Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit quit rugby union to pursue a career in the NFL [Getty Images] Louis Rees-Zammit says he does not care about the “haters” after being added to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad. The former Wales rugby union wing failed to make the 53-man NFL roster for the Kansas City Chiefs after training with the Super Bowl …
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Colorado football freshman Jordan Seaton is ‘learning fast’ on Shedeur Sanders’ blindside
Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Jordan Seaton made Colorado football history to open the 2024 season. The former five-star recruit became the first ever Buff to start at tackle as a true freshman, and he passed his first test …
Read More »Highest Salary Cap Hits in Pittsburgh ft. Karlsson, Reynolds, and Watt
The City of Pittsburgh has three professional sports teams: the Penguins (NHL), the Pirates (MLB), and the Steelers (NFL). The Penguins and Steelers play in leagues with salary caps, while the Pirates pay a luxury tax on their contracts. View the original article to see embedded media. Considering the NFL and MLB have more significant followings and media presences, it …
Read More »Initial injury reports ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 2 matchup vs. McNeese State
. Texas A&M’s Week 2 home matchup vs. McNeese State represents an opportunity for the Aggie offense to find some life after scoring only 13 points in the season opener 23-13 loss to Notre Dame, starting with vast improvement from starting quarterback Conner Weigman. During Saturday’s game, several Aggies across the roster dealt with injury issues, especially on the offensive …
Read More »Jacoby Brissett not on Patriots injury report
Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett hurt his right shoulder in the team’s final preseason game last month, but it doesn’t appear to be any concern heading into their Week One game against the Bengals. Brissett does not appear on the team’s first injury report of the week, which doesn’t come as a great surprise since he said the shoulder was fine …
Read More »HS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Wallenpaupack and Honesdale to play in annual Shrine Bowl
Honesdale is off to its best start in nearly two decades, and Wallenpaupack snapped a long losing streak last week. This year’s game between the longtime rivals is the 32nd Wayne-Pike Shrine Bowl Classic set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the renovated Honesdale Athletic Complex. Each season, the Wayne-Pike Shrine Club hosts the game, and it is the organization’s …
Read More »Patriots Mailbag: Defining ‘success,’ Drake Maye scenarios and more
Patriots Mailbag: Defining ‘success,’ Drake Maye scenarios and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, which means it’s time for the return of the mailbag. Do the Patriots have a chance against the Bengals in Cincinnati? What can be done about the state of the offensive line? We tackle those topics …
Read More »AD: Memphis expects to lose more than $750k in 2024 revenue because of stadium renovations
Memphis is expected to lose nearly $750,000 in ticket revenue this football season because of ongoing renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, athletic director Ed Scott told a Board of Trustees committee on Wednesday. The Tigers (1-0) kicked off their season with a 40-0 win over North Alabama, but they did so at a stadium that was at about half …
Read More »Jordan Addison limited in Wednesday’s Vikings practice
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison returned to practice on Monday and he was back on the field again on Wednesday. Addison was listed as a limited participant on the team’s first injury report of the week. Addison missed a few weeks of practice with an ankle injury he suffered in the middle of August, but no one with the Vikings …
Read More »Here’s where Utah wants to see improvement on offense this week
Utah Utes running back Jaylon Glover (1) runs against SUU in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Utah won 49-0. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News FCS opponent or not, it’s hard to argue with a 49-0 shutout. In its season-opening win over Southern Utah, quarterback Cam Rising returned to Rice-Eccles Stadium and threw for 254 yards and …
Read More »Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase on Bengals’ practice report
Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase returned to practice Wednesday, the first time he’s dressed for on-field work since Aug. 27. He has been holding in as he seeks a contract extension. Chase did individual work as a limited participant. The Bengals list him with a rest day and not that his lack of team work was not injury related. Chase missed …
Read More »BYU basketball just had a huge day on the recruiting trail. Here’s the rundown
BYU players listen to coach Kevin Young during practice at the Marriott Center Annex on June 6, 2024, in Provo. | Nate Edwards, BYU Photo The BYU Cougars men’s basketball program landing a commitment from Serbian forward Mihailo Boskovic was just one of several big wins on the recruiting trail for the program Wednesday. Sept. 4 marked the first day …
Read More »NFL makes minor tweaks to dynamic kickoff rules
No one knows what to expect from the new dynamic kickoff rule. The NFL didn’t alter the touchback starting position, so a ball kicked into or out of the end zone will result in the offense taking over at its own 30-yard line. The Competition Committee originally proposed the 35. On the eve of the season opener, the NFL did …
Read More »Arizona Wildcats’ national player of the week Tetairoa McMillan flexes promise in victory
TUCSON — For a half Saturday, it appeared Arizona wasn’t quite ready for the Big 12 Conference as the Wildcats struggled against New Mexico in the debut of coach Brent Brennan. Before the night was over, however, the Wildcats demonstrated that the offensive firepower of sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita and junior wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan would be all that the …
Read More »Puka Nacua a full participant in Wednesday’s practice
Rams receiver Puka Nacua exited a joint workout with the Chargers on Aug. 4 with a right knee injury. He missed some practice time, returning Aug. 26, and Nacua was a full participant on the Rams’ first injury report of the season. “Yeah, he’s feeling good,” Rams coach Sean McVay said, via a transcript from the team. “He had the …
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