Ex-49ers star Buckner sees shades of Bosa in Colts rookie Latu originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been over four years since DeForest Buckner last suited up for the 49ers, but the All-Pro defensive tackle remembers playing alongside then-rookie Nick Bosa like it was yesterday. And now, with the Indianapolis Colts, Buckner is experiencing some déjà vu …
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Former Clemson football star AJ Terrell to serve as honorary captain for Tigers vs Georgia
CLEMSON — Former Clemson football cornerback A.J. Terrell will serve as an honorary captain for the No. 14 Tigers when they face No. 1 Georgia on Aug. 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Terrell and Georgia’s honorary captain, Kevin Butler, will join their respective team captains at midfield to participate in the pregame coin toss. Terrell’s younger brother, current Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell, shared …
Read More »Report: No ‘significant movement’ between Williams, 49ers on new deal
Report: No ‘significant movement’ between Williams, 49ers on new deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last few months, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute, understandably, has dominated NFL headlines. But that’s not the only economic strife the 49ers currently are dealing with. Trent Williams — arguably a more important asset to San Francisco’s offense — is holding out …
Read More »How realignment makes every weekend must watch in college football | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports college football reporter Ross Dellenger details why the shift in landscape across college football means every single week will provide intriguing matchups on the schedule. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript It feels like the most anticipated college football …
Read More »Cautious Rams pull Matthew Stafford from practice due to tight hamstring
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signs autographs after observing a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday in Oxnard. Stafford was pulled from the workout after reporting he had a tight hamstring. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Aaron Donald stood on the sideline Wednesday looking fit enough to immediately come out of retirement and play for the Rams. A few yards …
Read More »Palestine gearing up for Jacksonville Indians
Aug. 14—The preseason officially starts Friday for the Palestine Wildcats. Palestine High School’s new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach James Reyes officially steps onto Wildcat Stadium field for the first time in a 4:30 p.m. scrimmage against the Jacksonville Indians. The freshman and junior varsity will start the scrimmage, followed by the varsity around 6:30 p.m. “Scrimmages are bonafide …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy showed real promise before season-ending surgery, and more preseason impressions thus far
We finally are getting the drip of football games to watch and respond to (and re-respond to, and re-re-respond to, and …). Wasn’t it great? Now that the dust has settled on our first preseason games, I took a gander around the NFL and what stood out and what has me reevaluating and confirming prior takes. Those first games were …
Read More »Could this be the best college football season ever? | College Football Enquirer
Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated explains how the first year of the 12-team College Football playoff will create intrigue through the regular season that may be unparalleled in the sport. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript We’re gonna have the, the …
Read More »Report: Patriots trading 4-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to Falcons
The New England Patriots are trading four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Per the report, the Falcons are sending a third-round draft pick to New England in return. Judon has been on the trade block amid a contract stalemate. He drew interest from multiple teams, according to media reports. Wednesday’s …
Read More »FAMU football slowing creeping towards gameday | 3 things to know about 17th practice
Florida A&M football is inching closer and closer to gameday. The Rattlers had their 17th training camp practice on Wednesday, 10 days before they kick off the 2024 season in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Norfolk State in Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about the Rattlers’ practice. FAMU football slowly preparing for first game of 2024 season Florida A&M …
Read More »Patriots trade Matthew Judon to Falcons for third-round draft pick
Matthew Judon is on the move. Judon, the pass rusher who made clear that he wasn’t happy in New England, has been traded to Atlanta. The Falcons are trading a third-round pick to the Patriots for Judon, according to multiple reports. Judon is due a $6.5 million salary this season in the final year of his contract. It’s likely that …
Read More »Auburn in the early running for 2026 EDGE Anthony Jones
. Auburn football is always busy working on multiple facets of the program all year long. Whether that is game prep or recruiting, the Tigers continually try to make their mark in a competitive conference such as the SEC. Auburn has made a statement in the recruiting game as of late and hopes to continue building that impression by landing …
Read More »Ja’Marr Chase travels with Bengals to Chicago
Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase isn’t practicing and won’t play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears. But he did make the trip to Chicago, via an Instagram photo posted by the team. Bengals coach Zac Taylor continues to call Chase’s situation “day to day,” even after Chase did not show up for practice Tuesday. Chase had been holding in by …
Read More »USC tests new helmet audio, but ‘cat and mouse’ game protecting signals continues
USC coach Lincoln Riley will be able to communicate with his quarterback via headset rather than hand signals during the upcoming football season. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) The gray screen, large enough to obstruct the opposing sideline’s view of USC coach Lincoln Riley, wasn’t exactly subtle. But against Utah, a team he knew to be adept at intercepting sideline signals, …
Read More »How Bears are helping Tory Taylor get ready to punt at Soldier Field
How Bears are helping Tory Taylor get ready to punt at Soldier Field originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – One of the hardest things for a specialist to learn while playing for the Bears is how to handle the wind at Soldier Field. Rookie punter Tory Taylor will have to face the challenge for the first …
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