Jacksonville Jaguars handed out some new contracts this offseason and have stars on both sides of the field covered. They handed out new deals for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and linebacker Josh Allen, both former first rounders.  Allen signed a five-year, $150 million contract, while Lawrence became the highest-paid player in NFL history with a five-year, $275 million deal.  Lawrence commented on …

Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II won the 2023 Doak Walker Award as the best running back in the nation. He was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (besting the likes of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers for the honor), a unanimous All-American and he finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting, the highest of three running backs that placed in …

Getty Images There were a lot of memorable plays in the first 99 years of New York Giants football. But one play stands out from the rest.  In celebration of their 100th anniversary, the Giants have named David Tyree’s “helmet catch” in Super Bowl XLII as the greatest play in team history. Not only was the catch incredible, it set …

The Steelers claimed defensive lineman Willington Previlon off waivers on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Falcons cut Previlon and offensive lineman Nolan Potter on Thursday. Previlon went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2020, where he made 71 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and three passes defensed in his career. He signed with the Packers and …

AUBURN — Colorado transfer and former Alabama defensive back Jahquez Robinson has signed with Auburn football. The Tigers announced the acquisition of Robinson on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Robinson began his collegiate career with three seasons at Alabama before transferring to Colorado ahead of the 2023 campaign. Robinson was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2020, rated by the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 07:51 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Arizona State Land Department has cancelled a June 27 land auction that the Arizona Coyotes’ owner was counting on to reactivate his dormant NHL franchise. In April, the NHL’s board of governors approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah, with Coyotes owner Alex …

Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. On Friday, more details emerged as Aiyuk and the 49ers continue to work toward a common ground.  Contrary to what Aiyuk recently told Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 49ers want to keep him and have no desire to trade …

Iowa State football has announced its five themes for the 2024 home slate. Aug. 31 vs. North Dakota State (Color It Cardinal, Cyclone Club day of honor) Fans are encouraged to wear cardinal for this game. Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State (Hall of Fame) Six former Cyclones — wrestling’s Rich Binek and Mike VanArsdale, men’s basketball’s Melvin Ejim, volleyball’s Victoria …

Getty Images NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has revealed that he experienced a “health scare” during Father’s Day weekend. Sanders’ scare was heart related.  While he didn’t provide an update on his condition, Sanders wrote on social media that he is “taking this opportunity to prioritize my health and well-being.”  “It was unexpected …

Barnwell suggests how 49ers could use Eagles’ model to pay stars originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the difficult task of paying all of their star players due to receive lucrative contracts, but could another NFC rival’s model be something San Francisco emulates to retain its blue chip talent? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes so. During an …

After the 2023 college football season concluded, former star Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back entered the NCAA transfer portal. He ultimately decided to move north and commit to the Ohio State Buckeyes. This was the second-biggest loss of Alabama’s offseason, behind only the retirement of head coach Nick Saban. While he was an impressive freshman in 2023, Downs was easily …

Kalan Hooks, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 03:09 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers are on the prowl to make a comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. Editor’s Picks 2 Related After the Oilers powered to a 5-3 victory over the Panthers in Game 5, Edmonton improved its chances of hoisting its sixth Stanley Cup and first since 1990. …

If you Google the phrase “yards per route run,” the results pervasively portray a level of confusion regarding the metric and its relevance. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase before and wondered why Fantasy football analysts obsess over it, placing so much emphasis on a player’s yard per route run rate. Fantasy football is a hobby that allows NFL fans to …

Few, if any, head coaches at Power Four programs are on as big a hot seat heading into the 2024 college football season as Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. Pittman is entering his fifth season as Razorbacks coach after going 4-8 last season. Only one of those wins came in SEC play — against a Florida Gators program with their own embattled …

Just because a player is the No. 1 overall pick, does not mean they will be a star in the NFL and just because a player has a bad rookie season, does not mean they can’t turn it around. Carolina Panthers quarterback still has time to determine his narrative in the league and has a lot to prove after a …