Jun. 13—JAMESTOWN — For the fifth consecutive year, the Jeff Trickey Quarterback Technique and Leadership Camp returned to the University of Jamestown campus. “Coach Bill Nelson has been our director,” Trickey said. “He’s been a friend of ours and asked us to come to North Dakota. We had never been here, we came about five years ago. We felt it …
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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh lauds Justin Herbert, can’t believe ‘he’s on our team’
Eric Williams NFC West Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers have had full participation from all players this offseason as new head coach Jim Harbaugh works to instill his culture and identity on the 2024 team. “There’s been the first coat of paint, the second coat of paint,” Harbaugh said. “We’re at the third or fourth coat …
Read More »Tom Brady number retirement: Drew Bledsoe calls Patriots legend ‘worst backup QB in the history of the NFL’
On a night Tom Brady was honored as the greatest player to have played for the New England Patriots franchise, the Pro Bowl quarterback he famously replaced provided all the fireworks. Drew Bledsoe, whom Brady took over the starting quarterback position from in 2001, beginning the the Patriots dynasty, arguably provided the quote of Brady’s number retirement ceremony. “You were …
Read More »Falcons say they cooperated fully with tampering investigation, are pleased it is over
The Falcons have no complaints after receiver a relatively minor punishment for tampering. Shortly after the NFL announced that the Falcons would be docked a fifth-round draft pick and fined $250,000, the team released a brief statement on the matter. “We are pleased this review is complete. We cooperated fully with the league and its review, and appreciate the NFL’s …
Read More »If the Big 12 lets a sponsor rename it, what’s the funniest possible new name?
The logo for the Big 12 Conference is painted on the field during an NCAA college football game between Sam Houston State and BYU on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Provo, Utah. | Rick Bowmer The Big 12 Conference could be getting a new name. Multiple college football insiders, including Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger and ESPN’s Pete Thamel, reported Thursday …
Read More »Jayden Daniels already showing he’s the start of something good in D.C.
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The entire Washington D.C. area has already rolled out the red carpet for Jayden Daniels. He’s thrown out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game. He was a special guest when the U.S. men’s soccer team played a friendly against Colombia. He can feel he’s the center of attention wherever he goes. That comes …
Read More »NFL slaps Falcons for tampering with Kirk Cousins, plus Patriots honor Tom Brady with rousing tribute
Happy Thursday, everyone! John Breech is enjoying some much-needed offseason rest, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. Today we’ve got NFL tampering news, a Tom Brady night …
Read More »Jerry Allen names most likely breakout candidates for Oregon Football in 2024
The Oregon Ducks roster is as talented as we’ve ever seen on paper going into the 2024 season, and the team is expected to compete at the top of the nation, vying for a Big Ten Championship and a spot on the College Football Playoff. Because of that talent that’s present, we tend to spend a lot of our time …
Read More »2024 NFL Bye Weeks: Schedule for all 32 teams
In the fast-paced world of the NFL, every game is pivotal to a team’s season aspirations. But right in the middle of all the action, there exists a strategic pause in the schedule: the coveted bye week. It’s like a timeout for teams to catch their breath, regroup, and plan for the rest of the season. This break isn’t just …
Read More »Falcons signing former 49ers tight end results in tampering violation
Falcons signing former 49ers tight end results in tampering violation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Atlanta Falcons were docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and fined $250,000 by the NFL for violating the league’s anti-tampering policy. The league found that there were “logistical violations” related to the Falcons’ signings of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney …
Read More »Michigan football gets multiple predictions for elite 2025 DB
Michigan football recruiting is just getting going in the 2025 cycle, but even with recent classes, the Wolverines haven’t managed to land many truly elite prospects straight out of high school. The maize and blue have still done an excellent job developing those who are in the mid-four-star range and even many three-stars have ended up looking like five-stars before …
Read More »Tom Brady number retirement: Peyton Manning reveals secret meeting between star QBs during height of ‘rivalry’
Getty Images Tom Brady and Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest quarterback rivalry in NFL history. Seemed fitting that Brady’s first career NFL start was in Week 3 of that 2001 season against Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts were division rivals for a year (Colts used to be in the AFC East), but …
Read More »Leon Draisaitl says he didn’t intend to injure Aleksander Barkov
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2024, 12:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said that while his hit to the head of Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was “unfortunate,” he’s not a player seeking to injure opponents. “I looked at it. I think we all know that I’m not a player that …
Read More »Six notable moments from Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction
Six notable moments from Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — While much of the region watched the Celtics take on the Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Patriots celebrated the greatest player in franchise history with an unprecedented get-together at Gillette Stadium. In front of thousands of fans, …
Read More »Sooners make top 4 for 2025 4-star OL Darius Afalava
Much like defensive line recruiting did for the 2024 cycle, offensive line is taking center stage for the 2025 recruiting class. The Oklahoma Sooners currently have two offensive linemen committed to the class, offensive tackle Ryan Fodje and interior offensive line prospect Owen Hollenbeck. As the Sooners continue to press for some of the five-star prospects in the class, they …
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