‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 3 and 4 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Episodes three and four of “The Dynasty”, Apple TV+’s 10-part series chronicling the New England Patriots’ unprecedented 20-year run of success, were released Friday. Episode 3 focuses on the late stages of the Patriots’ historic playoff run in 2001, specifically the AFC Championship …
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Pac-12 basketball report: Washington State’s win over Arizona is seismic on many levels
The Washington State Cougars not only won in Arizona on Thursday night in Tucson. They won in Tucson for the second straight season. Washington State not only won in Arizona. It swept the season series, having beaten the Wildcats earlier in Pullman. The last true Pac-12 basketball race is in the hands of the Washington State Cougars. Imagine thinking that …
Read More »Former Canadiens defenseman Jean-Guy Talbot dies at 91
Feb 23, 2024, 07:32 PM ET MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died. He was 91. The Canadiens announced Talbot’s death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news. Born in Quebec on July 11, 1932, Talbot played 17 seasons in the NHL with five teams …
Read More »Bengals’ locker room undergoing makeover at Paycor Stadium
The Bengals’ locker room received a D grade, ranking in a tie for 25th among the 32 teams, in the NFLPA’s survey that solicited feedback from players. The team is doing something about it this year. The Bengals’ locker room at Paycor Stadium is undergoing a makeover, Geoff Hobson of the team website reports. The project, which began after the …
Read More »Notre Dame makes top 4 for 2025 California linebacker
Notre Dame football has done a great job recruiting the state of California along with Polynesian players in the last few cycles. In the 2024 class, they signed Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, who checks off both of those boxes. In the 2025 cycle, the Irish might do it again as Madden Faraimo has Notre Dame in his top four schools. The 6-foot, …
Read More »Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy will not attend NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will not attend next week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, per ESPN. McCarthy cited workload capacity and time efficiency as the reason for him staying in Dallas, as he and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer continue to set the staff and changes to the scheme. “Zim and I will have a full week together here and …
Read More »Caleb Williams to enter NFL draft without an agent: reports
Caleb Williams to enter NFL draft without an agent: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not hire an NFLPA-approved agent ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to a list the NFL sent to teams, and a congruent report from NBC Sports’ Mike Florio. “The list of draft-eligible players and their agents, published by …
Read More »UWF football brings on Alvance Robinson as offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach
A familiar face is returning to the University of West Florida football team to fill a vacancy left on the coaching staff. The Argos announced Friday that Alvance Robinson will be UWF’s new offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. The job opened up after Ron Dickerson Jr. left to become the head coach at Division II Benedict College, where he …
Read More »Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after a league-wide $30 million increase
Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after a league-wide $30 million increase originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL informed teams on Friday the cap number for 2024 is set at $255.4 million, which is a $30.6 million increase from the 2023 season. With that, the Bears have the third-most cap space in the league with about …
Read More »Courtney Morgan officially named Alabama football’s General Manager
Though he was on the same flight as Alabama athletic director and new football head coach Kalen DeBoer, Courtney Morgan has just now been officially announced as the program’s new general manager. The official release from the university states that, “Morgan will be tasked with managing the Crimson Tide’s roster while overseeing and directing the daily operations of both the …
Read More »Rams, WR Demarcus Robinson agree to one-year deal worth $5 million, per report
Getty Images After an impressive season with the Los Angeles Rams, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson isn’t leaving Tinseltown. The veteran agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $5 million to remain with the Rams, according to NFL Media. Robinson, according to Spotrac, signed a one-year, $1,165,000 contract with the Rams last offseason. In 16 games played, he caught 26 passes for …
Read More »Xavien Howard landing spots: Dolphins releasing one of NFL’s most productive corners at start of league year
The Miami Dolphins’ star-studded defensive backfield of four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard and seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no more. The Dolphins informed Howard, who had three years remaining on his five-year, $90 million contract, that they’re releasing him at the start of the NFL’s new league year, CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson confirms. …
Read More »Tennessee granted temporary injunction by federal judge as NCAA loses ability to enforce NIL policy
NCAA rules barring the use of NIL compensation in recruiting received a blow in federal court on Friday when a U.S. district judge granted a temporary injunction in a lawsuit stemming from NCAA violations investigation Tennessee. The injunction stops the NCAA from enforcing any rules relating to third-party negotiation on NIL compensation until a final decision is reached in the …
Read More »Rams agree to re-sign Demarcus Robinson to one-year deal
Demarcus Robinson is sticking around Los Angeles. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Robinson has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Rams for 2024. Robinson became a key contributor for Los Angeles’ offense in the second half of the 2023 season. He finished the year with 26 catches for 371 yards with four touchdowns. He also took …
Read More »NCAA can no longer enforce NIL rules after federal judge grants injunction
The NCAA has lost the authority to enforce any rules on name, image and likeness compensation for student-athletes, for now and potentially for good. Federal judge Clifton Corker granted a preliminary injunction suspending the NCAA’s NIL rules as part of the lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia against the organization, according to Adam Sparks of the …
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