Daily Archives: May 26, 2024

4-star QB Madden Iamaleava commits to UCLA football

Four-star quarterback Madden Iamaleava is staying in the Golden State for the next chapter of his football career, with the Warren (Downey, Calif.) senior committing to the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. Iamaleava made the announcement via X (formerly twitter): The 6-foot-3 QB’s decision to stay in Southern California adds an element of buzz for the first-year Big Ten program and coach, …

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Kaapo Kakko replaces injured Jimmy Vesey in Rangers’ lineup

May 26, 2024, 03:29 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Kaapo Kakko was back in the New York Rangers’ lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy Vesey. It was Kakko’s second appearance of the series. Vesey is listed as week-to-week after getting hurt in a collision with Florida’s Ryan …

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Alabama a finalist to land 2024 4-star safety CJ Jimcoily

On Friday, 2025 four-star safety narrowed his list of finalists down to four schools — Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU Tigers, Stanford, and Tennessee Volunteers. Jimcoily fielded an offer from the Crimson Tide on May 14. He is scheduled to take an official visit to Alabama on June 21. The product of Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee is listed at 6-foot-3 …

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Aaron Rodgers: Robert Saleh is more involved in the offense

After reportedly trying to find someone to oversee the offense in a spot above coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, the Jets apparently realized they had someone hiding right under their noses, whose job duties already include that — in theory. The head coach. The many sound bites created this week by a firehose of interesting quotes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers included an …

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Will receiver market go the way of the running back market?

Multiple receivers have gotten paid this offseason. Multiple others are still waiting. Last month, 35 more were drafted — including nine in the first 34 selections. As more and more competent receivers enter the NFL via the low-cost rookie wage scale, it’s fair to wonder if/when more and more teams will decline to pay a receiver and look for a …

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East Coast Spotlight: Recruiting Rumor Mill

Nick Lucero/Rivals.com There is a mountain of big news heading into the busy month of June around the country. The East region is no exception. Rivals national recruiting analyst Adam Friedman has the latest in this edition of the rumor mill. ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team …

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Sweden tops Canada to win bronze medal at hockey worlds

May 26, 2024, 12:23 PM ET PRAGUE — Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Grundstrom netted the winner with 6:18 left in the final period with a shot from the left boards at Prague Arena. Defenseman Erik Karlsson also scored with …

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In Roob’s Observations: How could Isaiah Rodgers look this good?

In Roob’s Observations: How could Isaiah Rodgers look this good? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A glimpse finally at Isaiah Rodgers, expectations of Jalen Carter and waiting for Nakobe Dean. It’s a Roob’s Random Offseason Eagles Observations in the thick of spring OTAs, and we actually have some football to talk about. 1. The guy I wanted to see …

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Clemson safety ranked as one of college football’s 10 most underrated players for 2024

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have one of the most underrated players in college football in their secondary.  247Sports recently named the 10 most underrated players in college football heading into the 2024 season, with Clemson safety Khalil Barnes among their choices. Heading into his sophomore season, Barnes is one of the Tigers’ most important players on the defense and …

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Kocurek hopes Jackson utilizes his versatility in third 49ers season

Kocurek hopes Jackson utilizes his versatility in third 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Drake Jackson has yet to join the 49ers on the field after a knee procedure in January, but defensive line coach Kris Kocurek still believes in the former second-round draft pick. On Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the …

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