just now (330+ words) OXFORD, Miss. " Ole Miss promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach on Sunday, announcing the move shortly after Lane Kiffin's departure for the top job at LSU when his wish to coach the Rebels in the postseason was denied. Athletic director Keith Carter said Golding would guide the sixth-ranked Rebels (11-1) "into the College Football Playoff," which will release its 12-team bracket on Dec. 7. The announcement followed days of negotiations with Kiffin, who chose LSU over staying in Oxford. "Coach Kiffin and I met yesterday, and he informed us that he is accepting the head coaching position at another school," Carter said. "For our program to begin preparing for its future " both the short and long term, he will be stepping away from the team immediately." Golding, a former college player at Delta State in Mississippi and a longtime defensive…...

just now (330+ words) OXFORD, Miss. " Ole Miss promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach on Sunday, announcing the move shortly after Lane Kiffin's departure for the top job at LSU when his wish to coach the Rebels in the postseason was denied. Athletic director Keith Carter said Golding would guide the sixth-ranked Rebels (11-1) "into the College Football Playoff," which will release its 12-team bracket on Dec. 7. The announcement followed days of negotiations with Kiffin, who chose LSU over staying in Oxford. "Coach Kiffin and I met yesterday, and he informed us that he is accepting the head coaching position at another school," Carter said. "For our program to begin preparing for its future " both the short and long term, he will be stepping away from the team immediately." Golding, a former college player at Delta State in Mississippi and a longtime defensive…...

just now (38+ words) Robbie Mustoe explains why Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is his underappreciated performer of the week following the Seagulls' impressive 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Matchweek 13. Brighton's Hurzeler 'could be going places'...

just now (33+ words) Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young discusses the preparation and execution that resulted in the team's huge win against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. Young reflects on Panthers' huge win against Rams...

14+ min ago (176+ words) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has returned to the game with 11:56 remaining in the second quarter. He missed eight plays in the training room, with Trey Lance replacing him. Herbert injured his left hand on a 1-yard scramble after Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert's hand slammed against the turf. He threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston on the next play, giving the Chargers a 7-0 lead after their first possession. The Chargers listed him as questionable to return. With Lance leading the Chargers down the field on their second possession, Herbert returned to the sideline and took snaps from backup center Andre James. Herbert completed his first two passes after returning as the Chargers reached the Las Vegas 2-yard line, but on third-and-goal, Kyu Blu Kelly stepped in front of Herbert's pass intended for Ladd McConkey....

14+ min ago (176+ words) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has returned to the game with 11:56 remaining in the second quarter. He missed eight plays in the training room, with Trey Lance replacing him. Herbert injured his left hand on a 1-yard scramble after Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert's hand slammed against the turf. He threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston on the next play, giving the Chargers a 7-0 lead after their first possession. The Chargers listed him as questionable to return. With Lance leading the Chargers down the field on their second possession, Herbert returned to the sideline and took snaps from backup center Andre James. Herbert completed his first two passes after returning as the Chargers reached the Las Vegas 2-yard line, but on third-and-goal, Kyu Blu Kelly stepped in front of Herbert's pass intended for Ladd McConkey....

24+ min ago (133+ words) The Colts are bracing for the possibility of not having cornerback Sauce Gardner for a little while. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Gardner does indeed have a calf injury, not an Achilles injury. And while the full assessment won't be made until Gardner has an MRI, the Colts currently believe he'll miss a couple weeks. Gardner exited early in the game, after suffering a non-contact injury. Sunday's 20-16 loss resulted in a two-way tie at the top of the AFC South, with both the Colts and Jaguars now 8-4. The Texans are on their heels, at 7-5. The Colts face the Jaguars in Jacksonville next Sunday, following by a visit to the Seahawks and a Monday night home game against the 49ers....

24+ min ago (133+ words) The Colts are bracing for the possibility of not having cornerback Sauce Gardner for a little while. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Gardner does indeed have a calf injury, not an Achilles injury. And while the full assessment won't be made until Gardner has an MRI, the Colts currently believe he'll miss a couple weeks. Gardner exited early in the game, after suffering a non-contact injury. Sunday's 20-16 loss resulted in a two-way tie at the top of the AFC South, with both the Colts and Jaguars now 8-4. The Texans are on their heels, at 7-5. The Colts face the Jaguars in Jacksonville next Sunday, following by a visit to the Seahawks and a Monday night home game against the 49ers....

28+ min ago (103+ words) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is currently in the training room, with Trey Lance taking his place on the field. Herbert injured his left hand on a 1-yard scramble after Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert's hand slammed against the turf. He threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston on the next play, giving the Chargers a 7-0 lead after their first possession. Herbert sprinted to the training room with athletic trainers, and the Chargers list him as questionable to return. He went 5-for-5 for 39 yards and a touchdown on the first drive....

28+ min ago (103+ words) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is currently in the training room, with Trey Lance taking his place on the field. Herbert injured his left hand on a 1-yard scramble after Jeremy Chinn slammed the quarterback to the ground. Herbert's hand slammed against the turf. He threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston on the next play, giving the Chargers a 7-0 lead after their first possession. Herbert sprinted to the training room with athletic trainers, and the Chargers list him as questionable to return. He went 5-for-5 for 39 yards and a touchdown on the first drive....