Four-star forward Tylis Jordan — a consensus top-100 player in the 2025 class — committed to Ole Miss Friday. He chose the Rebels over offers from Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia Tech and LSU. Jordan is the second four-star commit in the Rebels’ 2025 class, joining guard Patton Pinkins. The Rebels signed four-star center John Bol in their 2024 class in …
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Oilers beat Panthers to force Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
Jun 21, 2024, 11:06 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Draisaitl made his first major impact in the Final by setting up Warren Foegele’s early goal, Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman scored in …
Read More »Countdown of NFL’s offseason power rankings and 2024 season preview
Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team’s offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team. We’ll reach our No. 1 team on July 31, one day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason when the Chicago Bears face the Houston Texans. You …
Read More »Madison Central TE Micah Jones commits to Florida football over Ole Miss, Mississippi State
Madison Central tight end Micah Jones has announced his commitment to Florida. Jones, a three-star recruit, said “Home” in a social media post on Friday. “I’m super proud for Micah and his family,” Madison Central coach Toby Collums told the Clarion Ledger. “Obviously it’s a huge deal to have one of your kids that has the opportunity to commit to …
Read More »Panthers-Oilers Game 6 takeaways, early look at Game 7
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jun 21, 2024, 11:30 PM ET The Stanley Cup was in the building again, ready to be awarded to the Florida Panthers if they won Game 6. They …
Read More »Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare’ related to his heart
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine,” the former Detroit Lions great said in a statement posted Friday on social media. The …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence talks his contract and Josh Allen’s: ‘Big to reward guys for playing really well’
Jacksonville Jaguars handed out some new contracts this offseason and have stars on both sides of the field covered. They handed out new deals for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and linebacker Josh Allen, both former first rounders. Allen signed a five-year, $150 million contract, while Lawrence became the highest-paid player in NFL history with a five-year, $275 million deal. Lawrence commented on …
Read More »Why Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II is college football’s most undervalued player
Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II won the 2023 Doak Walker Award as the best running back in the nation. He was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (besting the likes of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers for the honor), a unanimous All-American and he finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting, the highest of three running backs that placed in …
Read More »Giants celebrate 100th anniversary by naming greatest play in franchise history
Getty Images There were a lot of memorable plays in the first 99 years of New York Giants football. But one play stands out from the rest. In celebration of their 100th anniversary, the Giants have named David Tyree’s “helmet catch” in Super Bowl XLII as the greatest play in team history. Not only was the catch incredible, it set …
Read More »Steelers claim DL Willington Previlon off waivers
The Steelers claimed defensive lineman Willington Previlon off waivers on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Falcons cut Previlon and offensive lineman Nolan Potter on Thursday. Previlon went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2020, where he made 71 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and three passes defensed in his career. He signed with the Packers and …
Read More »Auburn football makes late portal move with former Colorado, Alabama DB Jahquez Robinson
AUBURN — Colorado transfer and former Alabama defensive back Jahquez Robinson has signed with Auburn football. The Tigers announced the acquisition of Robinson on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Robinson began his collegiate career with three seasons at Alabama before transferring to Colorado ahead of the 2023 campaign. Robinson was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2020, rated by the …
Read More »Coyotes slam cancellation of June 27 Arizona land auction
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 07:51 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Arizona State Land Department has cancelled a June 27 land auction that the Arizona Coyotes’ owner was counting on to reactivate his dormant NHL franchise. In April, the NHL’s board of governors approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah, with Coyotes owner Alex …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Here’s where things currently stand between 49ers and their star WR
Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. On Friday, more details emerged as Aiyuk and the 49ers continue to work toward a common ground. Contrary to what Aiyuk recently told Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 49ers want to keep him and have no desire to trade …
Read More »Iowa State football announces five theme games for 2024
Iowa State football has announced its five themes for the 2024 home slate. Aug. 31 vs. North Dakota State (Color It Cardinal, Cyclone Club day of honor) Fans are encouraged to wear cardinal for this game. Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State (Hall of Fame) Six former Cyclones — wrestling’s Rich Binek and Mike VanArsdale, men’s basketball’s Melvin Ejim, volleyball’s Victoria …
Read More »NFL legend Barry Sanders suffered ‘health scare’ during Father’s Day weekend
Getty Images NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has revealed that he experienced a “health scare” during Father’s Day weekend. Sanders’ scare was heart related. While he didn’t provide an update on his condition, Sanders wrote on social media that he is “taking this opportunity to prioritize my health and well-being.” “It was unexpected …
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