College Football
Football Scoop.com reports LSU will payout $17 million to football coach Ed Orgeron in installments beginning December 15th and running through December, 2025. Orgeron says he has no plans to coach next season, wishing to spend time with his three sons. The school and Orgeron announced mutual parting of the ways last night at season’s end.
MLB
Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt spoke with the St. Louis media today. Shildt declined to comment on what led to his dismissal as Redbirds manager. Instead, he chose to take the high road and thank the organization that he joined in 2004.
The Athletic reports the San Diego Padres will likely interview former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt for its managerial vacancy. The Padres were 79-83 this season.
NFL
NFL Network reports that former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden is still owed at least $40 million of the original 10-year $100 million contract he signed in 2018 to become Raiders coach. A settlement is expected with the two parties working out details. Gruden resigned last week after emails containing insensitive remarks were unveiled.
Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports some of Gruden’s confidants are telling him to explore whether he might have legal grounds to engage the NFL for damages.