MIAMI — In an era where a lot of recruits are quick to make a decision only to change their mind — multiple times in some cases —Davion Dixon stands out. The Miami Palmetto rising senior defensive lineman has been committed to Notre Dame for more than a calendar year and says he has no real interest entertaining interest from …
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2024 NFL Draft reaction: Predicting Rookies of the Year, bounce-back teams, 2025 No. 1 overall pick and more
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. Months of speculation have given way to projecting the upcoming season and beyond. Rather than evaluating the prospects, attention turns to evaluating the situations they are walking into, as well as how they could impact the overall outlook of the regular and postseasons. CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Chris Trapasso and I …
Read More »Quenton Nelson: Anthony Richardson is everything you want in a QB
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson continues to rehab his surgically repaired right shoulder, but recent videos posted by the team show him throwing to teammates during the voluntary offseason program. That’s a good sign for Richardson, who underwent surgery Oct. 24 to repair a sprained AC joint, and it’s a good sign for the Colts, who saw the No. 4 overall …
Read More »Is Ohio State in the lead for 2025 ‘playmaker’ wide receiver Vernell Brown III?
Although not the prototypical big-bodied wide receiver, Vernell Brown III of Jones High School in Orlando, Florida, has a rather long offer list. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound four-star pass catcher is the No. 71 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, per the 247Sports’ composite rankings. And he has caught the attention of everyone from in-state powers Florida, Florida State and Miami, …
Read More »Bruins-Panthers: Questions that will tilt the playoff series
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 8, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. If the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers showed us anything in Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Monday — a 5-1 win by the B’s — it’s this: Expect the unexpected from this one. The Atlantic Division …
Read More »NFL Offensive, Defensive Rookie of the Year bets to make now, long shot
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst The NFL Draft is barely behind us, meaning it’s already time to discuss the upcoming season. Two awards I’m already thinking about are Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year. I have to admit, this draft was stacked with a lot of talent. That said, I already have a pretty good idea of how …
Read More »Former Bills coach, Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier dies at 91
Joe Collier, who coached the Bills for three years before serving for 17 seasons as defensive coordinator of the Broncos, has died. He was 91. The Broncos announced Collier’s passing on Tuesday. He was the architect of the 3-4 defense, and he helped the Broncos to Super Bowl appearances in 1977, 1986, and 1987. He was defensive backs coach in …
Read More »247Sports ranks Big Ten QBs for 2024; here is where Drew Allar ranks
Now that each Big Ten school, including the four incoming members, have wrapped up for the spring, all eyes are now locking in on the 2024 college football season. The post-spring evaluations have led to some changes in how media views various teams and conferences thanks to what has been observed during spring football practices and spring games and what …
Read More »Tom Brady roast: Michael Jordan among nine sports icons who should be in the hot seat next
On Sunday, Tom Brady took heat like he was standing behind a junior varsity offensive line going up against the 1985 Chicago Bears. Netflix’s “Roast of Tom Brady” was a hit and got us thinking about other famous athletes who would make for great roast fodder. The Brady roast brought out stars from across industries. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart …
Read More »Chad Kelly, former Broncos QB and reigning CFL MVP, gets nine-game suspension after allegations by ex-coach
USATSI Chad Kelly, the former Denver Broncos quarterback and reigning CFL MVP, has been suspended for the CFL’s upcoming preseason, as well as a minimum of another nine games, after an investigation into allegations by a former assistant coach. Kelly, 30, had been accused in a lawsuit earlier this year of making unwanted romantic advances and threatening comments to a …
Read More »Timberwolves dominate, Knicks win another thriller; PSG vs. Dortmund UCL semifinals preview
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Read More »‘It’s my home’: Jonathan Marchessault hopes to stay in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was asked Tuesday if he could imagine not having Jonathan Marchessault in the club’s locker room next season. “No,” he said succinctly, letting that word hang in the air before fully answering the question two days after the Golden Knights were eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs by …
Read More »Making sense of Patriots’ unusual GM search post-NFL Draft
Making sense of Patriots’ unusual GM search post-NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have reportedly begun a search for their next general manager, even though Eliot Wolf just led the franchise through NFL free agency and the most important draft for the franchise in 30 years. The Patriots have already had multiple candidates reportedly …
Read More »Kansas football spring ball: Jayhawks’ special teams units aren’t being overlooked in 2024
LAWRENCE — Kansas football has earned a couple of commitments through the transfer portal in recent days, that have helped bolster the momentum the program is enjoying. There’s Amir Herring, an offensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan. And there’s Bai Jobe, a defensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan State. Both are former 247Sports Composite four-star prospects with intriguing potential, …
Read More »Texans owner: WR Tank Dell will make ‘full recovery’ after being wounded in shooting
Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Monday that receiver Tank Dell will make a “full recovery” after he was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month. McNair did not provide details on the nature of Dell’s injury, but the team called it a “minor wound” the day after the April 27th shooting, which also injured nine others. …
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