The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft in a rare deal between the NFC East rivals. Dotson, a first-rounder out of Penn State in 2022, is one of several high draft picks from the previous …
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Who has more to prove in final preseason game, Brissett or Maye?
Who has more to prove in final preseason game, Brissett or Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston According to head coach Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots’ quarterback competition will continue through Sunday’s preseason finale vs. the Washington Commanders. The team expects to name its Week 1 starter on Monday or Tuesday. Mayo said all four Patriots QBs will …
Read More »Sooners top 10 in 247Sports team talent composite rankings
Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (10) and running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) celebrate a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports By a number of measures, the Oklahoma Sooners are carrying a ton of talent into the 2024 college football season. …
Read More »Diamond drops Mavs, Pels, but agrees to air NBA, NHL for ’24-25 seasons
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2024, 07:13 PM ET CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and the NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast …
Read More »When will Patriots start Drake Maye? Inside the rookie’s development — and the factors that could lead to his promotion
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots staff ran out of time. When they visited North Carolina’s Pro Day in March, Patriots coaches and personnel executives planned to review Drake Maye’s worst game with him and then his best. Maye, who would become New England’s third overall draft selection within the month, had the pleasure of choosing which film to …
Read More »Bill Belichick’s possible Hall of Fame induction could be accelerated by new rules
Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the new rules that were approved by the Board of Directors on Friday. They go into effect immediately, including reducing the waiting period for coaches to be …
Read More »Week 1 Preview | ‘A game people want to see’: LHAC heavyweights Penn Cambria, Richland meet in opener (with picks)
A year ago, both Penn Cambria and Richland had quarterbacks debut as their respective program’s varsity starter when the Panthers and Rams met in a season opener. That first game provided a glimpse of two young passers who evolved into a pair of the region’s top playmakers as the season progressed. “Last year, both teams had a young quarterback playing …
Read More »Flyers waive Ryan Johansen, claim breach of contract
Aug 20, 2024, 12:49 PM ET The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to a “material breach.” “The Flyers will have no further comment at this time,” the team said following Tuesday’s terse announcement on social media. Johansen, 32, never appeared in a game for Philadelphia after arriving in …
Read More »Bears’ Darrell Taylor trade puts Dominique Robinson in danger ahead of roster cut day
Bears’ Darrell Taylor trade puts Dominique Robinson in danger ahead of roster cut day originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears ended their preseason slate with a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the state of their defensive line was the lead topic of conversation. The pass rush outside of Montez Sweat has been …
Read More »CFB Week 0: Scouting preview for the first handful of college games
Florida State football players Marvin Jones (7) and Patrick Payton (11) take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024. College football is back! It’s not in full force yet, but there are a few college games in what is deemed Week 0 kicking off. For those of us …
Read More »It’s now or never for Aaron Rodgers to lead cursed Jets out of the darkness
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers unleashed a throw on Wednesday afternoon that seemed to travel back in time. He looked effortless as he leaned onto his back foot and fired the ball 55 yards in the air, dropping it right into Garrett Wilson’s hands. He looked like he did in his prime. And he made …
Read More »Bears DB Douglas Coleman III released from hospital Friday
Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital on Friday morning and flew back to Chicago, coach Matt Eberflus said on 670 The Score. Eberflus said Coleman was “walking around” and in good spirits a day after a scary scene at Arrowhead Stadium. Coleman stayed down after making a tackle on the first play from …
Read More »FOOTBALL: Peru and Maconaquah 2024 previews
Peru and Maconaquah rose through the Three Rivers Conference’s football ranks last season. The Bengal Tigers won their first TRC title since joining the league in 2015 and fashioned an unbeaten regular season overall while Maconaquah had a solid third-place finish in the league. The Bengal Tigers (9-1 overall 8-0 TRC last season) are in rebuilding mode following heavy graduation …
Read More »Seattle Kraken sign Matty Beniers to seven-year extension
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 20, 2024, 04:41 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken signed forward Matty Beniers to a seven-year extension on Tuesday worth just under $50 million that locks in a cornerstone piece of the franchise’s future. Beniers, 21, was the Kraken’s first-ever draft pick, No. 2 overall, when they …
Read More »Unlike Matthew Judon, Darrell Taylor trade is right kind of risk for 2024 Bears
Unlike Matthew Judon, Darrell Taylor trade is right kind of risk for 2024 Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has shown he’s not afraid to make a big move when the right opportunity to add to an area of need presents itself. Chase Claypool, Montez Sweat, and Keenan Allen were all significant trades made …
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