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The former Broncos head coach could be returning to the team, this time as defensive coordinator. MORE: 49ers to hire Mangini as DC | San Francisco adds Sparano | Bears tab Gase as OC New Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who worked with Phillips in Houston, has reached out to Phillips, according to ESPN. Phillips was Kubiak’s defensive coordinator with the Texans for three seasons from 2011-2013 and served as Houston’s interim head coach after Kubiak collapsed on the sideline late in the season....

According to CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman, a deal has been made between ace pitcher Corey Kluber and the Indians, pending a physical. MORE: Craziest ballpark foods | Hamilton’s immediate future | Royals, Ventura ink extension The pitcher, who turns 29 on April 10, will reportedly receive a five-year contract that includes two club options, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan. Kluber has been with the Indians since 2010. He went 18-9 as a starter with a 2....

Golson is a graduate transfer and eligible to play right away. He announced his transfer from Notre Dame on May 7 and received his diploma on May 17. MORE: SN Preseason Top 25 | ACC coach rankings | Gridiron to hardwood? That puts Golson in position to compete with Sean Maguire to replace Jameis Winston as the Seminoles’ starting quarterback in 2015. Golson led Notre Dame to a 12-0 record in the regular season and a spot in the BCS championship game in 2012....

He’ll put that experience to good use at Boston College. HAYES: Muschamp says every game in 2014 is ‘winnable’ MORE: Top 10 for 2014 | Heisman candidates Murphy announced last month that he was transferring from Florida. On Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of CBSSports.com reported that Murphy will play for former Steve Addazio’s Eagles. Addazio, a former Gators assistant, helped recruit Murphy to Florida. Murphy recently graduated from Florida and has one year of eligibility remaining....

Allen still has not chosen a team after ESPN reported he would make a decision following All-Star weekend. Cleveland appeared to be the leader in the Allen sweepstakes, especially with former teammate LeBron James luring the sharpshooter to come to Ohio last month. MORE: Bosh could miss rest of season | Suns front office takes shots at Dragic | Durant, Westbrook don’t miss Jackson While Allen still has time to sign with a contender before the playoffs, one general manager told Wojnarowski “It’s getting late in the game for this to happen....

If the 2008 World Series champion can make the 40-man roster he will earn $1 million and can make up to an additional $3 million in incentives. Blanton can request a release from the Royals, however, if he is not on major-league roster April 1 and May 15. Blanton made just two appearances at Triple-A for the A’s last season and hasn’t had a major league job since 2013, when he held a 5....

According to records obtained by the paper, the Kentucky State Police has been sending emails and letters requesting payment since July. MORE: Jeff Gordon plays ex-con cab driver in wild video | Phoenix picks | Kyle Busch still rowdy? Kentucky Speedway is owned by Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns eight tracks where major NASCAR races are held. According to The Courier-Journal, the Speedway owed $299,126.86 for security as of Dec....

Sure, LeBron James finds his Heat down 2-1 to the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Sure, he continues to be ridiculed for the cramps he sustained late in Game 1. But James is just three wins away from a third straight title, and his empire could be getting stronger. MORE: Finals photos | “GoT” parody | Sterling to go to trial in July According to an ESPN report, the team has already started to prepare a plan in which they would sign Carmelo Anthony as a free agent to turn the “Big Three” into the “Big Four....

Quarterback Brett Favre, likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer, is eligible for induction in 2016. So it’s quite the coincidence that Green Bay fans have already made area-hotel reservations for — you guessed it — the 2016 enshrinement weekend, according to the Canton Repository. Packers fans wanting to flood Canton, Ohio for Favre’s induction contradicts the notion that the fan base remains bitter about the quarterback’s awkward departure in 2008....

The Buffalo News reports the visit is just “a formality” and that Incognito is going to become a member of the Bills. According to the report, Incognito “was a high priority target for Rex Ryan.” MORE: Bush angry at comments | Ryan updates tattoo for Bills | Rice’s Stickum reveal | PHOTOS: NFL’s richest owners Incognito made national headlines when he was indefinitely suspended by the league in November 2013 for the bullying incident regarding teammate Jonathan Martin....

