Penny Hardaway is a Memphis legend, writes Joe Rexrode. He should no longer be its basketball coach.

Chicago is a vibrant, world-class city but when it comes to appreciating great quarterbacks, they are woefully inexperienced. Caleb Williams aims to change that. Well, it's go time, writes jon greenberg. Let's see what the rookie has. nytimes.com/athletic/57453…

The NFL's new-look kickoffs are here to stay, at least for 2024. But is it actually safer? Is it inducing more returns? Dianna Russini asked league personnel for their unfiltered thoughts. nytimes.com/athletic/57425…

Steelers QB Russell Wilson missed practice Thursday because of calf tightness, according to coach Mike Tomlin, putting Wilson’s availability for the team’s Week 1 game against the Falcons on Sunday in question. More from Mike DeFabo ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57481…

The Chiefs are 9-2 in season openers under Andy Reid. But Kansas City fell last year to Detroit to kick off the 2023 season... Are you taking the Chiefs (-3) to cover in Week 1 vs. the Ravens? Odds per BetMGM 🦁.

There is pressure to win, and win 𝙣𝙤𝙬 in New York. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel discuss the scrutiny Robert Saleh is under and how Aaron Rodgers can help the Jets end the NFL's longest active playoff drought. Watch: youtube.com/watch?utm_medi…

Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, better known as “ChiefsAholic,” was sentenced Thursday in federal court to 17 1/2 years in prison without parole for committing a string of 11 armed bank robberies or attempted robberies across the U.S. 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/57481…

Find yourself someone who loves you as much as ChatGPT loves Kenny Pickett 😅 Chase Daniel rates ChatGPT's NFL predictions ⤵️

Shaquille O'Neal called Rudy Gobert the "Worst NBA player of all time" in an interview with Complex. "You got guys like him that f– the system over... making all this money but can't play. Gobert's response ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57483…

How to describe the Chiefs' offseason in one word? 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘. Nate Taylor and Dianna Russini recap the craziness off the field since Kansas City won Super Bowl LVIII as it prepares for an unprecedented three-peat. nytimes.com/athletic/57451…

Analyzing players and debating about them remain one of the fun parts of MLB. That being said, here is Jim Bowden’s list of the top 50 prospects right now: nytimes.com/athletic/57425…

The NFL is back for Week 1 of a brand new season, and we’re back to bring you score projections for every game of that season. Austin Mock projects the score for every game and the chance of victory for every team using his NFL Projection Model ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57479…

Call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team 🎶 Taylor Swift has touched down in KC. 🎥Rob Collins

The Big Ten has received overtures from different schools but currently is not interested in further expansion, Iowa president Barbara Wilson said Thursday. “If we’re going to grow, it will be for the right reason." Scott Dochterman has more ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57487…

Think these fans got lost at Arrowhead Stadium 😅

After months of hype, the return of the NFL regular season will be delayed for 20 more minutes due to inclement weather. The season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens will now kickoff at 8:40 p.m. ET. nytimes.com/athletic/57489…

Angel Reese spoke about her relationship with Caitlin Clark and how some of Clark's fans treat her online. "I think it's just the fans. ... Sometimes it's very disrespectful, I think there's a lot of racism when it comes to it." 🎥Unapologetically Angel

Could Angel Reese share the WNBA ROTY award with Caitlin Clark? It will never happen but they both deserve it — not only for their unprecedented performances on the court but also for their impact off it, writes Jim Trotter. More ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/57435…

The Super Bowl LVIII banner is UP at Arrowhead Stadium 🔥

Derrick Henry has the first touchdown of the 2024 NFL season 😤 Was he your pick? 🎥 NFL