Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
Fired coach Mike McCarthy returns to speak to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Fired coach Mike McCarthy was welcomed back to bid farewell to the Packers players on Thursday. “Mike came by the office, I think Tuesday we…
Read MoreThe Timberwolves, finally, are getting it done on defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a baseline drive by Chris Paul and a bounce pass into the paint to Clint Capela, the Houston Rockets had what appeared to be an uncontested…
Read MorePackers president Murphy to hire next coach, GM involved
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ head-coaching vacancy should be appealing for one big reason. He plays quarterback and signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension this…
Read MoreMiddling Minnesota: Vikings hit final stretch, not in stride
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Though one quarter of the regular season remains for the Minnesota Vikings to finish strong, none of their biggest tests have so far revealed a team…
Read MoreMcCarthy’s connections to Browns could lead to Cleveland job
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Mike McCarthy’s connections with the Browns could land him his next job. Dumped by Green Bay on Sunday after 13 seasons, a Super Bowl win and…
Read MoreJeff Saturday chimes in on rift between Rodgers and McCarthy, as search begins for new Packers coach
Year after year, there have always been rumors that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was at odds with his coach. Former offensive lineman Jeff Saturday added to that. https://twitter.com/mikefreemanNFL/status/1069669163541651457…
Read MoreTom Brady announces retirement … now that he's rushed for over 1,000 career yards
Belichick wins 250th with Pats in 24-10 victory over Vikes
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have thrived in the final month of the season since Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s arrival. They’re hoping their 24-10 victory over the Vikings…
Read MoreNFL ICYMI: Packers, A-Rod say ‘bye’ to McCarthy; who next?
There’s little argument that Aaron Rodgers’ talent is such that his Green Bay Packers probably should have won more than one Super Bowl by now. For quite some time, there…
Read MoreCardinals stun fading Packers at Lambeau; McCarthy fired
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The lowly Arizona Cardinals pulled off an upset at Lambeau Field that was so much a stunner that the Green Bay Packers fired coach Mike…
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