Auburn football wrapped up another exciting recruiting weekend by hosting several commits and pledges to other programs. Last weekend’s guest list included Derick Smith, a four-star athlete from Southside High School in Selma. He and fellow Alabama commit Antonio Coleman flocked to the Plains, where they enjoyed their time on their arch-rivals’ campus. Smith is projected to play wide receiver …
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Browns’ Kevin Stefanski wants ‘best version of Deshaun’ Watson in 2024 as QB works way back from injury
Getty Images The first two years of the Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson experience can be summed up in one word: disappointing. Watson, a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback (all with the Houston Texans), has battled both rust — after sitting out the entire 2021 season and the first 11 games of the 2022 season after having a number of lawsuits alleging …
Read More »An unexpected true freshman may become one of Alabama’s top stars in 2024
As Alabama Crimson Tide football fans prepare for the upcoming season, there are a lot of new aspects of the game to get accustomed to. While it can be challenging to adjust to a new coaching staff, two new teams in the conference and a new-look roster with multiple players joining the program as incoming freshmen or as transfers, there …
Read More »Steelers sign Mike Tomlin to three-year contract extension through 2027
The Steelers have renewed their commitment to head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, the Steelers announced today. That doesn’t automatically guarantee Tomlin job security, but it’s a strong sign that the Rooney family has no interest in finding a new head coach. Tomlin is one of only three head coaches the …
Read More »Jets trying out two-time All-Pro kick returner at minicamp, per report
USATSI NFL coaches are excited to attack the new kickoff format, and this rule change opens the door for return specialists to have even more of a case to make a 53-man roster. The New York Jets are one of the teams eyeing players who have had success returning kicks and punts, and they reportedly are trying out one this …
Read More »Two days after being benched for Matt Corral in playoff win, Adrian Marinez is named UFL MVP
On Saturday, he was benched for Matt Corral. On Monday, Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez was named the UFL’s MVP. Martinez led the entire eight-team league in rushing with 528 yards. He finished third in passing yards with 1,749 and was tied for second in passing touchdowns with 15. He rushed for 138 yards against Houston on April 27, the …
Read More »Stanley Cup ratings jump 43% across North America, NHL says
Jun 10, 2024, 04:48 PM ET Canada’s participation in the Stanley Cup Final attracted plenty of interest as Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Saturday saw a 43% increase in ratings across North America over last season. According to the NHL, the championship series opener drew an audience of 7.1 million viewers across the United States …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Five quarterback regression candidates for 2024 you need to know before your drafts
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on its way and we’re ramping up content over at Fantasy Football Today. One of my personal favorite offseason shows is always the Regression Candidates show. It’s incredibly important to factor in regression when projecting for the next Fantasy Football season. Instead of leaning on past production and points scored, the goal is to …
Read More »Top 100 2025 cornerback commits to Penn State
Penn State made a significant splash on the recruiting trail Monday morning, securing a commitment from across the country. Top 100 Mater Dei (Calif.) cornerback Daryus Dixson announced his commitment to James Franklin and Penn State after having an official visit with the program last week. Dixson chose Penn State over Tennessee and Washington while holding offers from Alabama, Ohio …
Read More »The 40-year-old tight end: Marcedes Lewis back for 19th NFL season to protect Caleb Williams
Former UCLA and Long Beach Poly High star Marcedes Lewis (84) signed with the Chicago Bears on Monday to play his 19th NFL season, a record for a tight end. (Kamil Krzaczynski / Associated Press) This story seems familiar. Well, it is familiar. Former UCLA and Long Beach Poly High star Marcedes Lewis is going to play another year in …
Read More »Rutgers football beats out Ohio State, Penn State for 4-star lineman Josh Blackston
It was a third commitment for Rutgers football from this weekend’s official visits, with four-star offensive lineman Joshua Blackston giving his verbal to the Big Ten program. And it was quite the win for Rutgers, beating out Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Penn State for the player. Blackston picked Rutgers over an offer list that included Boston College, Cincinnati, …
Read More »These 10 players are the NFL’s most marketable ahead of 2024 season: Chiefs, Eagles headline NFLPA report
Getty Images There are lots of ways to measure the star power of the NFL’s top talent. On-field production. Contractual value. How about officially licensed retail sales? The NFL Players Association recently unveiled its 2023-2024 earnings chart, showcasing the top sellers in terms of NFL player-branded merchandise, and providing a window into the most marketable faces of the league. The …
Read More »No longer underdogs, the Lions still have plenty to prove with Dan Campbell and Jared Goff leading the charge
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions fully embraced the underdog mentality in 2021 after Dan Campbell’s infamous kneecaps press conference. They leaned on it when they didn’t get a win until Thanksgiving, and it was still a thing even as they turned the corner midway through the 2022 season. Last year, finally, was the breakthrough. A 12-5 season. An NFC North …
Read More »Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year contract extension
The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach isn’t leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon. The Steelers signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension on Monday that will carry through at least the 2027 season. Tomlin was about to enter the final year of the deal he agreed to in April 2021. The 52-year-old Tomlin is 173-100-2 since taking over for Hall of Famer Bill …
Read More »Michigan football gets a commitment from 2025 4-star DL
It’s been a long time coming but Michigan football managed to secure a top-priority target kicking off the month of June. Recruiting has been a big deal for the maize and blue but the Wolverines haven’t had much to show for it. Sitting at five commitments entering the most pivotal month, the hope for the period where Michigan started hosting …
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