Daily Archives: May 19, 2024

U.S. advances at hockey worlds; Canada rallies vs. Switzerland

May 19, 2024, 06:46 PM ET PRAGUE — Dylan Cozens scored two goals and had an assist to rally Canada past Switzerland 3-2 for its sixth win in six games at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Canada leads Group A with 17 points, two more than the Czech Republic in second with Switzerland another point back in third. …

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Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. being sued by Fanatics

Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. being sued by Fanatics originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Apparel manufacturer Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on Saturday claims Harrison did not fulfill his obligations and estimated the damage in “millions of dollars.” Harrison …

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Cincinnati Bearcats take Big 12 football, Cincy Reigns message to local breweries

A month after their annual spring game, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team was back to the grind heading into their latest round of workouts for the 2024 slate. Like last season, the Bearcats are making stops in the community with appearances by head coach Scott Satterfield, various assistant coaches, athletic director John Cunningham and a rotation of players. …

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CBS Sports lists Dabo Swinney as one of the top head coaches in the Power Four

CBS Sports has released its top-25 Power Four coaches for the 2024-25 football season. This year‘s coaching carousel has been one for the ages. Along with the usual year-to-year insanity, two of the greatest coaches in 2024 — including arguably the greatest college head coach of all time — have left college football altogether. Jim Harbaugh left Michigan for another chance at …

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Notre Dame football gets a defensive end commit from Ohio

It’s fairly safe to say that not many people knew that Notre Dame football was recruiting 2025 Ohio defensive end Gordy Sulfsted. What was even more interesting was that the 6-foot, 5-inch and 240-pound pass rusher committed to the Irish on Sunday afternoon. Sulfsted is a solid prospect, as he’s ranked as the No. 608 overall prospect and 60th defensive …

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Former All-Pro running back David Johnson retires after 8 seasons in the NFL

Former All-Pro running back David Johnson says he’s retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 32-year-old made the announcement on Instagram Sunday. Johnson had his All-Pro season for the Arizona Cardinals in 2016, leading the NFL with 2,118 total yards from scrimmage, including 1,239 rushing and 879 receiving. “There’s been highs and lows, but I’ve felt very fortunate and …

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Alabama lands commitment from 2026 4-star CB Dorian Barney

The Alabama Crimson Tide landed their second commitment in two days. On Sunday, 2026 four-star cornerback Dorian Barney announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide. 2026 four-star safety Jamarrion Gordon committed to Alabama on Saturday. Barney plays for Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. He is listed at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. Barney chose the Crimson Tide over other …

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Former Cardinals RB David Johnson retires

Running back David Johnson has not played since 2022, but he apparently held out hope of getting another chance. Johnson, 32, did not receive interest as a free agent last offseason or this offseason, and now has called it quits. He announced his retirement Sunday. “I am blessed and very appreciative of the Cardinals drafting me in the third round, …

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Big Ten football fans appreciate one thing about USC, West Coast flavor

College football traditionalists might not like the fact that USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon are now in the Big Ten Conference. The classic Big Ten-versus-Pac-12 Rose Bowl is a thing of the past. The familiar rivalries and rhythms we have grown up with will no longer exist. We would like to live in a world where tradition and history mattered. …

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Browns pass rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo wants double-digit sacks this season

Browns edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo has never had more than five sacks in any of his five season and has only 14 for his career. That hasn’t stopped Okoronkwo from dreaming big. Okoronkwo, 29, is aiming for a double-digit sack season. “This year, I’m trying to. . . I’ll say it: I’ll speak it into existence. I’m going for double-digit …

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Giants new pass rusher Brian Burns issues warning to opposing offenses in 2024

The New York Giants are synonymous with ferocious pass rush units. Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks and Leonard Marshall helped spearhead the Giants’ first two Super Bowl wins, and Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora were big contributors to New York’s shocking Super Bowl win over the previously undefeated Patriots in 2007.  Brian Burns, a two-time Pro Bowler who signed a …

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Former Penn State and Scranton Prep running back Montgomery commits to East Carolina

London Montgomery has found his new home. On Saturday afternoon, the former Penn State and Scranton Prep running back announced on social media that he committed to East Carolina University. A sought after four-star prospect according to recruiting service On3 after a record-setting junior season in the Lackawanna Football Conference with the Cavaliers, Montgomery missed his senior year when he …

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