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Feb 14, 2026

Derek Carr Willing to Unretire, Wants Chance to Win Super Bowl

Derek Carr’s open to coming back – but he’s not putting on a helmet for just anyone. “Would I do it? Yes. Would I do it for anybody? Absolutely not,” Carr said on the “Home Grown” podcast he hosts with his brother...

Feb 13, 2026

Cardinals Announce Rallis, Hackett, Ghobrial as New Coordinators

Mike LaFleur is keeping Nick Rallis on as defensive coordinator, the Cardinals announced Friday. It’s a move that shows some continuity for a defense that struggled mightily last season. Arizona also made it official that Nathaniel Hackett is taking over...

Feb 12, 2026

Bills Coach Joe Brady Adds John Fox as Senior Assistant

Joe Brady’s already making moves to shore up his staff in Buffalo. The Bills announced Friday that they’ve hired John Fox as a senior assistant coach, bringing some serious head coaching experience to a first-timer’s staff. Fox has been around...

Ex-Jets Linebacker Darron Lee Jailed Without Bond on Murder Charge

A Tennessee judge denied bond Wednesday for Darron Lee, the former New York Jets linebacker now facing a first-degree murder charge in what prosecutors are describing as a brutal killing of his girlfriend. Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Tori Smith...

Feb 11, 2026

Seahawks Stifle Drake Maye and Patriots to Capture Super Bowl LX

The Seattle Seahawks just won their second Super Bowl championship with a 29-13 dismantling of the New England Patriots, and they did it the way they’ve done everything this year – led by defense and special teams, with a quarterback...

Feb 9, 2026

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III Named MVP of Super Bowl LX

Kenneth Walker III almost never made it to his senior year at Arlington High in Tennessee. Summer 2018 – he woke up struggling to breathe. The emergency room visit that followed delivered news no teenage athlete wants to hear: blood...

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 8, 2026

49ers Not Planning to Trade QB Mac Jones This Offseason

The San Francisco 49ers are keeping quarterback Mac Jones around for 2026. Despite being the subject of trade rumors, Jones will remain as Brock Purdy’s backup next season, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday. Jones has emerged as a potential target...

Feb 7, 2026

Super Bowl 2026 Commercials Feature Serena Williams and Top Athletes

Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks has star power on the field, in the stands – and yeah, in the commercials too. Some fans show up for the game itself. Others? They’re really tuning in...

Jan 31, 2026

Secure gaming just got more convenient – play online through iPLAY in West Virginia

In West Virginia, playing the Lottery is no longer limited to retail counters or vending machines. When you play through iPLAY, the official online platform of the West Virginia Lottery, you can purchase tickets, check results, and manage your entries...

Jan 30, 2026

Bills to Hire Pete Carmichael as Offensive Coordinator

The Bills are bringing in Pete Carmichael as their new offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN. Carmichael becomes the first coordinator hired for Joe Brady’s staff. Brady still needs to fill his defensive and special teams coordinator positions as...

Jan 30, 2026

Patriots QB Maye Misses Practice Due to Illness

Patriots rookie phenom Drake Maye missed Friday’s practice with an illness, adding another wrinkle to his Super Bowl LX preparation as he also deals with a banged-up shoulder. Head coach Mike Vrabel downplayed concerns about his star quarterback’s absence –...

Jan 29, 2026

Saleh Discusses Playcalling and Cam Ward Priorities for Titans

Robert Saleh is changing his approach in Tennessee. The new Titans head coach announced Thursday he’ll be calling defensive plays himself – something he didn’t do during his tenure with the Jets. “Calling plays, for me, it’s not necessarily about...