Bears injury report: Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen did not practice Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Following the team’s 24-17 season-opening win versus the Titans, the Bears released their first injury report of the week as they prepare for their Week 2 matchup on Sunday night against the Texans. Here’s the injury report. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan …

True freshman Koi Perich’s performance in the Gophers’ 48-0 win over Rhode Island last week — an interception and a 28-yard punt return — brought a lot of attention. So did one post-game quote. “I got to take it to the crib,” Perich said on feeling a need to score a touchdown after finding an opening on his first career …

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team’s stadium. Hill also said he wants one of the officers involved in the incident dismissed from the police force, echoing …

Why Jacoby Brissett wore special hoodie at Patriots press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston This past weekend was a pretty good one for New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett, highlighted by his role in helping the team open the 2024 NFL season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. But it wasn’t a perfect weekend for the …

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell wants to hear the Marching Chiefs, too. In last week’s Labor Day home opener against Boston College at Doak Campbell Stadium, FSU fans voiced their displeasure with the game-day experience and specifically wondered why blaring DJ-spun tunes were played on third downs instead of music by the Marching Chiefs. The university responded that they appreciated the …

Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom have been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams after their injury-filled season opener. The Rams on Wednesday also signed offensive lineman Dylan McMahon off Philadelphia’s practice squad and signed offensive lineman Geron Christian. Los Angeles re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe on Tuesday. Nacua reaggravated his knee …

The most likely outcome for the Green Bay Packers this week is that Jordan Love sits out with his sprained MCL. Malik Willis would start in his place. But the fact that Packers coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out Love playing in Week 2 has to be some positive news for Green Bay fans hoping their quarterback returns soon. …

The Purdue football team’s Week 3 matchup against Notre Dame will be a crucial test for the Boilermakers. In Week 1, Purdue defeated Indiana State 49-0. After a bye week in Week 2, the Boilermakers will face off with a Fighting Irish squad that is coming off a shocking loss to Northern Illinois. It’ll be expensive if you want to …

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago. The woman filed the lawsuit Monday in Texas , saying Watson forced himself on her during a dinner date in her apartment in Houston in 2020. She’s seeking in excess of …

If Deshaun Watson was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, or signed there for a reasonable contract, he probably would have been benched this past Sunday. And he’d probably be benched for this weekend’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the foreseeable future, too. The Browns are too pot-committed to do that now. They gave up a ton of draft picks …

As college football’s money tree grows, the game sprouts further and further away from its roots as a regional sport. The change is exemplified by the latest round of conference realignment, sparked by Texas football joining Oklahoma in departing the Big 12 for the SEC. Stanford will cross three time zones on its way to play an ACC conference game …

The week of NFL action culminates in the ultimate showdown on Monday Night Football. As the dust settles from Sunday’s games, two teams will take center stage. Check out everything you need to know about games on MNF including matchups, times and more.  2024 NFL Monday Night Football Schedule Week 2 (Monday, September 16) Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 …

Get ready for another thrilling week of NFL action! As the season heats up, Sunday Night Football continues to deliver exciting matchups. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about SNF games including matchups, times and more. 2024 NFL Sunday Night Football Schedule Week 2 (Sunday, September 15): Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans (8:20 p.m. ET)Week 3 …

As the Bengals begin their practice week, Tee Higgins remains sidelined. And now, one of the team’s most important defensive players also isn’t on the field. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Higgins and linebacker Logan Wilson are not participating in Wednesday’s session. Higgins missed the season-opening loss to the Patriots with a hamstring injury. He was limited last …

Sept. 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) congratulates Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game against the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. The new and, can we say, approved — Big Ten conference is now two …