As the New York State Sportswriters Association revealed its football all-state selections this week, 23 local standouts were recognized in the large- and small-school categories, including three first-team selections. Arlington’s Colin Cubberly blocks John Jay’s James Burg during a Section 1 Class AA semifinal on November 3, 2023. Colin Cubberly adds yet another honor to what’s already a loaded list …

Is the NCAA out to get Florida’s college football teams? That’s not likely, but two of the biggest programs in the state have recently been the subject of investigations into their handling of recruiting and NIL. One of them has already been sanctioned. It started in June when University of Florida President Ben Sasse received a notice of inquiry of …

Deebo ‘OK’ after shoulder injury in 49ers’ playoff win vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Deebo Samuel’s official status is uncertain but he was in good spirits after sustaining a left shoulder injury the 49ers’ 24-21 NFC divisional round win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium. “I’m OK,” Samuel …

LSU is largely turning its attention to the 2025 class — which currently ranks No. 1 and has the potential to be one of the best in program history — with a recent spate of offers. But the Tigers aren’t entirely closing the book on the 2024 recruiting class. Particularly, there’s one unsigned target they are hotly pursuing: five-star Texas …

Jan 21, 2024, 02:59 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Quinton Byfield scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night, spoiling Rangers’ goaltender Jonathan Quick’s return. Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who won for only the second time in 11 games. David Rittich stopped …

49ers grades in comeback divisional-round win vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Saturday night played poorly enough to never be in control against the Green Bay Packers. And they performed just well enough to stick around. And, ultimately, the 49ers made all the clutch plays to enable them to pull out …

Tennessee football wide receiver Mike Matthews was named the MVP of the Polynesian Bowl on Friday. Matthews, a five-star signee in the 2024 class, caught two passes for 44 yards with a touchdown to lead Team Makai to a 28-17 win over Team Mauka in Honolulu. The Polynesian Bowl is one of the top high school all-star games in the country …

49ers end infamous Shanahan streak with comeback win vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan exorcised a personal demon in the 49ers’ thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium. Before the 49ers’ NFC Divisional Round clash with the Packers, Shanahan was 0-30 in his head coaching career when …

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff did a phenomenal job with their 2023 recruiting class and look to strike the same magic they did in 2023 with their 2024 class.  The 2024 class looks great on paper, and it looks like the class wrapped things up yesterday. The Tigers added two preferred walk-ons in wide receivers Parker Fulghum and Clark Sanderson, adding …

The Canadian Press Christian McCaffrey’s go-ahead TD rallies 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Packers SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in a divisional-round playoff game on …

There are three clear cut title favorites following transfer portal additions and the retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Texas is one of them. Georgia, Ohio State and Texas have emerged as teams who command the most respect out of the initial portal window and extended portal opening at Alabama. Georgia has the benefit of the doubt after several …

Jan 21, 2024, 01:46 AM ET CALGARY, Alberta — Sam Gagner broke a tie with a fluke goal early in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Saturday night to break Montreal’s record for the longest winning streak by a Canadian team at 13. From below the goal line near the corner, Gagner attempted …

Matty Augustine was offered by Rutgers football over the weekend, adding another Power Five offer for the impressive offensive tackle. The class of 2025 prospect is coming off a very strong season at the Brunswick School (Greenwich, Connecticut). He is listed at 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds with a frame that could easily handle more quality size. The left tackle’s offer …

The transfer portal has become a massive piece of what college football is today and it is something that no team can avoid. Whether you’re as big of a program as an Alabama or as small as an Akron (sorry, Akron), the portal will effect your team in one way or another. For the Clemson football program, it is far …

The Chargers completed an interview an Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Saturday, the team announced. Johnson conducted virtual interviews with the Panthers and Commanders on Friday. He was the Lions’ passing game coordinator in 2021 before earning a promotion to offensive coordinator in 2022. The Lions have ranked in the top five in both total offense and passing offense …