The Georgia Bulldogs have signed the best recruiting class in the country in the class of 2024 after a quiet national signing day. The SEC has six programs in the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings and 11 programs in the top 25. Georgia won the SEC’s recruiting crown in the 2024 recruiting cycle, but it stands out how …
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Chargers’ GM Joe Hortiz confirms he and Jim Harbaugh operate as ‘Batman and Robin’
At his opening press conference, new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh gave the analogy that he and general manager Joe Hortiz will be “Batman and Robin,” with Harbaugh being Robin and Hortiz being Batman. Hortiz confirmed that group dynamic. “Jim has been on my list. I’ve had a couple of chances elsewhere, he’s always been at the top …
Read More »Four Verts, Super Bowl edition: We all need Kadarius Toney’s confidence, while this specific matchup could prove critical
The Super Bowl is just days away now and the festivities are starting to ramp up in a manner where the game actually feels in reach. This week’s Opening Night is as good a place as any to start the final Four Verts column of the 2023 NFL season. Kadarius Toney has the confidence we all need The Chiefs have …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Tracking the biggest events and parties in Las Vegas ahead of 49ers vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is annually the biggest event in American sports as well as the most-watched broadcast of the year, bringing together sports, music, celebrities and fans from all over. This year, the Super Bowl will take place in one of the entertainment capitals of the world: Las Vegas. There are already lots of things to do in Vegas and …
Read More »Unpacking LSU football’s 2024 recruiting class – and how good it can be
LSU football closed out its 2024 recruiting class in a solid way. While the bulk of what Brian Kelly and his coaches, even amid plenty of staffing overhaul, accomplished with this group shook out during the early signing period with 28 high school players already coming on board, they were able to flip Dominick McKinley, who helps fill a major …
Read More »Tyler Johnson returns to Blackhawks following foot injury
CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson is back in the lineup for Wednesday night’s game against Minnesota after being sidelined by a right foot injury. Johnson was activated from injured reserve, and defenseman Louis Crevier was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League. The addition of Crevier gives coach Luke Richardson some insurance on the blue line with …
Read More »Agent’s Take: What’s next for Chiefs’ Chris Jones after Super Bowl 58? Paying star hefty task for Kansas City
The Kansas City Chiefs planned on extending All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones’ contract after beating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII last February. Jones was entering the final year of a four-year, $80 million contract (worth up to $85 million through incentives) with $60 million of guarantees he signed in 2020 as a franchise player. Keeping Jones in the …
Read More »National Signing Day: Big 12 poised to finish outside top 20 in recruiting rankings amid Texas, Oklahoma exits
College football’s traditional National Signing Day passed Wednesday without a single Big 12 recruiting class finishing among the top 20 in the 247Sports Team Rankings. It marks the first time in the 247Sports era that the league failed to produce a top-20 class. Mark it down as the latest consequence of conference realignment. The Big 12 is growing by two …
Read More »Steve Spagnuolo would ‘love’ another head coaching job, remains happy in K.C.
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter LAS VEGAS — It has been 12 long years since Steve Spagnuolo’s disastrous run as head coach of the St. Louis Rams ended, and he hasn’t stopped dreaming about getting another chance. He’s just not obsessing about it, even as the coaching carousel keeps spinning without him. Turns out, being the defensive coordinator of the …
Read More »Report: Owners have complained about 49ers’ compensatory picks for developing people of color
In 2020, the NFL created a new rule designed to reward teams that develop minorities in coaching and front office roles. Under the rule, if a team has a minority coach or executive hired away to become another team’s head coach or general manager, the team that developed that coach or executive gets two third-round compensatory picks. It’s been a …
Read More »In-state LB Quinton Reese officially signs with the Alabama Crimson Tide
Three-star in-state linebacker Quinton Reese made it official today as he put pen to paper to continue his football and academic careers at the University of Alabama. Reese has been committed since September of 2023 and decided to stick with the Tide despite the transition between coaches. Alabama and UCF were the two Power Five offers that Reese received, so …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Commanders trade for No. 1 pick, Bears pick LSU’s Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers
USC • Jr •… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-commanders-trade-for-no-1-pick-bears-pick-lsus-jayden-daniels-and-malik-nabers/ Author : Chris Trapasso Publish date : 2024-02-07 19:07:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Get to know Andra Day, who will be performing these two songs before Chiefs vs. 49ers
Getty Images There will be multiple performances ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, including the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.” Also included will be “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which will be performed by singer Andra Day. Day’s biggest hit is “Rise Up,” which went triple-platinum and generated over one billion streams. She earned an Oscar nomination for best actress in “The …
Read More »49ers vs. Chiefs Super Bowl: Prediction, odds, picks
The San Francisco 49ers (12-5) and Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) will match up in Super Bowl LVII. The 49ers are slight favorites (-1). The 49ers have been considered the best team in the NFL for most of the regular season. However, they have looked a bit pedestrian in the postseason as they beat Green Bay and Detroit by a total …
Read More »Jackson State football receiver Rico Powers returning after entering transfer portal
Jackson State football wide receivers Rico Powers will rejoin the Tigers after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 26. “I thank god for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I know it’s many people out there who wish to be in this position but can’t due to some circumstances. With that being said I have decided to …
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