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NORMAN — Four months ago, amid an offensive coordinator search that eventually led to Ben Arbuckle, OU football’s Brent Venables made it clear hiring coaches with Sooner ties wasn’t a necessity. However, relationships are important to Venables and he’s never shied away from hiring former colleagues and friends. “I could care less about OU ties,” Venables said then. “That doesn’t matter to me at all. I’ve hired some people that have OU ties and I’ve hired some people that have never been to the state of Oklahoma before.” With that said, the Sooners’ hiring of former OU offensive coordinator and…

NFL analyst gives former FSU football standout heavy credit after Eagles’ Super Bowl win The former Florida State Seminoles star received heavy praise after his Super Bowl performance for the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2024 NFL season has officially come to a close as the Philadelphia Eagles are the champions following a dominant Super Bowl 59 victory. They dominated the Kansas City Chiefs en route to a 40-22 win to secure the title. The Super Bowl MVP was awarded to quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was remarkable with a hat trick of touchdowns — scoring two in the air and one on…

Reason For Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy’s Hospital Admission Revealed Michael Derosa Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM GMT+1·2 min read On Feb. 17, the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride reported that Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass General Hospital due to an upper-body injury. Naturally, this created plenty of concern regarding No. 73’s health. Now, there’s an update on the star blueliner. View the original article to see embedded media. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, McAvoy was hospitalized due to an infection from “a minor injury.” Seravalli also noted that the Bruins star is “fine” and…

Just In: Detroit Red Wings Honor Netflix for Spotlighting Their Legacy in Upcoming Documentary The Detroit Red Wings, one of the most iconic and beloved teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), have recently announced that they will be honoring Netflix for spotlighting their legacy in an upcoming documentary. This exciting news has sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world, and fans of the Red Wings are eagerly anticipating the release of the documentary. The documentary, which is currently in production, promises to take viewers on a journey through the rich and storied history of the Detroit Red Wings. From their…

“Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. Caught in Explosive Feud Over Alleged Betrayal—Did It Cost the Rockets Their Season?” The Houston Rockets’ young core may not be as united as it seems, as rumors of a major feud between Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. have begun to circulate. Insiders claim the two rising stars had a heated altercation in the locker room after a recent game, with tensions boiling over due to an alleged betrayal. While the exact nature of the dispute remains unclear, sources suggest it stems from a personal matter involving a mutual acquaintance. “It’s deeper than…

“South Carolina Gamecocks Coach Dawn Staley Secretly Meeting With NBA Executives—Is She Planning a Shocking Exit?” South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley is at the center of swirling rumors after being spotted in secret meetings with multiple NBA executives, fueling speculation that she could be making a shocking jump to professional basketball. Sources close to the situation claim that Staley has received interest from multiple NBA teams looking to bring her in as a head coach or high-ranking assistant, making her one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in recent years. While Staley has publicly expressed her commitment to…

Alexander Georgiev addresses Avalanche coach giving him multiple starts despite struggling start Colorado Avalanche netminder Alexander Georgiev recently expressed gratitude to the coach for trusting him with multiple starts despite a rough start to the season. The Colorado Avalanche are facing a tough start to the season, suffering their fourth consecutive defeat, marking the first time they’ve opened a season with four losses since 1998-99. In Wednesday’s matchup against the Boston Bruins, the Avalanche fell behind 4-1 in the second period. However, they fought back with two powerplay goals from Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen, cutting the deficit to 4-3 in…

Avalanche’s Cale Makar misses Canada’s practice due to illness Originally posted on Daily Faceoff  |  By Shane Seney  |  Last updated Feb 14, 2025 11:22 AM ET Team Canada hit the ice on Friday for practice, in preparation for one of the most anticipated hockey games of the last decade, and did so without star defenseman Cale Makar. The Colorado Avalanche blueliner was unavailable due to an illness, reports TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. No word yet on how serious of an illness Makar is dealing with, but it’s certainly worrisome for the Canadians, as the team is already without Shea Theodore, who left Wednesday’s game against Sweden with…

The Toronto Blue Jays and four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have reached the final day of contract extension negotiations. With Guerrero expected to report for spring training workouts on Tuesday, all contract talks will be tabled if an agreement is not reached by then. Prepared to enter unrestricted free agency after the 2025 World Series if he and Toronto do not agree to an extension, Guerrero is said to be seeking more than $400 million on his next deal (via Jon Heyman of the New York Post). After posting a .940 OPS last season that ranked sixth in MLB, Guerrero is willing to bet…

Braves’ Matt Olson Delivers Clear Message Upon Arriving at Spring Camp The Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had a short, clear response when asked about the team’s 2025 expectations. After an offseason filled with departures for the Atlanta Braves and big additions for NL East rivals, not a lot of pundits appear to have major expectations for the Braves in 2025. But it sounds like first baseman Matt Olson is fine with that. Olson addressed his team’s expectations compared to what the Braves players were saying before last year when he arrived a spring camp on Feb. 12. The…