Hufanga shares emotional rehab update, goal for 2024 return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was like the first day of school for Talanoa Hufanga as the 49ers reported for mandatory minicamp this week. After Hufanga sustained a heartbreaking knee injury that ended his 2023 season early, the football-obsessed All-Pro safety was all smiles during Day 2 of …

Now would be a good time for Jeffrey Kessler to call it quits. The 69-year-old father of two and grandfather of four has hit the ultimate legal walk-off. By force of his will, experience and smarts he has taken down an entire industry – college sports. Or at least reshaped it.  Through his efforts, the NCAA lies in shambles after …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Nate Tice and Charles Robinson discuss the landmark contract for the Vikings wide receiver and whether it’s too much money for certain positions on the field. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript A lot of noise this off …

Even at the end of the spring, when college football is really in its offseason, the College Football Playoff knows how to pull at fans’ heartstrings. The College Football Playoff released the dates and kickoff times for the expanded 12-team CFP earlier Wednesday afternoon. Penn State fans can plan for a possible first-round game at Beaver Stadium in December. Related: …

One of the biggest stories during this year’s NFL Draft was whether or not 49ers’ star wideout Deebo Samuel would be traded. Samuel wasn’t traded, although there was a report that the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested but weren’t willing to meet the 49ers’ asking price.  Samuel wasn’t traded, but he recently confirmed that those conversations were had.  “Yeah, I heard …

What excites Sorensen most about 49ers additions Floyd, Gross-Matos originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers brought in several key D-line additions this offseason, and new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen couldn’t be happier about what he has seen from them so far. Despite the lack of pads during San Francisco’s offseason program, defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur …

The transfer portal has revolutionized roster building across college football, and the Big 12 is no exception. Every team in the conference experienced turnover and hopes a newcomer can quickly slide into a new role. Four schools looked to the transfer portal for starting quarterbacks, while four more return a former transfer as a starter in 2024.  At times, the transfer …

Should Tua Tagovailoa set the QB market? | Speak | FOX Sports Video Details It is the NFL’s minicamp season, and several QBs are seeking a new deal, including Tua Tagovailoa. When asked about his contract talks with the Miami Dolphins, he simply said that quote: “The market is the market.” Joe Burrow currently has the highest average value per …

Getty Images With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and OTAs underway, it’s time for the newest members of the NFL family to get paid. All 257 draft picks and their agents have turned their attention to their respective front offices and aim to sign their first NFL contracts. Thanks to the CBA, rookie contracts are more tied to …

The USC Trojans stand for college football tradition, so much so that they have never played an FCS college football opponent. It matters that USC doesn’t schedule The Citadel, Chattanooga, or the other cupcakes SEC teams do. USC has one of the classic uniforms in college football and plays in one of the most storied and venerable stadiums in America. …

Teven Jenkins’ Bears future ‘up in air’ with no contract extension offer ‘on table’ yet originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Teven Jenkins wants to remain a Bear for the long haul, but it takes two to tango. The fourth-year offensive lineman is entering the final year of his rookie contract and does not yet have …

Lincoln Riley has made it a point of emphasis to recruit heavily on the defensive side as he seeks to revamp the public perception of his team and his coaching style. However, one major Trojans commit may be on his way to changing destinations. On Monday, On3’s Steve Wiltfong changed his recruiting projection for four-star EDGE rusher Isaiah Gibson from …

USATSI Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will serve as the host of the U.S. Olympic Team swim trials from June 15-23, with Olympic hopefuls vying for the right to compete in this year’s Paris Olympics. These trials will be unique as they take place within an NFL stadium. According to the Indianapolis Star, the 8.2-feet deep pool built over the …

LAKE FOREST, ILL. — You might remember when then-prospect Caleb Williams interrupted Brenden Rice’s podium time at the NFL Combine to ask him where people should draft him in Fantasy. If Williams asked new teammate Rome Odunze that question right now, Odunze has an answer for what he (and everyone else) should do this fall.   “You gotta put me …

2026 four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga is set to stop by Auburn on an unofficial visit this week. The Draper, Utah native may have a full year of high school left, but that hasn’t stopped many top programs from hosting the talented signal caller this summer. The top prospect is currently being hosted by a fellow Tiger program up north, Clemson, …