WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue freshman tight end George Burhenn was inserted into the fray after injuries at receiver left coach Ryan Walters thin of targets. Redshirt senior Garrett Miller got injured, which meant Burhenn, the 6-foot-5 McCordsville native, had to be inserted. Not just for adding an extra layer of protection for injured quarterback Hudson Card. He’d be asked to …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 25, 2023, 05:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NEW YORK — The New York Rangers outhustled the Boston Bruins, put seven goals behind last season’s top goaltender and leapfrogged them to earn the NHL’s best record with a 7-4 win on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Their reaction? Not a big deal. “You’ve …

USATSI The NFL has really buckled down this year when it comes to issuing fines for players leading with their helmets — whether they are ballcarriers or not. The latest victim is Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was fined $43,709 for a block he made against Jaquan Brisker of the Chicago Bears. The block was not penalized …

Harald Hasselbach, a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos during the team’s back-to-back Super Bowl championships in the late 1990s, has died at age 56. The Broncos announced Hasselbach’s death on Thursday, citing family. Hasselbach’s family said he died at home in the Denver area after a six-month fight with cancer. Hasselback began his career with the Calgary Stampeders of …

USATSI It’s hard to believe, but Week 13 of the college football season is already here, and CBS Sports Network is back with a Thanksgiving feast of five games over the holiday weekend. On Saturday, a tripleheader takes center stage. The action starts with Miami (Ohio) traveling to Ball State, as the RedHawks look to reach the 10-win mark with a …

Who’s Playing Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos Current Records: Cleveland 7-3, Denver 5-5 How To Watch When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. ETWhere: Empower Field at Mile High — Denver, ColoradoTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppFubo (Try for free) Fubo’s holiday offer just kicked off – For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo’s Pro, Elite, and Premier plans ($20 …

49ers rookie Ji’Ayir Brown reflects on ‘incredible’ first NFL start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — For Ji’Ayir Brown, the 49ers’ 31-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday at Lumen Field was the perfect ending to the rookie safety’s first NFL start. San Francisco’s defense held Geno Smith and the Seattle offense to six points. Brown …

Heartbreaking. Ohio State has lost to Michigan for a third year in a row. It was a highly competitive game, but the Buckeyes couldn’t overcome a slow start and a first-quarter Kyle McCord interception deep in their own territory. Further from that, the defense couldn’t get off the field when it mattered and OSU just made too many mistakes compared …

Tua Tagovailoa keeps reiterating that the Miami Dolphins aren’t satisfied yet. Miami improved to 8-3 with a dominant 34-13 win over the struggling New York Jets on Black Friday. The Dolphins are looking to win the AFC East for the first time since 2008, and then make a deep playoff push. “The sky’s the limit for us,” Tagovailoa said. “Whatever …

Another week of NFL action is here, which means more surprises are surely in store. The first 11 weeks, after all, have already given us the Browns winning seven of 10 despite shuffling quarterbacks, the once-dominant Patriots bottoming out in the AFC East, and the Broncos winning four straight. How, then, can you be sure to wager on the right …

It’s just the first quarter of the Iron Bowl but the officials have already made an impact on the game. After Alabama scored a touchdown on their opening drive, Brian Battie elected to return the ensuing kickoff and his facemask was clearly grabbed by the Crimson Tide defender. However, the refs missed the call and actually flew a flag on …

Who’s Playing Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals Current Records: Los Angeles 4-6, Arizona 2-9 How To Watch When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. ETWhere: State Farm Stadium — Glendale, ArizonaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppFubo (Try for free) Fubo’s holiday offer just kicked off – For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo’s Pro, Elite, and Premier plans ($20 …

Eagles activate Quez Watkins among roster moves for Bills game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles have activated wide receiver Quez Watkins for their game against the Bills on Sunday afternoon. Watkins, 25, has missed the last five games on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury. The Eagles’ WR3 has played in just three games all season. In …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter “Where did this Jordan Love kid come from?” “Aren’t the Detroit Lions supposed to be good this year?” “I can’t name a single player in Green Bay’s secondary.” “Did you know Dan Campbell loves going for it on fourth down?” These conversations and more were undoubtedly echoing through living rooms all across the country as …

Now that the dismal football season is finally over, Razorback fans are “voicing” their frustrations on social media. With somewhat high expectations heading into the season, the Razorbacks finished the disappointing campaign at 4-8, with just one solemn win in the SEC. Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek has previously given Head Coach Sam Pittman full support for returning next season, but …