USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is calling for a huge rule change to college football after he was blindsided (at least publicly) from Bear Alexander’s decision to redshirt. Alexander, a former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman, chose to redshirt and enter the transfer portal after his third season of college football. What rule change does Riley want? He wants redshirts …

Raiders star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports the Raiders have informed interested teams that they would “consider” trading the three-time All-Pro in return for a second-round draft pick and additional compensation. Adams still is owed $13.5 million of his $17.5 million salary and bonuses for this season. He is under contract through 2026, …

Oct. 1—STORRS — Owning a winning record through five games is hardly cause for celebration. Even for a UConn football program that’s suffered its share of losing seasons. The Huskies are taking what coach Jim Mora calls their “limited success” in stride. “We haven’t earned anything yet,” senior linebacker Jelani Stafford said Tuesday. “Everyone is excited. The media is excited. …

Curran, Breer: No such thing as ‘easy’ stretch for these Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are limping into Week 5 having lost three consecutive games, including two decisive losses to the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers. Fortunately for them, their schedule eases up over the next six weeks. Their next six …

Oct. 1—COLUMBUS — Two of the best Miami Valley natives to suit up for Ohio State football will be honored this weekend when the Buckeyes take on Iowa. Braxton Miller, a Springfield native who starred at Wayne High School before becoming a Buckeye, is one of 14 members of the newest class to be inducted into the Ohio State Varsity …

Four weeks into the 2024 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings are the only two undefeated teams left. But who else belongs in the league’s top tier after a month of action?  In a new series, “SPEAK” co-host Keyshawn Johnson — a former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Super Bowl …

49ers left tackle Trent Williams is in his 15th season. He doesn’t know how much longer he will play. “I don’t think I’m going to put an expiration date on it,” Williams told Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think I’m going to just enjoy this process, enjoy the ability to wake up …

Oct. 1—GRAND FORKS — UND fifth-year senior Bo Belquist has made an All-American career as a slot wide receiver, known for turning short passes into big gains. As the Fighting Hawks have climbed to a No. 7 national ranking with a four-game winning streak in 2024, Belquist is carving out the best stretch of his already impressive college career by …

James Jones is not a fan of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay doing a podcast episode together. Like, not at all. On Tuesday’s episode of FS1’s “The Facility,” the co-host and former Green Bay Packers wideout gave his thoughts on the NFC East rivals appearing on “The Edge with Micah Parsons” podcast, teeing off …

Did Pats make wrong choice with Maye pick? Curran and Callahan debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots may have their next franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, but the third overall pick in this year’s draft isn’t exactly set up for success in the near term. The offensive line and the wide receiver position remain glaring …

A federal judge has issued another ruling in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders, once again denying Sanders’ attempt to fully dismiss a complaint from the former school security guard whom Sanders still owes $11 million. This is the second time since June that the judge has ruled on a request by Sanders to dismiss one of …

Now that Week 4 is in the books, it’s time for FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to name his 3 Stars of The Week. At the end of each week throughout the regular season, Brady will select three players whose performances stood out to him the most. Brady also selects his power rankings of the Top 5 teams …

Davante Adams is on the trade block. There are multiple reports that the Las Vegas Raiders are seeking to trade the three-time All-Pro in addition to a report that Adams wants out. Add in head coach Antonio Pierce’s social media activity all but endorsing a trade, and Adams’ exit from Las Vegas seems inevitable. It appears at this point that …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Davante Adams has been a Raider for far too long. Finally, Las Vegas is looking to find him a new home, per multiple reports. Adams signed with the Raiders in 2022 for five years and $140 million following a trade from the Green Bay Packers. There was one good year with Derek Carr. But it hasn’t been …

Georgia football’s last offensive play of Saturday’s 41-34 loss to Alabama ended with a Carson Beck pass to the left corner of the end zone that was picked off by Alabama freshman Zabien Brown. The target in the final minute was Miami transfer wide receiver Colbie Young. Coach Kirby Smart was asked Tuesday if Georgia, which trailed by seven, would …