Ohio State rewards Ryan Day, but that won't ease pressure to keep winning
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Ohio State rewarded Ryan Day with a new contract that makes him the second-highest paid coach in America, but that won’t ease the pressure he faces in the ever-evolving college landscape.
'In New Orleans, you play for your neighborhood': Inside NOLA’s unique football culture
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New Orleans has long been a hotbed for NFL talent. FOX Sports spoke to several high school coaches about what makes the culture so special.
Sources: Mancini, D-backs agree to new deal
Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, sources told ESPN.
Cards owner accused of verbal abuse in lawsuit
A former assistant to Michael Bidwill is suing the Cardinals owner, alleging that he “unmercifully harassed” her in an effort to get her to leave the team.
Did MVP voters get it right by choosing Josh Allen as the winner? | Speak
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Michael Irvin breaks down the MVP race and weighs in on whether the voters got it right by choosing Josh Allen as the winner.
Emmitt Smith on the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat quest & his Dallas Cowboys’ near miss at a 3-peat | Speak
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Emmitt Smith, a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the NFL’s greatest running backs, joins SPEAK to discuss the Kansas City Chiefs’ pursuit of a historic three-peat. Smith reflects on the challenges of chasing a dynasty,
Emmitt Smith recalls the electrifying experience of stepping onto the Super Bowl field | Speak
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Emmitt Smith, a three-time Super Bowl champion and NFL legend, joins SPEAK to recall the electrifying experience of stepping onto the Super Bowl field.
Vince Lombardi's Packers say don't call Chiefs' quest for three-peat a first
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Packers legend Dave Robinson wants the world to know that the Chiefs won’t be the first to three-peat if they win Super Bowl LIX.
Super Bowl will determine if bettors' cross-sport parlays end in huge payouts
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A few bettors could make bank on parlay tickets they’ve been sitting on for months — depending on who wins Sunday. Patrick Everson has the scoop.
Inside the messy Jimmy Butler saga — and how it all came down to Kevin Durant
One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here’s how it all went down.