Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterApr 10, 2024, 01:06 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Hobey Baker Award finalist and University of North Dakota forward Jackson Blake signed his entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, the club announced Wednesday. Blake’s contract will start this season. He’ll make $775,000 at the NHL level while earning $832,500 at …
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Antoine Winfield working toward a deal to make him NFL’s highest-paid safety, Bucs optimistic, per report
This offseason, we saw nine players receive the franchise tag from their teams. Seven of them have already signed new deals, whether with their previous team (Justin Madubuike, Jaylon Johnson, Michael Pittman, Kyle Dugger, Josh Allen) or a new one via trade (Brian Burns, L’Jarius Sneed). The only two left on the market are Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who …
Read More »USC DT Bear Alexander plans to enter transfer portal, seeking third school in three years
USATSI USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens next week, he announced on social media Tuesday. Alexander started his career at Georgia before transferring to USC last offseason. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 313 pounds, Alexander emerged as an impact player for the Trojans during his lone season on campus. The sophomore posted 48 …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams earned the nickname of an Adam Sandler character during his youth football days
USATSI Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears later this month, as he is viewed as the No. 1 quarterback available. The Washington D.C. kid was the No. 2 quarterback in his recruiting class, per 247Sports, and the No. 1 overall transfer prospect when he decided to leave Oklahoma in …
Read More »Russell Wilson: Playing for the Steelers, Mike Tomlin is “one of the greatest gifts in the world”
Quarterback Russell Wilson is set for a fresh start with Pittsburgh after a tumultuous pair of seasons with Denver. In an interview with Okla Jones of Essence released on Wednesday, Wilson noted just how excited he is to begin the next chapter of his career with the Steelers, especially considering who their head coach is. “To play 13 years in …
Read More »Clemson ranks top 15 in the Athletic’s recruiting potential rankings
The Clemson football program has developed into a powerhouse during the Dabo Swinney era, with the Tigers becoming one of the top recruiting schools in the country during that time. While Clemson hasn’t had a top 5 class in some years, the Tigers always recruit in the top 15 and have hit on some big time recruits. Even if their …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 offensive line prospects anchored by stars from Penn State, Notre Dame
With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 offensive linemen. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top TEs] Some of Fashanu’s unevenness can be attributed to injury (he was wearing a knee sleeve in …
Read More »Former Wisconsin football top class of 2022 target enters transfer portal
LSU redshirt freshman edge rusher Jaxon Howard plans to enter the transfer portal when the spring window opens later this month, according to 247Sports. Howard was 247Sports’ No. 131 player in the class of 2022, No. 20 edge rusher and No. 1 recruit from his home state of Minnesota. Related: Ranking Wisconsin football’s incoming transfers by expected impact in 2024 …
Read More »Packers will play Eagles in NFL’s first Brazil game; historic 2024 season opener set for São Paulo
Getty Images The matchup for the NFL’s first-ever South American showdown is finally set: The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, the league announced Wednesday. The Eagles had already been slated for the Sept. 6 game, a Friday night affair coming one day after the 2024 season opener, and now the Packers are locked in as …
Read More »Former Ravens star Terrell Suggs arrested on assault charge in Arizona, per police
USATSI Former Baltimore Ravens star Terrell Suggs was arrested Tuesday in Arizona, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office announced, and the longtime NFL standout faces charges of assault and offense against public order. Suggs, 41, made an initial court appearance early Wednesday over allegations of instigating a road-rage incident in Scottsdale, according to 3TV (Arizona’s Family). The judge reportedly ordered a …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners trending well for 4-star, top-125 2025 cornerback
The Oklahoma Sooners and cornerback coach Jay Valai have been putting in the work trying to build depth at the cornerback position with the 2025 recruiting class. The Sooners are expected to land four-star Maliek Hawkins later on Wednesday but they are also right in the thick of it for another 4-Star cornerback. Cobey Sellers is from Pearland, TX, and …
Read More »Andy Dalton explains how Panthers are putting Bryce Young in a better position to succeed in 2024
The Carolina Panthers’ 2023 campaign was a disaster on multiple fronts. Head coach Frank Reich was fired after a 1-10 start, while the quarterback Carolina traded up to No. 1 overall, Bryce Young, became just the second No. 1 overall pick to finish last in yards per attempt (5.5) and passer rating (73.7). It didn’t help that the quarterback selected right …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 WRs showcases deep class helmed by Marvin Harrison Jr.
With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 wide receivers. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top TEs ⊥ Top OL] 1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State I’ll just keep repeating what I ended my piece on …
Read More »Packers tabbed as team to face Eagles in NFL’s first Brazil matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles will be joined by another iconic team for the NFL’s first game ever in Brazil. The Green Bay Packers will take on the Eagles in São Paolo, Brazil, in Week 1, the league announced Friday. It was previously announced that the Eagles would be the home team for the league’s first-ever Brazil game. News emerged in recent …
Read More »Washigton Huskies running back Tybo Rogers arrested, charged with two counts of rape
Washington Huskies running back Tylin “Tybo” Rogers has been suspended from the team after being charged with two counts of rape. Rogers, 18, was arrested by Seattle police on Friday and later released on bond. He was officially charged on Tuesday with one count of second-degree rape and one count of third-degree rape. Prosecutors say the incidents occurred between late …
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