Kalen DeBoer is looking to escape Nick Saban’s shadow and lead Tide back to playoffs in 2nd season

ATLANTA — Four years without a national championship feels like a severe drought for veteran Alabama players. Similarly, one year of missing the College Football Playoff has second-year coach Kalen…

Alabama football recruiting proves Crimson Tide are still ‘The Brand’

ESPN and SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum is impressed by the recent run in recruiting by the Alabama Crimson Tide and second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. Finebaum made his weekly…

Stars fire coach Pete DeBoer after losing in the West finals

Ryan S. ClarkJun 6, 2025, 10:50 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Eight days after falling in their third straight Western Conference finals, the…

Athlon Sports releases SEC head coach rankings

The 2025 college football season may still be three months away, but that hasn’t stopped diehard fans of the sport from trying to figure out the hierarchy of various topics…

Stars’ DeBoer — ‘Spark’ needed after Oettinger’s early woes

Ryan S. ClarkMay 30, 2025, 12:45 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. DALLAS — Jake Oettinger is one reason the Stars are in a…