New Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told ESPN that he has “zero problems” with coach Jon Gruden being the ultimate decisionmaker.
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NFL coach firings: With six more moves since Sunday, a quarter of NFL teams are looking for a coach
A number of NFL coaches were fired either Sunday night or Monday morning and now a quarter of NFL teams will be looking for a new coach in 2019.
Reports: UCLA fires basketball coach Steve Alford after five-plus seasons
UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford is out after five-plus seasons, according to multiple reports. The Bruins are 7-6 and have lost four in a row.
Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away from football again to focus on mental health
Patriots receiver Josh Gordon, who has a history of off-field issues, announced he was stepping away form football to focus on his mental health.
Ranking 10 story lines that defined year in sports, from ‘Philly Special’ to LeBron James
We ranked 10 story lines that defined the year in sports, from LeBron James joining the Lakers to Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Urban Meyer and more.
Ray Rice says NFL is ‘trying to do the right thing’ with domestic violence, would speak with Kareem Hunt
Ray Rice says on CBS News he would be open to talking with Kareem Hunt and believes the NFL is “trying to do the right thing” on domestic violence.
Bill Fralic, former No. 2 pick in NFL draft and four-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, dies at 56
Bill Fralic, the No. 2 pick in the 1985 NFL draft and a four-time Pro Bowler, passed away Thursday after a fight with cancer. He was 56.
‘A true tragedy’: University of Richmond football player Augustus ‘Gus’ Lee dies
Richmond DB Augustus ‘Gus’ Lee died Tuesday. “His loss is a true tragedy to those who knew and loved him,” coach Russ Huesman said in a statement.
Reuben Foster’s accuser: Redskins signing linebacker a ‘slap in the face’
The ex-girlfriend of Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster spoke publicly for the first time Thursday about the incident that led to Foster’s arrest.
Saints owner Gayle Benson pays off layaway items for more than 400 Walmart customers
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson spent more than $93,000 to pay off roughly 400 layaway items for unsuspecting Walmart customers.