Daily Archives: May 14, 2024

Rangers fail to close out Hurricanes in Game 5 at home

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 13, 2024, 11:24 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NEW YORK — New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said their failure to close out the Carolina Hurricanes at home in Game 5 presents an important character test for his team. “I don’t think we thought this was going to be a cakewalk,” Trouba said …

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Titans confident Tyjae Spears, Tony Pollard can replace Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry led the league in carries in four of his last five seasons in Tennessee. He is gone now, and his replacements are likely to split those carries this season. The Titans return Tyjae Spears, Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut. They added the Cowboys’ top running back last season, Tony Pollard, in free agency. Undrafted free agents Dillon Johnson …

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Is football still in UVU’s future? Local visionary believes so

Brandon Fugal stands in his hangar in front of his custom Airbus H130 helicopter in Provo on Thursday, July 21, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News Utah Valley University is building a $20 million soccer stadium on campus. Most of the world outside of the United States would call it a futbol facility. Football in Utah County has long …

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Kirk Cousins finally addresses Falcons’ shocking decision to pick Michael Penix Jr. in Round 1 of NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons splurged when acquiring their new franchise quarterback this offseason, signing former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. It was the most lucrative contract handed out in free agency this offseason regardless of position, but the Falcons followed up this decision by drafting a quarterback at No. 8 overall. Atlanta using its first-round pick on …

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Rumor Mill: Notre Dame commits recruiting top Irish targets

HARTFORD, Conn. – The New England Show Days allow high schools throughout the Northeast the chance to get as much exposure to college coaches as possible. The series of practices, timed so coaches and scouts can travel from one to the next without missing a school on the schedule, gave Rivals.com the opportunity to get a close look at the …

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Lions, QB Jared Goff agree on 4-year, $212 million extension

The Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person told The Associated Press on Monday that the deal includes $170 million in guarantees, and spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. Lions sign Jared Goff to 4-year extension Goff …

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Colts sign fifth-round WR Anthony Gould

The Colts signed fifth-round wide receiver Anthony Gould on Tuesday, the team announced. Indianapolis now has signed eight of their nine 2024 draft picks. Gould was the 142nd overall pick. He appeared in 43 career games with 20 starts at Oregon State (2019-23). Gould totaled 84 receptions for 1,360 yard and six touchdowns, while adding 11 carries for 83 yards …

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Wisconsin top transfer portal target takes visit to Big Ten rival

Wisconsin top transfer portal target Gavin Meyer took an official visit to Illinois on Tuesday, according to 247Sports’ Jeremy Werner. The Badgers and Fighting Illini are among the former Wyoming defensive lineman’s finalists, along with USC and Cal. He also has visits scheduled with the two California schools. Related: Post-spring Big Ten football 2024 power rankings, starting quarterback rankings Meyer …

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NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures

May 14, 2024, 02:30 AM ET The puck has dropped on the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs as the the Presidents Trophy-winning New York Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in the first round and are now hold a 3-2 lead on the early Cup favorite Carolina Hurricanes following the Canes’ win on Monday to force a Game …

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College football coach rankings: How each coach in bottom 10 can elevate their stock in 2024 season

CBS Sports revealed the first half of its 2024 coach rankings Tuesday, leaving one group of program leaders with the dubious distinction of bottom 10. That list includes three of the four first-time coaches, as expected. It also features familiar names like former Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and longtime coach Scott Satterfield.  Colorado coach Deion Sanders is the biggest name …

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