Flowery Branch, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – A week after firing coach Mike Smith, the Atlanta Falcons announced more changes. Atlanta’s general manager Thomas Dimitroff, reportedly on the hot seat after the team failed to make the postseason in consecutive years, will […]
Irving, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Jethro Pugh, a defensive lineman on two Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion teams in the 1970s, died Wednesday at the age of 70. The Cowboys released a statement confirming Pugh’s passing, which the team said was […]
Lake Forest, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was arrested Wednesday by the Gwinnett County police in Georgia on charges of speeding, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. “We are aware of the reports regarding […]
Athens, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The University of Georgia named Brian Schottenheimer offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday. Schottenheimer has served as offensive coordinator with the St. Louis Rams the last three seasons after holding the same position with the […]
Charlotte, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei will miss Saturday’s NFC playoff game against Seattle because of a broken bone in his foot. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Lotulelei was hurt during practice Tuesday when […]
East Rutherford, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Giants rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to the Pro Bowl. Considered among the most notable snubs when the initial rosters were announced, Beckham was the first alternate at receiver and […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – It was one of those throw away lines you almost expect a head coach to say after a big win. “He’s the best quarterback in football,” Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh said after watching Joe Flacco lead the […]
East Rutherford, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Giants fired defensive coordinator Perry Fewell on Wednesday. Fewell had served as the team’s defensive coordinator since 2010. The Giants’ defense struggled this season, finishing 29th in yards allowed per game. The […]
Tallahassee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jameis Winston’s successful and controversial run as Florida State’s quarterback has come to an end. This time, by his own choice. Winston’s camp had initially indicated that an announcement wouldn’t come until after the College Football […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – North Dakota State’s national championship-winning defense has been the standard across the FCS throughout the decade. The best in show, if you will. In contrast, Illinois State likes to claim it unleashes a pack of mutts […]