Patriots’ top left tackle option is still adjusting to new position originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — While media and fans are justly hyper-focused on new Patriots quarterback Drake Maye at the moment, there is another spot that is worthy of almost as much attention. The left tackle spot ultimately could be one of the key factors in …
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Penn State approves $700 million stadium upgrade as school hopes to host future College Football Playoff games
Penn State’s Board of Trustees has approved a massive $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, the university announced Tuesday. The new upgrades will make the stadium a year-round venue and come right as the College Football Playoff moves toward on-campus sites for first-round games. The upgrades are a comprehensive rethinking of the stadium entering a new era in college athletics. …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa arrives at Dolphins OTAs noticeably slimmer: Why his lower weight isn’t an injury concern
USATSI The biggest news surrounding Tua Tagovailoa is the fact that he is taking part in Dolphins OTAs as he continues to work toward a contract extension. But there’s another Tua-related story worth keeping an eye on. The Dolphins’ starting quarterback is noticeably slimmer, having dropped between 10-15 pounds to get down to about 220 pounds, according to NFL Media. …
Read More »Jayvan Boggs announces top four schools after Ohio State decommit
Four-star wide receiver Jayvan Boggs decommitted from Ohio State in March. He now has set a new top four list. The Florida native has USC, UCF, Georgia and Missouri in his top four. “My recruitment is wide open again and I am hearing everyone out,” Boggs told On3 at the beginning of April. “Over the last few weeks, I talked things …
Read More »Lightning deal with Predators to bring back McDonagh
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 21, 2024, 01:39 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Tampa Bay Lightning have reunited with a familiar face, bringing back defenseman Ryan McDonagh in a trade with Nashville on Tuesday. The Lightning sent a 2025 second-round draft choice and 2024 seventh-round selection to the Predators in exchange for McDonagh …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers is ‘doing everything’ at practice in return from Achilles injury
Aaron Rodgers is officially putting his torn Achilles tendon behind him. The New York Jets quarterback has no limitations as he practices with the team during organized team activities, which began Monday. “He’s doing everything,” coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday. The 40-year-old Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with the Jets in the …
Read More »Tom Brady shares valuable advice to Drake Maye, 2024 NFL rookies
Tom Brady shares valuable advice to Drake Maye, 2024 NFL rookies originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL rookies go through different offseason programs/events to help them transition from the collegiate ranks to the pros. Part of that process is learning from retired players, and who better to get advice from, especially if you’re a quarterback, than seven-time Super Bowl …
Read More »100 Days Out: College football names, games, storylines to follow as we count down to the 2024 season
Dating back to 2014, CBS Sports has compiled some of the biggest names, games and stories to commemorate the 100-day countdown to the college football season’s kickoff. It’s the perfect point to take stock of what’s ahead as the conclusion of spring practice aligns with the midway point in the offseason. Before you know it, we’ll be breaking down win …
Read More »Buccaneers Pro Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs absent from OTAs amid contract dispute, per report
USATSI While the Buccaneers have taken care of several veterans this offseason, one item of business that is still pending is Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs’ expiring rookie contract. The two sides have not made progress on a new deal, which has led to Wirfs’ absence for the start of Tampa Bay’s OTAs, according to ESPN. Wirfs is seeking …
Read More »Alleged assault victim drops charges against Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, per Dallas police
Rashee Rice has been under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer at a Dallas club early on May 7, according to WFAA. Officers began the process of interviewing witnesses about the incident earlier, per the report, but now that investigation appears to be over. The man who Rice allegedly punched in the face has dropped all charges, according to Dallas …
Read More »Clemson climbs to Top 15 in ESPN’s SP+ rankings post-spring update
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have one of the most intriguing teams in college football heading into the 2024 season. Clemson has been a powerhouse during the Swinney era of the program but we all know the team hasn’t been as dominant over the past few years. The upcoming season leads to huge opportunities for the program as the expanded 12-team playoff allows Clemson an easier path to …
Read More »Craig Berube had options but chose Maple Leafs due to core
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 21, 2024, 12:41 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Craig Berube had options for his next NHL head coaching job, but he’s chosen to bet on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is a team in turmoil, reeling from another unsuccessful postseason run and faced with rampant speculation over the future …
Read More »Exploring Eagles’ WR3 options after DeVante Parker’s retirement
Exploring Eagles’ WR3 options after DeVante Parker’s retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There were a wide range of outcomes for DeVante Parker with the Eagles in 2024. He could have become their WR3 after A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith or he could have failed to make the 53-man roster. But now we’ll never know. Parker, 31, has decided …
Read More »Tuloso-Midway promotes O’Neal to full-time AD, names Villarreal head football coach
Tuloso-Midway ISD announced Tuesday that it is splitting the athletic director and head football coaching duties beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Kris O’Neal will remain the district’s athletic director and add to his administratove role with T-M ISD and associate head coach James Villarreal has been promoted to head football coach at the school. O’Neal has been with the …
Read More »2024 NFL OTA highlights: Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa losing weight, Bryce Young doing ‘fantastic’
The 2024 NFL offseason continues to roll along, as 31 teams have now begun OTAs. This is the first time we will see rookies practice with veterans, and maybe the last time we will get to see players like Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence throw the pigskin around before they put pen to paper on what they hope will be lucrative, …
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