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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

Report: Jim Harbaugh expected to be suspended to start 2023 season

The Michigan Wolverines’ quest for a threepeat as Big Ten champions will begin without head coach Jim Harbaugh, according to a report from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports.

AFC South training camp watch: Biggest surprise, hottest seat, more

With training camps about to start, it's time to preview the biggest storylines throughout the NFL. Here's what to watch for in the AFC South.

New Lions WR hints he wasn’t given a fair shake with the Jets

A second-round pick of the New York Jets in 2020, Denzel Mims never quite lived up to the billing during his tenure with the team. But after being traded to the Detroit Lions along with a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick (which the Jets only get if Mims makes Detroit’s 53-man roster), the 25-year-old receiver believes a fresh start is just what his career needs after being repressed for three seasons in New York.

Heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall hopes to entice Jon Jones to stick around

It’s expected that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ Nov. 11 title defense against top-ranked contender Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 will be his last.

Commanders 2023 ticket sales have already topped last season

How much was former Commanders owner Daniel Snyder loathed in Washington? Apparently a great deal, according to ticket sale numbers recently published by Front Office Sports.

Nick Chubb dishes on the key takeaways from RB Zoom call

Although Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb isn’t directly affected by the contract struggles of Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs or Tony Pollard, the four-time Pro Bowler knows he could find himself in their situation when his contract ends after this season.

Davante Adams speaks out about direness of Josh Jacobs’ holdout

The value that star running back Josh Jacobs adds to the Las Vegas Raiders is evident to seemingly everyone except the team’s front office.

Police report reveals disturbing details of Alex Galchenyuk's arrest

After the police report from the arrest was made public, it appears the Coyotes made the right call in severing ties with the 29-year-old forward who signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the team on July 1.

Steve Young, Tony Romo suggest Cowboys are not on the 49ers' level

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are two of the top teams in the NFC, but one is clearly closer to contending for a Super Bowl than the other.

Star RB rips into backup WRs who make more money than he does

There are 39 receivers who will make more than Ekeler in 2023, and as many as 10 of them are third or lower on their respective depth charts.

Agent takes victory lap after finalizing massive Quinnen Williams deal

Around this time last year, not many knew who Nicole Lynn was.

With Jamahal Hill sidelined, who should fight for vacant UFC light heavyweight title?

Examining the UFC's options for a light heavyweight championship bout after Jamahal Hill vacated the title due to injury.

Best of the AFC South: QB, draft pick, fans and more

As we speed toward the start of the 2023 season, let's examine the best of the AFC South.

Holly Holm knocks out Ronda Rousey comeback speculation

The timing of Rousey’s rumored interest in returning to the Octagon is convenient considering her WWE contract expires later this year and former women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes’ sudden retirement last month.

Agent gives frustrating update about Patrick Kane's NHL future

Patrick Kane's agent said that his client likely won't sign a contract before the beginning of the 2023-24 NHL season.

Jake Paul says Nate Diaz has been all bark, no bite in leadup to fight

Jake Paul appears to be annoyed that Nate Diaz is not verbally sparring with him ahead of their scheduled August boxing match.

Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook explains why becoming a free agent was the right call

For the first time since he was a high school senior, Dalvin Cook is fielding recruiting pitches from prospective teams lining up for his services. He seems to be enjoying the process.

Eagles QB Marcus Mariota sheds light on why he left Falcons after benching

The 29-year-old former No. 2 pick set the record straight on what really happened in Wednesday night’s premier of the Netflix series “Quarterback.”

Insider: Caleb Williams is less Patrick Mahomes and more like this QB

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, who spent seven seasons as a scout for the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, believes a more apt pro comparison for Williams is Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Three-time Stanley Cup winner likely heading toward retirement

While nothing is official until Toews files the appropriate paperwork with the NHL, all signs point to the former No. 3 overall pick calling it a career.

Is a UFC return in the works for Ronda Rousey?

Former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey hasn’t fought in the UFC in nearly seven years, but that may be about to change.

Reporter says NFL should follow XFL's lead on coaching diversity

While the NFL excels at many things, it’s clear the league falls short when it comes to diversity among front-office and head-coaching hires.

Jon Gruden wants to 'burn the house down,' won't settle NFL lawsuit

Figuring out who actually leaked a series of misogynistic, racist and anti-LGBTQ+ emails that ultimately led to his firing as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders is a web Jon Gruden has been trying to unweave for the better part of 18 months.

Why DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook haven't signed yet

A little under two weeks away from the start of NFL training camp and there are still two premier free agents looking for new teams.

Eight AFC South players with the most to prove in 2023

Here are the players with the most to prove on offense and defense for each team in the AFC South.