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Rams and LB Bobby Wagner part ways after 1st year of 5-year, $50 million deal

Wagner earned second-team All-Pro honors in his lone season with the Rams.

Jim Harbaugh downplays his NFL interests: 'I'm here as long as Michigan wants me'

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh downplayed his interest in returning to the NFL, saying opportunities are an “ongoing thing” for his staff.

Lions sign Mac McCain

Cornerback Mac McCain is joining the Lions. The Lions announced McCain’s signing on Thursday afternoon. No terms of the deal were part of the announcement. McCain entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos in 2021 and he was claimed off of waivers by the Eagles in September of that year. McCain [more]

Lil Duval explains why he didn't go to Hollywood & stayed in ATL to be in music videos

Shannon Sharpe and Lil Duval discuss the extensive catalog of Duval’s music video appearances. Duval also explains why he didn’t go Hollywood and opted to stay in Atlanta early on in his career.

Florida QB Anthony Richardson's NFL Draft No. 1 pick odds on the move

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson’s No. 1 draft pick odds have dipped drastically this week. Insider Patrick Everson spoke to oddsmakers to dig into the shift.

Russell Westbrook 'ready for the challenge' ahead of joining Clippers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss Russell Westbrook’s signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Broussard weighs in on Westbrook’s signing and explains the Clippers have a good chance to make it to the Finals with his addition.

Bronny James' draft stock reaches new high, is he worth a top-10 NBA draft pick? | What's Wright?

An ESPN mock draft projected Bronny James a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, meanwhile LeBron James has already expressed his desire to play with his son in the NBA. Nick and Damonza explore what Bronny’s projection could mean for the NBA’s 2024 LeBron-Bronny sweepstakes. Nick believes LeBron has given Bronny a boost to the NBA by expressing his desire to play with his son, and explains the situation could become fascinating if Bronny was to be drafted to a terrible team.

Spain legend Sergio Ramos announces international retirement

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has informed Sergio Ramos that he won’t be part of the national team going forward.

2023 NCAA Tournament Projections: Alabama maintains top overall seed; UConn moves up

Following an OT win against South Carolina, Alabama maintains the top overall seed in Mike DeCourcy’s updated NCAA Tournament projections.

LeBron, Lakers playoff bound with 23 games remaining? Nick Wright answers | What's Wright?

After the All-star Game LeBron James said the next 23 games of the season are the most important games of his regular season career. Nick and Damonza debate if LeBron will play the best we have ever seen or are the Lakers toast? Nick looks back to LeBron’s time in Miami and explains that was the best we have ever seen him, but believes he still sits in the top 8 players in the league. Nick then explains the Lakers’ inability to field a competitive team in games LeBron misses is unfathomable but believes the Lakers could be dangerous if all then new pieces come together.

Why there’s ‘no limit' for WR Kadarius Toney in Kansas City

After a disappointing start to his career with the Giants, Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney is in the perfect position to succeed in 2023.

Michigan star Blake Corum to miss spring practice after knee surgery

Michigan star running back Blake Corum will miss spring practice, coach Jim Harbaugh said Thursday.

USC's Caleb Williams reveals which NFL team he'd like to go to

Cool colors, good weather and young coaches. USC QB Caleb Williams made it clear which NFL team he’d like to go to when he enters the draft.

Out of the darkness: Rodgers exits Oregon facility

Aaron Rodgers has emerged from his darkness retreat, according to the owner of the facility in southern Oregon where the Packers quarterback spent the past several days and nights.

Sources: Broncos hiring ex-coach Joseph as DC

Vance Joseph, who was head coach of the Broncos in 2017 and ’18, is returning to the team as defensive coordinator under Sean Payton, sources told ESPN.

Inside the Hobbit-like structure where Aaron Rodgers went to recharge

Retreating into darkness is a spiritual practice thousands of years old, with origins throughout India, China and Tibet. Rodgers said he was entering a darkness retreat to get “a better sense of where I’m at in my life.”

Should Dolphins pick up or reject Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option? | THE HERD

A handful of fourth-year QBs are eligible for an extension: Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert. While all three QBs are expected to get a big pay day, one is still uncertain: Tua Tagovailoa. The Miami Dolphins have reportedly yet to pick up Tua’s fifth-year option, leaving his future in ambiguity. Joy Taylor discusses how her Dolphins should handle the Tua situation.

Magic Johnson says 'nobody is going to want to play Lakers' in playoffs | THE HERD

Magic Johnson is confident in the purple and gold, saying that ‘nobody is going to want to play’ them in the playoffs. Joy Taylor predicts whether LeBron James and company will leap back into playoff contention.

Aaron Rodgers returns to light from 'darkness retreat' | THE HERD

Aaron Rodgers has returned to light (literally). The Green Bay Packers QB reportedly concluded his ‘darkness retreat,’ which lasted for two days instead of the original four. Joy Taylor reacts to Rodgers’ return, then explains why the best case for all parties is for the QB to remain Green Bay’s guy.

Will Kevin Durant lead the Phoenix Suns to a championship in his first year? | THE HERD

FOX Sports NBA analyst Antoine Walker joins Joy Taylor on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. Walker weighs in on the Phoenix Suns odds at winning a championship with the addition of Kevin Durant.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers emerges from darkness retreat

Aaron Rodgers has emerged from his darkness retreat where the Green Bay Packers quarterback spent the past several days and nights.

Trevor Lawrence believes Jaguars can make Super Bowl run next season

After Jacksonville’s breakout 2022 season, which ended in the divisional round, QB Trevor Lawrence can’t wait for next season to start.

Packers ticket increase hint at Aaron Rodgers return? | THE CARTON SHOW

Everyone is waiting to find out whether Aaron Rodgers will stick with the Packers in the offseason, but while talking heads debate, Green Bay is raising its ticket prices. Craig Carton decides whether this is a clue that Rodgers will return for another year, and if his New York Jets are wasting time waiting around for the QB to possibly become available.