Monthly Archives: May 2024

Canada beats Norway at hockey worlds; U.S. shuts out France

May 16, 2024, 06:07 PM ET PRAGUE — Canada eased past Norway 4-1 on Thursday for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship after not allowing a single shot on goal in the first two periods. The United States scored four goals in the opening period to cruise to a 5-0 victory over France, while Sweden maintained …

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Ranking the 10 biggest OL transfers of the offseason

Ryan Kang/Getty Images The spring transfer portal window is closed and a lot of movement has come to an end as rosters are being finalized for the fall. Here is a look at the 10 biggest offensive linemen to hit the transfer portal this offseason. ***** THIS SERIES: Ranking the 10 biggest QB transfers of the offseason | Biggest RB …

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Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lets Rangers finish Hurricanes

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 16, 2024, 10:03 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider told his teammates he felt there was a goal in his stick before the third period of Game 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes, with his team trailing 3-1. “I said, ‘I sure hope so,'” recalled teammate Vincent Trocheck. Kreider …

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Former 49ers QB Smith recalls favorite Candlestick Park memory

Former 49ers QB Smith recalls favorite Candlestick Park memory originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Many 49ers fans won’t ever forget San Francisco’s 36-32 final-second NFC divisional round win over the Drew Brees-led New Orleans Saints in 2011 — and neither will Alex Smith. Even 13 years later, the former 49ers quarterback confessed he can’t get the image of …

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Michigan State football picks up Central Florida safety transfer Nikai Martinez

Jonathan Smith continues to mine the transfer portal in his Michigan State football roster overhaul. The Spartans struck a deal with former Central Florida safety Nikai Martinez on Friday, the 22nd incoming transfer since Smith took over the program in late November and MSU’s 10th portal addition since spring practice concluded April 20. Martinez arrives in East Lansing with two …

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Chiefs 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Game-by-game predictions, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups

The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have an absolutely jam-packed schedule, with prime-time games galore and a slew of contenders on the docket. That should come as no surprise, considering how TV networks are now jostling to get K.C. games on their airwaves. “They’re Cowboys-level assets right now,” NFL broadcast planning vice president Mike North said of the Chiefs …

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Auburn four-star commit Carde Smith, an offensive lineman, is offered by USC

Carde Smith, a four-star offensive lineman from Williamson High School in Mobile (Alabama), committed to Auburn last month but was officially offered by USC this week. Smith had this to say about the Tigers program: “Auburn feels like home.” “Me and coach Thornton (offensive line coach Jake Thornton) have a real good relationship. I have been on Auburn’s trail since June …

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Phillip Di Giuseppe keys Canucks’ win days after birth of son

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 17, 2024, 01:52 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. After missing the past two games to be with his wife for the birth of their son, Phillip Di Giuseppe scored his first career playoff goal and was instrumental in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 win Thursday over the Edmonton Oilers in …

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2024 Kicker rankings for fantasy football

The GOAT kicker leads our fantasy rankings at the position yet again. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) A day may come (or rather, a season) when Justin Tucker won’t be the top-ranked fantasy football kicker. It is not this day (or rather, season). No, the GOAT kicker remains at the top, still getting it done for the Ravens at just …

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