Apr. 7—PULLMAN — With 147 days until Washington State kicks off its 2024 football season, the Cougars took to Gesa Field on Saturday for their first game-like scenario of the offseason with plenty of position groups to sort out and starters to be named. Six quarterbacks threw passes, 16 players snagged receptions and three defenders nabbed interceptions during WSU’s first …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How much $$$ is DeVonta Smith worth? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A funny thing happened while I was putting together this week’s Eagles Observations. I did 20 by mistake. So you’re stuck with a double shot of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations today. Maybe I’ll shoot for 100 next week! 1. Calvin Ridley …

FRISCO, Texas — Oklahoma is not Tatum Bell Jr.’s home state. He grew up in Colorado until the family moved to Texas four years ago. Yet when he makes a visit to the Oklahoma State football facility in Stillwater, he feels a connection. “It’s amazing, going up to OSU all the time and being around all those people and the …

At the March league meeting, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that the Dolphins made an offer to free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and said the conversations will be ongoing. A week into April, those conversations haven’t stopped, but they also haven’t resulted in a deal. A report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN said that the Dolphins are …

After an 11-game Super Saturday, it’s a somewhat milder nine-game Sunday of action in the NHL. But the playoff implications of the contests is no less grand. Perhaps the most intriguing matchup is the late one, as the Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Stars are three points ahead of the …

The process of identifying which NFL Draft prospects are worth what picks and in what order is a grind. However, don’t worry about it.  Our task of doing just that here at CBS Sports is easier than it is for most, thanks to the guidance of CBS Sports HQ NFL analyst Rick Spielman, the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings for 16 …

Deer Creek quarterback Grady Adamson rushed during the high school football game between Deer Creek and Edmond Memorial at Deer Creek High School, Friday, Sept., 1, 2023. Grady Adamson plans to play football at Georgia Tech. The Deer Creek junior quarterback announced Saturday his commitment to the Yellow Jackets. Adamson chose Georgia Tech over many other offers, including BYU, Tulsa, …

Jackson State football coach T. C. Taylor likes his football team and where it is. Especially after the White team beat the Blue team 23-9 in the annual Blue and White spring game on Saturday at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. With 95 players on campus and recruits at the game, Taylor would like to sign another 20 players. Last …

James Colzie III’s new job as Florida A&M’s head football coach has tasked him with navigating some of the new realities of college sports. Since ending last season with the program’s first Celebration Bowl trophy, followed by a coaching change, the Rattlers have lost many key players to the NCAA Transfer Portal. All-Southwestern Athletic Conference performers defensive lineman Gentle Hunt, linebacker Johnny Chaney Jr., and defensive back Lovie Jenkins are …

Tennessee sports have been full of surprises since I joined Knox News in 1987. So, I asked my literary contributors what surprised them the most. It could have been a game, a season, or a coach being hired or fired. Mike writes: As for Tennessee sports surprises, I am most surprised that Tennessee somehow managed to survive the years with …

MANHATTAN — In about three weeks, former Kansas State football tight end Ben Sinnott is certain to hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. In three seasons, the last two as a starter, Sinnott became arguably the Wildcats’ most reliable receiver while also taking care of business as a blocker. In many ways, he helped redefine the position …

The 2024 football season will be Bill Belichick’s first without a coaching job in half a century, but he’s still spending time at practice. Belichick was with the Washington Huskies football program last week, where his son Steve was hired this offseason as the defensive coordinator. On Saturday, Belichick was on the practice field in Washington gear, and he was …

Apr. 6—PULLMAN — Last offseason, when Tyson Durant was looking to leave Akron out of the transfer portal, he took a visit to Washington State. He had a connection in WSU strength coach Ben Iannacchione, who worked with the Zips a season prior, but when the defensive back finally made it to Pullman, he felt compelled. He met the team, …

Apr. 6—MOSCOW, Idaho — The new volunteer coach helping with the University of Idaho’s offensive line this spring is a big guy. Presumably, he has a big man’s appetite. If he ever needs to grab a sandwich and smoothie, he will certainly be welcome at the UI student-athlete fueling station. After all, he was a major donor. If the pantheon …

CLEMSON — Fans will get their first look at the 2024 version of the Clemson football team Saturday when the Coach Dabo Swinney’s 17th team will play the annual Orange-White spring game at Memorial Stadium. A crowd of approximately 50,000 is expected. The Tigers are coming off a 9-4 season – their first with fewer than 10 victories since 2010. …