New York Giants legend Eli Manning is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility and many believe he will be voted in. However, Manning’s candidacy has long been a hot topic. The debate began before his retirement and it rages to this day. Even the Hall of Fame voters expect “fireworks” when his nomination is discussed in the coming weeks. Manning is well aware of the discrepancy that exists when viewing his career with an outside lens and claims to understand each side of the debate. “I feel like this has been…
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Where do things stand as Dallas’ exclusive negotiating period with McCarthy ends Tuesday? Where do things stand as Dallas’ exclusive negotiating period with McCarthy ends Tuesday? playStephen A. and Shannon pile on Jerry Jones for mismanaging Mike McCarthy (2:12)Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe believe Jerry Jones’ handling of Mike McCarthy’s contract is hurting the Cowboys. (2:12) FRISCO, Texas — Deadlines make deals. At least that’s how the Dallas Cowboys like to operate. So it should be no surprise if the Cowboys take the exclusive negotiating window they have with Mike McCarthy and his entire coaching staff all the way…
Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 13 Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 13 USATSI The Major League Baseball offseason is in the home stretch. It is Jan. 13 while some teams have pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Feb. 10. Less than a month! And yet, a good number of free agents remain. On our free agent tracker, three of the top eight are still unsigned. We could extend that out to five of the top 12, seven of the top 15 or 23 of the top 50. The message remains…
The veteran LB has a huge decision to make after the Chargers’ season-ending loss The veteran LB has a huge decision to make after the Chargers’ season-ending loss Getty Images After 11 NFL seasons, it appears that Khalil Mack might be ready to hang up his cleats for good. The Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, who saw his season end on Saturday in a 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans, isn’t so sure that he wants to keep playing football. One day after the loss to Houston, Mack said he hasn’t made up his mind about possibly playing another season. “Man,…
Under Allen, Penn State’s defense put up some impressive stats this season Under Allen, Penn State’s defense put up some impressive stats this season USATSI Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, according to 247Sports’/CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, guided the Nittany Lions to a top-10 defensive finish in 2024. Penn State ranked seventh nationally in total defense (294.7 yards per game) and eighth nationally in scoring defense (16.5 points per game). The Nittany Lions also finished ninth…
DeRozan was ‘humbled’ to receive a standing ovation and video tribute in Chicago, where he played three seasons DeRozan was ‘humbled’ to receive a standing ovation and video tribute in Chicago, where he played three seasons Getty Images Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan played for the Chicago Bulls for three seasons, and upon his return to the Windy City, he received a standing ovation and video tribute during Sunday’s 124-119 win against his former team. It marked the first time DeRozan played in Chicago since he signed with the Kings in the offseason. “Stuff like that goes a long way,…
Woods will be featured on all three covers of the video game series’ latest release Woods will be featured on all three covers of the video game series’ latest release Getty Images Tiger Woods has been named the cover athlete for the latest golf video game, PGA Tour 2K25. Woods will be featured individually on the Legend’s Edition of the game marking his second straight PGA Tour 2K cover after he signed with the franchise in early 2021. Before Woods was granted the honors for PGA Tour 2K23, Justin Thomas was the cover athlete when the entity made its initial…
Fury is one of the best fighters of his generation, reaching boxing’s pinnacle as a heavyweight, but skeptics wonder whether this will stick Fury is one of the best fighters of his generation, reaching boxing’s pinnacle as a heavyweight, but skeptics wonder whether this will stick Getty Images Two-time former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. Fury posted a short message on social media making the announcement on Monday, just weeks after losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight championship. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” Fury said.…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies on Monday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies on Monday USATSI A matchup between two of the Western Conference’s top-three teams takes place on the Monday NBA schedule as the Houston Rockets will host the Memphis Grizzlies. Houston (25-12) is second in the West and boasts a 13-6 home record, while Memphis (25-14) is third in the conference and is 10-9 on the road. Houston has won both of the matchups this season between the teams, including a 119-115 victory…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins on Monday night SportsLine’s model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins on Monday night USATSI The Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-8) will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they face the Maryland Terrapins (12-4) on Monday night. Minnesota has lost its first five Big Ten games of the season, including an 80-59 setback at Wisconsin on Friday. Maryland bounced back from a two-game losing skid with a 79-61 win over then-No. 22 UCLA last week.…
