Titans QB Cam Ward on OC Brian Daboll: 'He's Going to Hold Me to High Standard'

New Titans coach Robert Saleh brought in Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator — a proven QB coach and former Giants head coach with NFL and college pedigree.
Rookie QB Cam Ward is excited and confident, saying Daboll will challenge him, give honest feedback and put the offense in a better position to win.
Tennessee heads into a major rebuild with about $100M in cap space, the No. 4 pick in the 2026 draft and early-round picks, after a 3-14 season.

Sports

February 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Denny Hamlin re-tore his right shoulder after offseason surgery and a fall amid the rubble of his parents’ burned home, but plans to delay another operation and race through 2026.
His parents’ house burned in December — his father died in the blaze and his mother suffered major burns, though Hamlin says she’s improving while he manages the aftermath.
At 45 with 60 Cup wins but no championship, Hamlin says this could be a make-or-break season as he fights physical limits and pushes to secure the one title he’s still missing.

Sports Disasters

February 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM

US Treasury/FSOC chair Scott Bessent said the government doesn't have authority to buy bitcoin — signaling no bailout for crypto.
Bitcoin slid to about $73,000 (down ~2% on Wednesday and ~13% over the past five days) as ether and other tokens also fell.
Michael Burry warned of a potential "death spiral," and analysts say sentiment has soured with the mid‑$70k area now a key support.

Business and Finance

February 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM

Sam Darnold’s low-key, consistent leadership — holding one-on-one “walk-arounds” to build chemistry — has teammates calling him a “golden retriever” who’s the same guy every day.
Despite leading the league with 20 regular-season turnovers, he was lights-out in the postseason (about 70% completions, ~470 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INT) and helped propel the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.
Teammates and coaches loudly backed him through struggles (from golf catch-ups with Jason Myers to Ernest Jones’ public defense), showing strong locker-room buy-in.

Sports

February 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM

Mickey Lolich, the 1968 World Series MVP who won three complete games — including a Game 7 victory over Bob Gibson — died at 85 after a short hospice stay.
His leap into catcher Bill Freehan’s arms after the final out remains one of Detroit’s most iconic baseball images.
Known for his humor and offbeat life after baseball (he expected a Corvette but got a Dodge Charger) he later ran a doughnut shop in suburban Detroit.

Sports

February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM