Mike Vrabel, Bradley Beal and TGL tees off in today's Roundup
By Evan Bleier
The first Monday of 2025 has come and gone...Now it's time to get through the new year's first Tuesday...Let's go...The Mike Vrabel coaching sweepstakes are heating up...Patriots Rumors: Byron Leftwich to interview for HC job amid Mike Vrabel buzz...Bill Belichick gives vintage response to question about Jerod Mayo's firing...Devin Booker's honest reaction to Phoenix Suns benching Bradley Beal...Report: Suns want Bradley Beal feeling unwelcome so he lifts no-trade clause...TGL 101: Everything you need to know about Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new indoor golf league...TGL can explode by offering golf fans a rare primetime viewing experience...New York Jets fans should grovel at the feet of Rex Ryan in hope of his return...Christian Pulisic played hero in AC Milan's dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph...How Nick Saban went from Darth Vader at Alabama to college football's favorite uncle with ESPN...Victor Wembanyama surprisingly says the Spurs 'don't deserve more wins'...Ex-Lakers champ questions why Shaquille O'Neal continues to beef with him...49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall opens up on shooting that delayed his career...Coby White has dunk of the year after jamming over San Antonio Spurs star...Kay Adams gushes over her first live WWE experience...Stephen A. Smith breaks silence on Skip Bayless/FS1 lawsuit...NBA on Prime announces studio crew that will start in October...
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What to look for at TGL tee-off tonight
Before @TGL's inaugural match, @PGATOUR players @Wyndham_Clark & @MattFitz94 joined @MattBarrie on @SportsCenter from SoFi Center in Florida
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) January 7, 2025
Previewing the technology fans will see utilized on the course & more
⛳️ @nygolfclub vs @TheBayGolf | 9p ET | ESPN, ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/DwrHbJIHHp
This ball had no business going in
"Great screen, great catch, great shot" 💯@celtics coach, Joe Mazzulla breaks down one of the biggest plays from their 2024 Championship run in the latest 'Coaches Corner', out now in the NBA App!
— NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2025
➡️ https://t.co/5n79dB6lFr pic.twitter.com/K2HKmu3LBa
Doesn't want to share the spotlight?
Malik Nabers does NOT seem thrilled about the idea of adding Shedeur Sanders 👀
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) January 7, 2025
pic.twitter.com/wmgQTDCQ1R
After joining InstaFace, Bill Belichick has added another social media account
“Beat Dook” my first words as a boy are my first words on X! Go Heels!!#GoHeels #ChapelBill #CarolinaFootball
— Bill Belichick (@Belichick_B) January 6, 2025
Good news for New England fans?
"I was incredibly impressed with what I saw from Drake Maye this year..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 7, 2025
If I was a coach and I could choose any situation that is currently available in the NFL I would choose the Patriots" ~ @Espngreeny #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/CtHYhnLvkc
Kirk Cousins should start packing up his house in Atlanta
Michael Penix Jr. is one of the ONLY quarterbacks in the NFL that can make this throw.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 7, 2025
NOT NORMAL 🎯pic.twitter.com/8fYHqgPvHb
As if the Lions needed more offensive ammo
Lions HC Dan Campbell says he expects RB David Montgomery (knee) to be ready for Divisional Round. pic.twitter.com/UotTILF23j
— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2025
Bill Simmons don't crack
Bill Simmons was fighting for his life 😭 pic.twitter.com/t0nzuhmoxO
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 7, 2025
Super Bowl futures bettors take notice
Trent Dilfer was 28 years old when the Ravens won their first Super Bowl
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) January 7, 2025
Joe Flacco was 28 years old when he led Baltimore to their 2nd Super Bowl
Lamar Jackson turns 28 years old today pic.twitter.com/M8uDCh4tBb
The "will-he-won't-he" offseason begins...
IS AARON RODGERS SAYING GOODBYE…
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 7, 2025
Aaron posted this cryptic black-and-white photo with his dear friend Davante Adams on Instagram.
👀 pic.twitter.com/U5dxKWtK2J
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