Daily Archives: June 3, 2024

Report: NBC wants two Wisconsin football games in its primetime slot in 2024

NBC wants two Wisconsin football games in its 7:30 p.m. primetime slot this season, according to the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy. Those two games are Oct. 26 vs. Penn State and Nov. 16 vs. Oregon. Related: Wisconsin full 2024 football schedule with locations, kick times and TV channels The note comes as McMurphy released NBC’s ‘preferred primetime lineup’ for the …

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Patriots sign WR David Wallis

The Patriots are adding a receiver. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, New England is signing David Wallis. Wallis, an undrafted receiver out of Randolph-Macon College, previously attended New England’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Playing at the Division III level, Wallis caught 146 passes for 3,144 yards with 34 touchdowns in 42 career collegiate games. In 2023, Wallis had …

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College football competing with the NFL & corporate sponsors on uniforms

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde discuss the uncertain outlook for college football’s future TV exposure. Wetzel opens by pointing out how the 2024 college football season could be the most dramatic ever because of conference realignment and other massive …

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How to watch ESPN 30 for 30 on Vancouver Stanley Cup riot

On June 15, 2011, the Vancouver Canucks’ Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparked a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars were overturned and burned, windows were shattered, stores were looted, and waves of young people were caught up in the mayhem. ESPN Films’ new 30 for 30 “I’m Just Here For The Riot” chronicles …

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Ki-Jana Carter and D.J. Dozier on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two of Penn State’s all-time great running backs are hoping to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the hall of fame class of 2025. The ballot, which was released by the College Football Hall of Fame and the National Football Foundation, includes former Penn State running backs Ki-Jana Carter and D.J. Dozier. Each …

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Justin Jefferson reset the WR market. He might just reset the record books

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter It was never a matter of if — it was always when. The Minnesota Vikings made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL on Monday, resetting the wide receiver market and besting San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa with a four-year, $140 million contract that includes $110 million guaranteed. It averages out to …

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Kirk “Super Dad” Cousins bringing the Falcons together

Yahoo Sports senior writer Jay Busbee has the latest on Kirk Cousins bringing some serious Dad energy to the Falcons offseason workout program and how it’s bringing the team together. View more Video Transcript Here at Falcons training camp. They have a new nickname for Kirk. Cousins Super Dad. It absolutely fits. Kyle Pitts called him that after practice on …

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Texas Tech football’s Byron Hanspard, Graham Harrell on College HOF ballot

Three former Texas Tech football players and three former Red Raiders coaches are on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame that was released Monday by the National Football Foundation. Quarterback Graham Harrell, running back Byron Hanspard and quarterback Randy Page are up for consideration, as are coaches Pete Cawthon, Jim Carlen and Tommy Tuberville. All six have …

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Top 10 bargain deals among NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterbacks, including Vikings’ Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson made NFL history on Monday, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback ever with a new deal averaging a reported $35 million per year. But Jefferson’s historic on-field production registers the lucrative commitment from Minnesota as quite reasonable. Sometimes, it seems, even the biggest-money deals can feel like bargains, for immeasurable talent often proves priceless in the eyes …

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No. 1 draft picks in NHL history: Bedard, Ovechkin, more

The Montreal Canadiens made history on June 5, 1963, selecting Garry Monahan with the No. 1 overall pick in the first-ever NHL draft. Monahan scored 285 points (116 goals and 169 assists) over 12 seasons in the NHL, but only 14 of his 748 career games came in a Canadiens uniform. After spending just two seasons in Montreal, Monahan went …

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Should the NCAA allow corporate jersey and on-field sponsors? | College Football Enquirer

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the possibility of the NCAA allowing corporate jersey and on-field sponsors. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotifylp or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Nc A sources say officials are …

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