The San Francisco 49ers are expected to make sweeping changes, dismissing both head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke, according to league sources. Meetings are expected to occur as early as postgame Sunday — San Francisco hosts the Seahawks at 4:25 p.m. ET — and no later than […]
In a season filled with controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest of racial inequality in the United States, Kaepernick apparently inspired many of his teammates. When the 49ers announced their team awards Friday afternoon, Kaepernick was the recipient of the Len Eshmont Award, given to the 49er […]
Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier is among a growing number of Group of Five officials that favor adding a playoff specifically for those schools. “It’s time to have a realistic conversation about creating a playoff for the Group of Five,” Frazier told ESPN. “Why not?” It’s been 32 years […]
Speaking like a player who is walking away from the game, an emotional Steve Smith Sr. announced Wednesday that he will probably play the final game of his decorated 16-year NFL career on Sunday. Smith, 37, will retire as one of 11 players to record more than 1,000 catches and […]
The Buffalo Bills fired coach Rex Ryan on Tuesday after almost two seasons with the team. The Bills also relieved assistant head coach Rob Ryan of his duties. Offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn will serve as interim coach for the Bills’ finale on Sunday against the New York Jets, and EJ […]
A heavyweight rematch between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum scheduled for December 31st’s UFC 207 event in Las Vegas has been canceled. The Nevada State Athletic Commission opted to not approve Velasquez (14-2) to compete, due to medical issues. “Based on medical records, interviews and the best judgment of Chairman […]
If the Green Bay Packers run the table, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers suggested was possible after their 4-6 start, everyone will get the chance to see it. The Packers’ regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions on Jan. 1 has been moved into the prime-time, Sunday Night Football slot. It will […]
The Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans both suffered huge blows to their playoff aspirations on Saturday, as both of their franchise quarterbacks suffered what could be season-ending injuries. For Oakland, who will be in the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons, David Carr suffered a broken right fibula […]
New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was admitted to a hospital Friday afternoon with an undisclosed illness and didn’t travel with the team for its road game Saturday against the Patriots, the Jets announced. Bowles, 53, is in stable condition, according to the team. Sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino, the top-ranked female featherweight, has been informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency of a possible doping violation, the UFC said in a statement. The promotion said it was formally notified by the USADA of the potential violation Thursday. It stems from an out-of-competition collection taken Dec. 5. […]