Daily Archives: February 16, 2024

Perry’s 2024 Mock Draft 3.0: Pats trade up to No. 1, take Caleb Williams

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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