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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter In a draft where six quarterbacks were taken in the top 12 selections, preseason still meant the most for the quarterback taken first among them: Caleb Williams. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles had spent two-and-a-half offseasons curating a perfect landing spot for a young quarterback. With the help of the Carolina Panthers and their abysmal …

Jan 11, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A detailed view of College Football Playoff National Championship logo helmet at 2022 Indianapolis Host Committee press conference at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports One caller on our USC football show at The Voice of College Football was curious if a 9-3 Trojan team can get into the College Football …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 05:03 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Keanu Reeves is taking a break from his day job — and it’s for a good cause. The Canadian actor signed a one-day contract with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires on Thursday to support the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Windsor-Essex …