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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

Raquel Pennington expects to fight for bantamweight title

While Raquel Pennington never fought Julianna Pena on season 18 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2013, it appears the two are on a collision course 10 years later.

Senators GM pleased with return from Alex DeBrincat trade

While most believe the Senators' package was an underwhelming return for a scorer of DeBrincat’s caliber, Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion think his team actually made out quite well, all things considered

Mark Zuckerberg looks shredded in photo after training with UFC champions

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya posted a photo of himself, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and an impressively shredded Zuckerberg.

Travis Kelce explains how college suspension paved way for NFL career

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is having a Hall of Fame career, but if not for a wake-up call during his sophomore season at the University of Cincinnati, he may not have even made it to the NFL.

Jaguars TE didn’t know he was speaking to Bill Belichick at pro day

The first person from Chile to play in the NFL, Reyes was a basketball player by trade. He made the switch to football in 2019 and clearly had some catching up to do.

Pierre-Luc Dubois chalks up problematic reputation to being 'misunderstood'

Newly acquired Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois just turned 25 and he’s already on his third NHL team.

Latest win likely earns Volkanovski rematch with Islam Makhachev

The only blemish on Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC resume is the highly-debated unanimous decision loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in February.

Chael Sonnen explains why Jon Jones-Stipe Miocic fight may under-deliver

After months of trash talk and years of playing cat-and-mouse, the long-awaited UFC heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones (27-1) and Stipe Miocic (20-4) will officially happen at UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott opens up about pressure to win as he turns 30

Dak Prescott may have won nearly 65 percent of his games as the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback, but he’s never led the team past the divisional round of the playoffs.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud going the extra mile to build chemistry with receivers

The 21-year-old Stroud held private workouts after minicamp ended with Mills, receiver Robert Woods, tight end Dalton Schultz and rookie receiver Tank Dell.

Tim Tebow to co-own ECHL expansion hockey team

Former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cut his teeth in professional football before moving onto minor league baseball, and now, he’s taken up a new sport. Sort of.

Star lineman says Texans HC DeMeco Ryans has changed the team's vibe

Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans has by all accounts been doing a fantastic job of leading a culture change since his winter hiring.

UFC champ favors Mark Zuckerberg over Elon Musk in potential fight

Alexander Volkanovski thinks Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would have the edge over Twitter billionaire Elon Musk should a fight ever materialize between the two.

Dana White unbothered Conor McGregor isn't in USADA testing pool yet

UFC president Dana White shrugged off concerns that Conor McGregor's lack of USADA standing could interfere with a planned bout against fellow "The Ultimate Fighter" coach Michael Chandler.

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith suggests Rooney Rule alternative

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has offered an alternative to the Rooney Rule.

Even Justin Jefferson doesn't think Kirk Cousins is a top-five QB

It’s been long-debated whether Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is one of the NFL’s top signal-callers, and apparently that even extends to his teammates.

The real reason why Skip Bayless, ‘Undisputed’ taking a hiatus

Contrary to what Skip Bayless is saying, the more than two-month hiatus for the popular Fox Sports talk show “Undisputed” is not because Bayless is taking the summer to “reimagine” the show.

Steelers WR still offended Ravens drafted a punter over him

Calvin Austin III has yet to actually experience a Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens rivalry game, but he’s already quite invested in sticking it to his AFC North counterparts.

What should be gleaned from DeAndre Hopkins’ latest social media post

Hopkins and his agent have stated they would like to have a contract worked out before training camp, making the timing of Thursday’s social media post awfully convenient.

Five NFL players primed for breakout seasons in 2023

Seemingly every year there's a Geno Smith who comes out of nowhere to put up head-turning numbers and establish himself as a legitimate Pro Bow-caliber player. Here are five players to watch in 2023 who could have breakout seasons

Canadiens explain controversial 2023 draft choice

When the Canadiens were on the clock with the No. 5 overall pick in the draft last week in Nashville, many expected the choice to be Matvei Michkov — a projected top-line scorer and presumed future All-Star.

Conor McGregor, KSI among future fights Jake Paul is eyeing

YouTuber-turned-pro boxer Jake Paul is still one month way from his next match, but he already knows whom he wants to fight after that.

Watch: Top NHL draft pick wows crowd with ‘Michigan’ goal

Adam Fantilli signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, and by Sunday, he had already become a fan-favorite. 

Lions rookie receives high praise from 49ers' George Kittle

Although he may be a little biased, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is a big fan of Detroit Lions second-round draft pick Sam LaPorta.

Bears rookie recalls how Jets, Seahawks CBs prepared him for NFL

For two seasons, Bears rookie receiver Tyler Scott had to battle two starting-caliber NFL cornerbacks in practice at the University of Cincinnati.