Kirk Cousins’ time with the Atlanta Falcons is going to be shortlived, despite signing a four-year, $180 million contract less than a year ago. As the 2024 campaign winded down, head coach Raheem Morris handed the keys to the offense to first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr., thus sending Cousins to the bench and effectively ending his time … Read more
Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has criticised Salford Red Devils for fielding a ‘reserves’ side in their 82-0 drubbing against St Helens. Salford only named 16 players for the clash with St Helens following their decision to name ‘predominantly reserve squad players’ in their squad due to ongoing disputes with the RFL regarding salary caps. … Read more
Will the streets ever forget Hugo Rodallega? Definitely not in Wigan at least. The Colombian spent six seasons in the Premier League with Wigan Athletic and Fulham, becoming his country’s second-highest appearance maker (154) in England’s top flight and third-highest scorer (29). 5 Rodallega downed Messi’s Argentina and the press tried to make out he … Read more
Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983. “While we are sad, we … Read more