When the NFL released its 2023 schedule, plenty of fans probably circled the Bengals’ matchup with the Jaguars in Week 13. But few could’ve predicted that the game’s quarterback duel would end up being Trevor Lawrence versus … Jake Browning. The Bengals, of course, lost Pro Bowl starter Joe Burrow to season-ending wrist surgery in November, cutting short an already-injury-riddled …
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Ohio State superstar wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. named Heisman finalist
The finalists for the Heisman trophy given to the most outstanding player in college football were named on Monday. For the fifth time in the last six years, an Ohio State player is amongst those invited to the ceremony in New York as Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of the four finalists for the award. Jayden Daniels is the heavy …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence exits Week 13 vs. Bengals after suffering fourth-quarter ankle injury
Getty Images The Jaguars faced unexpectedly steep competition from the Bengals on Monday night, with fill-in quarterback Jake Browning dicing up Jacksonville’s defense. They also suffered a critical loss at quarterback, with Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter after suffering a left ankle injury. A visibly frustrated Lawrence required the help of two trainers to reach the locker room. …
Read More »Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence leaves ‘MNF’ game vs. Bengals with ankle injury
Trevor Lawrence left Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals with an ankle injury. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback’s right leg got bent awkwardly on a tackle late in the fourth quarter. He slammed his helmet to the turf immediately after the injury and was helped off the field by trainers into the Jacksonville locker room. Left tackle Walker Little inadvertently stepped …
Read More »Benjamin football star prospect Amaree Williams poised to reclassify graduating class
Top Benjamin football recruit Amaree Williams may have seen his final games in Buccaneer orange and blue with the close of the 2023 season. Benjamin head coach Eric Kresser confirmed Williams’ plans to reclassify to this year’s graduating class on Monday at the Lou Groza Award Celebration in West Palm Beach. Williams recently moved to the top spot in the …
Read More »Who is Jake Browning? Everything to know about Bengals QB starting in place of Joe Burrow, carving up Jaguars
When the NFL released its 2023 schedule, plenty of fans probably circled the Bengals’ matchup with the Jaguars in Week 13. But few could’ve predicted that the game’s quarterback duel would end up being Trevor Lawrence versus … Jake Browning. The Bengals, of course, lost Pro Bowl starter Joe Burrow to season-ending wrist surgery in November, cutting short an already-injury-riddled …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners interested in transfer tight end Jalin Conyers per report
As the 2023 season comes to a close, the Oklahoma Sooners have a big need at the tight end position. Starting tight end Austin Stogner is out of legibility and Jason Llewellyn entered the transfer portal. Yes, the Sooners are likely to sign elite four-star tight end Davon Mitchell, but Oklahoma could use a veteran option out of the transfer …
Read More »Jaguars score two touchdowns in 2:16 to regain lead, 28-21
Jaguars receiver Parker Washington, a sixth-round rookie, had played only 12 offensive snaps this season before Christian Kirk’s injury. When Kirk went out with a groin injury on a 26-yard reception on the team’s first snap, Washington was called upon. He has answered. Washington has his first four catches, his first 47 receiving yards and his first touchdown. On third-and-nine, …
Read More »WSU guard Myles Rice named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week
Dec. 4—PULLMAN — Myles Rice’s sizzling start to the season just keeps getting hotter. The Washington State redshirt freshman was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week in men’s basketball, the conference announced Monday. In wins over Eastern Washington and Portland State, Rice scored 28 and 19 points respectively, helping the Cougars secure a 6-1 start to the season. Against …
Read More »Did 49ers expose Jalen Hurts, Eagles’ Achilles heel? How San Francisco flipped script with defensive game plan vs. Philly
PHILADELPHIA — The San Francisco 49ers pass rush had been on a roll. Since Chase Young joined an already-deep group at the trade deadline, they’d sacked Trevor Lawrence five times, then Baker Mayfield four and finally Geno Smith six times in a span of just three weeks. So Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, it seemed, would need to worry about …
Read More »NHL salary cap likely to grow to $87.7 million, source says
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 4, 2023, 10:03 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — The NHL informed its executives and owners during its Board of Governors meeting Monday that it is projecting it will raise next year’s salary cap to $87.7 million, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. If those projections hold, …
Read More »Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Not many expected Notre Dame football safety Xavier Watts to have a huge year, but it was a pleasant surprise for Irish fans. The senior would lead the country in interceptions with seven, also causing and recovering a fumble. Tack on 47 total tackles, and that’s quite the season for a safety. It was more than enough to get the …
Read More »Jaguars’ Christian Kirk ruled out vs. Bengals with groin injury after exiting game following first catch
Trevor Lawrence wasted no time connecting with Christian Kirk against the Bengals on Monday night. But the Jaguars’ No. 1 wide receiver left the game after his first catch due to a groin injury and did not return. Jacksonville ruled him out in the third quarter. Kirk easily beat his man for a 26-yard gain on Jacksonville’s first play from …
Read More »Notre Dame football recruiting and transfer portal update
It has been quite the day of news for Notre Dame football. Plenty of rumors came out as facts, as multiple players who intended on entering the transfer portal did. Some of them quickly made plans with the Irish, as one player committed while others will visit very soon. The Irish also saw a familiar face return to South Bend, …
Read More »Jake Browning, Bengals are tied 14-14 with Jaguars at halftime
The Bengals have 233 yards, the most first half yards the Jaguars have allowed this season, and they have yet to punt. With Jake Browning dealing, the Bengals are tied with the Jaguars 14-14 at halftime. Browning has completed 17 of 19 passes for 178 yards, and Joe Mixon has 10 touches for 70 yards and two touchdown runs. The …
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