Football

1/15/2026 |  VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin’s 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games (Associated Press (AP)) BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.

1/15/2026 |  John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say (Associated Press (AP)) John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team’s head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. Harbaugh is not meeting with the Tennessee Titans and with the goal “reach the finish line with the Giants,” according to one of the people.

1/15/2026 |  Giants working to finalize deal and hire John Harbaugh as their next coach (CBS Sports) The New York Giants are working to finalize an agreement with former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh to be their next coach, according to multiple reports and confirmed by CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. An agreement on a deal has been accepted by Harbaugh. 

1/15/2026 |  Agent's Take: Ultimate 2025 end-of-season, 53-man roster that's the best team money can buy (CBS Sports) A 53-man roster under the salary cap using actual cap numbers with certain parameters, which are below, was assembled at the start of the season. Wholesale changes have been made to the roster since considerable weight has been given to 2025 performance. 

1/15/2026 |  Way Too Early 2026 NFL Head Coaching Cycle Predictions (DEADSPIN) Before the NFL hiring cycle can begin, the firing cycle needs to slow down.
The football world is waiting for a resolution between the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur. On Tuesday, Mike Tomlin informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he’s done coaching them after 19 seasons.