Do Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have a shot against Michigan? (Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) (Steven Branscombe via Getty Images) In what is the most anticipated title game of the year from a certain perspective, the Michigan Wolverines are three-touchdown favorites against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Like a broken record, I say these totals can’t be low enough for Iowa games. The …
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2023 NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: How Eagles can become first team to punch postseason ticket in Week 13
Getty Images Through the first 12 weeks of the NFL season, we still haven’t seen a single team clinch a playoff berth, but that could change this week. Heading into Week 13, only one team has a chance to punch its postseason ticket and that’s the Philadelphia Eagles, who currently have the best record in the NFL. Although only one …
Read More »Eagles vs. 49ers: Three reasons each contender can win the NFC Championship rematch in Week 13
USATSI The Eagles have partaken in one marquee matchup after another during their awe-inspiring march to 10-1. From a Cowboys showdown on Sunday night to a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs to a Week 12 shootout with the Bills, they’ve been must-see TV. And things won’t slow down this weekend, when Lincoln Financial Field welcomes the return of the …
Read More »Michigan State football WR Tyrell Henry set to enter NCAA transfer portal
Tyrell Henry, a Roseville (MI) native who was a member of the 2022 recruiting class, has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. In his two years at MSU, Henry had 24 catches for 195 yards and 3 touchdowns, while being a primary kick and punt returner for the team. …
Read More »Blackhawks waive Corey Perry for ‘unacceptable’ conduct
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 28, 2023, 02:38 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Following an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks said Tuesday they have placed veteran winger Corey Perry on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract. Perry had initially taken a leave of absence from the team. Blackhawks general manager Kyle …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13 Defense Rankings
The Jets’ secondary will look to capitalize off potential turnovers in Week 13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) (Rich Schultz via Getty Images) The New York Jets defense has been working overtime of late. With the team’s offense going nowhere fast, it’s been on the potent stop unit to try and keep them in games. It hasn’t been an easy …
Read More »Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West closing in on scheduling agreement for 2024 season, per report
Oregon State and Washington State are deep in talks to finalize a football scheduling agreement for the 2024 season, according to Yahoo Sports. The deal would include significant financial incentives for the 12 Mountain West schools. League presidents met Monday night to discuss the arrangement, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. The proposed scheduling model would involve a “7+1” …
Read More »Who’s next? Ten NFL assistants who could be coveted as head coaches
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter It’s that time of year again. The NFL’s annual purge of underperforming head coaches has already begun. Josh McDaniels was fired by the Raiders four weeks ago, Frank Reich was dismissed by the Panthers on Monday, and a half-dozen or so more coaches are in jeopardy as the season wraps up. And with that, it’s …
Read More »Cowboys’ Dak Prescott credits ‘dad strength,’ girlfriend for best work-life balance and play of his career
FRISCO, Texas — Early in the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys offense and quarterback Dak Prescott began their first season with head coach Mike McCarthy calling plays, and the change didn’t click right away. Now, entering Week 13, the Cowboys lead the NFL in scoring offense (31.6 points per game) and Prescott’s +700 odds to win the 2023 NFL MVP …
Read More »Mike Elko to coach Texas A&M, Alabama vs. Georgia & can Florida State get past Louisville?
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde give their thoughts ahead of college football’s exciting conference championship games this weekend. The Alabama Crimson Tide are hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia aims to remain undefeated …
Read More »Shaquille Leonard reportedly to visit Eagles this week, as interest rises in wake of Zach Cunningham injury
USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are interested in Shaquille Leonard, hoping to sway him to come to Philadelphia after his visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. If Leonard leaves the Cowboys without a deal in hand, the Eagles are expected to set up a visit in the hopes of adding him to their roster. Per ESPN, the Eagles should have a …
Read More »Bill O’Brien gives passionate defense of Mac Jones: ‘Blame me’
Bill O’Brien gives passionate defense of Mac Jones: ‘Blame me’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has performed well below expectations this season, there’s no debating that. But the struggles the Patriots offense has experienced in 2023 are not all Jones’ fault. That was the message conveyed by Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien on …
Read More »PWHL to open inaugural schedule on New Year’s Day
Nov 28, 2023, 02:16 PM ET Puck drop will follow New Year’s Day’s ball drop for the newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League in opening its inaugural schedule with Toronto hosting New York on Jan. 1. The long-awaited announcement came on Tuesday, when the PWHL released the time and dates of each of its six yet-to-be nicknamed teams’ home openers, …
Read More »BYU will be QB shopping this holiday season
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff passes the ball against Oklahoma at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News When the college football transfer portal opens Monday, BYU coaches will be searching for a quarterback, and maybe more than one. They have no choice but to look around after a 5-7 season with …
Read More »Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper defended his perceived lack of patience on Tuesday after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, as well as the team’s decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall. Reich became the third head coach to be fired midseason by Tepper since he purchased the team in 2018 for a then-NFL …
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