3+ min ago (701+ words) Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka at MetLife Stadium on'Nov. 16, 2025. Credit: Jim McIsaac Mike Kafka said he "made a tough decision" to'fire Shane Bowen'as defensive coordinator and replace him with outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen on Monday. But that was just Kafka being kind. In reality, it was' one of the easiest calls Kafka has had to make'since taking over as interim head coach of the Giants two weeks ago. It may be one of the most clear-cut ones he'll ever make. After the Giants blew a double-digit lead for the fifth time this season in their overtime loss in Detroit on Sunday, Bowen simply had to go. Fourth-and-goal up by three late in the game? That's a tough decision. Firing Bowen? We don't need analytical numbers crunchers to say this one made sense. He already should have been gone,…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago (868+ words) This image taken from video provided by Texas Department of Public Safety shows bodycam footage of law enforcement looking up information about Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland while searching for him, Nov. 5, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Credit: AP/Uncredited HOUSTON " After a vehicle pursuit of Dallas Cowboys" Marshawn Kneeland reached speeds of up to 160 mph (258 kph), a frantic search for the NFL player included Texas state troopers firing pepper balls into drainage tunnels and officers using K-9 dogs and a drone before he was found dead from suicide, body and dash cam video show. Kneeland, 24, was found dead in the early morning hours of Nov. 6 of what police said was an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, hours after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas. A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, began…...

8+ hour, 46+ min ago (767+ words) Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks to pass as Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) tries to tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. Credit: AP/Mike Roemer EAGAN, Minn. " The development process in the NFL for a quarterback learning the most demanding and difficult job in organized sports can test the patience of any coach or player, let alone the fans. The challenge of breaking in J.J. McCarthy that the Minnesota Vikings are in the thick of this season has been creating all kinds of cracks in their foundation for success, and the evidence was all over their latest loss. Despite beginning the game in Green Bay on Sunday with a ground-driven strategy that netted 69 yards on their first 10 handoffs, either to Aaron Jones or Jordan Mason, the Vikings trailed by…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago (659+ words) Oziyah Sellers of the St. John's Red Storm reacts after being called for a foul against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of a Players Era Championship tournament'on November 24, 2025 in Las Vegas. Credit: Getty Images/Ian Maule LAS VEGAS " Another major test. Another failing grade. No. 14 St. John's battled No. 15 Iowa State for the full 40 minutes of their Players Era Festival first-round game, but went more than two minutes in the late going without a point as the Cyclones scored four unanswered points to overcome a one-point deficit for a three-point lead and held on for an 83-82 win at Michelob Ultra Arena. Oziyah Sellers led the Red Storm with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting but he missed a pair of shots in the final minute that would have given St. John's a lead. The second one was rebounded by…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago (278+ words) Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. Credit: AP/Matt Freed CINCINNATI " Ja'Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 16. Chase was suspended by the NFL for Sunday's game. His statement of apology was addressed to his team, the Bengals and Steelers organizations and the NFL community, but the star wide receiver did not mention Ramsey by name. Chase added: "This has been a tough season with some incredibly hard losses. We've all been frustrated. But instead of stepping up with calm, class and leadership, I let you down. My having to sit out yesterday's game makes my actions even more…...

12+ hour, 19+ min ago (675+ words) Aaron Glenn hates the Jets" record'and all of the futility marks that they"re extending but he likes the groundwork that he"s setting. Glenn has confidence in himself and that the foundation he"s building will lead to extended success. If it sounds familiar, it"s because it"s been an ongoing theme for every coach who has tried to change the direction of the franchise. The Jets (2-9) clinched their 10th straight losing season with Sunday"s loss in Baltimore and will be knocked out of playoff contention in the near future. But Glenn sees things changing, even if others are having difficulty believing it. "Everybody wants to win now, but you can't lose sight of what you're trying to build," Glenn said on a Zoom call Monday morning. "You can easily just go get a bunch of players from…...

14+ hour, 40+ min ago (572+ words) Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) is congratulated by teammate Jarrett Stidham, right, after celebrates making a 35-yard field goal to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Denver. Credit: AP/Jack Dempsey ENGLEWOOD, Colo. " The Denver Broncos returned from their bye refreshed, refocused and, at least in the case of kicker Wil Lutz, richer. Lutz signed a three-year contract extension over the break, securing his role on the Broncos through 2028. "First off, he's earned it," coach Sean Payton said Monday after the Broncos (9-2) reconvened to begin preparations for their trip to play the Washington Commanders (3-8) this weekend. Terms of his extension haven't been revealed. He's earning $3.9 million this season. Payton said he huddled with general manager George Paton over the bye week and discussed several players' futures in Denver. "The key is not…...

15+ hour, 3+ min ago (669+ words) Clockwise from top left: Francis Mauigoa of Miami,Jordan Tyson of Arizona State,Spencer Fano of Utah,Jermod McCoy of Tennessee,Carnell Tate of Ohio State. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky; Getty Images/Chris Coduto; Getty Images/Sean M. Haffey; Getty Images/Brian Bahr; Getty Images/Jason Mowry With the Giants (2-10) guaranteed an eighth losing season in nine years, it's not too soon to start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Unlike last season, the Giants don't need to worry about getting the No. 1 pick. They won't be quarterback hunting thanks to Jaxson Dart. But building around him, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Abdul Carter is the priority for every move the Giants make this offseason. That starts in the draft. Receiver should be a top focus with Wan'Dale Robinson an impending free agent. The Giants also need somebody…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago (210+ words) Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Credit: AP/Colin Hubbard Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels remained in a Jackson County, Georgia, jail Monday morning following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase in Commerce. According to the Jackson County jail log, Daniels was booked at 10 a.m. Sunday on three felony charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and 10 misdemeanor charges. The other felony charges were two county of cruelty to children. The misdemeanor charges included reckless driving and speeding. Daniels (6-8, 240), a redshirt freshman from Newark, New Jersey, has appeared in three games this season, including No. 4 Georgia's 35-3 win over Charlotte on Saturday. He was not listed on Georgia's depth chart for the game. Georgia coach Kirby Smart…...

1+ day, 3+ min ago (589+ words) New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor tries to break a tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson on Sunday. Credit: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough "BALTIMORE " The Jets came apart in the second half on Sunday and lost to the Ravens, 23-10. They were outscored 20-3 after halftime. Here are three takeaways: With the Jets down 10-7 midway through the third quarter, Aaron Glenn wanted to be aggressive and go for it on fourth-and-2 from their own 42. Given the time of the game and where the Jets were on the field, it was a questionable decision. "The Jets have a good punter, Austin McNamara, and the defense was playing well. They should have punted and put the Ravens deep in their own territory. "Tyrod Taylor threw a pass on the right side to John Metchie, but it was well short, and it was a big…...