For the second straight season, Clemson heads into the year with the No. 1 linebacker unit in the country. Led by All-American linebacker Barrett Carter, the Tigers also added one of the top recruits to the unit in the 2024 recruiting class, 5-star freshman Sammy Brown. From top to bottom, this unit is stacked and has a ton of potential …

Jun 13, 2024, 11:57 AM ET ST. LOUIS — Alexander Steen is in line to become the first Swede to serve as an NHL general manager after the St. Louis Blues announced their front office succession plan Thursday. Steen was named special assistant to GM Doug Armstrong, with the intent of taking over for him in 2026. The move also …

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner.  In addition to losing the draft pick, the Falcons were fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot was fined $50,000.  The Falcons and Cousins …

Parity has been the theme of the NFL over the last several decades, as the league typically has a fair share of new playoff teams from one season to the next. Roughly half of the teams from the 2023 playoff field will be back in 2024, as new division winners and tougher schedules play a role in teams returning.  Six …

The college football landscape is set to drastically change entering the 2024 season with the expansion of the College Football Playoff from four to 12 teams. The new format will serve as an undercurrent to the sport’s other changes, including the expansion of the SEC and Big Ten. The week-to-week conversation surrounding the sport, importantly, will grow to include contenders …

Getty Images There’s a new sense of optimism around the Chicago Bears, and it’s because of what the franchise accomplished in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Chicago selected its prospective quarterback of the future at No. 1 overall in Caleb Williams, then came right back at No. 9 overall and selected one of the top receivers in …

The legendary Merrill Reese receiving major honor from Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The legendary Merrill Reese is receiving a major honor from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Reese, the longtime radio voice of the Eagles, has been chosen to receive the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award and will be honored during Hall of Fame …

Jun 13, 2024, 11:37 AM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team’s new head coach after two years as an assistant under the recently fired David Quinn. General manager Mike Grier announced Thursday that Warsofsky will become the 11th head coach in franchise history. He will be formally introduced at …

Getty Images Exactly three months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract at the start of 2024 NFL free agency, the Atlanta Falcons have been penalized for improperly pursuing the quarterback. The NFL announced Thursday that Atlanta “had improper contact” with Cousins and other free agents, requiring the Falcons to forfeit a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and pay …

© Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK The transfer portal is an integral part of roster building in college football and its importance is magnified for new head coaches. Take a look at some impact transfers for coaches who will be at new schools this fall. ***** MORE TRANSFER PORTAL: Latest news | Transfer search | Transfer tracker/player …

Tom Brady officially became immortalized by the New England Patriots on Wednesday. During the iconic quarterback’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, owner Robert Kraft announced that Brady’s No. 12 would be retired and he would become the first player in franchise history to be commemorated with a statue outside of Gillette Stadium. While Brady was celebrated for over …

Getty Images Training camp has yet to begin, but already the New Orleans Saints have lost one of their offensive starters, with tight end Juwan Johnson out indefinitely due to a foot injury, as NewOrleans.Football first reported. The fourth-year veteran is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, per ESPN, and hopes to return before the start of the 2024 season. …

NFL reaches conclusion in Eagles, Saquon Barkley tampering investigation originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will not face discipline after the NFL concluded its investigation into the signing of Saquon Barkley this offseason. In a statement, the league said it did not find evidence that the Anti-Tampering Policy was violated. Here’s the full statement from the NFL: “After …

Sophomore defensive back Zion Ikeme announced on social media Wednesday he is transferring to play football at Christ School after spending his freshman season at Reynolds. Ikeme starred on the Rockets’ defense in 2023, recording 45 tackles, including 28 solo tackles, five interceptions and five pass deflections. He led the Mountain Athletic Conference in interceptions and earned All-WNC third-team honors, …

Jonathan Taylor was once a hugely-hyped fantasy baseball RB prospect — and the hype could be back for 2024. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Not that long ago, Jonathan Taylor was a destination pick for fantasy football managers, a game-changer, a league winner. He charted as the RB4 in his 2020 rookie year, and he jumped to the RB1 slot …