NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The report that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would not be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on the first ballot sparked strong reactions across the sports world.According to ESPN, Belichick — who won two…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kim Wood, the NFL’s first full-time strength and conditioning coach, died Tuesday after battling a brief illness. He was 80.The Cincinnati Bengals announced his death, calling him an “innovator who helped transform the weight training industry” while playing a prominent role on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly one year after Melissa Batie-Smoose slipped into unemployment after San Jose State University did not renew her contract as an assistant volleyball coach, she can watch the institution face consequences from the federal government. Batie-Smoose rose to fame in the “Save Women’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks share a common concern heading into the Super Bowl. Both of their star quarterbacks are on the injury report.The first injury report for both teams was due on Wednesday despite neither team practicing until Thursday,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran is seeking to execute a decorated Iranian wrestler for merely peacefully protesting against the regime in early January, prompting the U.S. State Department on Wednesday to demand that Tehran overturn the death penalty for 19-year-old Saleh Mohammadi.  Wrestling is a national…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Perhaps unfairly, Bill Belichick needs to wait his turn to get into Canton.Despite eight Super Bowl victories and the second-most wins in NFL history, Belichick came up short of the 80% of votes (40 out of 50) needed to get into the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The popular opinion in football circles is that Bill Belichick was snubbed from Canton.It was revealed earlier this week that the eight-time Super Bowl champion was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.ESPN first…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey said Wednesday it was “unfortunate” that Bill Belichick failed to make it into Canton on the first ballot, but understood why.Bailey suggested that Belichick’s relationships with the media may have altered the way the voting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Benfica provided an all-time moment in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.Already up 3-2 on Real Madrid, Benfica needed another goal to ensure a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. The match was awarded five extra minutes of stoppage time…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Denver Broncos shook up their coaching staff this week following a heartbreaking 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots.Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch were dismissed on Tuesday even as the team finished…