Daily Archives: February 29, 2024

Notable Leap Day stats and events across major sports

Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 29, 2024, 09:30 AM ET One of the oddest details in the Gregorian calendar occurs on Thursday — leap day, an extra day that occurs at the end of February every four years. Editor’s Picks 2 Related There are 50 current and former players across the NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL/WNBA that were born on leap day, notably Tyrese Haliburton (NBA), …

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Combine Notebook: Irish linebackers project as Day 3 picks

Feb. 28—INDIANAPOLIS — J.D. Bertrand believes he can play in any role the NFL might ask of him. And the former Notre Dame linebacker credits his experience under head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden for making that possible. “I feel pretty comfortable kind of all over,” Bertrand said Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine. “I’ve ran multiple …

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Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots

Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need all the help they can get at wide receiver. But it’s possible they could explore trading one of their top three wideouts from last season. The Patriots “soon could be shopping” veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, The Athletic’s Jeff …

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Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for Auburn football in 2024

AUBURN — Auburn football spring practice is underway. The Tigers opened the period Tuesday, and it was the first time coaches saw the offseason additions in a practice setting. From five-star receiver Cam Coleman to transfer cornerback Antonio Kite to former junior college safety Laquan Robinson, coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have brought in 29 new scholarship pieces. Four …

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Big Ten, SEC want it all with 14-team College Football Playoff proposal

It would be better for everyone if the SEC and Big Ten laid their cards on the table and took whatever spoils they want from college sports in one fell swoop as opposed to the craven way they’re going to spend the next decade rigging the game while pretending what they’re doing isn’t a choice. We see what you’re doing, …

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Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami

Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagles would have hired Vic Fangio last year if they could but the timing didn’t work out. So it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them hire him this offseason when they finally got the chance. But why did Fangio’s time in …

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