Michigan football has made a change at quarterback ahead of its Big Ten season opener vs. No. 12 USC. Head coach Sherrone Moore told reporters Monday afternoon that Alex Orji has been named the starter moving forward and Davis Warren will move to the bench beginning this week against the Trojans (2-0) in their first Big Ten matchup. “Alex will …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shouldn’t make it look this easy. For one, Allen is dealing with what seems like a serious injury to his left hand. (Just look at the size of the glove he was wearing on Thursday night.) Allen also lost star receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason and the Bills replaced …

Giants kicker Graham Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff of Sunday’s matchup with the Washington Commanders — an injury that proved very costly in the 21-18 defeat. And the Giants will be without Gano for even more time. “I would assume it’s going to be a few weeks here,” head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday. According to …

Sep 16, 2024, 12:21 PM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 deal over the weekend. The 35-year-old veteran tallied 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24. “James van Riemsdyk has been a very consistent, productive player throughout his career and bringing him to Columbus …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire The USC Trojans enter Week 4 coming off a 248-yard rushing performance against Utah State. The Aggies dropped their safeties to keep the Trojan receivers in front of them and challenged the USC to run. Naturally, the physical challenge for the Trojans will be considerable when they head to Ann Arobor. Michigan has an elite cornerback …

They can’t continue to play that way, and Jerod Mayo knows it. “We definitely have to start to get the ball down the field,” he said after the game. Might be time to experiment. Without much in the way of substitution options on the offensive line, the Patriots may want to see if a younger contingent of wideouts can provide …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst For some reason, NFL Week 2 odds didn’t attract nearly the number of major wagers as Week 1. Two of the largest plays were actually for the Thursday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. A Caesars Sports customer — and a sharp bettor, at that — played the Dolphins -1.5 for …

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) waits for the snap against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images LSU went on the road in week three and squeaked out a win in South Carolina. It wasn’t a smooth ride, but playing on the road …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Sidney Crosby has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending months of speculation about his future. Crosby is in the final season of a 12-year contract. The new deal starts in the 2025-26 season and runs through the 2026-27 season, when …

How 49ers let Darnold, Jefferson connect on 97-yard touchdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are many plays the 49ers wish they could have back from Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but one stands out above the rest. Both sides of the ball struggled for San Francisco in the 23-17 loss to Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium, …

Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher (23) at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend. The Notre Dame football freshman freight train otherwise known as Kennedy Urlacher announced his presence to the college football world this past weekend. The son of Hall of Fame linebacker Brian, was ranked as just a …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 11:50 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Calgary Flames will repurpose items left at a memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to fundraise for local charities, including hockey-stick benches created in the brothers’ memory. Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck by what police say was …

With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out indefinitely due to a concussion, the Dolphins needed to find a plan B. On Monday, Miami made a move, signing former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. The Dolphins now have two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, with Skylar Thompson set to start Sunday in Seattle. BREAKING: The …

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 14: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) While both major polls, the US LMB Coaches Poll and the AP Poll didn’t move …

You knew it was bad. No different than Aaron Rodgers a year ago. Jermaine Johnson, towel over helmet, carted off Nissan Stadium. Later tests only confirmed what the Jets knew at the moment: Their Pro Bowl defensive end injured his Achilles. His season was over. No team avoids adversity during a season, although the Jets are likely due a smooth …