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49ers made move for Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo

If you can’t beat him, hire him. The 49ers were exploring the possibility of filling Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s vacancy. According to multiple reports. Spagnuolo won two of his four Super Bowl rings at the expense of the 49ers and helped the Chiefs’ defense stifle head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense at the end of […]

Pete Alonso’s defensive gem one of highlights of Mets’ practice

Notable items during the Mets’ spring training practice Friday in Port St. Lucie: D-Lightful Pete Alonso may have been happiest during infield practice when he charged in, hit a soft ground ball, and hit third baseman Brett Batty with a strike. The first baseman let out a roar of celebration and received applause. Pete Alonso […]

CNN legal analyst clashes with White House over Hur report: ‘Defensive bluster’

CNN legal analyst Ellie Honig told White House Counsel Ian Sams to respond with substance, not defensive rants, after Sams slammed his coverage of the Hur report. ” he asked. On Friday, Honig wrote an op-ed in New York Magazine claiming that he knew “all along” that President Biden kept classified documents in his home […]

49ers oust defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after Super Bowl loss to Chiefs

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a heartbreaking loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Super Bowl III. The Niners’ defense allowed a touchdown in overtime, resulting in a 22-25 loss. Less than 72 hours after the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan made the decision to make the change. Shanahan announced that […]

49ers’ defensive line couldn’t stop Patrick Mahomes when it mattered most

LAS VEGAS — A huge investment in the 49ers’ defensive line fell through at the biggest moment. Borrowing the script the Buccaneers used to beat Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl earlier in his career, the 49ers have the two-time MVP give up the pocket and avoid an intentional grounder penalty in the third quarter. […]

Furman defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield dead at 21

A Furman football player has died two days after suffering an emergency during training. Defensive end and tackle Bryce Stanfield collapsed during practice at Paladin Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina, and died after being placed on life support at a local hospital. He was 21 years old. Furman head coach Clary Hendricks said, “We are […]

Wink Martindale a candidate to join Michigan as defensive coordinator

LAS VEGAS — Wink Martindale appears to have been removed from the NFL defensive coordinator job, but could land a competitive position in college. According to reports, he is a candidate to replace Jesse Minter at the University of Michigan, who will follow Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers. Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen is […]