Draymond Green reinstated after 12-game suspension

Draymond Green reinstated after 12-game suspension

The NBA has reinstated Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green after his 12-game suspension, the league announced Saturday. Green has been undergoing counseling for several weeks along with holding progress meetings with the league and Warriors. “During the period of his suspension, which began on Dec. 14 and resulted in him missing 12 games, Green…

2023-24 NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Packers, Bills, Steelers clinch berths

2023-24 NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Packers, Bills, Steelers clinch berths

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday setting off some AFC playoff dominoes. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills clinched playoff spots with the Jags’ loss. This also gave the Houston Texans the AFC South title. And later, the Bills gained the AFC East title by beating the Miami Dolphins on Sunday…

NCAA signs lucrative TV deal for championships, but women’s college hoops stays in bundle

NCAA signs lucrative TV deal for championships, but women’s college hoops stays in bundle

The NCAA on Thursday said it had reached an eight-year agreement with ESPN worth $115 million annually to televise 40 college sports championships each year, including the marquee Division I women’s basketball tournament that many people within college sports had hoped would be primed for even bigger returns given a wave of recent popularity. The…

NFL’s Black Monday stories: ‘For the coaches and families, it’s an absolute nightmare’

NFL’s Black Monday stories: ‘For the coaches and families, it’s an absolute nightmare’

Most will downplay and dismiss it, especially when pressed in front of a microphone. They’ll claim it’s the last thing on their radar, then lean on some trusty clichés to get through a few weeks of uncomfortable news conferences: on to the next practice, the next meeting, the next game. They’ll say there’s no point…

Derek Jeter watches Michigan win title alongside Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith in suite

Derek Jeter watches Michigan win title alongside Michael Jordan, Stephen A. Smith in suite

One suite at NRG Stadium in Houston had plenty of hot takes and high-fives. The CFP national championship game that saw Michigan beat Washington 34-13 on Monday brought out plenty of star power with the likes of Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter sharing a luxury box with rapper Travis Scott and ESPN’s…

Jimmy Kimmel challenges Aaron Rodgers to apologize in scathing monologue

Jimmy Kimmel challenges Aaron Rodgers to apologize in scathing monologue

Jimmy Kimmel went in on Aaron Rodgers in his first show of the new year following the Jets QB hinting Kimmel’s name would appear on documents related to Jeffrey Epstein last week on “The Pat McAfee Show.”   The comment caused a firestorm of controversy and the late-night host didn’t hold back in a roughly seven-minute…

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

HOUSTON – Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t complete the final chapter in his storybook season Monday night. The quarterback with two surgically repaired knees threw for 255 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, taking a pounding as No. 2 Washington fell to top-ranked Michigan 34-13 in the College Football Playoff championship game. Penix returned for…

Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies

Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies

HOUSTON – Michigan looked as if it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night. But the Wolverines mostly plodded along until they put together a 71-yard drive that put them up two touchdowns midway through the fourth quarter of a 34-13 victory. Blake Corum, Donovan Edwards and…

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

HOUSTON – Michigan’s climb back to the summit of college football ended with its 34-13 win over Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night. Next, the Wolverines and their fans wait and see if Jim Harbaugh stays or goes. Harbaugh, as he did during the lead-up to the championship, deflected all…