One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. That’s the logic Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh kept in mind when he decided to tweak the way his No. 1 ranked Wolverines would prepare for their Rose Bowl matchup with No. 4 Alabama, according to his players. Michigan is 1-6 overall …

Jake Elliott’s epic nod to Big Dom ahead of Eagles-Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2024 NFL season has been the year of Jake Elliott appreciation (and for good reason). The Eagles’ kicker has solidified his clutch gene through the first 14 weeks of the season. He’s completed 23 of 25 field goal attempts — 4/4 from at …

After entering the transfer portal late last week, former Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner committed to play for Michigan State on Monday. The redshirt junior has multiple years of eligibility left to use with the Spartans. Turner finished the 2023 campaign with 61 total tackles, including three sacks, while also deflecting two passes and forcing a fumble over 11 games with …

Dec 18, 2023, 07:40 PM ET DETROIT — Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup Monday night, nine days after getting knocked unconscious during a scramble in front of the net. Larkin was activated from the injured list prior to the team’s home game against the Anaheim Ducks. He was cleared to play by the team’s medical staff …

The 49ers were missing a pair of defensive tackles on Sunday and the Cardinals took advantage of their depleted defensive line. Arizona ran for 234 yards during Sunday’s 45-29 49ers win and the NFC West leaders were clearly missing Arik Armstead and Javon Hargrave up front. On Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he didn’t know when the players would …

Getty Images The New York Jets may have been eliminated from postseason contention, but Aaron Rodgers still wants to play again this season, Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Monday. Rodgers, whose recovery from his September Achilles injury has been nothing short of incredible, has to be activated by Wednesday or his 2023 season will be over.  Rodgers recently …

The biggest comeback of bowl season might have already happened. Old Dominion jumped all over Western Kentucky for a 28-0 lead in Monday’s Famous Toastery Bowl only to see the Hilltoppers rally for a 38-35 victory in overtime. Western Kentucky saw Old Dominion score 28 points in the first 16:22 of the game. The deficit was still 35-14 entering the …

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson officially returned from his four-game suspension on Monday, per the NFL wire. The veteran is now eligible to play in Denver’s Week 16 matchup against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve. That said, the team also received a one-game roster exemption until next Monday, per 9News Denver, which allows Jackson a one-week acclimation period if need …

Denver Broncos Sean Payton continues to field questions about his relationship with Russell Wilson, following the head coach’s emotional sideline moment with his quarterback. Payton has dismissed that the exchange means there are any issues between him and Wilson. During the third-quarter, of the Broncos 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Saturday, and offsides call negated what would have …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It was something of a shock on Thursday evening when it was revealed that former Michigan football linebackers coach George Helow was joining Alabama to help the Crimson Tide prepare for the Rose Bowl. Helow spent two seasons in Ann Arbor before head coach Jim Harbaugh decided to bring back favored son Chris Partridge, which left …

The Philadelphia Eagles have scored 19 points or fewer in their last two games and now will square off against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Eagles suffered a lopsided 33-13 setback at Dallas in their last road game, while the Seahawks have lost four straight and five of six. Injuries are a major …

Starting quarterbacks Geno Smith (groin) and Jalen Hurts (illness) both were questionable for Monday Night Football. Both will play. News of Hurts’ playing status came earlier Monday, but Smith was a bigger question mark. The Seahawks elevated Sean Mannion from the practice squad as insurance behind Drew Lock in case Smith wasn’t deemed ready during a pregame workout. Smith, though, …