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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Bengals QB AJ McCarron not giving up football career just yet
The post Former Bengals QB AJ McCarron not giving up football career just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints. Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron believes he still plenty of gas in the tank to continue his professional football career. McCarron last played in June 2024, representing the St. Louis Battlehawks at the time. He played two seasons with them while being an athlete in the XFL/UFL. 2023 was his last appearance in the NFL, appearing in two games for the Bengals that season. The franchise originally selected him in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, spending six of his nine seasons with the organization. At age 34, McCarron is still capable of having a roster spot on any professional side. He took part in an interview with knowing he can still play but is uncertain on whether he played his last game. 'I don't know,' McCarron said when asked if he had played his final game. 'I know I can still play. I'm training kids. I'm training Bubba Thompson at South (Alabama), Tate Graham at Baker (High School), and some younger kids in the off time. They make the old man pull out his cleats every once in a while to show my skills in some drills, and I spin the ball and it comes out and I'm like, 'I still got it.'' How AJ McCarron played throughout NFL career AJ McCarron was mainly a backup throughout his NFL career, spending most of it with the Bengals. McCarron appeared in 13 games, including three starts, with the Bengals across four of those six seasons. He completed 90 passes for 939 yards and six touchdowns. His stints with the Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons didn't bring much change as he only appeared in six total games with those teams. He took his talents to the XFL/UFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks. It turned out to be a success for him, boasting a 12-5 record after two seasons with the team. He completed 367 passes for 3,732 yards and 39 touchdowns. McCarron has the talent to continue playing football, whether it's in the NFL or XFL/UFL. What matters is whether he still has the motivation to continue leading offenses at center. Related: Bengals rumors: Cincinnati makes new Trey Hendrickson contract offer before training camp Related: Shop owner facing harsh penalties for selling items from Bengals' Joe Burrow burglary
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Congratulations Pouring In For ESPN Reporter Molly McGrath
Congratulations Pouring In For ESPN Reporter Molly McGrath originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN reporter Molly McGrath has earned plenty of fans over the years due to her exceptional work. McGrath joined ESPN in 2016 after stints with Fox Sports, Comcast SportsNet New England and NESN. She was also a production assistant at ESPN before earning a prominent role as a sideline reporter. Fast forward to the present day, and McGrath is arguably the best sideline reporter college football has to offer. "She previously hosted various editions of College Football Live and College Basketball Live, and covered select games as a sideline reporter for XFL on ABC. McGrath used to report from the sidelines of ESPN's Thursday night college football package and regularly served as a sideline reporter on ABC and ESPN for men's college basketball," her bio for ESPN states. As for her life away from the gridiron, McGrath has been married to real estate professional Max Dorsch for seven years. In 2023, McGrath posted a heartfelt caption for her husband on Instagram. She said, "Two amazing children, one beautiful home, and lots of dancing along the way." Two years later, McGrath delivered another beautiful message to Dorsch. "7 years my only regret is not falling in love sooner," McGrath wrote. "A lifetime with you just isn't enough." Countless people wished McGrath and Dorsch a happy anniversary this week. "Congrats! Beautiful," one follower commented. "Aww congratulations! Happy anniversary," a second follower wrote. "Gorgeous couple," an Instagram user said. "Happy anniversary!" "Congratulations! Hope you have many great adventures together," another Instagram user added. We're wishing McGrath and her family all the best this Pouring In For ESPN Reporter Molly McGrath first appeared on The Spun on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Oklahoma head coach not interested in school's AD opening
When longtime Oklahoma Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his upcoming retirement earlier this week, OU Football fans immediately pointed to one of the other pillars of the program as a potential replacement. Bob Stoops was hired to coach the Sooners during Castiglione's first year at the helm. He brought OU back to national prominence, coaching in Norman from 1999 to 2016, and winning the national championship in 2000. Additionally, he served as the interim head coach for Oklahoma's Alamo Bowl victory over Oregon to close out the 2021 season, after Lincoln Riley bolted for Southern California. Stoops helped guide the team and fanbase through a rocky season and became even more of a legend in Sooner Nation during a difficult time. More: Social media reactions to the news of Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione retiring Castiglione, OU's AD since 1998, isn't retiring immediately, but the search is on to replace him. However, it looks like Stoops won't be in the running for the gig. At Oklahoma's press conference on Tuesday to officially announce Castiglione's transition, Stoops was in attendance, and Carey Murdock, who covers OU for On3 Sports and SoonerScoop, asked the former coach about his interest in the AD job. "Oh no, no, no, no," Stoops said. "If I wanted another job, I'd be a head coach again. At a university or somewhere. No, no. That job would never have been for me." Stoops has coached in two versions of the XFL and currently coaches in the UFL, a spring football league. He initially coached the Dallas Renegades before the team became the Arlington Renegades. If Stoops coaches again in 2026, it'll be his fifth season of spring football. He won a championship for Arlington in the XFL in 2023. He clearly has no interest in being an administrator and even told Murdock that people still call asking if he's interested in taking a college head coaching job. As for who could replace Castiglione, it looks like Mississippi State AD Zac Selmon, who tutored under Castiglione for many years, is one of the front-runners. Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt is another one of the prevalent names in the conversation as well. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Aaron on X @Aaron_Gelvin.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is the richest member of the McMahon family? Financial details you need to know about Vince, Stephanie, Shane, and Linda McMahon
