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Daily Archives: August 1, 2024

Looking at Georgia’s WR room after Rara Thomas’ dismissal

Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Anthony Evans III (5) runs with the ball during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart announced that he dismissed wide receiver Rara Thomas from the Bullldogs’ program following his arrest. Thomas’ dismissal is a significant loss to the …

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Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins reportedly injures knee, could miss 4-6 weeks

Tennessee Titans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss four to six weeks with a knee injury suffered in practice, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Hopkins joined the Titans last season and led the team with 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. If Hopkins is out for a month, he could return in time for the Titans’ season opener …

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Penn State offensive lineman named on community service award’s watch list

Penn State offensive lineman Nick Dawkins joined several of his teammates by appearing on watch list for one of the many college football awards this upcoming 2024 season. Dawkins was named on the watch list for this year’s Wuerffel Trophy. The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to a college football player who shows the best combination of community service leadership and …

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Chicago Bears roll out Slip ‘N Slide for Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, QBs

Slide and be safe, or keep chugging and risk getting upended. This is the situation that an NFL quarterback faces when running past the line of scrimmage.  One way to get better at sliding? Break out the ol’ Slip ‘N Slide. At Wednesday’s practice, the Chicago Bears had their quarterback room, headlined by No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams, practice …

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Agree with Caleb Williams – Aaron Rodgers comparison? | Speak

Agree with Caleb Williams – Aaron Rodgers comparison? | Speak | FOX Sports Video Details On Keyshawn Johnson’s podcast All Facts No Breaks, NFL veteran Marcedes Lewis compared Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams to Aaron Rodgers saying he’s ‘a little Rodgers-esque’. Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Joy Taylor and James Jones weigh in on the comparison and expectations for Caleb. Check …

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Orlando to host NFL’s Pro Bowl Games again in 2025

The NFL’s Pro Bowl Games will return to Orlando next year. The league announced Thursday that Orlando will host the multi-day event in February, pitting 88 of the league’s top players in an AFC vs. NFC format. The league revamped the Pro Bowl into this format starting after the 2022 season, featuring a mix of live and taped skills competitions …

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Edge rusher Shaka Toney agrees to terms with Cowboys

The Cowboys are expected to sign Shaka Toney and Al-Quadin Muhammad after working out four edge rushers in Oxnard, California, on Thursday, Patrik Walker of the team website reports. Their agreement with Muhammad previously was reported. He has 157 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over the course of his career. Toney, a former teammate of …

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If you think defense is the big key for USC football in 2024, you’re wrong

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 03: Offensive coordinator Josh Henson talks to his players during the game against the Rice Owls at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Will the USC defense play a hugely important role in guiding the Trojans to a successful …

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The most memorable near misses and close calls in sports history

Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from playing basketball on Thursday, ending his NBA career after 14 seasons. Arguably the most memorable moment of Hayward’s career, though, came before he turned pro. In his second and final season at Butler, Hayward led the Bulldogs to the national title game in a surprise March Madness run. As the Final Four was held …

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Training camp stock watch: Thornton making plays, pushing for roster spot

Training camp stock watch: Thornton making plays, pushing for roster spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Drake Maye was better. And Jacoby Brissett remained steady. That is the headline for Day 7 from Patriots camp. But neither quarterback is going to thrive when the snaps become meaningful if they aren’t protected better than they were at times …

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Which Oklahoma State football freshmen to watch in 2024 preseason camp

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State enters the football preseason with very few open starting spots, and not many more vacancies on the second string. So the potential for true freshmen to break through into the playing rotation is slim. Yet August remains important for the development of those newcomers, and a few of them could find their way into backup roles …

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