Ziyare Addison is pulling in some impressive offers recently, including one from Rutgers football last week. But perhaps what is standing out the most about Addison is not the star rankings and the offer list. It is his character and his work ethic. On Sunday night, Addison was honored by Sumner High School (Riverview, Florida) with the Stingray Award, given …
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Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels reportedly won’t throw at NFL Scouting Combine
A pair of the top quarterback prospects won’t showcase their throwing ability at the NFL Scouting Combine. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels plan to opt out of participating in the passing drills in Indianapolis, NFL Media reported Sunday. Instead, both quarterbacks will participate in passing drills at their respective schools’ Pro Days at a later date, according to NFL Media. …
Read More »Report: Caleb Williams won’t throw or work out at Scouting Combine
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams will attend the Scouting Combine. But he won’t be working out. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Williams will defer throwing and other physical activity until his Pro Day workout. It’s a smart move. He has nothing to gain at this point. He’s the presumptive No. 1 overall pick. If he doesn’t go first, he …
Read More »Caleb Williams will not throw at NFL Scouting Combine: report
Caleb Williams will not throw at NFL Scouting Combine: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams, the projected top pick and possible future quarterback of the Chicago Bears, will not throw at the NFL’s Scouting Combine, according to a report from Ian Rapoport. According to the report, Williams will be present at the combine, but won’t throw for …
Read More »FAMU football offensive coordinator Joseph Henry promoted to team’s assistant head coach
Florida A&M football head coach James Colzie III made his first coaching moves, promoting Joseph Henry to assistant head coach. “I’m happy for Coach Henry, who will now get the opportunity to call plays for our nationally-ranked Rattler offense,” said Coach Colzie. “Coach Henry and the staff are working hard to ensure we continue to improve as an offense. I’m …
Read More »USC Pac-12 championship hopes receive fatal blow, but Trojans still 2nd in the conference
The USC Trojans’ Pac-12 women’s basketball championship hopes lasted about 42 hours. From the end of the Colorado game late Friday night to the end of Sunday afternoon’s loss to Utah, USC harbored realistic aspirations of being able to win a share of the last Pac-12 regular season title in women’s hoops. That dream died with the 74-68 defeat dealt …
Read More »How Warriors coach Kerr was involved in Commanders hiring Quinn
How Warriors coach Kerr was involved in Commanders hiring Quinn originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Longtime Warriors coach Steve Kerr endorsed Dan Quinn for the Commanders’ vacant head coach position before Washington offered him the job. Bleacher Report’s Mike Chiari detailed Kerr’s connection to Quinn and the Commanders three weeks after Washington made the big-time partnership official. ESPN’s …
Read More »Georgia beat writer Mike Griffith claims that “Kirby doesn’t think too much about Alabama”
If you ask the Georgia Bulldogs fans they will tell you it is a rivalry, if you ask an Alabama fan they’ll call it one-sided, but the fact of the matter is these are the two teams on top of the college football world. The two programs have combined to win three of the last four national titles and have …
Read More »Matt LaFleur is passing on the Scouting Combine, too
Most NFL head coaches will be attending the Scouting Combine. A growing minority have decided that the juice is not worth the squeeze. Per the Packers, coach Matt LaFleur will not be attending this week’s event in Indianapolis. He joins Rams coach Sean McVay, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, Jets coach Robert Saleh (although that might be changing; stay tuned), and …
Read More »Patrick Kane faces Blackhawks for first time in Chicago
Feb 25, 2024, 08:03 PM ET CHICAGO — Patrick Kane raised his stick and skated to the middle of the ice three times, and the crowd got louder with every lap. It just kept cheering as play resumed, and then picked up again when Kane was shown on the overhead videoboard. Showtime was back — and no one seemed to …
Read More »Bears trade back in first round in latest 2024 NFL mock draft
Bears trade back in first round in latest 2024 NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL will descend on Indianapolis on Tuesday to meet the top prospects in this year’s draft at the Combine. Over the course of the week, teams will gather valuable information on players and draft boards will start to come together. New …
Read More »Michigan football makes top 10 for 2025 4-star wide receiver
Michigan football is working to make a splash in recruiting under new head coach Sherrone Moore, and it appears the Wolverines are making some headway. Though Moore has yet to get any commitments since he was named the headman a month ago, there have been a few recruits who have turned their face toward Ann Arbor. One such recruit is 2025 …
Read More »Who has scored the most goals in a single NHL season?
Feb 25, 2024, 07:48 PM ET Auston Matthews recently scored his 50th goal of the season in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes, becoming the fastest NHL player to reach that mark in 28 years. Later in that same game, he also scored his 51st goal. Matthews has scored nine goals in his past four games. …
Read More »Falcons’ big offseason thing: Go get a quarterback
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Atlanta’s offseason – find a quarterback to utilize their offensive weapons. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at One Big Thing facing the Atlanta Falcons this off-season. And it’s simple, go get a quarterback. I spent plenty of time– a year ago, right now– arguing …
Read More »Russell Wilson, after benching and alleged contract dispute, wants to finish his career with the Broncos
Despite what was a very chaotic end to the season last year in Denver, Russell Wilson hopes to spend the rest of his career with the Broncos. Wilson, who was benched for the final two games of last season, said he not only wants to return to the franchise next fall, but he has a goal to win two more …
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