Monthly Archives: February 2024

Former NFL QB Cam Newton involved in scuffle at youth football tournament

A video surfaced Sunday that appeared to show 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton being involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta. The video shows Newton, wearing one of his custom-made hats, being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moved toward a …

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The FSU football transfer portal raid on Alabama’s roster

As speculation swirled about Florida State coach Mike Norvell replacing Nick Saban at Alabama last month, TJ Ferguson found himself looking at it from the opposite side. He was in the transfer portal considering a move from ‘Bama to FSU. “Coach Norvell’s message to me was just: ‘I’m here,’” Ferguson said. Now Ferguson is here, too — along with four …

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Top Eagles storylines heading into 2024 NFL Combine

Top Eagles storylines heading into 2024 NFL Combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL offseason is about to kick into high gear this week as the league takes over downtown Indy. The Eagles are coming off a really disappointing end to their 2023 season and are looking to rebound in 2024. That will take a strong …

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Sean McDermott: It’s a matter of when, not if, we win a Super Bowl

The Bills fell short of a trip to the Super Bowl once again this season, but that hasn’t changed head coach Sean McDermott’s view of what is coming Buffalo’s way in the future. McDermott has gone 73-41 in the regular season since becoming the Bills’ head coach in 2017 and the Bills have advanced to the postseason in all but …

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2024 NFL Scouting Combine primer: Players to watch, potential top testers

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst Beginning Monday, representatives of all 32 NFL teams will descend upon Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. They’ve arrived for the scouting combine, where 321 of this year’s top prospects seek to boost their stock before the draft, which begins on April 25. The exhaustive process was originally designed to provide every club with thorough medical …

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Miss Terry’s letter to Alabama football fans after Nick Saban’s retirement, in her words

The following is Miss Terry Saban’s foreword to The Tuscaloosa News’ commemorative Nick Saban book that looks back on his legendary 17 seasons coaching Alabama football. Order the 192-page hardcover book, packed with expert storytelling and stunning action photography, via Pediment Publishing. The foundation was here at Alabama, ready for something special to be built upon it, a pyramid rising …

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Georgia football raiding rival’s staff to fill running backs coach opening

Kirby Smart is poised to turn to a rival staff for the next Georgia football running backs coach. Georgia Tech’s Josh Crawford, who coached at five different high schools in the state, is expected to fill the vacancy created when Dell McGee was hired as Georgia State head coach, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports was first to report. Crawford worked under …

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Chargers roster needs: Who might they target in free agency and the draft?

Jim Harbaugh, left, celebrates with Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins Jr. after the Wolverines’ Big Ten championship win over Iowa in December. Which Michigan players could be at the top of Harbaugh’s Chargers draft wish list? (Darron Cummings / Associated Press) After a year of too many losses, the Chargers decidedly won the start of the offseason, their addition of …

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2024 NFL draft: Updated first-round mock projections ahead of NFL combine

Philadelphia made significant changes to the coaching staff following a historic collapse that saw the Eagles lose 6 of their final seven games. The positive vibes are back around the NovaCare Complex following the additions of Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC). It’s never too early to look ahead at the NFL draft, and with so many holes on …

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Nico Collins: If Texans want to talk about extension, we can

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had a breakout season in 2023 and it came at a good time on the contract front. Collins was drafted in the third round of the 2021 draft, so he became eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Posting 80 catches for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns is a good argument for a new deal …

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Rams roster needs: Players they might target in free agency and the draft?

Coach Sean McVay, congratulating receivers Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell (5), and the Rams have some holes to fill and salary-cap space with which to work. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) No more rebuild, remodel, reframe or however the Rams defined their frugal 2023 spending approach. After achieving an unexpected 10-7 record and earning a playoff appearance, the Rams …

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