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Quarterback matchmaker: 8 QB landing spots for needy teams (Dolphins, Jets, Vikings & more)

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on the 8 most QB-needy teams in the NFL to determine who will be starting for them Week 1. The duo start with their reactions to the latest coordinator hires around the NFL, including the Seattle Seahawks finding their Klint Kubiak replacement in new OC Brian Fleury.

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Next, Nate & Matt play quarterback matchmaker for the 8 most QB-needy teams in the NFL. The two hosts start with deep dives on the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins (would Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill be interesting names in the free agent market?), Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.

Later, Nate & Matt find quarterback matches for the Indianapolis Colts (franchise tag Daniel Jones?), Minnesota Vikings (will JJ McCarthy get another shot?), Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons.

(4:50) – Latest coordinator hire reactions

(16:40) – QB matchmaker: Jets

(29:20) – QB matchmaker: Dolphins

(40:10) – QB matchmaker: Steelers

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(46:20) – QB matchmaker: Browns

(57:30) – QB matchmaker: Colts

(1:05:40) – QB matchmaker: Vikings

(1:17:40) – QB matchmaker: Cardinals

(1:22:50) – QB matchmaker: Falcons

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 21: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) leaves the field following pregame warmups before the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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February 24, 2026
Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3’s legacy & more with Drew Hanlen

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NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares inside stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and others and explains why self-belief can be both a gift and a curse for rising talent.

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(0:48) When will Tatum return for Celtics?

(12:13) Player development & Deni Avdija

(21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways?

(26:25) How can NBA stop tanking?

(31:09) Joel Embiid’s recovery and development

(43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve

(49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA

(56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?

(01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

(Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

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February 24, 2026
2026 NFL Draft prospects you NEED to know with Nate Tice & Matt Miller

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Andrew Siciliano deep dives on the 2026 NFL Draft with Nate Tice & ESPN’s Matt Miller. Andrew kicks things off with Nate Tice as they parse through Nate & Charles McDonald’s latest mock draft and cover a few of the more interesting selections, including EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. going second overall to the New York Jets, RB Jeremiyah Love in the top ten, EDGE David Bailey to the Washington Commanders and more. Next, Andrew & Nate set their sites on Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Nate gives his top prospects he’s most excited to watch test next week.

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Later, Andrew is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller to get his thoughts on the draft (including Ty Simpson, Caleb Downs and more) before talking through his latest NFL mock draft.

(6:55) – Nate Tice breaks down latest NFL mock draft

(21:55) – Nate’s top prospects to watch at the NFL Combine

(44:00) – Matt Miller talks latest NFL mock draft

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers takes the field during pregame warmups before the 2026 CFP National Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images)

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Inside Coverage would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports’ NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor’s legacy in one of three ways:

• Buy an “All-Juice Team” hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.

• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor

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• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”

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February 24, 2026
Someone made an app to warn you if smart glasses are nearby

A new app will notify users if smart glasses are likely nearby. The aptly named Nearby Glasses was developed in response to media coverage outlining how glasses like Meta’s Ray-Bans have been used to film people without their consent.

As first reported by 404 Media, the app detects the unique Bluetooth signature emitted by smart glasses and sends a push alert that someone wearing the device may potentially be nearby. “I consider it to be a tiny part of resistance against surveillance tech,” the app’s developer Yves Jeanrenaud told 404 Media.

Smart glasses have sparked increased privacy concerns, especially as Meta is reportedly working to add facial recognition technology to its Meta Ray-Bans. OpenAI is also reported to have a pair of smart glasses in the works. It bears mentioning that false positives may occur, including from VR headsets.

Nearby Glasses is currently available on the Google Play Store and GitHub.

February 24, 2026
Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus: faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola

Today on the Kevin O’Connor show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to ask some big questions in the NBA world: Are the Houston Rockets done? What teams have the most to prove in the 2nd half of the season? Which young players might break out and which coaches are on the hot seat?

