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 …
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ESPN’s ESPY Awards to honor Prince Harry, Dawn Staley, Steve Gleason with major awards
Prince Harry is being honored at the ESPYs with the Pat Tillman Award for Service for his work with the Invictus Games Foundation, which helps injured, wounded, and sick servicepeople around the world through sports. (Photo by Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images) July is just around the corner, which means it’s almost ESPYs time. ESPN’s fan-voted awards show honors current …
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 »Austin Ekeler explains why he left Chargers, his goal to be a dual-threat running back with Commanders
The Los Angeles Chargers offense saw some changes this offseason, including the loss of wide receiver Keenan Allen via trade and running back Austin Ekeler going elsewhere in free agency. One reason Ekeler wanted to find a new home is because his vision for how he wants to play did not line up with what the Chargers wanted from him. …
Read More »College Football 25 offense rankings: Georgia, Oregon get highest ratings, Colorado sneaks into top 10
Getty Images EA Sports unveiled its top-rated offenses for the upcoming “College Football 25” video game with a list sure that is sure to spark debate among college football fans. Topping the chart is Georgia’s unit — led by quarterback Carson Beck — that came in with a 94 rating. Also scoring a 94 is the Oregon offense that will …
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 »Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin land DL Corey Adams Jr. over LSU, Texas A&M, others
OXFORD — Ole Miss football took a step toward replenishing its 2025 recruiting class with the addition of defensive lineman Corey Adams Jr. Adams, who plays his high school football for Edna Karr in New Orleans, is rated by the 247Sports Composite as a three-star prospect. He is the No. 737 ranked overall player in the cycle, the No. 76 …
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 »Bears to consider copying Chiefs’ kickoff strategy with new rules set for 2024 season
Getty Images The 2024 NFL season will include an entirely new kickoff format, which resembles what the XFL utilized. The kicker will be by himself at his own 35-yard line, and is required to kick the ball into the landing zone, which begins at the opposite 20-yard line, while every other player lines up between the opposing 40-yard line, and …
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 »Randall Cobb and family ‘lucky to be alive’ after fire causes serious damage to Nashville home
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the New York Jets looks on on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, posted on Instagram Wednesday that “we …
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