Bracketology: Can a big win earn Tennessee the No. 1 overall seed?Bracketology: Can a big win earn Tennessee the No. 1 overall seed?
Tennessee has been trailing Auburn as the No. 1 overall seed for months.
Day: January 8, 2025
What happens to an NFL coach who is fired? Five share their experiencesWhat happens to an NFL coach who is fired? Five share their experiences
The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 NFL teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.
What doomed Antonio Pierce’s tenure with the Raiders?What doomed Antonio Pierce’s tenure with the Raiders?
The Raiders finished 4-13 in Antonio Pierce’s lone full season as head coach.
Heat Have Discussed Jimmy Butler Trade With Multiple Teams, No Offers Yet Strongly ConsideredHeat Have Discussed Jimmy Butler Trade With Multiple Teams, No Offers Yet Strongly Considered
The Miami Heat have held trade talks in recent days with multiple teams, but have yet to be presented with an offer that is being strongly considered. The Heat are seeking a quality player or multiple quality players to help them this season. Miami also doesn’t want to take back any long-term salary for the 2026 offseason unless it is for an All-Star talent.
Butler is working out in Miami during the team’s six-game West Coast road trip as he is suspended from the team.
Butler has a $52.4 million player option in his contract for next season. Interested teams likely want to know whether he would commit to them beyond the current season.
Bradley Beal Hasn’t Discussed Waiving No-Trade To Leave SunsBradley Beal Hasn’t Discussed Waiving No-Trade To Leave Suns
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been in trade rumors over the last few weeks. Beal’s no-trade clause complicates any deal that Phoenix could put him in. In fact, Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein said that he and the veteran guard have had no discussions about waiving his no-trade clause.
“There have been no discussions about trades with the Suns or any other team,” Bartelstein said. “Bradley’s total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around.”
Beal was recently moved to the bench by Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer. When asked if he’d consider waiving his no-trade clause in the wake of the move, Beal said “I hold the cards” regarding a potential trade.
Bartelstein reiterated that Beal not exercising his no-trade clause isn’t currently under consideration, but that he could do so for the “perfect” situation. It’s been stated in the past, that Beal would never fully give up the no-trade clause, as it remains for as long as his current deal is in place.
Beal is making $50.2 million this season. The 12-year veteran is then owed $110.8 million through 2026-27, with the final season being a player option.
Prospects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World JuniorsProspects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors
The world’s best under-20 talent was on display in Ottawa. Here’s who raised their prospect and draft stock the most.
No. 1 Tennessee flops at Florida, suffers first loss of seasonNo. 1 Tennessee flops at Florida, suffers first loss of season
The Gators thumped the top-ranked Vols to knock off the last unbeaten men’s team.
Raiders fire Pierce; Telesco stays GM, per sourceRaiders fire Pierce; Telesco stays GM, per source
The Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after his first full season as head coach Tuesday, the team announced, but are retaining Tom Telesco as general manager, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Source: Cowboys deny Bears’ McCarthy requestSource: Cowboys deny Bears’ McCarthy request
The Cowboys have denied permission to the Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Source: Sorensen out as DC amid 49ers’ revampSource: Sorensen out as DC amid 49ers’ revamp
The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.