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Then, the pair look at two of the hottest names in college basketball: Darius Acuff and Darryn Peterson. How does Acuff’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Is Peterson’s self-check-out gambit for Kansas threatening his no. 1 draft pick potential?

Later, KOC is joined by Daman Rangoola, Sam Esfandiari & Claire De Lune from All-Star Weekend to talk the latest with the Lakers and Warriors. That and more on today’s show!

(1:11) Contenders with the most to prove
(13:38) Young players to watch
(20:26) NBA coaches on the hot seat
(33:46) Kings decimated by injuries
(37:12) Darius Acuff drops 49 points vs. Alabama
(41:44) What’s going on with Darryn Peterson?
(56:32) Daman Rangoola & Sam Esfandiari join from All-Star
(1:43:10) Claire De Lune joins from All-Star

HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on February 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

(Jack Gorman)

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February 24, 2026
Sony reveals the Death Stranding 2 required PC specs

We’re less than a month from the availability of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC, and today Sony released the required specs. Despite designer Hideo Kojima being known for spectacle in his projects, the minimum specs are quite reasonable.

The low graphics preset runs on an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB, and that will give players average performance of 1080p at 30 frames per second, which is rough but at least makes the game available for players who haven’t upgraded in awhile. Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 are the recommended GPUs for that graphics tier. As is typical for PC gaming, though, the higher end performance options will require beefier internals.

This port of Death Stranding 2 will also boast a few firsts. The title will mark the debut of Pico as an upscaling option on PC. This upscaler was made by Guerilla Games and was also used for the Death Stranding sequel on the PlayStation 5. The game will also be adding support for ultrawide views. The cutscenes can be viewed in a 21:9 aspect ration and gameplay can be displayed at 32:9. This option will be available for both PC and the PS5 versions of the game, and an ultrawide monitor won’t be required to enable this view option.

February 24, 2026
Answering the NFL offseason’s biggest questions: Giants draft plans, Patriots free agency targets & more

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to answer the NFL offseason’s biggest looming questions submitted by the audience. The duo start off by diving into the New York Giants’ potential NFL Draft plans with the 5th overall pick, how the Chicago Bears can fix their defensive line and whether or not Brian Daboll is a good fit with QB Cam Ward as the new Tennessee Titans OC.

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Next, Nate & Charles discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Chargers can fix their offensive line in one offseason, if the Jacksonville Jaguars defense can take a leap next season, who the Denver Broncos should be targeting in free agency (Tyler Allgeier?) and what our expectations for the 2026 Washington Commanders should look like.

Later, the two hosts wrap up with thoughts on the New England Patriots’ upcoming offseason decisions, why Sean McVay changed to a duo run game style with the Los Angeles Rams, whether Sean McDermott was really the problem with the Buffalo Bills and more.

(2:40) – Biggest offseason questions: Giants draft plans, Bears DL, Daboll & Cam Ward

(24:30) – Biggest offseason questions: Chargers OL, Jaguars defense, Broncos, Commanders

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(44:15) – Biggest offseason questions: Patriots, Rams, Bills & more

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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February 24, 2026
Gio Savarese’s 2026 MLS Predictions, USMNT World Cup Outlook & Vinícius Jr Racism Debate

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The Cooligans welcome former MLS head coach and analyst Giovanni Savarese for a deep dive into the 2026 MLS season. Gio shares his predictions, breakout teams to watch, and how the league continues to evolve ahead of a massive 2026 on home soil. The conversation also turns to the USMNT, as the guys assess expectations, pressure, and what success should realistically look like at the 2026 World Cup.

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Christian and Alexis then tackle the troubling racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid’s clash with Benfica. They unpack how these situations are currently handled, question whether the responsibility to stop a match unfairly falls on the player experiencing abuse, and debate what meaningful structural changes could better protect players moving forward.

