The UTEP football team continues its search for the first victory of the Scotty Walden era when it travels to Colorado State Saturday. The Rams are off to a 1-2 start which includes losses to Big 12 teams Texas and Colorado sandwiched around a win against Northern Colorado of the FCS. That’s enough to have Colorado State as a 9 …

Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter Well, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams got into triple-digits passing on Sunday night? That’s not likely to make anyone feel better when Williams’ final stat line against the Texans in Houston was 23 of 37 for 174 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. Williams did lead his first touchdown drive for the Bears. It was an …

Warner closing in on Willis for two 49ers linebacker records originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner is closing in on 49ers franchise history at the linebacker position. San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker did it all in the team’s 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but unfortunately for the 49ers, it wasn’t enough. …

Michigan football has made a change at quarterback ahead of its Big Ten season opener vs. No. 12 USC. Head coach Sherrone Moore told reporters Monday afternoon that Alex Orji has been named the starter moving forward and Davis Warren will move to the bench beginning this week against the Trojans (2-0) in their first Big Ten matchup. “Alex will …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shouldn’t make it look this easy. For one, Allen is dealing with what seems like a serious injury to his left hand. (Just look at the size of the glove he was wearing on Thursday night.) Allen also lost star receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason and the Bills replaced …

Giants kicker Graham Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff of Sunday’s matchup with the Washington Commanders — an injury that proved very costly in the 21-18 defeat. And the Giants will be without Gano for even more time. “I would assume it’s going to be a few weeks here,” head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday. According to …

Sep 16, 2024, 12:21 PM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 deal over the weekend. The 35-year-old veteran tallied 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24. “James van Riemsdyk has been a very consistent, productive player throughout his career and bringing him to Columbus …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire The USC Trojans enter Week 4 coming off a 248-yard rushing performance against Utah State. The Aggies dropped their safeties to keep the Trojan receivers in front of them and challenged the USC to run. Naturally, the physical challenge for the Trojans will be considerable when they head to Ann Arobor. Michigan has an elite cornerback …

They can’t continue to play that way, and Jerod Mayo knows it. “We definitely have to start to get the ball down the field,” he said after the game. Might be time to experiment. Without much in the way of substitution options on the offensive line, the Patriots may want to see if a younger contingent of wideouts can provide …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst For some reason, NFL Week 2 odds didn’t attract nearly the number of major wagers as Week 1. Two of the largest plays were actually for the Thursday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. A Caesars Sports customer — and a sharp bettor, at that — played the Dolphins -1.5 for …

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) waits for the snap against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images LSU went on the road in week three and squeaked out a win in South Carolina. It wasn’t a smooth ride, but playing on the road …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Sidney Crosby has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending months of speculation about his future. Crosby is in the final season of a 12-year contract. The new deal starts in the 2025-26 season and runs through the 2026-27 season, when …

How 49ers let Darnold, Jefferson connect on 97-yard touchdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are many plays the 49ers wish they could have back from Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but one stands out above the rest. Both sides of the ball struggled for San Francisco in the 23-17 loss to Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium, …

Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher (23) at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend. The Notre Dame football freshman freight train otherwise known as Kennedy Urlacher announced his presence to the college football world this past weekend. The son of Hall of Fame linebacker Brian, was ranked as just a …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 16, 2024, 11:50 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Calgary Flames will repurpose items left at a memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to fundraise for local charities, including hockey-stick benches created in the brothers’ memory. Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck by what police say was …