(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) Since the calendar flipped, the Detroit Red Wings have been the standard of consistency, securing a point in all seven of their games, winning six while dropping one in overtime. After a solid start to the season, the Red Wings went through hiccups but have picked up momentum heading into their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Raleigh, N.C., hoping to exte
(Photo credit: Jon Austria/Naples Daily News USA TODAY NETWORK - FLORIDA, Naples via Imagn Content Services, LLC) The Masters is open to having Angel Cabrera return to Augusta National Golf Club after recent legal issues have kept him out of the traditional first major of the year in recent seasons. Cabrera, the 2009 Masters champion, has been denied a visa after a pair of what have been termed "gender violence cases," a
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Joel Embiid looks to continue his torrid scoring ways on Friday when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Orlando Magic. Embiid scored 41 points for the second straight game and added 10 assists and seven rebounds to lead the 76ers to their third consecutive win, a 126-121 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, got the better of Nikola Jokic,
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Thursday. Shaw was not a known candidate prior to Thursday and Vrabel has not been confirmed as a candidate by any other team. Shaw was 96-54 in his 12 seasons as the head coach and coached Andrew Luck and Christian McCaffrey at Stanford. He did not coach l
(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports) Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. The two-time Pro Bowler did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday after reinjuring his ankle in Sunday's wild-card win at Dallas. Defensive coordinator Joe Barry said Wednesday there was optimism from the team on the belief Alexander was in
(Photo credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports) The San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets will meet for the second time in eight nights Friday with their growing pains still on full display. The Spurs pulled off a 135-99 victory over the Hornets on Jan. 12, with San Antonio now on a three-game losing streak and Charlotte amid a six-game losing skid. "We're going to lose some more games. We would all like to win rathe
Iconic Italian supercar manufacturer, Lamborghini, has revealed sales numbers for the year 2023. The company saw excellent sales numbers across the world with most markets registering best-ever numbers to date. This is thanks to continually increasing demand for Urus Super SUV.
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(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers are meeting with Mike Vrabel on Thursday as they look to fill their open head-coaching job, NFL Network reported. It is believed to be the first interview for Vrabel, who was fired by Tennessee after the Titans finished 6-11 in the 2023 season and out of the playoffs for the second straight year. The Titans were 54-45 in six seasons under Vrabel. E
(Photo credit: Mikala Compton / USA TODAY NETWORK) With Jimmie Johnson's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, all three seven-time champions of NASCAR's premier division will be represented among stock car racing's elite. Johnson will be ushered into the Hall along with his crew chief of 17 years, Chad Knaus, and Pioneer Ballot inductee Donnie Allison, a member of the
(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) USC quarterbacks coach Kliff Kingsbury is scheduled to interview to become offensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports. The interview will reportedly take place Friday as the Bears take the initial steps into a critical offseason that began with the dismissal of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. Kingsbury is also the senior o
(Photo credit: Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK) Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have a new weapon at their disposal on Saturday when they host the Houston Texans in an AFC playoff divisional clash -- running back Dalvin Cook. The Ravens elevated Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, from the practice squad, two weeks after signing him. The New York Jets released Cook, allowing him to try to catch on with a pla
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Recently retired 200-game winner Adam Wainwright has joined FOX Sports on a multiyear deal. Wainwright will join the network ahead of the upcoming baseball season, FOX announced Thursday. "I'm excited to join the FOX Sports family," Wainwright said. "I love the game of baseball, and I really enjoy talking about the chess match that goes on between the pitcher and the hitter. H
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The Steelers signed 17 players to Reserve/Future contracts today, including many who were on the team's practice squad in 2023.
The full list of those signed is below:
Cornerback Luq Barcoo: Barcoo was signed to a one-year contract this offseason and added to the practice squad at the start of the regular season. Prior to signing with the Steelers, he played for the San Antonio Brahmas
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GEOFF STACEY FROM WILLASTON, ENGLAND: Jack Lambert is one of my favorite Steelers players. What was his final game and why did he retire so early?
ANSWER: A second-round pick (46th overall) by the Steelers in the 1974 NFL Draft process that produced 5 Pro Football Hall of Famers - Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster, and Donnie Shell
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Reign re-signed veteran midfielder Nikki Stanton for the 2024 season, the NWSL club announced on Thursday. The 33-year-old free agent has been in the league since 2014 and spent the past two campaigns with the Reign. "Nikki has been such a stalwart in the league," general manager Lesle Gallimore said. "She provides a level of experience that we value, a defen
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) Miami tight end Cam McCormick is returning for an unprecedented ninth season of college football in 2024. "Last ride," the 6-foot-5, 260-pound super-duper senior posted Thursday on social media. A three-star prospect in the 2016 recruiting class from Bend, Ore., McCormick began his collegiate journey at Oregon before transferring to the Hurricanes in 2023 to reunite with form
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The Indiana Pacers swung for the fences with the acquisition of All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, taking a calculated gamble while serving notice as a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers parted with Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks. In return, they landed arunning mate for Tyrese Haliburton. Oddsmakers also took notice. Indiana is
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Indiana Pacers acquired some serious star power in a trade with the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam. Siakam landed in Indianapolis on Thursday morning and won't be in Sacramento, Calif., later in the day when the Pacers meet the Kings. But the Pacers undoubtedly hope the Siakam trade --they sent Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to Toronto for hi
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Thursday took to social media, sharing a video of him practicing batting in nets. Shami took to Instagram, showcasing a wide variety of shots including some flicks, drives, lofted hits and even a reverse sweep. "Hard work always pays off, whatever you do." shami mdshami mdshami11 practice," said Shami's Instagram post caption. Shami is a capable batter. I
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(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions activated James Houston from injured reserve on Thursday and waived fellow linebacker Julian Okwara. Houston was designated to return from IR on Dec. 28. He had been sidelined since fracturing his right ankle in Detroit's 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 17. Houston is in line to play on Sunday afternoon when the Lions host the Tampa Bay B
Good Morning Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, January 18th.
New and Notable Brock Purdy Set for Second Playoff Run and Wednesday Practice Updates
The San Francisco 49ers are set to enter this 2023 playoff run with a quarterback who is no longer a newcomer to the postseason. A little over a year ago, Brock Purdy was fresh off his Wild Card debut against the Seattle Seahawks an
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Former San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton will have his number retired next season, becoming only the second player in franchise history to receive the honor. A date has not been set for Thornton, who wore No. 19, to join Patrick Marleau (No. 12) as the only Sharks players to have their numbers in the rafters at the SAP Center. "It has been an honor and a privilege to pla
St. John's [Antigua], January 18 (ANI): West Indies Women's cricketers Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight and Kyshona Knight have called time on their international careers. The four players had remarkable careers with the West Indies, and together, they were members of the triumphant squad at the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup held in India"West Indies Women's cricketers Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Kn
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of developing new and innovative transportation systems as part of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF). The first MoU is related to considering the possibility of developing the Floc Duo Rail system, a double-track system that allows transportation units to m