Getty Images Kansas prosecutors are asking a judge to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, according to the Associated Press. Mahomes allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her against her will on Feb. 25, 2023, at a suburban Kansas City establishment. Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Megan Ahsens filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the …
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Final 2023 Pac-12 football power rankings
It’s only appropriate that the all-but-deceased Pac-12 will have a representative in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. While preseason favorite USC disappointed, the conference still enjoyed an impressive season that could culminate in Washington winning it all on Monday night. The Pac-12 owned several of the country’s top quarterbacks, including Heisman Trophy finalists Bo Nix and Michael Penix …
Read More »Zach Wilson out Week 18: Robert Saleh says QB will have ‘long career,’ doesn’t sound like it’ll be with Jets
Getty Images The Zach Wilson era with the New York Jets appears to be going out with a whimper. Head coach Robert Saleh said the 2021 second overall pick has yet to clear concussion protocol after suffering a head injury against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, meaning he will miss the team’s regular season finale against the Patriots on Sunday. …
Read More »DeVonta Smith among Eagles’ non-participants
Eagles injury report: DeVonta Smith among Eagles’ non-participants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith was among a trio of players listed as non-participants to begin the final week of prep of the regular season. Smith suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ 35-31 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. His ankle …
Read More »Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: Prediction, odds, picks
Having taken six in a row, the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7). Despite that, the Steelers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 37.5 points. The Ravens completely dismantled the Miami Dolphins 56-19 last weekend, while …
Read More »Alabama back-up QB Ty Simpson not expected to transfer
The Alabama roster is going to go through a serious purge the next few days as players will begin to enter the transfer portal after an unfortunate Rose Bowl loss. The additions of NIL and transfer portal have greatly changed the game of college football, so these roster purges is becoming an annual thing for the premier programs of the …
Read More »LOOK: Lions fan purchases ‘Decker Reported’ billboards around Detroit
Getty Images Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team’s controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Over the last week, billboards correcting the Lions’ record have been popping up all over town. After scoring a late touchdown to pull within one point, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed a pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker for the …
Read More »A.J. Brown opens up on media silence amid Eagles funk: ‘I’m not trying to make it worse than what it is’
For the first time in 12 days, A.J. Brown stood up in front of several cameras and spoke to the Philadelphia media. Brown made it clear he is not upset with the Philadelphia Eagles coaches nor the play-calling, but needed to get something off his chest. “I didn’t wanna be negative,” Brown said, via NJ.com. “I was already into the …
Read More »2023-24 college football bowl records by conference: Pac-12, Big 12 reign as Sun Belt gets 12 teams into field
Getty Images There figures to be major changes coming to the bowls next season. With the start of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the concept of a New Year’s Six goes away. Those six bowls will now host quarterfinal and semifinal games in the new format. Also, the demise of the Pac-12 means the seven bowls that currently host teams …
Read More »Bucs understand win-and-you’re-in urgency in finale vs. Panthers
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs were already talking about treating every game like a playoff game five weeks ago, so of course, there’s no need to manufacture any lose-and-go-home urgency for Sunday’s regular-season finale against Carolina. The threat is very real. If Tampa Bay loses — to the team with the worst record in the NFL — then …
Read More »Ravens, Cowboys could have interest in Dalvin Cook if he clears waivers
The Jets are expected to make Dalvin Cook’s departure official Wednesday. The running back has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent Thursday afternoon. The Ravens and Cowboys are expected to have interest in Cook if he clears waivers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Anderson said the Ravens has potential interest in adding Cook to their …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy says Michigan stole signs to ‘even playing field’ with Ohio State
When answering a question about Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday’s College Football Playoff teleconference, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said most college football programs legally steal signs, including Ohio State in 2019 and 2020. “I also feel like it’s so unfortunate because there’s probably – I don’t want to say a crazy number, but I’d say a good number, 80 percent …
Read More »49ers’ Kyle Shanahan and Rams’ Sean McVay have a budding rivalry, but don’t expect many theatrics in Week 18
Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Rams continues a rich, modern rivalry between teams led by offensive minds Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. But don’t expect the Week 18 tilt to advance football philosophies in any meaningful way. The 49ers have locked into the No. 1 seed and have already ruled out Brock Purdy (rest) and Christian McCaffrey (calf) for …
Read More »Tyreek Hill leaves Dolphins practice after fire breaks out at Florida home; family safe
Getty Images The home of Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters were seen battling the flames in Southwest Ranches. Areal footage of the scene shows Hill’s mansion engulfed in heavy smoke as rescue crews, who were seen needing to cut into the roof of the home, worked to manage the fire. Hill …
Read More »Vikings turn back to Nick Mullens at QB for Week 18 matchup vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings are making yet another change at quarterback with their playoff hopes on the line. Nick Mullens will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings when they take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday. “Like what went into the decision last week, Nick has been very effective moving the …
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