For the first time this season, there’s a new No. 1 in the Big 12 power rankings. Iowa State (4-0) took over the top spot, grabbing nine first-place votes and 246 points from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12. BYU (5-0), the Big 12’s only other remaining unbeaten team, was second with six first-place votes and …

Raiders reportedly would consider this trade package for Davante Adams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the NFL’s best wide receivers could be switching teams before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams has informed the team he prefers to be traded, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday. What might the …

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was suspended for five games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy following his arrest this summer for a domestic altercation. The league said Hall will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. 7, meaning he has already served four games of the suspension. The 21-year-old was placed …

About 12 million people watched Saturday’s Georgia-Alabama thriller, a reminder that college football continues to grow its already extreme popularity. And, no, the addition of a 12-team playoff wasn’t going to ruin the regular season. Or even turn a Dawgs-Tide game into Jacksonville at Carolina. In fact, the stakes for this game were no different than for a four-team playoff, …

The Washington Commanders sit atop the NFC East standings at 3-1, a surprise to just about everyone — except, perhaps, Colin Cowherd. Yet the early-season excellence of Washington’s offense behind historic performances from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels cannot be ignored, which is why the Commanders have now made their way into the Herd Heirarchy heading into Week 5.  Meanwhile, the …

The Indianapolis Colts have themselves a Cam Newton conundrum. For years, the Carolina Panthers struggled to figure out how to get the most out of Cam Newton while exposing him to the least amount of punishment. It’s a unique problem to have, largely because it’s rare to find a wildly athletic quarterback who is also built with the frame of …

All eyes were on the Florida State football quarterbacks during Tuesday’s practice. With starter DJ Uiagalelei sidelined for a few weeks due to a finger injury, backups Brock Glenn and Luke Kromenhoek have an opportunity to step in and compete. “I’ve been pleased with how those guys prepared each and every week leading up because you never know when the opportunity will present itself,” …

The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran offensive lineman Jason Peters to their practice squad on Tuesday, potentially creating the opportunity for him to play in a 20th season. The 42-year-old spent part of last season with the Seahawks, including two starts after being signed early in the season. If he’s elevated to the 53-man roster, Peters would be the oldest active …

The Tennessee Titans won’t be making a quarterback change out of the bye week. Titans head coach Brian Callahan reiterated his support for Will Levis on Tuesday, one day after he left their Monday Night Football matchup with the Miami Dolphins early due to a shoulder injury. Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph stepped in and then led the Titans to a …

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney spoke to reporters at his weekly Tuesday press conference, where he talked about the Tigers’ upcoming showdown with the Florida State Seminoles, the Clemson-FSU rivalry, and injury updates on players such as Peter Woods. Woods, who has missed Clemson’s last two games, is “close” to returning, Swinney said. “He’s right there so we’re hopeful. Today’s …

Von Miller was charged in a domestic violence incident last fall in Texas. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller was suspended for four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Miller will now miss the Bills’ next four games, and will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde check in on the 14 remaining undefeated P4 teams in college football. They project which of the teams has the best shot of maintaining their unblemished seasons, and who will be the most likely to drop a game in the …

The San Jose Sharks opened the 2023-24 season with 11 straight losses. San Jose then lost 12 straight games from Dec 15, 2023, to Jan. 9, 2024. The Sharks had four separate losing streaks of at least nine games during their 2023-24 campaign. San Jose has six different losing streaks among the top 50 in NHL history, the most of …

The Browns waived running back Gary Brightwell on Tuesday, the team announced. Brightwell appeared in games against the Giants and Raiders this season, seeing action on 20 special teams snaps. He was with the Giants in the offseason and the Jaguars in training camp before signing with the Browns’ practice squad Aug. 29. The Browns signed him to the active …

Ryan Williams has made no shortage of big plays in his first season with Alabama football. The 17-year-old freshman phenom’s most recent highlight reel catch came in the Crimson Tide’s 41-34 win against Georgia, with Williams spinning around two Georgia defenders, making his way into the end zone for what ended up being the 75-yard game-winning score. Earlier in the …