Daily Archives: June 22, 2024

Four-star forward Tylis Jordan commits to Ole Miss

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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