Daily Archives: August 7, 2024

Former Cowboys RB Duane Thomas, Super Bowl VI champion, dies at 77

Duane Thomas’ career with the Dallas Cowboys was bumpy and brilliant at times. (Photo by Focus on Sport via Getty Images) Duane Thomas, a former Dallas Cowboys running back who helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl VI, has died, according to the Dallas Morning News. He was 77 years old. A Dallas native, Thomas starred at West …

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Rutgers football’s 2024 season will hinge on these 5 games

PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football is heading into a much-anticipated 2024 season. Expectations from the outside are high. In some ways, very high. Part of that stems from a slate that, on paper, benefits the Scarlet Knights, who don’t have to play Michigan, Ohio State or Penn State following the elimination of Big Ten divisions. But let’s also be clear: The …

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Shanahan states improving would be hard without ‘great player’ Aiyuk

Shanahan states improving would be hard without ‘great player’ Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers might have a roster capable of challenging for a Super Bowl, but the organization does not appear willing to do anything it would take to retain Brandon Aiyuk. There are considerations for the future that seemingly have prevented …

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Here are southwest Missouri’s new high school football coaches in 2024

The coaching carousel across southwest Missouri high school football this offseason saw familiar names move into different head coaching roles in the area. Here are the new head coaches at their respective schools. Travis Cagle – Reeds Spring Cagle takes over the Wolves football program upon Andy McFarland’s departure to take over as Willard’s head coach. Cagle has been Reeds …

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Rams sign offensive linemen Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom

The Rams have been hit with a number of injuries to their offensive line at training camp and they made three moves to bolster the group on Tuesday. Veteran Conor McDermott’s addition was reported early in the day and it became official in the afternoon. The Rams also announced the signings of Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom as they continue …

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NFL teams that need to have prove-it seasons in 2024 | Football 301

This embedded content is not available in your region. With Week 1 of NFL preseason action right around the corner, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon share which NFL teams need to have a prove-it season in 2024. They open up with Level 1 of which teams or players should be the least worried, featuring the Steelers offense, Sean McDermott following …

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Keenan Allen reacts to Bears’ snubs from NFL’s top 100 players list

Keenan Allen reacts to Bears’ snubs from NFL’s top 100 players list originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Only two Chicago Bears players earned their way onto the NFL’s top-100 list: Montez Sweat and Keenan Allen. But the Bears should have more players on that list, especially Jaylon Johnson and DJ Moore. Allen agrees, saying voting for Johnson to make …

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Cowboys sign three defenders, place CeeDee Lamb on reserve/did not report

The Cowboys made several transactions Tuesday. The team announced the signings of linebacker Darius Harris, defensive tackle Albert Huggins and linebacker Nick Vigil. The Cowboys waived rookie linebacker/defensive end Byron Vaughns. They also placed star receiver CeeDee Lamb on the reserve/did not report list, a procedural move to give them an opening on the 90-player roster. Lamb is holding out …

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Former Cowboys RB Duane Thomas dies at 77

Former Cowboys running back Duane Thomas died Sunday, the team confirmed Tuesday. Thomas was 77. The Cowboys made Thomas a first-round pick in 1970. He led the team in rushing as a rookie, with 803 yards and five touchdowns while finishing second in rookie of the year voting. He accounted for another 358 yards and two touchdowns on 81 touches …

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