Monthly Archives: December 2023

Jaylen Warren wins appeal for use of helmet vs. Rams

The NFL rescinded Steelers running back Jaylen Warren’s $48,556 fine for lowering his helmet against the Rams, Warren’s representation announced. Warren was not flagged for a block on Rams pass rusher Michael Hoecht during the Oct. 22 game. He ducked his head to hit Hoecht but did not initiate contact with the crown of his helmet, and it did not …

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Can Seventy-First, Clinton football win state titles? Follow championship scores here

Championship weekend has arrived for NCHSAA football, with eight teams vying for four state titles in games scheduled for Friday and Saturday at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium and UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium. Seventy-First opens play Friday (7 p.m., NFHS Network) against Hickory as the Falcons try for the fourth state championship in program history, looking to add to banners from …

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Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II a top contender

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II is among the three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, set to be announced as part of the ESPN College Football Awards Show at 6 p.m. Friday. Gordon is joined on the finalist list by North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton and Missouri’s Cody Schrader. Gordon has already been named to multiple All-America teams, and …

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Islanders acquire Robert Bortuzzo in trade with Blues

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders acquired Robert Bortuzzo in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Friday that gives the Eastern Conference playoff contenders some much-needed size and depth on the blue line amid injuries. The Islanders sent a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft to the Blues for the veteran defenseman who has only gotten into …

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How the Dak Prescott-CeeDee Lamb deep-ball connection opens up Cowboys offense, vaults QB into MVP talks

FRISCO, Texas — In life, sometimes you need to hit rock bottom before reaching the mountaintop. The Dallas Cowboys have gone through that journey during the 2023 season, getting pummeled 42-10 at the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football” while quarterback Dak Prescott threw a season-high three interceptions and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb totaled just 49 yards in Week …

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Jaguars rule out 4 players, list 5 as questionable vs. Browns

Trevor Lawrence is one of five Jacksonville Jaguars players listed as questionable for a Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns. The team also officially ruled out offensive lineman Walker Little, tight end Brenton Strange, and cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Christian Braswell. During a 34-31 Monday night loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Lawrence’s ankle twisted awkwardly when he was stepped …

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Titans put Ryan Stonehouse, Joe Jones on IR

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said earlier this week that punter Ryan Stonehouse will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and the team made a roster move reflecting that on Friday. Stonehouse was placed on injured reserve. The team also announced that linebacker Joe Jones was placed on the list due to a finger injury. The …

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Vols’ senior defensive lineman enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee senior defensive lineman Tyler Baron entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman appeared in 48 games for the Vols from 2020-23. He recorded 101 tackles, 27 tackles for a loss, 13.5 sacks, four pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Baron came to the Vols from Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. …

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