Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) celebrates after a touchdown with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs and the Vanderbilt Commodores carried the banner for the SEC in Week 1 of the 2024 college …
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Sean Payton downplays Courtland Sutton trade rumors
At times during the offseason, receiver Courtland Sutton seemed to be hoping for a trade, or a new contract. He agreed to a new deal that added some incentives, but nothing else. And while all seems to be well, reports recently surfaced of the 49ers wanting to acquire Sutton for a third-round pick, if they had traded receiver Brandon Aiyuk. …
Read More »Big Ten Power Rankings: Where do Spartans land after narrow win vs. FAU?
Michigan State’s Kay’ron Lynch-Adams runs for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic during the second quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Week one is in the books for the Big Ten, with nearly every team coming out on top. All but one team (Minnesota) from the Big Ten won their season-opening matchups this weekend, which …
Read More »Tom Brady kept notes from every NFL game he played, will use them in broadcasts
Tom Brady has kept all the receipts. The newest NFL on FOX lead broadcast analyst recently showed off his collection of “QB books” — large binders containing every call sheet and scouting report from every game he played during his 23-year NFL career. Brady has kept these binders meticulously organized so he can go back and refer to any specific …
Read More »Patriots discipline Baker after heated IG rant over traffic ticket
Patriots discipline Baker after heated IG rant over traffic ticket originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Javon Baker found himself in hot water this weekend, both with law enforcement and with his own team. The New England Patriots’ rookie wide receiver posted an Instagram Live video Sunday from his car lamenting that he had received a ticket. Baker claimed he …
Read More »Updated ESPN game-by-game Ohio State football predictions after Akron game
Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after a touchdown against the Akron Zips during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Throughout the course of the Ohio State football season, we like to keep an eye on what the ESPN computers …
Read More »Former NHL No. 6 draft pick Filip Zadina signs with Swiss club
Forward Filip Zadina, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft, will play in Switzerland next season after signing a two-year contract with HC Davos of the National League on Monday. Zadina, 24, had a career-high 13 goals plus 10 assists in 72 games in his first season with the San Jose Sharks in 2023-24. He played parts …
Read More »Week 1 NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand entering 2024 season
Week 1 NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand entering 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season finally is here and there was no shortage of exciting offseason storylines. Can anyone dethrone the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs? Is Caleb Williams the quarterback Chicago Bears fans have waited decades for? Is there trouble in …
Read More »Sherrone Moore confident that little things will get cleaned up for Michigan before Texas game
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh used to always say that players and the team make their biggest jump from Week 1 to Week 2, and certainly Sherrone Moore is hoping the same of his team. The Wolverines played a good Group of Five team in Fresno State, but despite the 30-10 outcome, the fact that Michigan didn’t …
Read More »Cooper Rush is the Cowboys backup QB, Trey Lance is No. 3
Trey Lance is starting his second season with the Cowboys in the same spot on the depth chart he occupied all of last year. Lance was the No. 3 quarterback in Dallas after arriving in a late-August trade with the 49ers and he did not play a snap during the season. Lance went through a full offseason, training camp, and …
Read More »Alabama WR Ryan Williams named SEC Freshman of the Week
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-USA TODAY Sports The highly anticipated Kalen DeBoer era started off in blistering fashion as the Alabama Crimson Tide boat raced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes wants better start for Chiefs, Week 1 magic vs. Ravens
The Kansas City Chiefs insist that they are not thinking about last year’s opener against Detroit, when they celebrated their latest Super Bowl triumph with a flag-raising ceremony and were promptly beaten by the Lions. Patrick Mahomes is chief among them. The three-time Super Bowl MVP had by far the worst Week 1 performance of his career that night, completing …
Read More »Breer details Patriots’ trade package, contract offer to Aiyuk
Breer details Patriots’ trade package, contract offer to Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots apparently put their best put forward in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes — on multiple fronts. The Patriots aggressively pursued the Second-Team All-Pro wide receiver on the trade market this offseason, sending trade proposals to the San Francisco 49ers both prior to …
Read More »FSU football vs Boston College: How to watch game without DirecTV amid Disney dispute
No. 10 Florida State football looks to bounce back from a gut-wrenching upset loss to Georgia Tech last week in Dublin. But fans who have DirecTV as their cable TV provider won’t be able to watch DJ Uiagalelei and the Seminoles take on Thomas Castellanos and the Eagles on ESPN on Monday. The ESPN family of networks — including ABC, …
Read More »Sean Payton on No. 2 QB: I’ll settle it and keep you posted
Bo Nix will be starting at quarterback for the Broncos in Seattle on Sunday, but the team hasn’t made any announcements about who will be No. 2 on their depth chart for the season opener. Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson both made the 53-man roster and Stidham was seen as Nix’s top competition for the starting role, but head coach …
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