Monthly Archives: September 2024

DeMeco Ryans defends Azeez Al-Shaair but adds “we can’t throw punches”

Officials missed a punch thrown by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on the Bears sideline during Sunday Night Football. Al-Shaair should have been ejected, and it remains to be seen whether he will be suspended for the Week 3 game against the Vikings. Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams along the sideline as the rookie was headed out of bounds. Several …

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Wazzu’s Apple Cup win a contrast of cultures

Sep. 17—Two players with over $1.2 million in collective name, image and likeness earnings met two players with 10 combined seasons on the Palouse. As history will tell, the Palouse tenure won the day. Facing fourth-and-goal on the 1-yard line, Washington quarterback Will Rogers took a shotgun snap and ran to his right. Washington State senior edge Andrew Edson bull …

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Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson works out for Ravens

Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist wrestler who played for the Bills in the preseason, is continuing his attempt to play in the NFL. Steveson worked out for the Ravens today, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The 24-year-old Steveson was an NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist in wrestling in the heavyweight division, and the Bills figured with …

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Josh Heupel expects a ‘great crowd’ for his return to Oklahoma

Sep 1, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the first half against the Ball State Cardinals at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers are on a collision course this week. They’ll meet in Norman on Saturday night on ABC as both teams look to stay undefeated in 2024. …

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Giants work out four kickers, including Randy Bullock

Giants kicker Graham Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff Sunday, and he will miss a few weeks with his injury. The Giants have Jude McAtamney on their practice squad, but as coach Brian Daboll said they would earlier Monday, the Giants worked out four kickers. Randy Bullock, Zane Gonzalez, Riley Patterson and Tanner Brown were in town for …

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Wisconsin star wide receiver shines in loss to Alabama

Not many aspects of Wisconsin’s performance in its 42-10 home loss to No. 4 Alabama on Saturday require applause. The offense couldn’t find consistency, the defense suffered lapses and the talent gap was quite evident. One player, however, delivered a signature performance in front of a national television audience and packed house at Camp Randall Stadium. Wide receiver Will Pauling, …

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Eagles grades by position after disastrous loss to Falcons

Eagles grades by position after disastrous loss to Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles should be 2-0 but they collapsed down the stretch to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football. It certainly looked like the Eagles were going to walk away with an ugly win but ended up losing 22-21 and will now have to go …

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Burning questions for all 32 NHL teams this preseason

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Sep 17, 2024, 07:00 AM ET It has been about three months since the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, the 2024 NHL draft was held at the …

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Georgia football falls significantly in ESPN’s Week 3 FPI dankings

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks to players during a timeout in the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images ESPN released their FPI rankings following Week 3 and the Georgia Bulldogs have fallen from the No. 1 spot. After a rough 13-12 win over the …

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Cooper Kupp, Jonah Jackson to miss extended time

When it rains, it pours and there’s a deluge of injuries for the Rams right now. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp and left guard Jonah Jackson are both set to miss extended time after suffering injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals. Kupp hurt his ankle and Jackson aggravated a shoulder injury. McVay also …

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