Stephen A declares 49ers have ‘absolutely no excuse’ to lose Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when describing the need for the 49ers to win the Super Bowl this season. Speaking on ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday morning, the outspoken analyst explained why San Francisco must win a championship now. …

Jan 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; From left: Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, David Pollack and Kirk Herbsteit on the ESPN College Gameday set during the 2022 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Ahead of Texas A&M’s 2024 prime time season opener vs. No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday night, ESPN’s College GameDay has descended upon …

The deal is done. The ink is dry. The numbers are out. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, here are the full and complete details of the new contract signed by 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. 1. Signing bonus: $23 million, with $11 million paid within two weeks and the rest paid out with his base salary for 2024. …

Sherrone Moore is set to make his debut as Michigan’s full-time head coach on Saturday against Fresno State. He will do so without a contract, according to USA Today. Moore and the Wolverines reportedly have yet execute a contract that would lock in Moore as coach, a rarely seen situation at the sport’s top level where coach compensation and security …

Taylor Swift is apparently all-in with the Kansas City Chiefs. Less than a year after the pop star began dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised her interest in football in an interview with NBC Sports’ Chris Simms. Apparently, her commitment has reached the point she has begun drawing up plays for her boyfriend’s team. Mahomes’ …

Aug. 30—STORRS — Mystery surrounds the 2024 UConn football team heading into the season. The roster has undergone a makeover with the addition of 51 new players, including an injection of talent and experience from the transfer portal. A new quarterback will be at the helm. The Huskies have a new offensive and defensive coordinator. There’s a renewed enthusiasm and …

After losing the verdict, the NFL won the judgment in the Sunday Ticket case. And to the victor go the spoils. Via A.J. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, the NFL has formally sought reimbursement of litigation costs from the plaintiffs in the antitrust action. The amount requested, per the league’s filing, is $389,715.61. That amount represents out-of-pocket costs, not legal fees. The …

Recruiting Notre Dame football hosted Mississippi safety [autotag]Bralan Womack[/autotag] over the summer and offered him a scholarship. When that happened, it looked like the Irish were in the driver seat of his recruitment, but that might not be the case anymore. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound star has since been to multiple other campuses and this weekend he will see …

Why 49ers signing Aiyuk before Williams surprised Ochocinco, Sharpe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two former NFL players are surprised by Brandon Aiyuk signed a new contract with the 49ers before Trent Williams. Speaking on the “Nightcap” podcast, Chad Ochocinco and Shannon Sharpe gave their thoughts on San Francisco’s current situation. “Trent Williams is one I thought who …

Michigan State’s quarterback Aidan Chiles during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing. At the 11:15 mark of the second quarter, Michigan State scored their first touchdown of the Jonathan Smith era. The touchdown increased MSU’s lead to 9-0, after the first points of the game came on a safety, and came courtesy …

Dalvin Cook had career lows last year with the Jets, rushing for 214 yards and no touchdowns on 67 carries and averaging 3.2 yards per carry. The running back calls that an aberration and expects to be with the Cowboys more what he was with the Vikings in 2022. “I got it,” Cook said, via Todd Archer of ESPN. “It’s …

Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent Western Michigan will be without its top offensive weapon tonight. That is star wide receiver Kenneth Womack, who has reportedly been ruled out of the contest with a broken hand — according to to SB Nation’s Steve Helwick. Related: Wisconsin releases pregame injury report for Week 1 vs. Western Michigan Womack led the Broncos in receptions (76) …