Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst With all due respect to the Senior Bowl and its catchy tagline suggesting the “NFL Draft Starts in Mobile,” for many football fans, the process begins in earnest after the Super Bowl. The Chiefs hoisted the Lombardi Trophy last night, after a superb finale to the postseason. And with that, we are officially in draft …
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Yahoo Sports AM: A dynasty is born
We hope you enjoy this edition of Yahoo Sports AM, our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. đ¨ Headlines đ Tragedy in Kenya: Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, died in a car accident on Sunday …
Read More »Wisconsin footballâs all-time leading passers
The Wisconsin football program is not commonly known for its quarterback play. Itâs no Alabama, which has recently sent Bryce Young, Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa to the NFL. Or Clemson with Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence. Or even Ohio State with C.J. Stroud, Justin Fields and others. The Badgers produce linebackers and running backs, plus the occasional tight end. …
Read More »WATCH: 49ers score off trick play in Super Bowl 58 as Jauan Jennings completes TD pass to Christian McCaffrey
Getty Images Kyle Shanahan pulled out all the stops in Super Bowl LVIII. With his team leading 3-0 in the second quarter, the 49ers head coach called a successful trick play that had Jauan Jennings hit Christian McCaffrey for a 21-yard touchdown. The score stretched the 49ers’ lead to 10-0 with 4:23 left until halftime. Jennings became the first wideout to …
Read More »A very early look at college football 2025 recruiting class team rankings
The class of 2024 recruiting cycle reached its official end last week with national signing day. While the day doesnât carry the weight it used to, it still gives a clear end to one class, while accelerating the next. The early signing period in mid-December is the time to pay attention these days, but NSD still must be acknowledged as …
Read More »Louis Rees-Zammit declares âI want to win the Super Bowl in next five yearsâ after quitting rugby
Louis Rees-Zammit is pursuing his NFL dream but admits he was jealous of the players turning out for Wales at Twickenham – Instagram/@lrzammit Louis Rees-Zammit wants to win the Super Bowl within the next five years and has described rugby as âa bubbleâ where âyou canât do certain thingsâ following his switch to the National Football League. Rees-Zammit is currently …
Read More »Commandersâ OC Kingsbury called âthe biggest fraud in footballâ
CBS Sports Radio show host Damon Amendolara apparently doesnât like Kliff Kingsbury very much. Amendolara was in Las Vegas Friday for the Super Bowl week and took a few moments to speak with The Team 980âs Craig Hoffman. Hoffman himself admitted initially he was not too excited about the Commanders hiring Kingsbury to be the offensive coordinator. However, since his …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Donna Kelce ditches stands to sit with Taylor Swift and family in big-game suite
When the week started, Donna Kelce didn’t think she would be sitting with Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl to watch the Kansas City Chiefs, but as it turned out, the two did end up in the same suite. There had been some confusion about where Donna was going to sit. During a Wednesday interview on the “Today” show, Donna was …
Read More »LSU makes top 5 for 2025 3-star linebacker
One of the best linebackers in the 2025 recruiting class has trimmed his list of final schools down to five. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers made the cut. LSU joins Colorado, Miami, Ole Miss and Penn State as the final five teams that Mantrez Walker is considering committing to. There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Walker at …
Read More »LOOK: Taylor Swift chugs beer on big screen at 2024 Super Bowl during first half of 49ers-Chiefs
Getty Images Taylor Swift is getting accustomed to how Travis Kelce (and brother Jason Kelce) operate. When showed on the Jumbotron at Allegiant Stadium during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Swift was shown amongst the celebrities in attendance at the game. Of course, Swift had a beer in her hand. She decided to do one better, chugging the …
Read More »Travis Kelce confirms plans for next season after Super Bowl triumph
Travis Kelce plans to return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season as the Super Bowl champions target a historic âthree-peatâ. Kelce, the star tight end who has played a major part in building the Chiefs dynasty alongside quarter-back Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, will be turning 35 later this year and there was some speculation surrounding his future …
Read More »USA TODAY Sports Network 2024 preseason All-SEC baseball team, predicted order of finish
LSU baseball, the reigning national champion, wonât be wearing the crown in the SEC this season, according to a poll of sports journalists who cover the league for the USA TODAY Sports Network. Instead, our voters have Arkansas and Florida winning their respective conferences in the 2024 season. The Gators, coming off a loss to the Tigers in the College …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs made 49ers pay for special teams gaffe by taking first lead of Super Bowl LVIII
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs prevailed in Super Bowl LVIII, 25-22 in OT, but it took them a while to grab their first lead. The Chiefs erased a 10-0 deficit only to go up late in the third quarter. After punting for the second time in the third and going without points for the seventh time in nine possessions, the …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl halftime show: Ranking Usher’s surprise guests, from Alicia Keys to Ludacris to Lil Jon
Getty Images LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift aren’t the only celebrity package at the Super Bowl. This year’s featured halftime show performer, Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher, also welcomed some big-name company during his show at Allegiant Stadium. Which of Usher’s surprise guests stole the spotlight the most midway through Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City …
Read More »Michigan State football paid $3.3M-plus to outgoing Mel Tucker assistant coaches
Michigan State fired former football coach Mel Tucker for cause Sept. 27. While the university hopes to be off the hook for the remaining $80 million of the guaranteed 10-year contract extension Tucker signed in late 2021, the school still had to pay buyouts for its other outgoing coaches. MSU paid more than $3.3 million in January to 10 former …
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