Once the NCAA allowed players to capitalize on their name, image and likeness – and transfer from one school to another without penalty – coaches and administrators began referring to college sports as the “Wild, Wild West.” The term is outdated now. It’s the “Wilder, Wilder West.” Tennessee has contributed to the wildness, thanks to the NCAA’s misguided attempts to …

The Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith 24th overall in 2022 as the heir apparent to Tyron Smith at left tackle. Tyron Smith might have played his final game with the Cowboys, and Tyler Smith might remain at left guard. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones paused the idea of Tyler Smith moving to left tackle if Tyron Smith leaves in free …

One of the NFL offseason’s biggest events, and a vital cog in the draft evaluation machine, is here. A total of 321 invited NFL draft hopefuls will attempt to impress future employers with a dazzling display of skill and athleticism. The action at the 2024 NFL scouting combine gets underway Thursday, the first day of on-field positional workouts at Lucas …

The Jaguars opened the doors to the Miller Electric Center, a $120 million practice facility in downtown Jacksonville, before training camp. The 125,000-square-foot facility includes an indoor practice field as well as outdoor practice fields, team offices, locker rooms, medical facilities and a draft room. Thus, it’s no surprise that, with the NFL’s newest training complex, the Jaguars made the …

Richard Lewis never hid his Ohio State fandom. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor and comedian graduated from Ohio State University in 1969 with a degree in advertising and continuously showed his support for the Buckeyes throughout his career. Lewis died at age 76 from a heart attack. Before a 2022 meeting between Ohio State football and Maryland, Lewis put his …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 29, 2024, 06:47 AM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 While we count down the days until the actual NHL trade deadline (Mar. 8), our fantasy game’s cutoff date to wheel-and-deal is now only hours away. In ESPN.com’s default league, you have until 12 p.m. EST Friday, March 1, to improve your team …

The list of restructured contracts in New Orleans continues to grow. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that veteran defensive end Cam Jordan’s deal has been restructured. The result is $1.5 million more in cap space for the Saints to work with when the new league year opens in March. Quarterback Derek Carr, guard Cesar Ruiz, defensive end Carl Granderson, defensive …

WALL – Logan Thomas always dreamed of playing college football. Thomas grew up in Wall playing football with the same group of guys from pop warner to high school. He could name everyone who grew up alongside him: Will Scherr, Brylan White, Matthew Steen, Nathan Pepper and Dylan Gidney were the first few that came to mind before rattling off …

The 49ers have completed a third interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks interviewed for the position on Wednesday. Former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and 49ers defensive passing game coordinator Nick Sorensen have also interviewed. Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is also set for an interview for the …

INDIANAPOLIS — Roughly 270 miles from the Michigan football headquarters where he spent the past four years of his life, Braiden McGregor marveled at the scene before him. Here he was inside Hall J of the Indiana Convention Center, standing on stage at the NFL scouting combine. Right beside him was one of his old tag-team partners on the Wolverines’ …

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Feb 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET It had been a bit quiet on the NHL trade front since Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan were traded during the NHL …

The Colts saw a very promising highly drafted quarterback leave the game too soon when Andrew Luck decided to cut his injury-plagued career short. The last thing they want is for Anthony Richardson to follow the same path. So when Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said he was pleased with Richardson’s progress following last year’s season-ending shoulder injury, Ballard was …

Quincy Riley and Tahveon Nicholson were two of only six defensive backs who had 25 or more targets but didn’t allow a touchdown, had fewer than 5 yards per target and held receivers to less than 40% completion during the 2022 season. Two years later, they’re teammates. Nicholson became one of seven defensive backs Louisville football added from the transfer …

Report: Bill Belichick ‘loved’ this top QB prospect in 2024 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayden Daniels was not expected to be a top-five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft at this time last year. He wasn’t expected to be a top contender for the Heisman Trophy, either. But a lot can change in a year, and …

Alabama football spring practice starts in less than a week with A-Day around the corner on April 13. Much is to be determined. For the defense, how do pieces recruited for Nick Saban’s defensive system fit the 4-2-5 “Swarm” system that new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is expected to run? Who takes the open spots? How does Alabama replace all …