The McMahon family, synonymous with , has built a financial empire through their wrestling and business ventures. As of 2025, none of the McMahons are directly involved with WWE. Let it be the former chairman, , his wife, Linda McMahon, or their children, Stephanie and Shane McMahon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, their iconic past stemming from the very promotion has made them earn the rags and riches. Below are the financial details of each member based on recent data. Vince McMahon: $3.2 Billion Vince McMahon, the former WWE chairman and CEO, transformed the company from a regional operation into a global powerhouse. His wealth primarily stems from his WWE stock and the 2023 sale of WWE to Endeavor for $9.3 billion, forming TKO Group Holdings. Vince owns 16% of TKO, equating to 28.84 million shares. According to Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth, all are valued at approximately $2.3 billion post-IPO. Additional assets include a $40 million Greenwich mansion, a $12 million Manhattan penthouse, and a sports yacht. His other ventures, like the XFL and Alpha Entertainment, have had mixed success but contributed to his portfolio. In 2017, Vince earned $3.1 million in WWE salary and sold $96 million in stock to fund the XFL revival. Linda McMahon: $3.2 Billion , Vince's wife and former WWE CEO, shares a combined net worth of $3.2 billion with Vince, largely due to their joint TKO stock ownership. As WWE co-founder, she negotiated key deals, including a 2000 Viacom TV contract and the Wrestling Superstars action figure line. Linda's wealth also grew through political endeavors, serving as Small Business Administration Administrator (2017–2019) and now as U.S. Secretary of Education in 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Their 2017 financial disclosure revealed assets between $938 million and $1.1 billion, including properties in Greenwich, New York City, Las Vegas, and Boca Raton. The McMahons to control Raw and SmackDown LIVE as a united front: Raw, Dec. 17, 2018 Stephanie McMahon : $250 Million Stephanie McMahon, and Linda, has a net worth of $250 million, shared with her husband, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, WWE's Chief Content Officer. Her wealth comes from WWE stock sales (2.5 million shares sold for $265 million in 2023) and executive roles, including Chief Brand Officer and interim Chairwoman. Stephanie's 2018 earnings were $2.81 million, with $2.2 million from her CBO role. She resigned from WWE in 2023 after Vince's return. Shane McMahon: $200 Million , Vince and Linda's son, has a net worth of $200 million, derived from 2.5 million WWE shares and business ventures like Ideanomics, where he serves as Executive Vice Chairman. Shane left WWE in 2009 to pursue ventures like YOU On Demand and Indian Larry Motorcycle Shop. His wealth fluctuates due to Ideanomics' volatile stock. To conclude, Vince and Linda McMahon tie as the richest, with their wealth anchored in TKO stock and real estate. Stephanie and Shane, while wealthy, trail significantly due to smaller stock holdings and fewer high-value assets. Also read:
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFL playoff schedule: How to watch USFL, XFL conference championships in 2025
UFL playoff schedule: How to watch USFL, XFL conference championships in 2025 Show Caption Hide Caption Greg Olsen expresses excitement for upcoming Olympic flag football Former TE Greg Olsen is excited for some NFL players to showcase their skills in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics and the debut of flag football. Sports Seriously The 2025 UFL regular season has come to a close, which will begin the league's playoff sprint to a spring football championship. The UFL will host just three playoff games in 2025 before crowning its champion. Both of the league's conference championship games will be played on Sunday, June 8 before the two victors face off in the league championship game six days later. Here's what to know about the UFL's playoff schedule for 2025, including how to watch the USFL and XFL conference championship games. UFL playoff schedule 2025 Below is a complete look at the UFL playoff schedule for 2025: Sunday, June 8 USFL conference championship : Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers, 3 p.m., ABC : Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers, 3 p.m., ABC XFL conference championship: St. Louis Battlehawks vs. DC Defenders, 6 p.m., Fox Saturday, June 14 UFL championship game: USFL champion vs. XFL champion, 8 p.m., ABC USFL championship game time, TV channel, live stream Michigan Panthers (6-4) at Birmingham Stallions (7-3) Start time : 3 p.m. ET : 3 p.m. ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+ The Stallions have already beaten the Panthers twice this season and haven't yet lost to them since the 2024 USFL-XFL merger. That includes a 31-18 victory over Michigan in last year's USFL conference championship game. Can Birmingham repeat that history? It won't be as easy to do so in 2025, as Michigan's offense averaged a league-best 24.5 points per game. That said, the Stallions averaged 24.4 points per game and held the Panthers to two of their three lowest point totals of the season. If Skip Holtz's defense can once again contain Mike Nolan's offense, the Stallions could find themselves playing for a fourth consecutive spring football title. XFL championship game time, TV channel, live stream DC Defenders (6-4) at St. Louis Battlehawks (7-3) Start time : 6 p.m. ET : 6 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Defenders and Battlehawks split their season series, with St. Louis winning the teams' most recent battle in Week 10. Both teams had already clinched playoff spots ahead of that matchup, however, so they rested some of their key players. Both teams sport quality offenses, as DC led the league in passing yards per game (246.5) while St. Louis led the league in rushing yards per game (144.4). The Battlehawks allowed a league-low 16.3 points per game last season, so they may be better positioned to slow down Jordan Ta'amu and the Defenders offense. St. Louis also has the best home-field advantage in the UFL, so playing at The Dome at America's Center should help Anthony Becht's team as it looks to make it to its first spring-league championship game. UFL championship game time, TV channel, live stream USFL champion vs. XFL champion Start time : 8 p.m. ET : 8 p.m. ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+ The winners of the USFL and XFL conference championship games will square off in the UFL championship game on Saturday, June 14. The game will be played at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
