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Nebraska Hires Ex-Panthers Coach Matt Rhule to Helm the Cornhuskers
Matt Rhule is returning to college football after his disappointing NFL stint with the Carolina Panthers. Rhule’s new stop is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he’ll coach the Cornhuskers.
Nebraska unveiled Rhule as the head of their football program on Monday. He reportedly inked an 8-year, $72 million contract.
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Rhule steps in for Scott Frost, who was fired by Nebraska after...
Veteran 1B Carlos Santana Joins the Pirates on 1-Year, $6.7 Million Deal
Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana didn’t wait long to decide on his next destination after hitting free agency. The 36-year-old player signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that will pay him $6.7 million for the 2023 MLB season.
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Santana split the 2022 season between the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners. Although his production, a .202 batting...
Cristiano Ronaldo is No Longer a Manchester United Player
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United decided to go their separate ways. The shocking news was confirmed on Tuesday by the Premier League club on social media.
According to Man United, the two sides have agreed to “mutually terminate” Ronaldo’s contract. The 37-year-old player was previously under until the end of the 2022-23 season with a club option for...
Dodgers Non-Tender Cody Bellinger, Make Ex-NL MVP a Free Agent
It appears that the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t think their star outfielder Cody Bellinger could turn things around after disappointing performances in the past several seasons. The franchise announced late last week that they had non-tendered Bellinger, making him a free agent.
The 2019’s NL MVP and the Dodgers previously avoided arbitration ahead of the 2022 season and settled on...
Rams’ Matthew Stafford Cleared to Play Following Concussion Protocol
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been cleared to play in the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after being cleared of concussion protocol. Following his absence during the Rams' 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10, Stafford has been on the mend, becoming a full participant in the teams' training all week.
Stafford entered concussion protocol...
Raul Jimenez Included in Mexico Squad Despite Injury
Mexico's head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has decided to include Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez as part of his 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup despite the player's recent recovery from injury. This list was cut down from an initial 31-player list that was announced earlier this month.
Sevilla's Jesus "Tecatito" Corona was unable to be included in the...
Buffalo Bills Acquire Nyheim Hines in Trade With Colts
The Buffalo Bills acquired running back Nyheim Hines in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Running back Zack Moss and a conditional 2023 sixth-round pick were traded to the Colts in exchange.
Hines is expected to play a major role in strengthening the Bills' offense which has already proven to be effective since the start of the new...
Russell Westbrook Clarifies Viral Video of Him Blowing Off Lakers’ Huddle
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Russell Westbrook was once again the talk of social media. This time, it’s because of a viral video that shows Westbrook blowing off Lakers’ huddle during a recent preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The video shows Patrick Beverley gathering the Lakers for a huddle after Westbrook’s foul and Westbrook seemingly not wanting any part of...
Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley on His Return to Form in 2022: “That Is the Guy I Know”
After two injury-riddled seasons, the New York Giants’ running back Saquon Barkley has been on a tear to start the 2022 season. He is looking again like the Pro Bowl player he was in his rookie season, and the 2018’s second overall pick isn’t afraid to say that out loud.
Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Barkley said that he rediscovered...
Nice Is Targeting Mauricio Pochettino for Head Coach Position
Despite investing significant funds into their squad this summer, OGC Nice is struggling in the Ligue 1 so far in 2022-23. As a result, the team is expected to move on from head coach Lucien Favre and is reportedly targeting former PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.
According to reports, Nice brass is set to meet Pochettino soon and...