Madison Keys gets eliminated by Jessica Pegula in Australian Open

January 26, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Madison Keys has been knocked out of the Australian Open by fellow American, and podcast pal, Jessica Pegula. Pegula, seeded sixth, defeated the ninth-seeded Keys 6-3, 6-4 early today at Rod Laver Arena to reach the quarterfinals. Pegula, who has never claimed a Grand Slam, won the first set in only 32 minutes. Pegula raced to a 4-1 lead in the first set, and Pegula also broke to open the second set and again surged to a 4-1 lead as Keys struggled with her serve. The match ended when Keys hit a forehand into the net. “I’ve been ...

Reports: Steelers plan to hire Mike McCarthy

January 24, 2026

According to several media outlets, including ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers plan to hire Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. McCarthy would replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after spending 19 seasons with the Steelers. McCarthy won a Super Bowl ...

AFC Championship: Denver Broncos counting on ‘Stiddy’ against New England Patriots

January 24, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Even without Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos are radiating plenty of swagger heading into the frigid AFC championship game against the New England Patriots behind backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. “No, I don’t think the vibe’s any different,” right tackle Mike ...

League going on the defensive with hiring of new head coaches

January 24, 2026

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Three of the five new hires this coaching cycle are former defensive coordinators. There are five openings still remaining and a few more defensive coaches could get a job, ...

NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks know each other

January 24, 2026

RENTON, Wash. — To some extent, Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was anticipating that the NFC championship game would shake out this way, with Seattle facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams for a third time this season. Williams, a key contributor on the league’s ...

Ex-San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie dies at 90

January 24, 2026

John Brodie, who won an MVP award and was one of the NFL’s most prolific passers during a 17-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 90. The 49ers said Brodie’s family said he died Friday. Brodie had a stroke on Oct. 24, 2000. “The 49ers family is saddened to learn ...