Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said there isn’t “any animosity” with management after offseason reports that the team was trying to trade him. Trouba, 30, has two years left on a seven-year contract that carries a cap hit of $8 million. …
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Metric shows Aiyuk progressing after slow start to 49ers season
Metric shows Aiyuk progressing after slow start to 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk appears to be trending in the right direction after a slow start to the 2024 NFL season. The 49ers’ star receiver recorded just two receptions for 28 receiving yards in San Francisco’s Week 1 win over the New York Jets before …
Read More »Tale of the Tape: Auburn vs. Arkansas
. The Auburn Tigers (2-1) host their first conference matchup of the season this Saturday, as the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-1) come to the Plains on homecoming at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Hugh Freeze’s squad enters SEC play fresh off an inconsistent roller-coaster of a non-conference schedule in which the Tigers went through two quarterbacks, stretches of defensive dominance, and ineffectiveness, and plenty …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 3 action report: Books need Eagles to ‘be who we thought they were’
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst The public betting masses took a beating in NFL Week 2, but they’re back for more in NFL Week 3 odds, putting a lot of their eggs in one basket. However, it’s the most unexpected basket compared with, say, two weeks ago. And it’s not just public bettors. “The public and the sharps are …
Read More »C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman
C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A little over a month ago, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appeared on Richard Sherman’s podcast, giving viewers an inside look at his interception last season against the Vikings. The two broke down Johnson’s film against the Vikings during Week 12 of the …
Read More »Michigan secondary preparing for big challenge against USC passing game
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football faltered across the board against Texas but it has multiple chances to right the wrongs of Week 2 in Week 4 with USC coming to town. With a very similar offensive attack, the Trojans present a lot of problems to the Wolverines, particularly in the secondary. Defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan confirmed …
Read More »Radko Gudas named Ducks’ first captain since Getzlaf
Sep 19, 2024, 01:51 PM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement two seasons ago. The Ducks made the announcement on the first day of training camp Thursday. Gudas joined Anaheim a year ago as a free agent. The 34-year-old Czech defenseman had six goals, 12 assists …
Read More »Kobie Turner, Rams hope to stop 49ers’ ‘smoke and mirrors’ offense
Kobie Turner, Rams hope to stop 49ers’ ‘smoke and mirrors’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Los Angeles Rams’ defense will have its hands full against the 49ers’ high-powered offense on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, even with star playmakers Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel out of action. Both teams are familiar with one another’s schemes on both …
Read More »C.J. Stroud says he wasn’t trying to ‘little bro’ Caleb Williams in viral clip
C.J. Stroud insists he wasn’t trying to show up Caleb Williams during their postgame interaction following the Texans’ win on Sunday. In a clip shared by NFL Films on Tuesday, Stroud was heard giving Williams words of encouragement and advice. He then appeared to grab Williams to re-engage in the conversation as the Bears’ rookie quarterback was about to walk …
Read More »Who is Texas football’s quarterback this week? Arch Manning to start vs ULM
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian announced who would be starting at quarterback on Saturday for the No. 2 Longhorns vs. Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday. And it will be backup quarterback Arch Manning. It will be the first career start for Manning, who will start in place of Quinn Ewers as he continues to rehab from an oblique strain he sustained in …
Read More »Knights goalie Lehnar, who hasn’t played in 2 years, fails to report
Sep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET Goalie Robin Lehner failed to report to the Vegas Golden Knights, forcing the club 41328705 to weigh its options regarding a player who has not played in more than two years because of a hip injury. Lehner underwent hip surgery in August 2022 and was placed on long-term injured reserve. Club management has not …
Read More »Playing Texas State in Thursday night game pays off for ASU football program
Many football fans didn’t like that the Arizona State football team had to play on a Thursday last week. It was a road game in San Marcos against Texas State. That put the Sun Devils at a competitive disadvantage after playing the previous Saturday, which meant a limited few days to prepare with one day having to go toward travel. …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 3: Jauan Jennings highlights sleeper picks
It was a middling return for the Week 2 sleeper page. Daniel Jones was the QB6 (thanks, Commanders) and at least Wan’Dale Robinson and Alexander Mattison both scored a touchdown, although they did just about nothing else. Let’s move forward and see what’s available in Week 3. Minshew’s been one of the stunners of the young season, leading the NFL …
Read More »Is Florida State staying in the ACC? | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the new revenue proposal in the ACC that would potentially resolve the FSU lawsuit keeping the Seminoles in the conference. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. …
Read More »Is Florida State staying in the ACC? | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the new revenue proposal in the ACC that would potentially resolve the FSU lawsuit keeping the Seminoles in the conference. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. …
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