Monthly Archives: December 2023

Slow start dooms Saints, who no longer control playoff destiny

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter With a prime-time audience and major playoff implications on the line, the New Orleans Saints struggled for three quarters Thursday night, falling behind 23 points before rallying for two touchdowns late in a 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The defeat means New Orleans no longer controls its playoff destiny, and while they’re at …

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7 Reasons to Love Mike Denbrock Hiring

Notre Dame football and Marcus Freeman decided to swing for the fences with their new offensive coordinator search and it appears they connected, launching the pitch out of the ballpark. Although it hasn’t been made official yet, reports from multiple outlets are out that Notre Dame is set to hire Mike Denbrock from LSU for the same role. For Denbrock, …

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Bangers and blockers – Fantasy hockey pickups to add hits and blocks

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 22, 2023, 04:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 It often isn’t just about putting up the points. In ESPN.com standard NHL fantasy leagues, and all others that reward physical play, hits and blocked-shots offer substantial value. Not only in head-to-head category battles, but in all forms of fantasy competition. In that …

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Fantasy Football Week 16 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em

Week 16 Fantasy start ’em sit ’em. (Photo by Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports) Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Note that some players are targeted for DFS. Good luck with your Week 16 lineups! Start: Tee Higgins, Jaylen Warren Higgins won’t have it easy, likely being shadowed by Joey Porter Jr., but he gets a big boost …

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Trevor Siemian to start vs. Commanders; Zach Wilson in concussion protocol

Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against the Washington Commanders since Zach Wilson hasn’t cleared the concussion protocol. It appeared likely the 31-year-old Siemian would be under center after Wilson didn’t participate in the first two walkthrough practices this week. Brett Rypien will serve as Siemian’s backup against Washington in a matchup of …

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Florida losing starting CB to transfer portal

Florida redshirt junior cornerback Jalen Kimber is hitting the transfer portal, according to a report from 247Sports. Kimber has already transferred once — from Georgia — but is eligible to make another move as a graduate student. He will graduate from Florida in the spring, meaning he can join another team by the summer. Kimber started 11 games for Florida …

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Flacco coming back to spotlight proves age is just a number

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Joe Flacco was once brutally flattened by a future UFC fighter – and popped right back up again. That was 17 years ago when he was still a virtual unknown playing for FCS school Delaware against Hofstra before eventually being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and putting together a long NFL career.  In the years …

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Steelers elevate LB Myles Jack, S Eric Rowe, activate DB Elijah Riley from IR

The Steelers made several roster moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Bengals. They activated defensive back Elijah Riley from injured reserve and signed linebacker Kyron Johnson to the 53-player roster from the practice squad. In addition, the Steelers elevated linebacker Myles Jack and safety Eric Rowe from the practice squad. Riley, who no longer has an injury designation for …

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Samuel Girard, in player assistance program, cleared to practice

Dec 22, 2023, 03:12 PM ET NEW YORK — Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced Friday that Girard has entered the follow-up care phase of the joint program. He has not been cleared to play in games. Girard last …

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