NFL coaching changes: Dolphins’ Brian Flores, Vikings’ Mike Zimmer, Bears’ Matt Nagy are fired
One day after the NFL regular season ended, several clubs are making changes to their coaching staffs. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was fired, along with general manager Rick Spielman, after Minnesota finished out of the playoffs for
Denver Broncos fire head coach Vic Fangio after disappointing 7-10 season
The Denver Broncos announced the firing of head coach Vic Fangio on Sunday after a disappointing 7-10 season. The 63-year-old Fangio posted a 19-30 record in his three seasons with the AFC West franchise. He was hired
Steelers’ T.J. Watt ties single-season NFL sack record as Pittsburgh defeat Ravens in OT
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt tied the NFL’s single-season sack record with a takedown of Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley in the second quarter of Pittsburgh’s win in OT against Baltimore on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, with a
Tampa Bay releases Antonio Brown; issues statement regarding his ankle injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially released Antonio Brown on Thursday, days after the wide receiver abruptly left the field during the Bucs game vs. the Jets. Brown’s contract was terminated effective immediately, the team said in a
Chicago Bears add rookie QB Justin Fields to COVID-19 reserve list; will miss Week 18
The Chiago Bears announced on Thursday that rookie QB Justin Fields has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and will likely miss Week 18’s game against division rival Minnesota Vikings. It was not immediately clear whether Fields
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon becomes 7th player added to COVID-19 list; will miss game vs. Browns
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the seventh Bengals player to test positive this week. Mixon tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, and will sit-out Sunday’s game against the
Novak Djokovic’s visa is rejected; will not be allowed to play in Australian Open
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic was told on Wednesday that his visa was rejected and that he must leave Australia, meaning he will be unable to compete in the Australian Open, which runs Jan. 17 to 30 in
Novak Djokovic is granted medical exemption from being vaccinated to defend his Australian Open title
Novak Djokovic has been granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19, and will defend his title at the Australian Open later this month. Djokovic has won a record nine Australian Open titles, including the past
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield to undergo shoulder surgery, out for last game of season
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tuesday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team’s final game, in order to get surgery on his left shoulder. The Browns (7–9) will play the Bengals (10–6)
NBA reschedules 11 games postponed in December due to COVID-19 surge
The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for COVID-19, shifting the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes. Toronto had six games affected, Chicago had five and