Two of Penn State’s all-time great running backs are hoping to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the hall of fame class of 2025. The ballot, which was released by the College Football Hall of Fame and the National Football Foundation, includes former Penn State running backs Ki-Jana Carter and D.J. Dozier. Each …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter It was never a matter of if — it was always when. The Minnesota Vikings made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL on Monday, resetting the wide receiver market and besting San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa with a four-year, $140 million contract that includes $110 million guaranteed. It averages out to …

Yahoo Sports senior writer Jay Busbee has the latest on Kirk Cousins bringing some serious Dad energy to the Falcons offseason workout program and how it’s bringing the team together. View more Video Transcript Here at Falcons training camp. They have a new nickname for Kirk. Cousins Super Dad. It absolutely fits. Kyle Pitts called him that after practice on …

Three former Texas Tech football players and three former Red Raiders coaches are on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame that was released Monday by the National Football Foundation. Quarterback Graham Harrell, running back Byron Hanspard and quarterback Randy Page are up for consideration, as are coaches Pete Cawthon, Jim Carlen and Tommy Tuberville. All six have …

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson made NFL history on Monday, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback ever with a new deal averaging a reported $35 million per year. But Jefferson’s historic on-field production registers the lucrative commitment from Minnesota as quite reasonable. Sometimes, it seems, even the biggest-money deals can feel like bargains, for immeasurable talent often proves priceless in the eyes …

The Montreal Canadiens made history on June 5, 1963, selecting Garry Monahan with the No. 1 overall pick in the first-ever NHL draft. Monahan scored 285 points (116 goals and 169 assists) over 12 seasons in the NHL, but only 14 of his 748 career games came in a Canadiens uniform. After spending just two seasons in Montreal, Monahan went …

The NFC East continues its unpredictability when it comes to finding a division champion, as there has been no repeat winner in the division for 19 consecutive seasons — shattering an NFL record. This is bad news for the Dallas Cowboys, who were the NFC East champions last season and are seeking a repeat.  The Philadelphia Eagles were the last …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the possibility of the NCAA allowing corporate jersey and on-field sponsors. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotifylp or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Nc A sources say officials are …

The NFL and Dallas Cowboys communities were struck by tragedy Monday morning with the news that Larry Allen, a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the storied franchise’s Ring of Honor, died suddenly during a family vacation in Mexico. Allen, widely considered one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time, was 52. Allen was part …

How Jefferson’s record deal impacts 49ers’ negotiations with Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On Monday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year $140 million contract extension, including $110 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL and resetting the pay scale for the NFL’s wide receiver market. Meanwhile, there has …

As we all remember, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o had an illustrious career for the Irish. He was a two-time All-American, won the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Lott Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award, and the Lombardi Trophy during his senior year in 2012. Te’o’s hardware during that year was impressive and it was enough for …

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp. Coach Raheem Morris said Monday he can’t ask for Cousins to do more in the minicamp because “he’s done almost everything” in the organized team activities. Cousins was again on the field for Monday’s launch of the final …

Getty Images The news of the death of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen caught the football world by surprise on Monday.  The Dallas Cowboys, the team Allen played 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with from 1994 to 2005 before finishing up with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006 and 2007, announced that he died “suddenly” …

Malcolm Jones, a former 3-star recruit in Michigan State football’s 2022 recruiting class, has found a new home. Jones announced on social media on Monday that he is committed to transfer to Jacksonville State. Jones played in eight games last season as a redshirt freshman. 𝕄𝕖 𝕧𝕤 𝕞𝕖 . pic.twitter.com/3d05O2muJw — Malcolm Jones (@mapp_302) June 3, 2024 READ: MICHIGAN STATE …

After a rookie season that can be summed up as solid, Bijan Robinson is planning to have a sophomore season that can be categorized as prolific. The Atlanta Falcons’ second-year running back recently said that he feels that he will be used the way Christian McCaffrey currently is in San Francisco.  “I’m gonna be more of a runner that does everything …