NFL moves Broncos-Chargers in Week 16 for first ‘Thursday Night Football’ flex

By Nick Kosmider, Daniel Popper and Zac Jackson The NFL has flexed a game into a “Thursday Night Football” for the first time, moving the Denver Broncos’ Week 16 matchup at the Los Angeles Chargers into prime time on Dec. 19. The two teams, led by former Oregon quarterbacks Bo Nix and Justin Herbert, were…

The Steelers’ offense has two quarterbacks … and a slew of unanswered questions

CLEVELAND — As the flakes tumbled from the night sky, turning Huntington Bank Field into a snow globe, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson dropped back and let it fly. The pass, thrown with anticipation, found receiver Calvin Austin III on time and on target in the end zone for the go-ahead, 23-yard touchdown. After failing…

Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez steps down after 24 years

Lorenzo Hernandez announced Friday he is stepping down as football coach at Garfield High after 24 years. He helped develop the program into one of the best in the City Section and tried to generate community support beyond the annual Garfield vs. Roosevelt game. His son, Noah, just completed his senior season while starting on…

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. “It ain’t my money. I really don’t care as long as we get the best players, we get the most that we can, I’m happy with…

Cowboys’ $240M star Dak Prescott admits to crying over horrendous season as team faces constant mockery

Here come the tears.  Dallas Cowboys franchise quarterback Dak Prescott admitted just how bad his team’s failed season has made him feel about himself.  Prescott told The Dallas Morning News this week he couldn’t hold back the emotion or the tears when he sat down and realized just how bad his team really is. “The…

Mandarin opens in familiar spot at No. 1

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 21 games. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys soccer rankings Rank, school, record, classification 1. Mandarin (3-0-1, Class 6A) Quality win: Englewood. Notable: The Mustangs…

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

CLEVELAND – Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014…

Giants exec slams ESPN’s Elle Duncan after mocking Daniel Jones for reading statement prior to release

The New York Giants released Daniel Jones on Friday.  On Thursday, Jones opened his press conference with a written statement, bidding farewell to the Giants. “The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true. I’m extremely grateful to the Mara and Tisch families for the chance to play here….

NFL flexes upcoming ‘Thursday Night Football’ game for first time ever

For the first time in league history, the NFL is flexing a “Thursday Night Football” game.  The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals were scheduled to play the Thursday night game during Week 16, but the NFL is replacing that matchup with the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers. The change is unprecedented because of…

Week 13’s top 10 college football games: Indiana-Ohio State, Army-Notre Dame and Big 12 battles

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the schedule is brimming with conference championship and College Football Playoff implications, including undefeated underdogs, a crowded SEC race, potential chaos in the Big 12 and a top-five Big Ten clash between Indiana and Ohio State. Let’s rank the top 10 games of Week 12, starting with…

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