The French star has three goals from two games and is rounding into form ahead of a decisive Manchester City matchup The French star has three goals from two games and is rounding into form ahead of a decisive Manchester City matchup Getty Images PARIS — Ousmane Dembele has started 2025 as he means to continue, with three goals across two games for Paris Saint-Germain’s first trophy of the new year, as well as a continued seven-point lead at the Championnat summit ahead of Olympique de Marseille. The France international scored the only goal of the game as Luis Enrique’s…
This isn’t something you see every day This isn’t something you see every day Getty Images The Los Angeles Rams will be the home team when they face the Minnesota Vikings to close out the wild-card round on Monday night, but they won’t be using the home locker room at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams were supposed to host the game in Los Angeles, but with wildfires raging in Southern California, the NFL decided to move the game to Arizona, marking the first time in 88 years that the league has moved a postseason game to a…
The New York Giants will run things back with a near-identical coaching staff in 2025 if Mike Kafka doesn’t land a head coaching job, so we should expect to see similar systems on both sides of the ball. Accordingly, general manager Joe Schoen will be tasked with building around those schemes and finding players that fit what head coach Brian Daboll, Kafka, and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen are looking for. With that in mind and news of Bowen’s expected return, Giants Wire conducted its second four-round mock draft of the year. We used the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator…
How to watch Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State basketball game How to watch Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State basketball game Who’s Playing Northwestern State Demons @ TX A&M-CC Islanders Current Records: Northwestern State 7-8, TX A&M-CC 11-6 How To Watch When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET Where: American Bank Center — Corpus Christi, Texas TV: ESPN Plus Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $25.61 What to Know Northwestern State has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and…
How to watch Alcorn State vs. Alabama State basketball game How to watch Alcorn State vs. Alabama State basketball game Who’s Playing Alabama State Hornets @ Alcorn State Braves Current Records: Alabama State 6-10, Alcorn State 1-14 How To Watch When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: David L. Whitney Complex — Lorman, Mississippi Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $29.00 What to Know We’ve got another exciting SWAC matchup on schedule as the Alabama State Hornets and the Alcorn State Braves are set to tip at…
How to watch Morgan State vs. Norfolk State basketball game How to watch Morgan State vs. Norfolk State basketball game Who’s Playing Norfolk State Spartans @ Morgan State Bears Current Records: Norfolk State 12-7, Morgan State 7-12 How To Watch When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Hill Field House — Baltimore, Maryland TV: ESPN Plus Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $30.81 What to Know Morgan State will be in front of their home fans on Monday, but a look at the spread shows they might need…
How to watch Lamar vs. New Orleans basketball game How to watch Lamar vs. New Orleans basketball game Who’s Playing New Orleans Privateers @ Lamar Cardinals Current Records: New Orleans 2-14, Lamar 9-7 How To Watch When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET Where: Montagne Center — Beaumont, Texas TV: ESPN Plus Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $10.70 What to Know The Lamar Cardinals’ homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the New Orleans Privateers at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday at Montagne Center. Things are…
Here’s the full rundown of the latest happenings of this hiring cycle Here’s the full rundown of the latest happenings of this hiring cycle Getty Images When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with six openings across the NFL. One of those has since been filled with the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel to lead the franchise after moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season. Meanwhile, these other openings are expected to fill up in short order with both…
The Royals’ top young talent are trying to prove they can do what (almost) no one has done before The Royals’ top young talent are trying to prove they can do what (almost) no one has done before Getty Images January’s arrival can mean only one thing around these parts: it’s time to rank minor-league prospects. Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who…
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares Wild Card daily Fantasy football picks for Los Angeles vs. Minnesota on Monday Night Football in the NFL playoffs 2024 DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares Wild Card daily Fantasy football picks for Los Angeles vs. Minnesota on Monday Night Football in the NFL playoffs 2024 Getty Images NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025 will conclude when the Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings at 8 p.m. ET on Monday Night Football. Wildfires in Southern California have moved this game from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Vikings are 2.5-point favorites…