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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_

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

Drew Brees warns Arch Manning not to make this mistake with his NFL future

Manning passed up entering the transfer portal to stay at Texas and sit behind Quinn Ewers for one more season.

Analysts tab Sharks as having best prospect pool in NHL

The Sharks have made top-10 selections in three of the last four seasons, and while all the losing they had to do to earn those high draft picks likely stung, the payoff could be well worth it.

One fool’s-gold fantasy player who should be avoided at each position

While there’s no magic formula to building a championship-winning fantasy team, sometimes one of the best strategies is avoiding players with red flags.

Report: Browns to field calls about multiple QBs

Could these quarterbacks be on the move?

Jason and Travis Kelce make big move regarding ‘New Heights’ podcast

Jason and Travis Kelce won’t have to worry about money anytime soon.

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb extension complicates things for Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons

On the surface, CeeDee Lamb’s four-year, $136 million contract extension seems like a huge win for the Dallas Cowboys.

Simone Biles wants justice for Jordan Chiles after IOC’s 'unfortunate' ruling

It’s been nearly two weeks since a trio of organizations deliberated and ultimately decided to strip Chiles of her Olympic bronze medal.

Stephen A. Smith rips Deion Sanders for banning local columnist

After banning Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler from asking questions at Colorado football news conferences, Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has come under fire for having thin skin.

Insider drops update on CeeDee Lamb’s negotiations with Cowboys

A little less than two weeks away from the start of the regular season Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb still doesn’t have a new contract.

Dan Orlovsky makes scathing case against Patriots starting Drake Maye

Training camp got off to a bit of a rough start for No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, but he showed considerable improvement as camp progressed, so much so that some believe he should be under center in Week 1. Not everyone is convinced, however.

Insider says Vikings will 'keep their eyes open' for a veteran QB

With rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy missing the entire 2024 season, it would surprise no one if the Minnesota Vikings added another QB.

Deebo Samuel's latest remark about Brandon Aiyuk raises eyebrows

San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel may have let the cat out of the bag.

49ers star says ex-DC didn’t take his advice before Super Bowl loss

Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had a standout 2023 season playing for the 49ers in the slot. Yet for some reason, former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks lined the 24-year-old CB up on the outside during San Francisco’s 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Micah Parsons floats ultimatum for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons has been bitten by the offensive bug.

Pat McAfee hires NFL reporter who was let go by The Athletic

The Athletic recently laid off Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly, but it helps to have good friends.

Former first-round WR could be just the addition Bills need

It’s been over a year since wide receiver Corey Davis last played a down in the NFL, but that isn’t deterring the Bills from bringing in the former first-round pick for a workout.

Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr. claps back at fan who questioned if he was really injured

Given Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury history, who could blame Miami Dolphins fans for being on edge that their new wide receiver hasn’t suited up for a single practice through three weeks of training camp?

Tom Brady teases another possible NFL return in latest vlog post

It wouldn’t be a true NFL offseason if the seven-time Super Bowl champion didn’t hint at unretiring again, would it?

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy on wrong side of history after season-ending injury

This isn’t the kind of history McCarthy or the Vikings want.

Marvin Harrison Jr. downplays comparisons to future Hall of Famer

Before even finishing his first NFL training camp, Marvin Harrison Jr. is now being compared to both his father and Larry Fitzgerald.

Four quarterback options for the Vikings with J.J. McCarthy out for season

The Minnesota Vikings are going to be rolling with Sam Darnold as QB1, but could use another option or two at signal-caller now that rookie J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out for the 2024-25 season.

Latest Indiana Fever update shows true power of the 'Caitlin Clark Effect'

Clark has quickly become one of the faces of the WNBA, and the team has benefited greatly from her star power.

Colts' Jonathan Taylor explains decision to wear Guardian Cap during preseason

After allowing players to wear the protective helmet padding during practice last year, the NFL is letting players wear them during games this year if they desire.

Chiefs get bad news regarding the injury status of top WR

The 27-year-old signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Chiefs back in March.