2:38 PM ET Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is returning to coaching as the head coach and general manager of the Dallas-based franchise in the new XFL league. Stoops was introduced in a news conference Thursday by Oliver Luck, commissioner of the XFL. “At first I thought it probably wouldn’t be for me,” Stoops said.
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12:00 AM ET FRISCO, Texas – Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has said he’s ready for a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys. “If they don’t want this energy and intensity and this focus every day to get better, then make your move,” Lawrence told reporters during the Pro Bowl weekend in Orlando, Florida. “The ball
10:53 PM ET CLEVELAND — He may have taken home Professional Athlete of the Year honors at the Cleveland Sports Awards on Wednesday night, but Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield acknowledged that losing out on NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year to New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will serve as a motivating force. “I’ll
3:49 PM ET Veteran offensive lineman Matt Slauson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. In an Instagram post, Slauson thanked the teammates he played with and the coaches who “made me better on and off the field” during his 10-season career spent with four teams. Slauson started at right guard for the Indianapolis
9:49 PM ET METAIRIE, La — New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport shared a photo of himself recovering from surgery on Tuesday and revealed on social media that he had been “dealing with what was considered a season ending injury.” But the first-round draft pick added, “I promise to come back better.” Specific details
8:14 PM ET ESPN News Services Former Texas Longhorns and NFL quarterback Vince Young was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, early Monday on a charge of suspicion of driving while under the influence. Young paid a $500 bond and was released. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department told the
12:56 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown was involved in a January domestic dispute in South Florida, the Hollywood Police Department confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Hollywood Police, which investigated the dispute, will not have further comment until it has more details, according to spokeswoman Miranda Grossman. An attorney for Brown declined comment when
8:41 PM ET The Empress of Soul added a little extra to the Super Bowl LIII national anthem on Sunday night, causing havoc in the wild, world of offshore sports betting, where inside information is just part of the game. On Friday afternoon, offshore bookmakers and bettors began hearing that Gladys Knight’s rehearsal times for
7:26 AM ET MIAMI — Miami Dolphins fans should be hopeful, and maybe even optimistic, that Brian Flores will guide their team to greener pastures. Flores arrives in Miami riding the high of a Super Bowl victory. Even though it’s considered Bill Belichick’s defense, Flores was the defensive playcaller of a four-hour coaching masterpiece as