The move came two days after McClain failed to finish conditioning drills in a workout with the Ravens at their facility. McClain never played for the Ravens after signing with them following his release by the Raiders after the 2012 season. Pro Football Talk reported that the move could be a prelude to McClain rejoining the team, or to his release or trade. When Brett Favre first announced his retirement from Green Bay after the 2007 season, the Packers placed him on the list, then reinstated him three days before trading him to the Jets....

Tonight on SmackDown, RAW Superstar AJ Styles will square off against Shinsuke Nakamura in a first-round match as part of the tournament to crown a new Intercontinental Champion. Fans have been wondering, though, what will happen if Styles beats Nakamura to advance into the semis? Also, what happens if Styles ends up winning the whole thing? Now it seems we may have some answers for these questions. AJ Styles’ past history with Shinsuke Nakamura is reportedly the reason behind the for his inclusion in the Intercontinental Title tournament In his latest video, Tom Colohue (Sportskeeda’s Senior Journalist) addressed the rumors surrounding the Phenomenal One’s role in the ongoing tournament....

Through it all the fan base has been churning out a massive collection of memes. While there are some any gamer can appreciate or understand, there are many that only those who’ve been dedicated to the games will truly appreciate. 10 Cosplaying With Friends This is an entertaining meme that makes fun of the character Noctis. Every other character in the circle is decked out in some form of armor or intricate uniform to provide them protection in battle or display their station, yet Noctis stands out for his simple outfit....

While most of the 1,004 survey respondents agreed that tap water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and hand washing, almost a quarter assumed that it’s safe to use tap water to operate medical devices such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), neti pots, and humidifiers. ”Any home device that provides a way for the water to be inhaled or come into contact with mucous membranes of the eyes or nose should use sterile water,“ Kelly A....

Tim Beckman’s failures at Illinois stretched beyond his record, which wasn’t great. Al Arbour’s successes were remembered by his players, colleagues and associates for his grace. The operative word: humble. That’s the last time there will be mention of Beckman in this story. Because sports deserve better than a coach who runs roughshod over his players. Sports deserve more men like Al Arbour. MORE: Notable sports deaths | Top active goal scorers | Islanders move to Brooklyn...

“I want it to be responsible,” Zellweger tells Newsweek. “It’s never to lampoon a person or humiliate a person.” In the series, Zellweger dons a suit to make her appear larger, in addition to prosthetics to assist her transformation into Hupp. But before people even knew much about the part Zellweger was playing, it was pictures of her in costume that set social media aflame with accusations of fat phobia and questions over why another actor who better physically fit the role was not cast....

The Secret Service has beefed up Reno’s security, and DOJ officials close to the A.G. say she is “reluctantly adjusting some things.” A frequent traveler on behalf of administration policies, Reno canceled trips last week to Miami and Vermont. A DOJ spokesman downplays the threats, saying the travel was postponed in part so Reno could spend more time in Washington monitoring the Oklahoma case. She plans visits this week to Ohio and Indiana....

According to the AP, a source disclosed that contract talks are taking place between the Bills and the 12-year veteran quarterback. McCown previously visited with the Bills last week. MORE: Judge vacates NFL’s Adrien Peterson ruling | Carson Palmer may restructure deal | Bradford not the answer The Bills and new head coach Rex Ryan are desperate for a reliable quarterback, as EJ Manuel lost his starting position after just four games last and his replacement, veteran Kyle Orton, announced his retirement following the season....

The good news: LeBron James won't give up on the Heat just yet. MORE: Spurs one win away | Big Four? | Finals in photos Win or lose, James' decision whether to opt out of his contract by the end of the month won't be affected by the Finals, according to ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne. He also acknowledges that even though he'll take heat (no pun intended) for Miami's home struggles in the series, the blame is distributed throughout team....

The one-time home run record holder is part of an ownership group making a push to buy Atlanta’s NBA franchise, ESPN reported, citing unnamed league sources. MORE: Hill interested in Hawks ownership | Hawks hold Tinder night | Blatt: Love ’not max player yet' The group reportedly is led by Grizzlies minority owner Steve Kaplan and includes potential investors from the NBA and MLS. It also includes several prominent figures from the Atlanta area....