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Ryan Stano

Ryan Stano has been covering sports since 2017 with a focus on the NFL, NBA, and College Football. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, FanSided, and Yahoo. He is an Ohio State graduate with a passion for the Buckeyes, Indianapolis Colts, and Indiana Pacers.

Colts’ season on life support after Sauce Gardner injury

The Indianapolis Colts made a rare win-now move when they decided to trade for Sauce Gardner. Trading two first-round picks for him was a steep price, but it was one that they were willing to pay for an elite cornerback.

NFL makes decision on Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig after low blow

While the San Francisco 49ers were able to take down the Carolina Panthers on "Monday Night Football," the focus afterwards was not on the game. Instead, it was the postgame fight that happened between the two teams.

Virginia Tech has a new identity with James Franklin hire

Virginia Tech becomes the first Power 4 program to find a new head coach. With the hiring of Franklin, they have chosen a new path.

The fate of Texans' season rests on Davis Mills' shoulders

C.J. Stroud has been ruled out for the Houston Texans yet again, so it will be up to Mills to keep the team's playoff hopes alive.

Travis Hunter surgery proves Jaguars need to end two-way experiment

The Jaguars won't have him on either side of the ball as they try to make the playoffs.

Colts star defender DeForest Buckner not traveling with team to Berlin

Buckner won't make the trip overseas and will miss his first game of the season.

Bears give notable injury update on D’Andre Swift ahead of Bengals clash

Swift is averaging 4.6 yards per carry for the Bears and has also been an important part of their passing game. 

LSU athletic director should be on hot seat after Brian Kelly firing

Scott Woodward should be under pressure at LSU, as the athletics department hasn't exactly thrived under his leadership.

The biggest issue facing five Super Bowl contenders

Here are five Super Bowl contenders and a key issue they must address.

Wisconsin's statement on keeping Luke Fickell shows how far it has fallen

After being shut out in back-to-back games against Iowa and Ohio State, Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh released a statement in support of Luke Fickell.

Stats show why Colts RB Jonathan Taylor should be MVP front-runner

Taylor is fully healthy and has been a wrecking ball for the Colts.

Rams give disappointing injury update on Puka Nacua ahead of London game

With the Rams in London and getting ready to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Sean McVay gave a disappointing injury update on Nacua's availability against one of the best teams in the AFC.

Latest Paul George injury intel is bad news for 76ers

This offseason, George announced that he had to have arthroscopic knee surgery to address an injury that he suffered during an offseason workout.

Emeka Egbuka injury update leaves Buccaneers with a massive problem

Emeka Egbuka has already emerged as the best weapon that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have, but he's now dealing with a hamstring injury.

One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory

The Penn State Nittany Lions made the shocking, but necessary, decision to fire James Franklin on Sunday. Here's who they should target to replace him.