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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

Blackhawks to part ways with longtime captain

Nearly two months after trading franchise stalwart Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they would not be re-signing captain Jonathan Toews, ending his 15-year run with the organization.

Alex Pereira puts Israel Adesanya on notice after moving up a division

Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is moving up a division, but the 35-year-old Brazilian made it clear it’s not because he can’t make weight.

Did star CB reveal Jets' interest in five-time Pro Bowl WR?

The Jets were unwilling to pay $15 million to Odell Beckham Jr. on a one-year contract, and it’s not clear if they’d be willing to pay the $19.45 million base salary Hopkins is owed in 2023.

Insider: Texans not a lock to take QB with No. 2 pick

The Houston Texans are reportedly not locked in for a quarterback with the No. 2 pick of the NFL Draft.

Isiah Thomas hangs up on ESPN show for comically absurd reason

Initially seeming to be jesting with the hosts, Thomas’ tone suddenly changed from lighthearted to that of taking legitimate offense to the photo choice.

Jeffery Simmons explains why he deactivated his social media accounts

Intentional or not, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons made some waves when he scrubbed the Tennessee Titans from his social media accounts before deactivating them altogether in early March. On Wednesday, he clarified that decision.

Sean O’Malley questions if UFC rushed 18-year-old prospect

O’Malley admitted there are some winnable fights in the 135-pound division for Rosas Jr., but he questioned if he would be better suited stepping away for a few years to focus on training and improving before coming back to make a serious run.

Cardinals HC not worried star WR no-showed voluntary workouts

Disgruntled receiver DeAndre Hopkins was in Houston, working out at his own at a gym while he waits for his status with the team to be resolved.

Shannon Sharpe has amusing response to question about Skip Bayless

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe has a bit of an estranged relationship with his “Undisputed” co-host Skip Bayless.

Analyst suggest Lions could look to draft 'developmental' QB

While it appears the Detroit Lions are just fine rolling with Jared Goff as their starting quarterback, ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid thinks there’s a good chance the team uses one of its nine draft picks on a signal caller.

University of Georgia retiring winningest mascot in school's history

Uga X, the mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs football team, was just two and a half years old when he took over the job in 2015. Ninety-one wins, 55 draft

Mel Kiper Jr. has Bears going OL at No. 9, but it's not who you may think

Although he has three other offensive linemen listed ahead of Tennessee’s Darnell Wright in his recent prospect rankings, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes that the 6-foot-6, 335-pound behemoth will be the first offensive lineman off the board in the 2023 draft.

Watch: Deion Sanders meets Colorado’s 1,200-pound buffalo mascot

It’s been nearly four and a half months since Deion Sanders was hired as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado, but the NFL Hall of Famer has never met the school’s mascot in-person. That changed on Monday.

Chael Sonnen: Israel Adesanya is the UFC’s middleweight GOAT

Israel Adesanya has beaten seven of the top 11 fighters in the UFC’s middleweight rankings, including multiple wins over two of them. At least one qualified source thinks he's achieved GOAT status in the division.

Top draft expert predicts Titans leapfrog Colts for ‘high ceiling’ QB

While Ryan Tannehill will likely be the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans in 2023, the team is reportedly exploring options to land a new franchise QB for 2024.

Bills reportedly eyeing a trade-up for an offensive player

While the Buffalo Bills don’t exactly have many positions of need, the team could reportedly move up from pick No. 27 to land one of the top offensive players on its board.

Watch: Aaron Donald gets chummy with Dolphins HC at UFC event

Tampering allegations linked to quarterback Tom Brady cost the Dolphins their 2023 first-round pick, so surely the team doesn’t want to risk its 2024 first rounder for another violation, right?

Top Jorge Masvidal fights the UFC should have made

The former welterweight title contender and “BMF” champion announced he was stepping away from mixed martial arts following his unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns Saturday at UFC 287.

Bo Horvat walks back verbal jab at former team, fans

Horvat seemed to throw some shade at his old team and its fan base, but he made an attempt to clarify his comments and indicate that he meant no disrespect.

Analyst says surprise OL has potential to be ‘best overall player’ in the draft

Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr., Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski and Georgia’s Broderick Jones are projected to be the top three offensive tackles off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft, but ESPN’s Louis Riddick believes there’s another tackle who could end up being better than them all.

Robert Saleh’s remarks may dispel Ezekiel Elliott-to-the-Jets speculation

While the New York Jets were among the three teams free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott reportedly wants to play for, the team may just be set at the position.

‘Happily retired’ from the NFL, Rob Gronkowski picks up a new sport

Rob Gronkowski appears to have made peace with the end of his NFL career. During a recent interview with TMZ, Gronkowski stated he picked up a new sport during his free time.

Best, worst offseason moves for the New York Jets

Examining the best and worst offseason moves for the New York Jets.

Best, worst offseason moves for the New England Patriots

The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29. The New England Patriots have an uphill battle in unseating the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins atop the AFC East.

Best, worst offseason moves for the Miami Dolphins

Examining the best and worst offseason moves for the Miami Dolphins.