Manny Evans has often had to wait his turn. Sometimes it was by choice. Sometimes it was out of his control. But earlier this month, Evans saw an opportunity he didn’t want to pass up. Evans, 52, was announced as Gulf Coast’s head football coach, becoming the seventh in program history. He’s set to take over for Todd Nichols, who …

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 13, 2024, 06:20 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Following last night’s packed 10-game NHL slate, Wednesday is relatively light with just four games on the docket. However, there are some superb matchups on tap, highlighted by two Western Conference juggernauts squaring off. In …

With the start of the league year, the Raiders are getting rid of two of their most expensive players. Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow will get cut today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Today is also the day the Raiders are expected to officially release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, whose departure has been coming since he was benched last …

Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will jump from the Dolphins to the Raiders. The full, accurate details are in. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms of the deal. 1. Signing bonus: $24 million. 2. 2024 base salary: $5 million, fully guaranteed at signing. 3. 2024 per-game active roster bonus: Up to $408,000. 4. 2024 offseason workout …

John Daigle joins Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon to discuss the latest free agent running back signings, including how certain teams are weaponizing the position. Listen to the entire conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast, and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Video Transcript MATT HARMON: The 49ers, they could feel pretty …

Mar. 12—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** The new Illinois assistant won’t need to alter the …

Report: Jimmy G expected to be released by Raiders on Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be changing teams again this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut Garoppolo on Wednesday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday, citing sources. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut QB …

Austin Blaske has been in the news a lot in recent months as the 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive lineman transferred from the University of Georgia, where he played for the last four years, to North Carolina. But a recent honor that Blaske received shined the light on something that has not been widely reported. Blaske, who has Type 1 diabetes, was …

The initial strikes and shockwaves of NFL free agency have been sent out. Dollar amounts were splashed on social media and on television, whether those numbers were fully guaranteed or up-to/somewhere-in-between depended on what was being shared, but the numbers were flying nonetheless. Now that the initial dust has settled on Tamperpalooza, I wanted to take a deep breath and …

The last time Kirby Smart met with the media who cover the Bulldogs before late Tuesday morning, his Georgia football team had just gotten off the field after a 63-3 drilling of Florida State in the Orange Bowl In the 10-plus weeks since, the Bulldogs coaching staff lost and replaced three coaches for four total, brought its total to seven …

The Titans are adding some depth to their offensive line. Saahdiq Charles, a guard who has played his entire career in Washington, has agreed to a one-year contract with Tennessee. Charles earned a starting job with the Commanders last year, but he missed six games with a calf injury. And injuries have plagued him throughout his time in Washington, as …

Missouri football running backs coach Curtis Luper has seen something like this before. In a meeting with coaches during spring camp, he told the media, he said that the Tigers’ new transfer-portal additions at running back, Marcus Carroll and Nate Noel, stirred a memory of a duo he’d coached before. “(They) remind me of Tyler Badie and Larry Rountree in …

Curran: Pats re-signing core players not a failing strategy originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston While the New England Patriots have been active in free agency, their moves have been far from flashy. Most of their focus has been on re-signing their own free agents. They’ve reportedly re-signed linebacker Josh Uche, offensive linemen Mike Onwenu and Tyrone Wheatley Jr., wide …

How the NFL views Patriots’ draft strategy after Brissett addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Did the New England Patriots just tip their hand about how they’ll approach the 2024 NFL Draft? The Patriots reportedly agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with free agent Jacoby Brissett on Monday, reuniting with the quarterback they drafted in 2016. The 31-year-old …

49ers likely find Armstead replacement with Elliott addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers now have the pieces in place to field a starting defensive line. Free-agent defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, who started 32 games over the past two seasons for the Cleveland Browns, agreed to terms with the 49ers on a two-year contract, his agent confirmed …