Author: Michael

So much for a team-friendly deal … Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to get paid this offseason, and after a successful run to the Super Bowl that fell short, he’s not looking to take any discounts.
According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Hurts’ price tag for his upcoming deal is projected to start at $45 million per year. At the very minimum.

A big payday is imminent for Jalen Hurts this offseason
“North of $45 million. To me, that’s the starting point, and it may not even be close.” —@AdamSchefter pic.twitter.

The Hall of Fame running back shared his thoughts on the Cowboys’ contractual situation with their star tailbacks.
Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith recently offered his opinion on the uncertain future of the team’s two star running backs—Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard.
Pollard, who surpassed 1,000 yards for the first time in his career this past season, will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if the team doesn’t keep him. However, it is expected the team will use the franchise tag on him, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo urged students to lean on each other in remarks during a vigil to mourn the victims of a mass shooting.

Canales has been with Seattle since Pete Carroll’s arrival in 2010.
As the NFL’s coaching carousel continues to turn, the Buccaneers have made a key hire that will shape their revamped offense.
Tampa Bay has hired Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales as its new offensive coordinator, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Canales will replace Byron Leftwich, who was fired after four seasons in the position.
Canales, 41, has been with the Seahawks since head coach Pete Carroll’s arrival in 2010.

Following his retirement earlier this month, Tom Brady is set to help produce a limited biopic series on NFL icon John Madden.

Canadian players are participating in the SheBelieves Cup in protest and it has the support of the USWNT.

The former running back has questions about the Packers QB’s ability to handle big-market coverage.
Aaron Rodgers faces an uncertain future with the Packers. As the possibility of retirement or a potential trade looms for the 39-year-old, one New York great shared a brutally honest opinion on how the quarterback would fare amid big-market media coverage.
The Jets have been rumored to have interest in the four-time NFL MVP.

The move may happen if the financially troubled parent company of Bally Regional Sports networks defaults its MLB broadcast rights.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday that the league will take over local broadcasts in the event that baseball’s primary cable home is unable to make its payments to the clubs, a fairly dry bit of maneuvering that could end with seismic change to the way fans watch games.

Warriors star Draymond Green said he has become “numb” to mass shootings until Monday’s tragedy at Michigan State, his alma mater.

Manchester City moved to the top of the table with its statement victory on Wednesday.