Daily Archives: December 21, 2023

Short week, long trip as Saints try to continue winning ways vs. Rams

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The 2023 season has been frustrating for the Saints and their fans. With that being said, New Orleans has already matched its win total from last year, is tied for first place in the NFC South and can win the division by winning their final three games. Their 7-7 record reflects a middling team with …

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Texans’ C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol, will likely miss game vs. Browns

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol after being injured in Week 14. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) Ten days after being injured, C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday. While Ryans said “no” when asked if the injury could end Stroud’s season, the Texans’ quarterback didn’t practice Wednesday and is …

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National Signing Day 2023: Miami flips five-star DL Armondo Blount from rival Florida State

247Sports Five-star defensive line prospect Armondo Blount flipped his commitment from Florida State to Miami, signing with the Hurricanes early Wednesday evening as the early signing period kicked off. Blount was actually committed to the Hurricanes previously, but defected to the in-state rival Seminoles in mid-October.  Blount starred at Miami Central (Florida) High School for his senior season. He is the No. …

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NHL agrees to keep 11 teams’ local broadcasts on Bally Sports

Dec 20, 2023, 08:12 PM ET The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season. The agreement, which was contained in a court filing made Wednesday, is subject to court approval. Diamond Sports has been …

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Aaron Rodgers activated from IR by Jets, but won’t play this season

Aaron Rodgers activated from IR by Jets, but won’t play this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets — for next season. The four-time NFL MVP was activated from the injured reserve list Wednesday, a move coach Robert Saleh said is …

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Former Michigan State football IOL Kevin Wigenton II commits to Illinois

Michigan State football is losing a veteran lineman to a conference rival. On Wednesday, Kevin Wigenton II announced that he is committing to Illinois. Wigenton entered the NCAA transfer portal on Nov. 27. He started six games at right guard for the Spartans in 2023. Wigenton will head to Illinois with two years of eligibility. I-L-L pic.twitter.com/QK6liP3Pqp — Kevin Wigenton …

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Coach Prime’s first full class at Colorado finished where!?!

Just before the early signing period a year ago Notre Dame lost running back Dylan Edwards to Colorado. Edwards shined in his first game for Colorado this year, scoring four touchdowns in Colorado’s upset of TCU back in September. The season didn’t go as well the rest of the year for Edwards or Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as Edwards …

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Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson a contrast in styles

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The NFL orchestrated an enticing Christmas contest with a potential Super Bowl preview featuring the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) hosting the Baltimore Ravens (11-3) on Monday Night Football.  The Ravens can clinch the AFC North division title with a victory, while the 49ers could clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round …

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Joe Flacco is limited in practice with calf injury

The Browns have had more than a few quarterback injuries this season. They now have another. Current starter Joe Flacco was limited in practice on Wednesday, with a calf injury. The 9-5 Browns visit the 8-6 Texans on Sunday. Houston likely won’t have starting quarterback C.J. Stroud due to a concussion; it’s unclear whether Case Keenum or Davis Mills will …

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Biggest theme of Penn State’s 2024 class: balance

With the first and busiest day of the college football early signing period behind us, we can confirm that Penn State signed all 25 of its Class of 2024 commits earlier today. It was a “drama-free” signing day according to James Franklin who spoke after all the commits had signed. The class is now locked in for next year so …

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Patriots reported underinflated footballs to refs in loss to Chiefs

Report: Patriots reported underinflated footballs to refs in loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots special team’s unit went to game officials at halftime of their 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to report that their kicking footballs felt underinflated, Mark Daniels of MassLive reported on Wednesday night. While the footballs …

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