Sep. 20—BEMIDJI — Nine minutes can feel like a lifetime in a football game. In 2023, Bemidji State averaged 26 minutes of possession per game. This season, the Beavers’ average time of possession is over 35 minutes — an improvement of more than nine minutes. “I think that’s probably the biggest glaring stat of the year,” head coach Brent Bolte …

Sep 20, 2024, 11:17 AM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NHL draft, Nash played for the Blue Jackets from 2002 to 2012 and is the franchise leader in goals (289) and assists (258). He concluded his career in 2018 …

The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 3. Ja’Marr Chase … chases 150+ receiving yards The over-under on Ja’Marr Chase currently rests at 81.5 yards, and that doesn’t go far enough. We have to appreciate that Washington has been the worst pass defense, by far, since …

Florida State football is looking to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Welcoming Cal to Doak Campbell Stadium for the first meeting between the two programs, the Seminoles (0-3) are coming off another disappointing performance in a 20-12 loss to Memphis. Cal (3-0) enters the game after a 31-10 win over San Diego State in week three. It’s …

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri delivers his keys to victory for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. The Pick-up-and-Play of the week is … Jauan Jennings Deebo Samuel is expected to miss a few weeks for the 49ers. San Francisco is also without Christian McCaffrey and rookie WR Ricky Pearsall, who is unavailable due to a gunshot wound he’s …

After a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) hope to right the ship Monday night when the team hosts the Washington Commanders (1-1) at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Bengals have a 5-5-1 all-time record against Washington. When the two teams met last in 2020, Bengals quarterback Joe …

Derek Carr’s seventh career rushing touchdown in the NFL gave the New Orleans Saints a 35-13 lead over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. It also resulted in the quarterback getting hit in the wallet for his celebration, according to Pro Football Talk. Carr has reportedly been fined $14,069 by the NFL for a post-touchdown celebration that saw him grab …

Sep. 20—Who: Marshall at No. 3 Ohio State When: 12 p.m., Saturday Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio TV/Radio: FOX/1410 Series history: Ohio State leads 2-0 with wins in 2004 and 2010. Centerville native Mike Nugent made a 55-yard field goal at the buzzer to beat the Thundering Herd in ’04. The Buckeyes are 3-0 against current members of the Sun …

Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip. Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 3, and I’ve got my eyes on a handful of games. For those new to this space, if you are looking for a few wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing …

Go West, young man. Surely, you’ve heard the phrase before. It’s been in American existence since the mid-1800s, credited to author and newspaper editor Horace Greeley, who, in an 1865 edition of the New York Daily Tribune, wrote those words as a way to encourage Americans to migrate away from the country’s founding territories in the East. “Washington (D.C.) is …

Sep 19, 2024, 05:41 PM ET With training camps opening this week, it’s about time for a refresh on the rankings. These rankings are based on expectations of fantasy points produced until the end of the season. Fantasy points are based on the ESPN Fantasy standard game (goals = 2 points, assists = 1 point, shots and hits = 0.1 …

Cam Taylor-Britt isn’t one to shy away from expressing an opinion, no matter how bold or how high the potential is for his words to become bulletin board material for an opponent. With the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Washington Commanders in Week 3, the Bengals cornerback was asked for his thoughts on the Commanders’ offense, specifically rookie quarterback Jayden …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSep 20, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. It’s not just anecdotal that tandems are a necessary evil when navigating your crease to the fantasy championship. Of the 360 season-long …

AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 14 : Running back Jeremiah Cobb #23 of the Auburn Tigers runs the ball downfield during the first half of their game against the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Auburn football bounced back in a big way in its week three 45-19 victory …