Sep 17, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor. Joshua, 28, said he is continuing to recover from surgery but intends on playing in the 2024-25 season. “This summer, I felt a lump on one of my testicles that doctors …
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Notre Dame at Purdue was one of the most-watched Week 3 college football games
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) Maybe it’s because Notre Dame football usually has a large audience. Maybe it’s because neutral …
Read More »Why Cardinals Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. are NFL’s next dynamic duo
Eric Williams NFL Reporter GLENDALE, Ariz. — On first-and-10 from Arizona’s 40-yard line midway through the first quarter on Sunday, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray rolled right on a play-action pass and scrambled toward the sideline to buy time. That’s when Murray caught a glimpse of Marvin Harrison Jr. streaking toward the goal line. The QB hit Harrison in stride, …
Read More »Eagles lose former draft pick after he gets claimed by Giants
Eagles lose former draft pick after he gets claimed by Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Edge rusher Patrick Johnson, who was waived by the Eagles on Monday afternoon, was claimed on Tuesday by the New York Giants. Johnson, 26, was released as the Eagles needed to create an extra roster spot for backup center Nick Gates. The Eagles …
Read More »Does Jacksonville State football’s Rich Rodriguez want play calls back from OT loss to Eastern Michigan
JACKSONVILLE — There is more than one play that Jacksonville State football would want back from its loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The one that stands out is the second-and-goal play from the 1-yard line in overtime, in which a bad snap got past Tyler Huff for a 27-yard loss. The Gamecocks recovered the ball, starting at the 28-yard-line …
Read More »Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post
Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jalen Reagor’s time with the New England Patriots is over. The team announced Tuesday afternoon that Reagor has been released from the practice squad. This move comes several hours after Reagor posted a popular meme to his Instagram story Tuesday morning that could …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Back Chargers to cover, Lions-Cardinals Over in Week 3
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst As we look ahead to NFL Week 3, it’s necessary that we take a quick look back at how the teams I’m backing fared in Week 2. The Cardinals, for example, got off to a hot start against the Rams last week, but will their game against the Lions this week mirror that? And …
Read More »4 takeaways from Ohio State football press conference: Donovan Jackson returns and more
After having its first off week, Ohio State is back in game mode for its final non-conference game on Saturday against Marshall. The Buckeyes are close to a 40-point favorite, so oddsmakers expect Ohio State to roll over the Thundering Herd the way it did in outscoring Akron and Western Michigan by a combined score of 108-6. OSU coach Ryan …
Read More »Could Dolphins trade for Mac Jones? McCourty ponders possibility
Could Dolphins trade for Mac Jones? McCourty ponders possibility originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Mac Jones appears to be loving life in Jacksonville. But could Florida’s other AFC team have a more immediate need for his services? The Miami Dolphins are rolling with Skylar Thompson as their starting quarterback in Week 3 after Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary-looking concussion …
Read More »Why Deion Sanders believes Travis Hunter can still play both ways in NFL
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders recently had a discussion with NFL scouts about Travis Hunter. The topic was his potential, according to Sanders. Can Hunter do in the NFL what he’s been doing at Colorado? In other words, can he play on offense and defense at the next level without taking much of a break? In last week’s 28-9 win …
Read More »What’s fueling NFL rushing leader J.K. Dobbins’ historic start with Chargers?
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 2 winner: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins. After the Chargers’ 26-3 rout of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, general manager Joe Hortiz spoke to running back J.K. Dobbins in the celebratory postgame locker room. …
Read More »Giants signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph off Lions practice squad
The Giants have found a new kicker. With Graham Gano likely to miss “a few weeks” due to a hamstring injury, per head coach Brian Daboll, the Giants have signed veteran Greg Joseph off of Detroit’s practice squad. Joseph competed for the Green Bay Packers’ job during training camp, but he was ultimately released before signing with the Lions last …
Read More »Coach Prime Hype Peters Out as Colorado’s TV Ratings Crater
Deion Sanders may be able to play the transfer window like a fiddle, but in his second year as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, the former NFL standout seems to have fumbled his mastery over the Nielsen dials. While Coach Prime’s charges were media darlings a year ago, Colorado is losing favor among TV audiences. The Buffs’ 28-9 …
Read More »Dolphins reportedly putting Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after concussion
The Miami Dolphins are reportedly putting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after the quarterback suffered the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career on Thursday. NFL Media first reported the move. Tagovailoa’s trip to injured reserve comes amid a whirlwind of speculation around his NFL future and concern about the long-term impact of repeated concussions he has suffered at …
Read More »Steelers again planning for quarterback Justin Fields to start vs. Chargers amid Russell Wilson’s calf injury
At least for now, Justin Fields is still the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are planning for Fields to lead the way on Sunday for their Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers as Russell Wilson continues to recover from his lingering calf injury. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson will be limited in practice again …
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