Oxford preview: Lots of changes possible

Joseph Zucker Arsenal FC

We are in FA Cup action this evening, when we take on Oxford United in the third round. The home side sit 15th in League One right now, and I fully expect Mikel Arteta to make a number of changes for this game. Not simply because of the slightly weaker …

Lovie Smith is one and done in Houston

Paul Garcia Houston Texans, NFL

Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair released a statement through the team saying he and general manager Nick Caserio informed Smith they were moving in a different direction on Sunday night.  “We are grateful for his leadership and character, and we wish him the best moving forward,” McNair said. “While …

Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season

Paul Garcia Houston Texans, NFL

The Texans have followed through with a move which was expected leading up to the conclusion of the 2022 season.  Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report that head coach Lovie Smith has been fired (Twitter link). A team announcement has confirmed it. The decision to part ways makes …

Texans fire coach Lovie Smith after one season

Paul Garcia Houston Texans, NFL

The Houston Texans fired Lovie Smith following the team’s season finale on Sunday, his tenure as head coach lasting one year with a 3-13-1 record. Smith went out with a win, as the Texans rallied to beat the Indianapolis Colts 32-31 on a Hail Mary touchdown for a season-high point …

49ers Notebook: J.J. Watt thanks 49ers fans after farewell ovation; No-life Nick Bosa; Brock Purdy – Rookie of the Year? 49ers fan falls from stands onto the field

Michael A. De Leon NFL, San Francisco 49ers

The moment was not lost on Watt, who began his postgame press conference with some words for the 49ers and their fans. “I want to thank the 49ers,” Watt said. “That was very classy, and their fans — you don’t have to do that. An opposing player in your stadium …

Houston Texans Fire Love Smith

Paul Garcia Houston Texans, NFL

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith. Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair released a statement Sunday Night following the firing. “I appreciate Coach Smith and his entire family for their contributions over the last two seasons. We are grateful for his leadership and character, and we wish …