Wisconsin top class of 2025 running back target Byron Louis just wrapped up a visit to top-ranked Georgia, according to his social media account. Wisconsin and Georgia are in the running back’s 10 finalists, along with Penn State, Miami, Ohio State, Alabama, Tennessee, USC, Florida State and Oklahoma. He previously visited Miami on May 31 and Wisconsin on June 7, …

Sean McVay is gearing up for Year 8 of his head-coaching tenure with the Los Angeles Rams, but don’t tell him that. The veteran coach — albeit at age 38 — admitted he’s feeling rejuvenated as the Rams are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of their quasi-rebuild and is feeling as fresh as a rookie …

The Houston Texans far exceeded expectations last season, winning the NFC South and a playoff game. However, their success means they now have a spotlight on them as expectations for 2024 have skyrocketed. The Texans offense is led by 2023 No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud, who proved himself in his rookie year with a Pro Bowl season that earned …

New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith continues to get more and more comfortable in his new home. The Spartans picked up a pledge Monday from tight end Jayden Savoury. That brings MSU’s next recruiting class to nine prospective players, all of them rated as three-star prospects, according to 247Sports.com’s composite rankings. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s forward Jayden Savoury celebrates …

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane had one of the most explosive rookie seasons in recent memory, and rewrote the NFL history books along the way. Achane gained 800 yards and eight touchdowns on just 103 carries, posting a preposterous average of 7.8 yards per tote — the highest mark in league history for a running back with at least 100 …

There is a lot of hype around the 2024 rookie class — more than normal. Following an NFL Draft that set a record for the most offensive players taken in Round 1, including six quarterbacks, you will find a dozen players from the group in our consensus top-120 picks. In a 12-team league, that’s the first 10 rounds.  The best …

LSU already has its 2025 quarterback on board in No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood, and it’s looking to lock up an elite option in the 2026 class, as well. One of its premier options has now committed elsewhere, however. On Monday, five-star American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) quarterback Dia Bell committed to Texas over the Tigers and others. LSU …

Getty Images Tee Higgins’ holdout with the Cincinnati Bengals has reached its end. The star wide receiver has signed his one-year franchise tender, the team officially announced Monday. ESPN previously reported that Higgins signed his franchise tag on Saturday and is expected to be at training camp. Higgins had been away from the team and did not attend mandatory minicamp as …

As the 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk continue to be at contractual impasse, Aiyuk has made a bold claim. Via Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News, Aiyuk posted a TikTok video of a FaceTime chat with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. During the video, Aiyuk said of the 49ers, “They don’t want me back.” Daniels and Aiyuk were teammates …

LSU coach Les Miles looks to the scoreboard surrounded by players during his team’s 2016 game at Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Former LSU football coach Les Miles reportedly filed a suit against the school Monday seeking to have 37 vacated wins with the Tigers reinstated with Miles arguing that the loss of those victories makes him ineligible …

USATSI San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has repeatedly downplayed the possibility of trading wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, despite the All-Pro skipping mandatory minicamp while seeking a new contract. And yet Aiyuk, who is technically signed through 2024, continues to stoke the flames of a potential split, recently telling former college teammate Jayden Daniels “they don’t want me back.” …

Big time college football is big-time business and not just for those that are taking part or reaping the rewards of ticket and gate revenue. It has tentacles that can stretch out beyond what you might think across other industries. We have one such example that came from the desk of Southwest Airlines last week. With the addition of West …

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has an impressive resume that includes an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, four first-team All-Pro honors and six Pro Bowl selections. He’s also tied Michael Strahan’s record for most sacks in a single season. The star defender has accomplished a lot in his seven seasons in the NFL, but there’s one big thing …

Chicago Bears schedule from 2024 training camp through preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The next time we’ll see the Chicago Bears, it will be well into the dog days of summer. The team held its last set of OTAs last week, then dismissed the players for summer break. This is the last time the team will have a …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 02:40 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers squandered a chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. That experience might be what needed to eventually win it. “I think you learn from it. I think the nerves are a little …