight live Bellator events this year in addition to hosting the company’s full fight library and two planned docuseries.

Ex-Patriots captain feels team was portrayed deceitfully in 'The Dynasty' docuseries

Many believed when Apple TV released “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” docuseries, it would be a collective victory lap of the team’s two-decade long reign over the NFL, in which they won 17 division titles and six Super Bowl championships.