Daily Archives: January 2, 2024

NFL assigns referee Brad Allen’s crew to Steelers-Ravens game following Lions-Cowboys controversy, per report

After both the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions were on the receiving end of confusing calls by referee Brad Allen and his crew in Saturday’s 20-19 Cowboys win — including one that effectively decided the game on a Lions two-point conversion attempt — ESPN reported that Allen’s crew is going to be downgraded, with some of the referees from the Week 17 game not participating in the …

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NFL fines Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for chucking a drink on a fan

NFL fines Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for chucking a drink on a fan originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL fined Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 after a video surfaced of him throwing a drink at a Jaguars fan in Jacksonville. National Football League said it fined Carolina Panthers’ chairman David Tepper $300,000 for his unacceptable conduct in …

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The stage is set; Washington and Michigan to square off for national title

Jan. 2—After many years of blowouts in the College Football Playoff, college football fans were treated to two of the best playoff games in the ten years of the CFP’s existence. An overtime win for Michigan over Alabama to give the Wolverines their first chance at a national title since 1997 and a dramatic finish to a Washington Texas game …

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Cowboys reunite with La’el Collins, sign former offensive lineman ahead of Week 18, per report

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys can win the NFC East by beating the Washington Commanders in Week 18. After that, they’re confirmed for the playoffs, where they could have added offensive line help, with former starter La’el Collins signing to the team’s practice squad Tuesday afternoon after working him out in the morning, according to NFL Media. Collins, who reportedly visited the …

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Former Clemson QB to take the helm for FSU

Jan. 2—TALLAHASSEE- After a not so quiet search by the Seminoles for their next starting quarterback in the transfer portal, it has been announced that former Clemson and Oregon State QB DJ Uiagalelei will be with the Seminoles next season. This comes after Florida State suffered the largest defeat in bowl history in a 60 point loss to Georgia in …

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NFL fines Panthers owner David Tepper $300K after he was seen throwing drink toward Jaguars fans from luxury box

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper before a game agaisnt the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 29, 2019, at at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for his “for his unacceptable conduct” after he was seen on video Sunday …

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Freshman DB Cole Martin to enter transfer portal

One of the most promising young players on the Oregon Ducks roster is heading to the transfer portal and leaving Eugene. On Tuesday afternoon, true freshman Cole Martin announced that he would enter the transfer portal after this year and look for a new school. Martin is the son of Oregon cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin, and was viewed as a …

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Tom Brady’s Montreal Expos Topps baseball card up for auction

A one-of-a-kind autographed Tom Brady baseball card is currently up for auction at Goldin. You read that right, baseball. The Topps 1995 Bowman Dream Draft Picks SuperFractor card shows Brady representing the Montreal Expos, the team that selected him in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft. “Topps decided to create kind of like a fantasy card for Tom …

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USC adds transfer receiver from Division III program

Here at Fighting Irish Wire we certainly like to keep a watchful eye on the happenings around Notre Dame’s biggest rival, USC. Tuesday saw Lincoln Riley and the Trojans dip into the transfer portal and add a wide receiver. Not just any wide receiver though, instead one from the Division III ranks. Jaden Richardson stands 6-2 and weighs 210-pounds and …

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Cowboys reportedly sign La’el Collins to bolster O-line ahead of playoff run

The Cowboys are welcoming back a familiar face.  Dallas is reportedly signing right tackle La’el Collins to its practice squad following his workout with the club Tuesday, according to NFL Media. Collins spent six seasons with the Cowboys, starting 71 games as part of one of the best offensive lines in football alongside Zack Martin and Tyron Smith. He signed …

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Fantasy Football Week 18 Rankings: Quarterbacks

With 3,803 passing yards and 38 total touchdowns, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is having another stellar season and could help fantasy managers with a big finish in Week 18. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Jalen Hurts has already established a career high in passing yards with 3,803, and can surpass the magical 4,000-yard mark on the …

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