Aiyuk, McCaffrey return to 49ers practice on Tuesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There was not one, not two, but three welcomed sights for the 49ers at Tuesday’s practice. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams all were in attendance at practice. Albeit, only Aiyuk and McCaffrey practiced as Williams watched from …

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates with wide receiver Cole Adams (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide started their 2024 campaign emphatically with a 63-0 victory over the Western …

David Helman NFL Reporter This is the time of year for predictions, but let’s also take a moment to focus on the present. It’s been a long hike from February to this moment, as every team in the NFL has had to restock its roster, search for improvements and (hopefully) nail a draft class. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also …

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed last week by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey. Jaromir Jagr posted a video Tuesday on social media of Gaudreau assisting on his 766th and final goal …

Check out 49ers rookies’ new jersey numbers for 2024 NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A group of 49ers rookies have been assigned jersey numbers with the 2024 NFL season just days away. Per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, four San Francisco rookies have their official numbers as the team prepares for its Week 1 tilt against the …

Longhorns defensive players celebrates after a play as the Texas Longhorns take on Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The top nine teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll won their opening game to the 2024 season, but there was still some movement. The Oregon Ducks looked mediocre at home against Idaho, …

The 2024 fantasy football season has finally arrived, which means it’s time to set those lineups for the first time. While the moniker of “start your stars” will almost always reign supreme and make your starting lineup decisions all the easier, it’s the flex that can sometimes give fantasy managers a more difficult time. Can you trust a projected Year …

In the rough and tumble Big Ten Conference, Oregon is going to face some big offensive lines and great running backs that go through the holes those lines create. But they might not face a better running back this season than Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. According to Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, at 5-foot-9 and 215 pounds, Jeanty is ready …

There’s still no sign of Haason Reddick for the New York Jets with the season opener less than a week away.  The veteran edge rusher remained locked with the team in a contract holdout that reached its 43rd day on Tuesday. The Jets are preparing to face the 49ers in San Francisco on Monday night — and right now, it’s …

The Bengals defense could be a fantasy football boon in Week 1. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The 2024 NFL season kicks off this week, and with that, fantasy football managers will be tasked with setting their lineups for the very first time! Love them or hate them, fantasy defenses are a part of the equation in …

The Indiana football won the first game of the Curt Cignetti era last week. If you want to attend the game, it won’t cost much to get in ($7 on StubHub before fees). Will you be in attendance to see if the Hoosiers can improve to 2-0 on the season? This is how to get tickets for the nonconference matchup …

Just as star offensive rookies can make an immediate impact in the NFL, so can standouts on the defensive side of the ball. One spot in particular that’s seeing action is the market for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. A defensive player wasn’t drafted until the 15th pick, the latest for a defensive player in the common draft era.  …

Fantasy football managers, rejoice! You made it through the entirety of the offseason. Week 1 kicks off with am exciting showdown between two of the deepest offenses in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. But it will end with two teams that have Super Bowl aspirations squaring off in the 49ers and the Jets! With so …

After handily taking care of West Virginia on Saturday afternoon, and a few other interesting results throughout the extended college football holiday weekend, Penn State moved up one spot in the updated US LBM Coaches Poll. The updated coaches poll did see some movement in the top 10, most notably Florida State, who lost twice, moving from tenth to unranked. …

Ward ready for test that Rodgers, Jets present 49ers in Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers open up the 2024 NFL season against future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Charvarius Ward is ready for the challenge. The Pro Bowl cornerback is well aware of what the New York …