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Read More »Daily Archives: May 23, 2024
Leonard Floyd on why he wanted to sign with the 49ers: “They play grown man football”
When he signed with the 49ers in March, Leonard Floyd was joining his fourth NFL team — and a team he has long respected from afar. Floyd said on KNBR that the 49ers were always a team that made their presence felt by the way they played. “It was the team, always, from the outside looking in, I knew that …
Read More »Wide receiver with offer from Wisconsin set to visit three Big Ten rivals
The Wisconsin Badgers football team offered Rico Blassingame, a three-star class of 2026 wide receiver from Tolleson, Arizona, on Tuesday. News also broke Tuesday that the talented wide receiver is set for unofficial visits to Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State this June. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound athlete reeled in 60 receptions for 593 yards and a touchdown during his sophomore …
Read More »Mike McCarthy confirms Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is in ‘excellent shape’ despite missing OTAs
FRISCO, Texas — To quote a catchphrase of Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, the NFL makes exceptions for its superstars. That’s certainly the case with edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has earned three All-Pro selections (two on the first team), in three NFL seasons. He is one of only five players — three of whom are Hall of Famers …
Read More »Dak Prescott says CeeDee Lamb has full support of locker room at OTAs amid contract holdout
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made it a point to be at the team’s offseason program despite entering the final year of his existing contract in 2024 and desiring a new, long-term extension after leading the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2023. His top target, 2023 All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is in a similar situation as Prescott …
Read More »Local football coaches look back on successful spring
May 23—Seasons may change and school years may end, but in Alabama one thing never stops, and that’s football. Many schools had spring games last week to close out spring practice for 2024. Among those were three of the more successful local teams from last season: Austin (8-3 in 2022), Hartselle (9-3) and West Morgan (12-1). — Austin looking to …
Read More »Best-case scenario for teams after big offseason moves: Derrick Henry lifts Ravens, Saquon Barkley runs wild
The NFL offseason has not disappointed. It rarely does. The coaching carousel was in full swing, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. The QB carousel was also moving. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins changed teams. A record six QBs were drafted in the top 12. The trade market was busy. The Bills moved Stefon Diggs. The …
Read More »49ers officially announce changes to coaching staff
The 49ers finally got around to officially announcing a series of changes to their coaching staff, including the promotion of Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator. Sorenson replaces Steve Wilks, who was let go after one season with the team. Sorenson was the defensive passing game specialist and nickels coach for the 49ers last season and is in his third year …
Read More »Wisconsin offers class of 2026 wide receiver from Tennessee
The Wisconsin Badgers football team extended a scholarship offer to Keeyshawn Schneider, a 6-foot-0, 175-pound wide receiver from Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Tuesday. Schneider has now received offers from six different Division 1 programs. Those include Auburn, Colorado, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin. To this point, the Badgers are the only Big Ten team to offer him, but that will likely …
Read More »NHL playoff buzz: Johnston’s rise, Rempe’s role, officiating
Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Stanley Cup playoffs have been phenomenal, and we’re only halfway through. Breakout stars have emerged, controversies have broiled and the hockey itself has been as entertaining as ever. After a month of traveling, here are some of the biggest stories I’ve seen developing behind …
Read More »Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year
Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was his one taste of the NFL, and Tyler Steen has had 6 ½ months to dwell on it. “When I look back at it, I mean, probably didn’t play as well as I wanted to play,” Steen said. Steen played 71 …
Read More »2026 Pennsylvania QB Semaj Beals earns Nebraska offer
Three-star quarterback Semaj Beals has earned an offer from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Pennsylvania native announced on X on Wednesday. Beals already has offers from Alabama, Boston College, Colorado, Duke, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Texas, USC, and West Virginia. Beals picked up his offer after a conversation with assistant coach Evan Cooper, …
Read More »Brandon Staley: Reset with 49ers has been energizing
After Brandon Staley was fired as the Chargers head coach late last season, he found himself on the list of candidates for a number of defensive coordinator jobs but did not land any of them. The 49ers were one of the teams he interviewed with and they offered him a different job on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. The 49ers confirmed this …
Read More »In an evolving sport and Big 12, Iowa State football looks to thrive off continuity
The world of college football is rapidly changing. Revenue sharing, NIL, conference realignment and the transfer portal are at the forefront of every college administrator and coach’s mind. The Big 12 Conference is not immune to that. As its two pillar programs, Texas and Oklahoma, depart for the SEC, it will welcome four new members — Arizona, Arizona State, Utah …
Read More »Buccaneers sign third-round pick Tykee Smith
The Buccaneers have another member of their 2024 draft class under contract. The team announced the signing of third-round pick Tykee Smith on Wednesday afternoon. The defensive back is the fourth pick to sign his four-year rookie deal. Smith played two seasons at West Virginia before finishing out his collegiate time with three years at Georgia. He missed almost all …
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