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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

Mike Tyson issues warning to Tyson Fury about Francis Ngannou

Before Francis Ngannou makes his Professional Fighters League debut sometime in 2024, he will first test his boxing chops against Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 28.

Ducks tabbed as having No. 1 farm system in the NHL

The Anaheim Ducks have arguably the best farm in the NHL, though it might be difficult to argue that Trevor Zegras is a prospect at this stage.

Dolphins' continued self-contradiction not sending a good message to running backs

The Miami Dolphins are playing a precarious game with the trust of their running backs group.

Titans mayo-in-coffee QB spotlights his 'brand' with weird habit

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis has many quirks, and one of his most infamous earned him a lifetime endorsement deal.

Trey Lance debacle leaves 49ers wondering what might have been in loaded 2021 draft

Not only did the 49ers end up with egg of their face for striking out horribly with Lance, but they also came out of what many consider one of the deepest first rounds of the last decade with nothing to show for it.

Auston Matthews extension complicates William Nylander’s status with Maple Leafs

Despite his expressed desire to stay with the Maple Leafs, the four-year, $53M contract extension signed by teammate Auston Matthews on Wednesday makes the prospect of a long-term extension for William Nylander exponentially more difficult.

The perfect Jonathan Taylor replacement is still available if Colts want him

If the Colts do end up moving the 2021 rushing champion, there’s a suitable replacement still lurking on the free-agent market.

ESPN shakes up No. 2 broadcast crew for NFL season

Layoffs aren’t the only major overhauls happening at ESPN.

Conor McGregor keeps calling out everyone but Michael Chandler

The always controversial Conor McGregor is booked to fight fellow “Ultimate Fighter” coach Michael Chandler in either December or January, but the former two-division UFC champion is seemingly challenging every fighter in the lightweight division but Chandler. 

NFL executives weigh in on what Colts could get for Jonathan Taylor

Several teams have reportedly called the Indianapolis Colts over the last few days to inquire about trading for star running back Jonathan Taylor. But what exactly is a 24-year-old former rushing champion who’s had two 1,000-yard seasons in three years and is about to enter his prime worth?

Ex-Patriots RB speaks his mind about Ezekiel Elliott signing

How much Ezekiel Elliott has left in the tank was one of the more highly debated topics of the NFL offseason. 

NHL clears controversial Canadiens prospect to play

Nearly two years after being taken 31st overall despite his plea to NHL teams not to draft him, it appears there are no more obstacles standing in the way of Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux making his NHL debut.

John Fury, KSI involved in brawl at Logan Paul-Dillon Danis press conference

It’s no secret that YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul and MMA fighter Dillon Danis don’t like each other. And after a brawl broke out during a press conference on Tuesday at Wembley Arena in London to promote their upcoming fight on DAZN’s The Prime Card, many would have expected it to be Paul or Danis who lost their cool.

Colts LB chirps back at Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce for blindside ‘cheap shot’

Those emotions got the better of Kelce during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday when the 6-foot-3, 280-pound offensive lineman took an admitted cheap shot at linebacker Zaire Franklin moments after he made an open-field tackle on running back Kenneth Gainwell.

Titans rallying around Caleb Farley after losing father in home explosion

A Titans spokesperson confirmed that Farley himself was not in his home at the time of the explosion, which reportedly happened around midnight on Monday. While 61-year-old Robert Farley was the only casualty, a fire services director confirmed on Tuesday morning another person was injured in the explosion, but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

AFC South stock up, stock down: Tyjae Spears Spears breaks out, Jags OL in trouble

From Tyjae Spears’s highlight-reel, 33-yard touchdown run to Cam Robinson getting called out by head coach Doug Pederson, here's a look at whose stock is up and whose is down in the AFC South through two weeks of preseason action. 

Ex-UFC champ Chris Weidman not taking Dana White’s advice

“Chris, I love you. Please, please retire.” That was UFC President Dana White’s plea to former middleweight champion Chris Weidman (15-7) following his unanimous decision loss to Brad Tavares (20-8) at UFC 292 on Saturday.

Insider raises serious question about Trey Lance’s NFL future

The deck has seemingly been stacked against Trey Lance since the San Francisco 49ers drafted him No. 3 overall in 2021.

Mac Jones explains how Bill O’Brien's, Matt Patricia’s coaching styles differ

The offensive disconnect on a week-to-week basis was clear to anyone who watched a New England Patriots game in 2022.

Titans may have found their Derrick Henry successor

Since becoming the Tennessee Titans' full-time starting running back in 2019, Derrick Henry has led the NFL in carries in three of the last four years. Enter Tyjae Spears.

Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler fight could be in jeopardy

After confidently stating he would headline the UFC 296 pay-per-view on Dec. 16, former two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-6) now appears to be walking back his own comments after posting a series of audio notes on X over the weekend.

Watch: Panthers QB Bryce Young gets roasted by Giants staffer

In making sure that the camera crews had their shots lined up, the staffer shouted, “How’s this? I’m 5-9. This won’t block him?”

Raiders Pro Bowl RB Josh Jacobs denies report he’s ending holdout

Jacobs reportedly turned down a contract worth approximately $12 million per year prior to the July 17 franchise-tag deadline, at which point he boarded a plane and left Las Vegas, telling those close to him that he had no plans of returning any time soon.

Middleweight champ says UFC didn’t want to give Sean Strickland title fight

In Sean Strickland’s mind, he was logically the next in line for a shot at UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. But the 34-year-old Nigerian is telling a different story—one that suggests Strickland’s brash and sometimes offensive personality actually worked against him, prompting Adesanya to advocate for Strickland to get his title shot.

Watch: Comedian Will Ferrell crashes USC football practice

Ron Burgundy. Ricky Bobby. Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell has had many roles throughout his award-winning acting career, but he got to play a new one on Friday as he visited the campus of his alma mater: an assistant football coach.