Getty Images Everyone who watched the Tom Brady Roast saw Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft take a shot together. However, the New England Patriots’ former coach and the team’s longtime owner also shared a private moment not recorded on camera. Drew Bledsoe, the former Patriots quarterback who took part in the roast, said Kraft and Belichick had a long conversation …
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Cardinals invite brother of Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa to rookie minicamp after QB’s Seahawks tryout, per report
Getty Images Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, did not earn a job with the Seattle Seahawks despite participating in the team’s recent rookie minicamp. But the Maryland product has already found another potential destination, on Tuesday accepting an invite to the Arizona Cardinals’ camp, per NFL Media. The younger Tagovailoa, who turned 24 years …
Read More »College football transfer portal winners and losers: Miami ignites, Michigan State implodes
Icon Sportswire The college football spring transfer portal cycle isn’t quite over yet, but it’s beginning to slow down with the portal officially closed and many of the top players coming off the board. As always, there are some major winners (and a few losers) from this cycle. But given the overall muted nature of the spring transfer portal window, …
Read More »What makes Macklin Celebrini the next big big NHL draft prospect
Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 7, 2024, 08:06 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. On a Saturday night in January 2023, the Golden State Warriors had an off night in Chicago. Draymond Green didn’t want to go to dinner or out on the town. He had another idea: going to the suburbs to watch junior hockey. “How often do …
Read More »One thing Caleb Williams did that caught Ryan Poles’ eye early in the process: report
One thing Caleb Williams did that caught Ryan Poles’ eye early in the process: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of Bears GM Ryan Poles’ first looks at his now quarterback Caleb Williams was at Notre Dame when the USC signal caller and his team were routed, 48-20, in South Bend, Ind. It wasn’t a great look for …
Read More »Ohio State football a finalist for 2025 New Jersey defensive lineman
Although Ohio State football has one of the top rated classes in the 2025 cycle, there are still more than a few needs to fill in the cycle. One of those is at defensive line, and while the Buckeyes already have two big-time commits in Zahir Mathis and London Merrit, they are looking for others to join the pair. New …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: Patriots open with lowest Over/Under win total since 1991
The recent Roast of Tom Brady might be top of mind for long-time Patriots fans, but when it comes to New England bettors, they’ve got their eyes on something else. And that’s the Pats’ season win total. Currently, the Over/Under for the number of games New England will win next season is 4.5 at most sportsbooks. This is the lowest …
Read More »Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing for Patriots’ job
Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing today for the Patriots’ lead personnel job, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Three other candidates declined to interview with the Patriots. Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray, former Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown said thanks but no thanks. The Patriots reportedly …
Read More »Daunting task. These five games are critical for Florida football on the 2024 schedule
Florida football starting quarterback Graham Mertz is looking forward to a 2024 schedule that is as challenging as any in college football. Of the 12 games on the upcoming schedule for the Florida Gators, 11 are against power conference opponents. That includes non-conference tilts with in-state foes Miami (Aug. 31), UCF (Oct. 5) and at Florida State (Nov. 30). “This …
Read More »2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery
ESPN staffMay 7, 2024, 08:00 PM ET EmailPrintOpen Extended Reactions The 2024 NHL draft will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28 and 29. Hundreds of prospects will be selected over the course of the seven-round event, and the first 16 picks have been determined by way of the NHL draft lottery. After finishing the 2023-24 …
Read More »Joe Burrow returns to Bengals practice for first time since hand injury
Joe Burrow is back. The superstar Cincinnati Bengals quarterback participated in offseason practice for the first time since he tore a ligament in his right wrist on Nov. 16 during a Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow was shown throwing footballs in the Bengals’ practice facility in a clip the Bengals posted to social media on Monday. It’s …
Read More »2024 NFL schedule release: When will league announce, why it may be delayed and what to expect moving forward
Several pillars of the NFL offseason have come and gone: the Scouting Combine, the start of free agency, the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, all eyes are on the upcoming schedule release, with fans of all 32 teams anxiously awaiting news of when and where their favorite squads will be playing this fall. But when, exactly, will the NFL announce its …
Read More »Defensive back Omarion Cooper commits to return to FSU football after one season at Colorado
Defensive back Omarion Cooper confirmed on his social media page that he plans to return to Florida State football after one season at Colorado on Tuesday afternoon. The former four-star prospect started his first two seasons at FSU (2021-22), where the Lehigh Acres product immediately became a contributor as he started seven of the 20 games. He recorded 30 tackles, …
Read More »Chiefs’ Rashee Rice under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer, per report
Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer at a Dallas club early Monday, according to WFAA. Officers have begun the process of interviewing witnesses about the incident, per the report. The Kansas City Chiefs receiver is already slated to face a multi-game suspension from the NFL for his involvement in a multi-car crash Rice, who turned himself into …
Read More »Eagles’ Brandon Hunt interviewing for Patriots’ GM job; report
Eagles’ Brandon Hunt interviewing for Patriots’ GM job; report originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles Director of Scouting Brandon Hunt is set to interview for the Patriots’ top personnel job, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing today for the New England Patriots lead personnel job, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 7, …
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