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You would have replied, “Sign me up!” if someone had informed you before to the season that the Philadelphia Flyers, sitting in third place in the Metropolitan Division, would be in the postseason at the All-Star break. And here we have the Flyers, one of the NHL’s biggest surprises, with a 25-19-6 record, ahead of teams like the Islanders, Devils, Penguins, and Capitals. We pause this 50-game celebration to bring you back to earth. The Flyers, who have now dropped five games in a row, still have a slim chance of making the playoffs for the first time in four…

Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has been persuaded to extend his contract by Dan Campbell. Five teams, including the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, had expressed interest in hiring Johnson as their head coach. Johnson is regarded as one of the NFL’s most inventive playcallers. Johnson, though, has decided to stick with the Lions and has stated that he wants to win a Super Bowl with the group. Many in the NFL were taken aback by Johnson’s choice, as he presumably declined a much larger compensation and may have forfeited his opportunity to become a head…

The Athletic’s NBA insider Anthony Slater reports that the Golden State Warriors will not make a deal for Dejounte Murray, a top player for the Atlanta Hawks. Murray’s trade by the Hawks before the trade deadline on February 8 is generally anticipated. The Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons have all been connected to the All-Star. According to Slater, who covers the Warriors, Golden State is only somewhat interested in signing Murray. Before a recent Hawks game, Slater writes, “Mike Dunleavy Jr. spent a chunk of time chatting with Atlanta general manager…

Naturally, there were some jeers from the TD Garden crowd on Thursday as the Celtics fell behind the undermanned Lakers. Even without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ B team shot brilliantly from beyond the 3-point line all evening. However, it was evident from the first tip that the C’s were not playing with the appropriate intensity. Despite a brief lead in the second quarter, the Lakers led for the duration of Thursday’s game. The Celtics committed nine turnovers in the first quarter. However, C’s coach Joe Mazzulla claimed he wasn’t disturbed by the jeers following the team’s 114-105…

The class of 2024 will conclude formally on February 8, the traditional National Signing Day, when the final college plans of the few seniors who did not sign during the three-day Early Signing Period back in December are finalised. In addition to paying close attention to the transfer portal and making all the right moves at the conclusion of the cycle, college football programmes have also been heavily investing in the class of 2025. Additionally, there has been a lot of movement involving several of the best juniors in the country. Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood of Belleville, Michigan, is ranked…

In the midst of an NCAA inquiry regarding UF’s recruitment of Jaden Rashada, Florida has fired Marcus Castro-Walker, its Director of Player Engagement and NIL. A UF representative confirmed to All Gators on Thursday that Florida had parted ways with Marcus Castro-Walker, its Director of Player Engagement and Name, Image, and Likeness. Castro-Walker’s resignation from UF was initially reported by Graham Hall of 247Sports. In a statement released on Thursday morning, UF spokesperson Steve McClain stated, “Marcus Castro-Walker is not employed by the athletic department.” The Athletic claims that Castro-Walker, who started working for Florida in December 2021 in an…

Held annually, the SEC Football Leadership Council will meet Friday and Saturday at the SEC offices in Birmingham. The council is made up of one football student-athlete from each of the 14 SEC universities. Meetings with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, an examination of NCAA and SEC legislative matters, a discussion with SEC Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Katie O’Neal, and discussions with football officials regarding game regulations, interactions between student-athletes and referees, and careers in officiating are all on the group’s agenda for this coming weekend. The panel will also go over options for SEC student-athlete participation. The SEC Student-Athlete Leadership…

JUST IN: The Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator that Washington Commanders hired was not confirmed because of… Quinn, 53, coached the Atlanta Falcons for more than five seasons before spending the last three as the defensive coordinator for the NFC East rival Cowboys. Two sources with knowledge of the decision say that Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, has an agreement with the Washington Commanders to be hired as coach. Since the team had not yet made the transfer official, the individuals spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday under the condition of anonymity. The NFL franchise that…

SO SAD: Packers general manager alluded to a lengthy prolongation of his hand-picked quarterback suspension because of… (AP) — GREEN BAY, WI In his first season as a starter, Jordan Love led the NFL’s youngest team to the divisional playoffs, and the Green Bay Packers are ready to negotiate a long-term deal with him. Following the Packers’ transfer of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the four-time MVP, to the New York Jets, Love came to an agreement on a one-year extension that extended the length of his contract through 2024. In May, Love is eligible for one more extension. During his final…

SHOCKING NEWS: The Flyers’ coach gave a message following their Lightning defeat. Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Centre, the Philadelphia Flyers fell short against the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-3, led by hat trick hero Nikita Kucherov. Although there was a playoff vibe to the game, the Flyers’ blunders will cost them dearly both in this game and the playoffs. On Tuesday night, the Lightning weren’t quite as good as the Harlem Globetrotters, but their greatest players carried the most of the load. That was the strategy against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday and the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Within…