Perry’s 2024 Mock Draft 3.0: Pats trade up to No. 1, take Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston As we continue to delve into our 2024 mock-draft permutations, we’ve found what feels like the right spot on the calendar to suggest something that might… not… actually be in New England’s best interest. While on Radio Row in Las …
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Pac-12 parts ways with commissioner George Kliavkoff: Announcement on new leadership coming next week
The Pac-12 and commissioner George Kliavkoff have mutually agreed to part ways, the conference announced Friday. According to a statement from the league, Kliavkoff’s final day will bey February 29 with an announcement concerning new leadership coming sometime next week. The news comes as 10 programs prepare to exit the conference this summer. Teresa Gould, the conference’s deputy commissioner, has …
Read More »Agency directs NFL Draft prospects to skip cognitive tests year after C.J. Stroud’s S2 test drama, per report
With the NFL Draft comes plenty of evaluation, which includes physical testing as well as mental testing. However, one agency is now reportedly directing its clients who will be prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft to skip out on the latter. Per The Athletic, Athletes First has told its clients to not participate in any cognitive testing during the pre-draft …
Read More »Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo suspended 2 games for violating NFL PED policy; Vegas set to release QB, per report
Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the first two games of next season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has confirmed. ESPN reports that Garoppolo’s violation related to his “using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption.” Garoppolo will be suspended no matter which team …
Read More »Fantasy hockey weekend watch – Stadium Series preview and more
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 16, 2024, 03:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 All eyes on East Rutherford this weekend, as the NHL’s Stadium Series first pits the Philadelphia Flyers against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, before the New York Rangers and New York Islanders face off Sunday. With just a bit of snow anticipated …
Read More »Pac-12 officially parts ways with commissioner George Kliavkoff
George Kliavkoff is out as commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference, the league announced on Friday. Kliavkoff’s last day will be Feb. 29 and the Pac-12’s statement, which noted the sides “mututally agreed to part ways,” said that “details about new leadership” will be announced next week. Sources told Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger that Pac-12 deputy commissioner Teresa Gould is expected …
Read More »Two juveniles charged in connection with mass shooting at Chiefs parade
Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence. A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy has powerful message for critics of Caleb Williams crying
Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy has powerful message for critics of Caleb Williams crying originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAS VEGAS — Every facet of Caleb Williams’ game will be picked apart over the next two months in the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and potential No. 1 overall pick by the Bears has …
Read More »Michigan football reportedly hires Louisiana defensive coordinator to coach defensive backs
It appears as though Michigan football has finally found its defensive backs coach. LaMar Morgan, who was defensive backs coach under defensive coordinator Jesse Minter at Vanderbilt in 2021, will join Sherrone Moore’s staff in Ann Arbor to lead the defensive backs, according to reports. Morgan has been defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Louisiana the past two seasons; his …
Read More »Predators’ Michael McCarron inks 2-year extension
Feb 16, 2024, 02:05 PM ET Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron on Friday signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension that will begin in the 2024-25 season. McCarron, 28, has recorded a career-high-tying seven goals to go along with six assists in 42 games this season. The 6-foot-6, 232-pound McCarron also is averaging a career-high 11:52 of ice time. McCarron …
Read More »Report: Ex-49ers QB Garoppolo suspended two games, set for Raiders release
Report: Ex-49ers QB Garoppolo suspended two games, set for Raiders release originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders appears to be over. The NFL is suspending Garoppolo for the first two games of the 2024 season after the veteran quarterback violated the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, ESPN’s Adam …
Read More »Looking at where Texas ranks in SEC in returning offensive production
Is Texas on the verge of an offensive drop off? The numbers suggest the opposite. Not long ago we noted the Longhorns’ overall returning production ranking among SEC teams. Texas ranked second to the Texas A&M Aggies in that category. Perhaps more impressive is the balance between strong offensive and defensive returning production. Texas is in the Top 5 of …
Read More »Dolphins star Jalen Ramsey is ‘ultimate chess piece’, says DC Anthony Weaver
New Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver plans to move star cornerback Jalen Ramsey around the field more next season. While playing under former Dolphins DC Vic Fangio this past season, Ramsey played 87.6% of his snaps through 10 regular season games on the right side of the field, per Next Gen Stats. The 29-year-old locked down that side of …
Read More »Bears legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael hospitalized due to infection amid ALS battle
Getty Images Former Chicago Bears star and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame selection Steve McMichael has been hospitalized due to an infection and is in the intensive care unit, his family told ABC 7 Chicago. McMichael, who has been living with ALS since his diagnosis in 2021, can no longer speak and requires around-the-clock care. He was brought to the …
Read More »Patrick Peterson hoping to remain with Steelers for 14th season, but questions whether they want him back
Cornerback Patrick Peterson is hoping to stay put in Pittsburgh. The 13-year veteran says he wants to remain a Steeler, but says ultimately the ball is in their court, or field in this instance. “The question is if the Steelers want me to finish with them. I signed a two-year deal for a reason,” the eight-time Pro Bowler said on …
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