Although the Hurricanes have done well recruiting high school prospects lately, they cannot win every recruiting battle. For the second day in a row, a top prospect opted for another program over Miami. After five-star cornerback D.J. Pickett committed to LSU on Wednesday, defensive lineman Jarquez Carter picked Ohio State over Miami, UCF and Penn State, among others, on Thursday, …

Former Colts edge rusher Dwight Freeney will lead off the speeches at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, the Hall announced Thursday. The broadcast then will cut from Canton to Steve McMichael’s home in suburban Chicago for his formal enshrinement. McMichael is battling ALS, so the Hall, broadcast partner ESPN and the McMichael family arranged for the …

Nick Saban is now a commentator in his post-coaching existence. Saban attended SEC media days and had plenty to say about various SEC teams. When he was asked about the Oklahoma Sooners, Saban offered some interesting remarks which included a brief mention of Lincoln Riley. When Saban says that the roster is better and that the defense appears to be …

Patriots training camp breakout candidates: WR Ja’Lynn Polk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Every day this week we’ll take a look at a player who could emerge from relative obscurity during Patriots training camp. With practices set to begin next week, particularly with a new coaching staff in place, this portion of the NFL calendar represents opportunity for everyone …

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, along with six other prominent figures in the state. Saban, now an ESPN analyst and member of “College GameDay,” retired from coaching the Crimson Tide after the 2023 season. During his tenure, he was known for starting a myriad of business ventures. Among …

Jason Wright, who four years ago became the first Black president of an NFL team, is no longer in that role with the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after this season. A team spokesperson confirmed Thursday that Wright is departing the organization and will remain in a senior advisory role for the time being while the …

The Jaguars have put together something for their 30th season in 2024. Jacksonville announced on Thursday that they’ll be wearing their 90s-style “Prowler” throwback jerseys for their Week 5 matchup with the Colts. Former head coach Tom Coughlin will be inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars during that game as well. “Everywhere I go and from every comment I …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look at the reported $15 million per year SEC schools would have to pay football players and the ripple effect it’d cause. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. …

Bears fans ranked top-10 ‘most miserable’ in NFL. Here’s why originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Things are looking up for the Bears after an eventful offseason where they added No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and completely revamped their offense. Yet fans are reportedly still among the most miserable in the league. A recent study found that Bears have …

AUBURN, AL – December 16, 2023 – Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media during a press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin Perryman Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is well aware that his top two offensive recruits, Cam Coleman and Perry “Uno” Thompson have received plenty of hype from analysts …

Among the leading topics of the current edition of Hard Knocks has been the Giants’ handling of running back Saquon Barkley’s foray into free agency. Barkley’s run with the team ended when the Giants opted not to make an overwhelming bid to hold onto the second overall pick of the 2018 draft and watched him sign with the Eagles instead. …

How it started, how it’s going for Jarren Duran this seasonAfter a costly error in the home opener, Jarren Duran took responsibility and said he has “to be better”. Flash forward to today and he’s on a tear at the plate and has now won All-Star Game MVP to cap off his first half of the season.<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-videos/how-it-started-how-its-going-for-jarren-duran-this-season/630433/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>How it started, …

It took a while, but the Cardinals now have all 12 of this year’s draft picks under contract. Third-round pick Trey Benson became the final member of the group to sign on Thursday. The running back was the final unsigned third-round pick after Jets wideout Malachi Corley signed earlier this week and there are now three unsigned players — all …

Florida State football freshman Amaree Williams has had a busy start to his college career. After reclassifying from the class of 2025 to 2024 to move up his college timeline, Williams said he did a year’s worth of classwork in four months to make his reclassification possible. He said despite the days of working out all day and going straight …

When Trey Lance was drafted third overall by the 49ers in 2021, the expectation was that he’d be a starting quarterback by the start of his fourth NFL season. Lance’s career has not unfolded as he would have hoped, however. He backed up Jimmy Garoppolo as a rookie before taking over to begin the 2022 season, but his run as …