Micah Williams competes in the men’s 100-meter preliminaries during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene in 2021. Williams announced on social media Wednesday afternoon that he transferred to USC. Micah Williams’ sprinting days at Oregon are over. The Olympian and NCAA champion announced on social media Wednesday afternoon that he transferred to Southern California …

Jul 24, 2024, 10:07 PM ET Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has his sights set on bringing hockey back to Arizona, Sportico reported Wednesday. Arizona is now without an NHL team after the Coyotes relocated to Salt Lake City following the 2023-24 campaign. The franchise will have a new name come the 2025-26 season, but when it plays games this …

Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon injured his knee during seven-on-seven drills Wednesday. He stayed on the field for a while before limping off, with beat reporters calling the injury “concerning.” It now is confirmed by an MRI: Blackmon tore his ACL, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Blackmon’s season-ending injury comes on the first day of practice for the Vikings and …

Colorado football had the worst rushing attack in the Pac-12 last season (68.9 yards per game). If the Buffaloes are going to compete in the Big 12 this fall, their running game must undergo a massive transformation. That process began in the offseason when Colorado football coach Deion Sanders completely revamped the offensive line with experienced and talented transfers. If …

Jul 24, 2024, 09:46 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers — well, the Sixers, for now — will soon need a new name. Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home to the city’s …

Will Caleb Williams play in the Bears’ preseason Hall of Fame game? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears football is approximately one week away from being back. That means, Bears fans will get a first taste of Caleb Williams in a real game. Even if it doesn’t count. But how much will Williams play during the acclaimed preseason game? …

Jul. 24—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program’s successor to veteran quarterback Tommy Schuster is undecided. On Wednesday, Fighting Hawks coach Bubba Schweigert set the stage in clear terms. “There’s a quarterback competition at the University of North Dakota,” Schweigert said during a video call of Missouri Valley Football Conference coaches. When UND opens fall camp on July 31, junior …

Sauce Gardner is one of the NFL’s best at shutting down wide receivers. The New York Jets cornerback found trying to ace another sport a bit tougher this summer. The two-time All-Pro picked up some golf clubs and hit the course during the offseason after getting the itch to play after having some fun during a University of Cincinnati alumni …

Patriots training camp takeaways: Judon addresses contract standoff on Day 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – Matthew Judon has been nothing short of masterful in his contract impasse so far. I’ve seen ‘em all over 28 seasons: Lawyer to Law, Vince to Adam, Randy to Logan, Wes to Steph to Deion to Seymour to Thomas Edward Patrick …

Lincoln Riley spoke with the local beat reporters after being on stage with the national media on Day 2 of Big Ten media days in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Riley took exception to a question that asked if he felt USC would be competitive in the long term with the teams at the top of the Big Ten Conference. Riley didn’t hesitate …

Purdy reveals two plays from Super Bowl loss that still haunt him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With training camp officially underway for the 49ers, quarterback Brock Purdy still is haunted by two missed plays in Super Bowl LVIII. Speaking to the assembled media after Day 1 of camp, the young signal-caller was asked if any plays from …

USC coach Lincoln Riley talks with reporters during a news conference at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. (Doug McSchooler / Associated Press) Lincoln Riley strode confidently into the cavernous confines of a new, unfamiliar stadium, one of the new coaches on the block in the Big Ten, surrounded on all sides by the novel and the unfamiliar. Everywhere inside …

49ers’ Warner happy for Willis’ ‘well-deserved’ Hall of Fame induction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony just days away, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is overjoyed to see franchise legend Patrick Willis enshrined in Canton. Speaking to reporters after the first day of training camp practice, Warner was asked what …

The idea of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry being less than it is is becoming as tired as that of the Irish joining a conference. Most of this discussion comes from fans on social media and sports media talking heads. But that dialogue entered a new level during the Trojans’ first appearance Big Ten Media Days. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley took …

Purdy shares ‘hungry’ 49ers vets aren’t deterred by Super Bowl grief originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After a heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LVIII, the 49ers’ superstars have the exact mentality Brock Purdy believes they should — hungry. “We’ve all just been there, we’ve tasted it,” Purdy said Wednesday after training camp practice. “Obviously, the …