As they say, it’s a game of inches. But this one came down to about a singular inch. Down by seven, Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely caught what initially appeared to be a 10-yard touchdown with time expired in regulation. Head coach John Harbaugh signaled to go for two, as Baltimore wanted to eschew overtime to try and win with …
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How two sometimes overlooked standouts came up big to lead Savannah Christian to a win
On a Savannah Christian football team blessed with Power Four talent, Kenry Wall and Isaiah Redmond are sometimes overlooked. But the pair became a dynamic defensive duo on Thursday night to help lead Savannah Christian to a 44-20 non-region win over visiting Oceanside Collegiate (SC) at Pooler Stadium. With the game knotted at 13 late in the second quarter, Wall …
Read More »Ravens LB Roquan Smith hints at revenge after Chiefs TE shoves him on the sideline
An underrated moment in an eventful NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs occurred early in the fourth quarter, as Patrick Mahomes ran to the sideline. The result of the play was a first down and, later, a vow of revenge. As Mahomes ran out of bounds on third-and-3 with 11:34 remaining in the game, he …
Read More »How GVSU football put together an in-your-face season opening win
ALLENDALE – When the Grand Valley State football team sprinted out of the locker room for the second half of its season opener, the skies opened up and it started to rain. But it had already been raining points for the Lakers on the scoreboard. GVSU pounded Central State University 58-0 in the season opener on Thursday night in front …
Read More »Winners, losers as Chiefs beat Ravens 27-20 in season opener
Winners, losers as Chiefs beat Ravens 27-20 in season opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The reigning champs are 1-0…by a toe. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2024 NFL regular season with a strong 27-20 home win over the Baltimore Ravens Thursday. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens down the field on the opening drive before …
Read More »‘Thankful for a good win’: UWF football wins over McKendree University in Week 1
Talking about starting off with a bang. The University of West Florida football team took care of business to open the 2024 season with a 38-6 win over McKendree University on Thursday at Pen Air Field. Coming out strong with a three-touchdown first half, UWF allowed just three first downs from the Bearcats. The Argos kept their foot on the …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs edge Ravens by a toe to win NFL season opener
Baltimore lost by less than an inch — and a foot. That’s the right foot of Ravens receiver Isaiah Likely, who appeared to catch the tying touchdown against Kansas City with 0:00 showing on the clock. Replay revealed his right toe was just into the white of the back of the end zone, however, and the Chiefs held on for …
Read More »Indiana football game today vs Western Illinois: Time, channel, TV schedule in Week 2
The Indiana football season continues today against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium. Curt Cignetti is 1-0 after a 31-7 win over Florida International on Aug. 31. While the fans showed up for the beginning of the game, many left in the second half. Cignetti took notice. “There’s a lot of things we’re trying to change here,” Cignetti said. “Another thing …
Read More »Ravens’ illegal formation penalties: Are they a sign of things to come this NFL season?
Lamar Jackson’s Ravens were assessed five illegal formation penalties in Thursday’s nail-biter loss to the Chiefs. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The NFL is continuing to crack down on illegal formations. The Baltimore Ravens learned the hard way Thursday night. The Ravens were flagged for three illegal formation penalties on the opening drive of the NFL season in Thursday’s 27-20 …
Read More »Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins’ status is uncertain for Bowling Green game
Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins returned to practice this week, but his status for Saturday’s home opener against Bowling Green was uncertain. The 6-4, 252-pound Dinkins missed most of preseason camp and the season-opening 34-12 win at West Virginia with an undisclosed injury. He was expected to be the No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Warren after he caught …
Read More »NFL Kickoff: Chiefs lead Ravens 13-10 at halftime
The Chiefs lead the Ravens 13-10 at halftime of Thursday’s season opener, with both teams missing out on red zone opportunities. While Kansas City had the ball near midfield just after the two-minute warning following Justin Tucker’s missed 53-yard field goal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception over the middle to linebacker Roquan Smith. Mahomes was pressured and his listed …
Read More »USC retires Caleb Williams’ No. 13, restores Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum’s peristyle. The school announced both long-expected moves on social media Thursday, two days before the 13th-ranked Trojans’ home opener against Utah State. USC has retired …
Read More »Eagles rule out starting cornerback for season opener in Brazil
Eagles rule out starting cornerback for season opener in Brazil originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — The Eagles will be without Isaiah Rodgers for their season opener against the Packers in Brazil. Rodgers, 26, has been limited all week with a hand injury but was officially ruled out by the Eagles on Thursday afternoon. Rodgers made the …
Read More »‘Capable of doing anything you need’: WSU’s Kyle Williams is becoming much more than a deep-ball threat
Sep. 5—PULLMAN — When we talk about Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams, there’s a temptation to talk about him as a deep-ball guru. He’s the Cougars’ best deep threat. He can take the top off a defense. He’s always a threat for a big play. It all makes sense. Some of Williams’ best plays in the crimson and gray …
Read More »Eagles get their 1st glimpse of Corinthians Arena in São Paulo
Eagles get their 1st glimpse of Corinthians Arena in São Paulo originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — At 1:30 p.m. local time, the lower bowl at Corinthians Arena was cleared of workers and the Eagles took the field for their walkthrough a day before they’ll play host for the first-ever NFL game in South America. The stadium …
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