49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk requested a meeting with the team, which happened Monday. Aiyuk still doesn’t have the long-term extension he seeks, but the meeting proved productive. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that it was a “good meeting” that led to an understanding that the 49ers have no interest in trading Aiyuk and Aiyuk has no interest in a …
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EA Sports College Football 25 recreates iconic Penn State vs. Michigan moment
EA Sports College Football continued Wednesday morning with its rankings week, and they certainly aren’t skimping on any of the fine details. The latest teaser explores the sights and sounds of the brand-new video game and how the various individuals behind it recreated college football’s greatest traditions and moments. Related: EA College Football 25 toughest places to play One moment …
Read More »NHL, Fanatics unveil new jerseys for 2024-25 season
Jun 26, 2024, 12:53 PM ET Fanatics and the NHL on Wednesday unveiled new on-ice player jerseys for the 2024-25 season, which officials said have been tested and refined well before they make their debut in games this fall. It is the first time the company has designed and made in-game uniforms with its own branding for a major North …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Here’s the latest on where things stand between the 49ers and their star WR
Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. Aiyuk reportedly met with the 49ers on Monday at the receiver’s request, and it was a good meeting, per NFL Media. Both sides reportedly said things that needed to be said, and they are going to keep working towards a resolution. Tom …
Read More »Lincoln Riley now has green light to hire special teams coach at USC
The USC Trojans haven’t had a set-aside specialist to coach special teams under Lincoln Riley. The head coach didn’t think it was worth it to use up one of 10 precious spots on his on-field coaching staff for a special teams coordinator. We refer to 10 coaching spots because that’s what the NCAA allowed in terms of coaches who could …
Read More »2024 NFL London Games: Schedule, teams, how to watch
Every autumn, London undergoes a remarkable transformation as the city gears up to host the NFL London games. What started as an experiment in 2007 has blossomed into an eagerly anticipated series of events that draw fans from across Europe and beyond. Check out the information below for everything you need to know about watching NFL London games this season. …
Read More »Report: Aiyuk, 49ers had ‘good meeting,’ not entertaining trade
Report: Aiyuk, 49ers had ‘good meeting,’ not entertaining trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There has been a positive development in the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga. The star wide receiver reportedly requested a meeting with the 49ers on Monday as the two sides continue negotiating a lucrative contract extension that is expected to pay Aiyuk near the top …
Read More »Brady Quinn weighs in on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard
When you talk about the greatest quarterbacks Notre Dame has ever seen it doesn’t take long to get to Brady Quinn. The two-time Heisman Trophy finalist now works as a college football analyst on Fox Sports and recently met projected Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard for the first time. “He’s a big kid,” Quinn said of the 6-foot-4, 216-pound …
Read More »Browns’ Amari Cooper speaks out amid contract holdout: ‘I’m trying to get paid this year’
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper did not show up to the offseason workouts or mandatory minicamp, and it appears to be contract related. Cooper is in the final year of the five-year, $100 million extension that he signed in 2020 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, so he’s likely is looking for an extension. Cooper is subject to …
Read More »Russell Wilson has early morning throwing session with former Seahawks teammate DK Metcalf
Getty Images There was a mini-Seahawks reunion going on at UCLA. Former Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was spotted training Wednesday morning at the college’s facility and going through a throwing session with current Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf. John Shackleton, a sports performance coach, captured a video of the two former teammates throwing together during a 6 a.m. workout and it …
Read More »2024 Big 12 win totals, odds, picks: Predictions for every team as Utah, Kansas State make case for contention
The Big 12 debuts essentially a new league in 2024. Gone are founding members Texas and Oklahoma. In the door come former Pac-12 schools Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Arizona State. Over the past two years, half the conference has transitioned. But what the Big 12 lacks in cohesive identity, it makes up for in competitiveness. Every program in the new …
Read More »Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades in NHL
Jun 26, 2024, 11:30 AM ET NEW YORK — Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL’s last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a player, coach and executive. The Rangers announced his …
Read More »Dak praises Kittle, claims tight ends are QB’s ‘best friend’
Dak praises Kittle, claims tight ends are QB’s ‘best friend’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn., —The Dallas Cowboys might be a rival team of the 49ers during the NFL season, but quarterback Dak Prescott knows a good tight end when he sees one. The NFC quarterback spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area while at Tight End …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: Ten matchups we can’t wait to see
The top prospects in the nation are descending on Jacksonville on Tuesday to get set for Wednesday’s workout at the Rivals Five-Star. We take a closer look at some of those expected to compete against one-another ahead of the marquee event of the summer. WR JAIME FFRENCH vs. DB CHUCK MCDONALD This embedded content is not available in your region. …
Read More »Colts GM: Anthony Richardson will be ‘full-go’ in training camp
After his promising rookie campaign was cut short, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson enters his second season surrounded by intrigue. The first question, of course, has to do with his health. Colts general manager Chris Ballard offered an encouraging answer this week. Richardson, who appeared in just four games last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, is not expected …
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