As the NFL London Games begin, are we witnessing a Changing of the Guard at the top of the league? In last week’s roundtable, FOX Sports’ NFL experts showed a lot of love for the Vikings as a potential title contender. In Week 5, unbeaten Minnesota, which has trailed for all of three minutes this season, takes on the Jets …
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Ohio State football offers running back scholarship
Ohio State football is currently on a war path in regard to the recruiting trail and while the majority of the focus is on the class of 2025, the coaching staff is always thinking ahead. It looks like Carlos Locklyn has pulled the trigger on another offer to a star running back in the class of 2027. Jakoby Dixon is …
Read More »Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips announces he suffered season-ending knee injury
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips announced on Instagram on Wednesday that his 2024 season is over due to a knee injury, which will require reconstructive surgery. “The Mission is still the mission. I have unfinished business to take care of and I will come out of this trial victorious. Thank you all for your continued support and love. FINS UP,” …
Read More »Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips out with season-ending knee injury after going down in loss to Titans
Jaelan Phillips’ season is over. The Miami Dolphins edge rusher announced on social media on Wednesday that he will need reconstructive surgery on his knee after he went down in their loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday. “I believe that our lives are defined by how we handle adversity,” Phillips wrote, in part. “In these moments of uncertainty, defeat …
Read More »A look at Jalen Royals’ run at Utah State’s history books
Utah State Aggies receiver Jalen Royals (1) grabs a one-handed pass against Utah Utes cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (5) in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News There is a lot on the line for Utah State on Saturday, in the Aggies’ Mountain West Conference opener against No. 21 Boise State. Another loss would have USU …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes sees himself turning the corner amid a slow start, even as the Chiefs are 4-0
Patrick Mahomes has been through self-described slumps before, including last year, when the Chiefs struggled so mightily late in the season that some were calling them a long shot to win another Super Bowl title. Then the two-time league MVP played his best football in the postseason, and they won a second straight championship. So even though Mahomes has not …
Read More »Why Derrick Henry will keep his dominance going in week 5
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explains why fantasy managers should trust the Baltimore RB in Week 5. View more Video Transcript Here’s the reality with Derrick Henry, he won’t be completely unstoppable for the entire season at some point. Some excellent defensive minded coach is going to figure out how to stop this freight train, but that coach is …
Read More »Danny Stutsman says OU football is ‘trying to get healthy’ on bye week before Texas game
NORMAN — OU football star linebacker Danny Stutsman is staying busy during the Sooners’ bye week. Stutsman, the program’s leading tackler through five games, made an appearance on “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Wednesday. Stutsman discussed OU’s defensive play this season, last week’s 27-21 win over Auburn and what the team has gotten up to during the bye week. Here’s …
Read More »Raiders coach Antonio Pierce won’t address Davante Adams trade speculation
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick on Wednesday, delivering his own version of “We’re on to Cincinnati” after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams’ status with the team. “Davante’s dealing with a hamstring (injury),” Pierce said. “He’s rehabbing, and the rest of us are focusing on Denver.” The Raiders visit the Broncos on Sunday …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers included on Wednesday’s injury report, Robert Saleh ‘not concerned’
As Jets head coach Robert Saleh offered an injury update ahead of Wednesday’s practice, he noted that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be among the names listed in the team’s official injury report to be released later in the day. That being said, there’s no reason for Jets fans to hold their breath. Saleh said that Rodgers, who is dealing with …
Read More »Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini day-to-day with lower-body injury
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 2, 2024, 04:26 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the team said Wednesday. Celebrini’s status had been in question after he left a 3-1 preseason loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday. Celebrini was on a …
Read More »Jamarcus Shephard wants Alabama receiving corps to ‘compete’ like Julio Jones
With Julio Jones in town, Alabama football assistant head coach JaMarcus Shephard is willing to step aside. Maybe even eager. Over the weekend, the legendary Alabama wide receiver could be seen walking into his old stomping grounds with the team to face Georgia. He debated giving words of wisdom to the men suited up to go to battle, but ultimately …
Read More »Robert Saleh says there is ‘no cadence issue’ with Aaron Rodgers, Jets offense
Robert Saleh says any perceived issues with Aaron Rodgers’ cadence and the New York Jets’ offense can take a hike. And he says there are no mixed signals, either. The coach was terse Wednesday when asked whether he and his quarterback have spoken about Rodgers’ calls at the line of scrimmage — something that has suddenly become a hot topic …
Read More »Purdy drops stunned three-word reaction to Warner’s epic pick-six
Purdy drops stunned three-word reaction to Warner’s epic pick-six originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner’s on-field abilities are out of this world, and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy knows it. But even that knowledge couldn’t prepare Purdy for the All-Pro linebacker’s incredible pick-six in San Francisco’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium …
Read More »3-star Peach State defensive lineman commits to Clemson
The Clemson Tigers picked up a commitment Wednesday in class of 2025 DL Makhi Williams-Lee (Lakeside High School, Atlanta), who announced his pledge in a social media post to X. Listed as 6-foot-2, 280 pounds, William-Lee is rated a three-star recruit from both 247Sports and On3. Rivals rates him as a four-star player. Williams-Lee committed to Clemson over offers from …
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