The San Francisco 49ers got out to an early 10-0 lead, but they trailed 17-16 at halftime and were suddenly in trouble. They needed a momentum swing against the Seattle Seahawks, and they got it. They outscored the Seahawks 25-6 in the second half, and, after the game, head coach …
Read More »NFL exec claims Rams-Seahawks was year’s ‘worst officiated game’ as referees face heavy scrutiny: report
Referees are likely accustomed to enduring criticism from fans, but they now may face scrutiny from executives and coaches across the NFL. After a series of controversial calls in last week’s pivotal regular-season finale between the Rams and the Seahawks, multiple executives and coaches are calling for wholesale changes to …
Read More »Jaguars overcome 27-point deficit, Trevor Lawrence’s four picks for improbable walk-off win over Chargers
Remember when the Jacksonville Jaguars were the laughingstock of the National Football League for, well, forever? Well, they’re the one’s laughing now after Saturday night’s thrilling wild-card round victory. Trevor Lawrence threw four interceptions in the first half, and three of them in the first quarter. They trailed 27-0 to …
Read More »49ers dominate Seahawks in second half to advance in NFL playoffs
San Francisco 49ers fans were probably sweating a bit at halftime with their team down in Santa Clara. But the Niners proved in the second half Saturday why they were huge favorites against the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers dominated their NFC West rivals in the second half en route to …
Read More »Recently fired head coach bought one-way ticket to Thailand, turning away teams interested in services: report
When you get fired despite being under contract another five years, you can afford some extravagent expenses. Kliff Kingsbury is taking advantage of his wealth and his time off. Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury prior to the start of a game against the Atlanta Falcons Jan. 1, 2023, at …
Read More »NFL wild-card round preview: Multiple QBs face first playoff test, Tom Brady seeking eighth Super Bowl ring
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the oldest active player in the NFL, so of course he is the oldest quarterback taking centerstage during wild card weekend to kick off the road to the Super Bowl. But while Brady knows all about the pressure of playoff football, multiple other …
Read More »Cardinals ‘created a monster’ by extending Kyler Murray, anonymous teammate says
One of Murray’s teammates said that the Arizona Cardinals signing Kyler Murray long-term may be a franchise-altering mistake. A Cardinals veteran spoke to Bally Sports on condition of anonymity and said that “it was like they created a monster” after Murray signed a five-year, $230 million extension in the offseason. …
Read More »NFL Hall of Famer to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame’s first ‘Sports Entertainment’ star
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has the original owner for its new category: Sports Entertainment. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan will have his name. “We are very excited to inaugurate the first Sports Entertainment star for Michael Strahan,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana …
Read More »Draymond Green says video of him punching Warriors teammate was released to portray him in negative light
On Oct. 5, two Golden State Warriors teammates got into a scuffle that made national headlines and forever changed their relationship. After exchanging words, Draymond Green got in Jordan Poole’s face, leading to Poole shoving Green. That prompted Green to punch Poole in fact, and the two were tangled up …
Read More »Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will ‘take his time’ on return decision, team GM Brian Gutekunst says
Aaron Rodgers walked into the tunnel at Lambeau Field Sunday night after the Packers lost their regular-season finale and were eliminated from the playoffs. Rodgers left the field in a sentimental fashion, wrapping his arm around longtime teammate Randall Cobb. “It could be time to step away,” Rodgers said after …
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