Texas Tech and Cal meet in the Independence Bowl on Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the final game of the day as the Bowl Season festivities begin. This will mark the second all-time meeting between the programs and first since the Red Raiders upset an Aaron Rodgers-led Cal team in the 2004 Holiday Bowl. The Bears are back in a …

Another exciting weekend of NFL football is upon us, meaning it’s another opportunity to throw some money down on the big games. And if you are betting on the games, you’ll want to listen to The Group Chat segment of the latest “Bear Bets” episode as the fellas break down this week’s biggest matchups. FOX Sports’ Chris “The Bear” Fallica …

Throughout this season, a lot of attention has been dedicated to the Baltimore Ravens’ offense. With a new coordinator in Todd Monken and a plethora of new weapons for Lamar Jackson in Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., Nelson Agholor, Keaton Mitchell, and more, it makes sense that the unit has been the subject of such fascination — especially in the …

The Alabama football program is annually represented at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. This year will be no different. Seven Alabama commits will suit up for Team Alabama in this year’s classic. The seven Alabama commits that made the roster are Saraland wide receiver Ryan Williams, Clay-Chalkville cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, Brookwood offensive lineman William Sanders, Gadsden City safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., …

Getty Images Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season is already underway, and many more matchups are on tap for the weekend. But not every team is healthy as we approach the finalization of the playoff picture, with several big names on track to be sidelined — or return from the sidelines — on Saturday and Sunday. Below, you’ll find …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 15, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Thursday’s NHL slate was a bit of a ride, wasn’t it? Sixteen teams across the continent combining for an average of 6.9 goals per game, even including one rather conservative 2-1 win by the Hurricanes over the Red Wings. Fun stuff. With another …

Meyers among ex-Patriots who shined in Raiders’ huge win vs. Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Las Vegas Raiders’ impressive 63-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night was a tough one for New England Patriots fans. The biggest reason for that was the abundance of great plays made by former Patriots players, a couple of …

Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers continue to pile up the honors this award season, this time making ESPN’s All-America team. It comes as no surprise given the numbers these two put up. Daniels led the country in total yards and touchdowns. Nabers’ 1,546 receiving yards led the country, over 100 more than Washington’s Rome Odunze in second place, despite playing …

Another week of NFL action is here, which means more surprises are surely in store. The first 14 weeks, after all, have already given us the Browns starting 8-5 despite starting four different quarterbacks, the Bears and even the Giants sneaking back into the wild-card picture, and the reigning champion Chiefs struggling to contend for the No. 1 seed in …

Days after Kadarius Toney’s offensive offsides penalty cost the Kansas City Chiefs a potential victory against the Buffalo Bills, the wide receiver said he never received a warning from the official that he wasn’t set.   “Nah. They didn’t. They said they gave me a warning, but I never talked to the ref,” Toney said this week, per KSHB 41 …

Games aren’t played on paper, but if they were, Michigan football wouldn’t have to sweat playing Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Rose Bowl. The Crimson Tide have won more national championships than any other team in history and Nick Saban is particularly formidable when it comes to winning in the postseason. But, with all the hype, …

A week ago, The Practice Squad Power Rankings had backup quarterback flavor. This week, I’m going next level and highlighting the Backup Quarterback Playoffs, otherwise known as Week 15 in the 2023 NFL regular-season schedule.  After whatever that Easton Stick vs. Aidan O’Connell battle was last night, we’ll be treated to the following:  And we’ll see Joe Flacco, Tommy DeVito, …

Patriots Mailbag: How realistic is a Bill Belichick trade? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’re in the home stretch of the Patriots’ 2023 season, and while there some interesting storylines to dig into this Sunday against the Chiefs, the bigger picture still looms large. Is Bill Belichick coaching his final four games in New England, and if so, who …

The transfer portal has been open for a couple of weeks and delivered a lot of top-end talent. Michigan is rumored to be involved with five-star quarterback Dante Moore from UCLA but could be looking at another more recent offensive entry into the portal in former Alabama wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks. The biggest factor for Michigan and Brooks is the …

The Los Angeles Chargers were humiliated by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, losing 63-21, and the franchise has clearly seen enough. On Friday morning, the organization fired both head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. At one point, the Chargers trailed 63-7 on Thursday night. Los Angeles is 5-9 this season, good for last in the …