Daily Archives: June 27, 2024

While Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gets headlines, defensive line to lead team

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The latest quarterback to join the $50 million per year club, Trevor Lawrence bears the brunt of expectations that face the Jaguars in 2024. But it’s actually the other side of the ball that will lead Jacksonville this season.  The defensive line is the team’s biggest strength. Its play will be a major factor in …

Read More »

The Swamp among most difficult places to play college football

There has been a lot of talk recently on the topic of the most difficult college football stadiums to play in following the announcement of the EA Sports College Football 25‘s venue rankings earlier this week. In that release, the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, known also simply as the Swamp, was listed at No. 10, giving the …

Read More »

This 2024 NFL first-round pick could serve as his team’s primary punt returner

USATSI It’s a new era for the Chicago Bears heading into 2024. This boost of optimism surrounding the franchise is spearheaded by the club’s two first-round draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. While the weight of the organization will fall primarily on Williams, Odunze is expected to be an impact player right out of the shoot. …

Read More »

Oilers, Hall of Fame GM Ken Holland agree to part ways

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 12:48 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Ken Holland’s time as the general manager for the Edmonton Oilers is over. Three days after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers confirmed the long-standing belief that they would not renew the Hall of Fame executive’s contract, …

Read More »

2024 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tiered look at tight end draft landscape

We’ve finally made it to the Shuffle Up series for the new fantasy football draft season. The dollar values you’ll see below are unscientific in nature but reflect how I see the clusters of talent at the tight end position. Use these tiers however you like. The other main positions (quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers) will be shuffled in the …

Read More »

Agent’s Take: How Dolphins can effectively compensate Tyreek Hill with a market-value contract

The Miami Dolphins’ most critical outstanding financial matter is a resolution with Tua Tagovailoa’s contract. The Pro Bowl quarterback is in a contract year. However, there is another financial issue that should be addressed before the 2024 regular season starts. It’s Tyreek Hill’s contract situation. Hill reportedly has been looking for a new contract since the 2023 season ended.  The …

Read More »

Three-star athlete commits to UNC football program

It didn’t take long for three-star athlete Julien Horton to make a decision after his commitment. And he’s now a Tar Heel. Horton de-committed from Maryland on Sunday after visiting North Carolina, signaling that a commitment could be looming. On Thursday, Horton officially made the flip as he committed to North Carolina, giving Mack Brown and his staff another commitment …

Read More »

Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers

Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 49ers have played in the NFC Championship Game four out of the past five seasons and NFL analyst Greg Olsen believes that trend will continue. The NFL on FOX analyst shared his thoughts on the 49ers’ future while …

Read More »

Michigan State and Notre Dame football announce home-and-home series

The Megaphone Trophy will once again be up for grabs. Michigan State and Notre Dame football will renew their rivalry in 2026 and 2027, the programs announced Thursday morning with a home-and-home series. The Spartans will travel to Notre Dame Stadium to face the Fighting Irish on on Sept. 19, 2026, and will host the return game in East Lansing …

Read More »