Georgia football safety Malaki Starks nodded and a smile crept across his face when he was asked about quarterback Jalen Milroe’s comments after Alabama’s 27-24 SEC championship win last December. Minutes earlier, Georgia offensive guard Dylan Fairchild said the Bulldogs were aware of Milroe’s assessment that the Bulldogs “didn’t want anymore” that day. It’s apparently added some fuel to the …
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Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb on limited production, sideline spat with Dak Prescott: ‘I failed myself’
CeeDee Lamb is off to a slow start in 2024 after a career season in which he led the NFL in receptions. As are his Dallas Cowboys, who followed up a blowout loss in Week 2 to the New Orleans Saints with another loss at home to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to fall to 1-2. Lamb’s limited production on …
Read More »UNC basketball schedule: ACC games for RJ Davis, Tar Heels in 2024-25 season
The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team filled in the gaps on its 2024-25 schedule, which was released in full Tuesday night. Fifth-year senior RJ Davis, the reigning ACC Player of the Year, and sophomore Elliot Cadeau are among the key returners in the fourth season under head coach Hubert Davis. Coming off an ACC regular-season championship and Sweet …
Read More »Most impressive part of Jayden Daniels’ performance in a Commanders prime-time win? Let Aaron Rodgers explain
Watching “Monday Night Football,” Aaron Rodgers saw it. En route to a prime-time upset of the Cincinnati Bengals, sure, Jayden Daniels had used his legs some to pick up 39 yards and a touchdown. But in a 38-33 Washington Commanders win, the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft did not primarily look to escape the pocket to advance …
Read More »Hurricane Helene: Tracking impact of potential major hurricane on college football
Though it had not reached hurricane strength as of Tuesday evening, Tropical Storm Helene could become a major hurricane and impact the college football Week 5 schedule. The storm formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea, and hurricane and storm surge warnings were issued for portions of Florida due to its potential impact on the state later in the week. In …
Read More »Coach Prime not yet ruling out Shilo Sanders’ return for UCF game
Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) during the first half against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports During his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders provided an encouraging injury update on his son and starting safety Shilo Sanders. According to Coach …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers takes shot at Haason Reddick’s agent over anonymous quote about the Jets being in ‘disarray’
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t actually read the article he’s referring to, but he took a shot at teammate Haason Reddick and his former agent on Tuesday. Rodgers, speaking on ESPN on Tuesday, was asked about a report from The Athletic last month that said the Jets’ locker room was in “complete disarray” ahead of the season based, …
Read More »Panthers WR Adam Thielen heads to injured reserve with hamstring injury
The Carolina Panthers will be without wide receiver Adam Thielen for at least four weeks after the veteran was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a hamstring injury. Thielen was injured while extending to make a diving touchdown catch near the end of the second quarter of Carolina’s 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The 34-year-old did …
Read More »Ranking Texas A&M football’s remaining 8 opponents from easiest to toughest
Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Texas A&M’s Week 4 26-20 home win over Bowling Green wasn’t the most impressive victory. Still, in hindsight, it may have been the …
Read More »Curran: ‘Deep breaths’ if you’re out on Pats’ long-term plan
Curran: ‘Deep breaths’ if you’re out on Pats’ long-term plan originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots have already experienced a rollercoaster of emotions through the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season. The campaign began with a surprising win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After that came a fun and competitive – albeit disappointing – overtime loss …
Read More »Is Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence in a slump or is this who he really is?
Trevor Lawrence’s skid from the end of the 2023 season has continued into the first three weeks of 2024. His most recent performance, however, was one of his worst yet during this stretch of poor play. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback completed just 21 of 38 passes for 178 yards, a touchdown and an interception with a 65.5 passer rating in …
Read More »With 49ers shorthanded, can Brock Purdy finally prove he’s a franchise QB?
Eric Williams NFL Reporter Prove them right, or prove them wrong? San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may have his best opportunity yet to show his detractors that he’s not just a game manager — if he can make it onto the field this week. The 49ers are already experiencing a rash of injuries, with Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles), Deebo …
Read More »Most impressive part of Jayden Daniels’ performance in a Commanders primetime win? Let Aaron Rodgers explain
Watching “Monday Night Football,” Aaron Rodgers saw it. En route to a primetime upset of the Cincinnati Bengals, sure, Jayden Daniels had used his legs some to pick up 39 yards and a touchdown. But in a 38-33 Washington Commanders win, the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft did not primarily look to escape the pocket to advance …
Read More »What Dabo Swinney said ahead of Clemson’s Week 5 game against Stanford
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks with media during the first day of Spring practice at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility at the Allen N. Reeves football complex in Clemson S.C. Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney spoke to reporters at his weekly press conference Tuesday, where he talked about the Tigers’ Week 5 opponent, the Stanford Cardinal, and what …
Read More »Herd Hierarchy: Steelers miss cut; Bills, Packers climb
Following Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, Colin Cowherd revealed his latest “Herd Hierarchy” on Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”. While a few of the higher-seeded teams, like the Kansas City Chiefs, remained just that, a couple of 1-2 teams like the Niners and Ravens slid into the mix this week after standout performances. Check out the full list …
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