Joe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs. “We want to thank Joe for his commitment and contributions to our success the past three seasons,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday … Read more
Taylor Swift blew a kiss after someone greeted her by yelling “Bills by a billion,” upon arriving at Highmark Stadium to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs face the Buffalo Bills in a divisional playoff game ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Taylor Swift blew a kiss after someone greeted her by yelling “Bills … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Rookie Brendan Brisson grew up a huge fan of Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, two players he shared the ice with Saturday night while playing just his third NHL game. His dad, Pat, is one of the league’s top agents and calls Crosby a client. Any nostalgic feelings were put … Read more
DETROIT — DETROIT (AP) — Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field. “The energy in the building was amazing,” Johnson said in a telephone interview, taking … Read more
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Antonio Pierce to be their next head coach and the two sides are finalizing the deal, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t made the announcement. Pierce, 45, took over … Read more
ATLANTA — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, his second interview in two days. The Falcons announced the interview with Harbaugh, who is exploring a return to the NFL after leading Michigan to the national championship. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that Harbaugh had … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Jason Kelce stood on the sideline in tears as the final seconds ticked off in his likely final NFL game. Kelce embraced his long-time offensive line coach. He removed his helmet once the game ended — a Philadelphia Eagles loss that completed a harrowing season-ending collapse — and extended his hand to his … Read more
GLOUCESTER, England — Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit, one of the world’s most exciting wingers, is quitting rugby to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL. The 22-year-old Rees-Zammit has accepted an invitation to join the NFL’s international player pathway, his English club Gloucester said Tuesday. A few minutes later, Wales announced its enlarged squad … Read more
Norm Snead, an NFL quarterback for 16 seasons in the 1960s and ’70s who was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, has died. He was 84. Snead died Sunday in Naples, Florida, his brother, Danny, told The Associated Press on Monday. A cause of death was not provided. Snead was the second overall pick in the … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns, Aaron Jones ran for three more and Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Green Bay Packers handed the Dallas Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. Romeo Doubs had a career-high 151 … Read more
