Through the first wave of NFL free agency, plenty of the top players went off the board in a matter of hours. In one of the deeper free agent classes in recent memory, the first two days of free agency were two of the busiest in recent NFL history. The activity didn’t slow down once the new league year began …
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Final thoughts after final Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament
The Pac-12 wrapped up its last men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with No. 4 Oregon surging past No. 3 Colorado 75-68 in a surprising championship game, with nationally ranked teams in Arizona and Washington State losing their respective semifinals. The Ducks got the automatic bid to the NCAA postseason, giving the conference four representatives …
Read More »Chase Young signing with Saints: Former No. 2 overall pick lands one-year, fully-guaranteed $13 million deal
Getty Images The New Orleans Saints are adding one of the top remaining free agents, as they have agreed to terms with former San Francisco 49ers defensive end and former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young on a one-year, fully-guaranteed $13 million deal, according to CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson. Young was dealt from the Washington Commanders to …
Read More »Arizona Cardinals fans can now watch games from ‘luxury casitas’ in end zone
The Arizona Cardinals are upping the ante when it comes to stadium attractions next season. Dubbed as “the NFL’s newest luxury seating experience,” State Farm Stadium’s amenities are expected to include two new private field-level clubs, six on-field seating experiences, all-inclusive food and beverage options, and preferred parking. “We are going to be relentless in pursuing a great fan experience, …
Read More »Report: Ex-49ers DE Young expected to sign one-year, $13M Saints contract
Report: Ex-49ers DE Young expected to sign one-year, $13M Saints contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After serving as a key cog in the 49ers’ run to Super Bowl LVIII, defensive end Chase Young reportedly has found a new home. The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign Young, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, citing a …
Read More »Trust an important dimension of FSU football’s success under coach Mike Norvell
Mike Norvell has built a culture of trust within his Florida State football program. That might be the most important dimension when measuring the Seminoles’ success under the energized Norvell. “We talk all the time about the right fit for Florida State,” Norvell said Monday during his annual coaches’ luncheon prior to the start of spring practice Tuesday. “Who are …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on where top 100 available free agents signed
Getty Images The 2024 NFL offseason figures to be chock-full of big-name player movement. All 32 teams began negotiations with pending free agents on March 11 and the official start of the new league year kicked off on March 13. Where are all the top free agents headed? Who’s still available? Below, you’ll find a running tracker of the top …
Read More »49ers forfeit 2025 fifth-round draft pick, have 2024 fourth pushed back to end of round due to payroll error
USATSI The San Francisco 49ers are known as the kings of the compensatory pick, and they racked up several again this year. They, along with the Los Angeles Rams, received a league-high five additional draft picks earlier this month, and were the only team that received multiple compensatory picks in the third and fourth rounds. However, a couple of their …
Read More »Peterson: Iowa State new offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser mentions more deep passes
AMES – In keeping with the annual spring football tradition of writing that Iowa State plans to throw more deep passes – well, this time it actually could happen. New offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser said it, as did returning quarterback Rocco Becht. Head coach Matt Campbell even insinuated it, so my biggest takeaway from the first press conference since last …
Read More »NFL free agency: Chase Young signing with Saints, and more news, updates
NFL free agency is here! Stay updated with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here. Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Find out from Yahoo Sports’ fantasy experts with their live reactions right here. When did NFL free agency begin? NFL free agency started last Wednesday …
Read More »Kalen DeBoer contract: Salary, buyout, more to know for Alabama football coach
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer had his contract reviewed by the compensation committee for the UA System Board of Trustees on Monday. With that contract, DeBoer makes a colossal jump in his compensation, after he made $4.2 million this past season in total pay at Washington. That ranked No. 44 among public school coaches, per the USA TODAY football coach …
Read More »Hollywood Brown signs Chiefs deal, looks forward to joining Patrick Mahomes
Marquise Brown had so many conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2019 NFL Draft that the former Oklahoma star thought that they would select him to pair with Patrick Mahomes in their high-flying offense. Baltimore took him in the first round before Kansas City had the chance. But after a detour through Arizona, where the Ravens traded him …
Read More »Kenny Pickett has zero regrets about Steelers exit: ‘I’m confident in the way I handled it’
Kenny Pickett, who was traded to the Eagles last week, doesn’t regret how he handled his exit from the Steelers. (Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Kenny Pickett is ready to move on to his future with the Philadelphia Eagles as Jalen Hurts’ backup, even though his past with the Pittsburgh Steelers is still hanging around. Pickett, the Steelers’ first-round …
Read More »Kenny Pickett mum on moving on from Steelers, ready to ‘reset’ with Eagles
After two middling seasons in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett was ready to leave the Steelers behind — as well as most of the reasons why he wanted out, rather than stay and compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job. All Pickett wants now is a chance to contribute, somehow, with the Philadelphia Eagles after he was traded last week. …
Read More »UCLA DE Laiatu Latu’s journey from medically retired to first-round prospect
Eric Williams NFC West Writer In his quest to improve his game, UCLA’s Laiatu Latu has sought advice from one of the best in the business, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Latu said Crosby, T.J. Watt and fellow UCLA product Jaelan Phillips are NFL players he emulates because of their similar body type. Latu and Crosby share the …
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