Finally, it’s a jam-packed Champions League recap. Folarin Balogun shines in a statement performance against Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus suffer a shocking defeat to Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt pull off a stunning win over Inter Milan. The boys react to all the drama, surprises, and what these results mean going forward.

Timestamps:

(6:30) – 2026 MLS preview and predictions

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(30:00) – Gio Savarese’s USMNT World Cup outlook

(39:00) – Vinicius Junior deals with racism again: time for a rule change?

(59:00) – Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League loss to PSG

(1:04:30) – Serie A teams suffer shocking Champions League losses

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February 24, 2026
You Can Now Stay at the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage

Ilya Rozanov’s coming to the cottage? No, we’re all coming to the cottage.

Fans of the Crave–HBO Max series Heated Rivalry can now stay at Shane Hollander’s Canadian cottage, Airbnb announced Tuesday. Located in Muskoka, Canada, the cottage will be available to book on Airbnb starting on March 3 at 9 a.m. PT.

Reservations for the lakeside home are priced at $248.10 per night, in local currency. The price being a nod to the hockey numbers for the show’s two main characters — Hudson Williams’ Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie’s Ilya Rozanov.

The cottage became a central part of Heated Rivalry thanks to the show’s heartfelt and swoon-worthy finale, which takes place entirely at the cottage, and thanks to Storrie’s now-iconic line — “I’m coming to the cottage” — from the show’s fifth episode.

The Heated Rivalry cottage.

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The Heated Rivalry cottage.

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Heated Rivalry, produced by Bell Media for Canadian streamer Crave, airs on HBO Max in the U.S. It centers on the fictional hockey universe found in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series, focusing on two rival professional players — Canada-born Shane Hollander (Williams) of the fictitious Montreal Metros and Russia-born Ilya Rozanov (Storrie) of the fictitious Boston Raiders. The series follows the pair as they navigate an increasingly complicated yet deeply romantic near-decade long secret affair.

Crave renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season, and HBO Max confirmed it will continue to air the series. Jacob Tierney — who created the series for television, serving as the sole writer and director for the show’s entire first season — has confirmed that he’ll return to direct season two. However, he told The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Heated Rivalry’s finale that he was considering the possibility “that other writers will come in to help” him out for the next season, but that he wasn’t sure yet.

Reid has announced that she’ll be publishing her seventh book in the Game Changers series, Unrivaled. The book is slated to be the next chapter in Shane and Ilya’s story. It was expected to hit shelves on Sept. 29, however, Reid announced Tuesday that the novel has been pushed to June 2027.

February 24, 2026
Aimee Lou Wood to Star in ‘Jane Eyre’ Series Adaptation From Working Title

On the heels of Wuthering Heights scoring solid global box office returns, another adaptation of a novel by a Brontë sister is in the offing.

Working Title is developing a series based on Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, with Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus, Sex Education) set to play the title character. Miriam Battye (Succession) is adapting the novel, which follows the title character’s life from childhood through a number of ups and downs, including a star-crossed love with Edward Rochester.

The project doesn’t have an outlet attached yet, but sources say Working Title in in talks with a U.K. broadcaster about picking up Jane Eyre.

First published in 1847, Jane Eyre has been adapted dozens of times in the past — as a stage play, in feature films and on television. Recent takes on the novel include a 2011 feature starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, directed by Cary Fukunaga, and a 2006 BBC miniseries with Ruth Wilson as Jane.

Wood earned Emmy, Actor Award and Golden Globe nominations for her work on season three of The White Lotus. She was a regular on Netflix’s Sex Education and recently filmed director Marc Forster’s Anxious People with Angelina Jolie and Jason Segel. She’s also set to play Pattie Boyd, the British model and photographer and wife of George Harrison (played by Joseph Quinn), in Sam Mendes’ quartet of Beatles biopics.

Battye’s writing credits also include Prime Video’s 2023 series Dead Ringers and Apple TV and A24’s forthcoming show The Husbands, starring Juno Temple.

Deadline first reported the news.

February 24, 2026