San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the Niners will open the practice window for Pearsall on Monday, when the team begins preparations for …
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Jordan Burch listed as ‘Questionable’ on Oregon Ducks availability report
The Oregon Ducks suffered a major blow prior to the primetime showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night. Leading up to the game, Oregon officially listed star senior defensive lineman Jordan Burch as ‘questionable’ on Saturday’s availability report ahead of the top-five matchup between the No. 3 Ducks and No. 2 Buckeyes. Burch, who has been having a …
Read More »49ers fined $100K for ‘feisty’ sideline scuffle with Cardinals
Things continue to get heated — and costly — in the NFC West. Two weeks after the Los Angeles Rams were penalized $100K for a sideline incident with the San Francisco 49ers, the NFL issued the same fine to the Niners after a scuffle in their Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Just like with the Rams, the 49ers’ …
Read More »Eagles make a couple roster moves ahead of Browns game
Eagles make a couple roster moves ahead of Browns game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Saturday afternoon made a couple of roster moves ahead of their 1 p.m. game against the Browns at the Linc on Sunday: • WR Parris Campbell has been signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad • OL Jack Driscoll …
Read More »LISTEN: Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell’s postgame remarks following big win at Rutgers
For the second consecutive week, Wisconsin has dominated its opposition from start to finish. On Saturday, the Badgers decimated Rutgers 42-7, and head coach Luke Fickell caught up with the Big Ten Network’s Brooke Fletcher after the game. Here’s his assessment of the offense: “You’re seeing more balance,” Fickell said. “[We’re] relying upon those big guys up front and establishing …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers off injury report, will be available for Jets’ ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup vs. Bills
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who suffered an ankle injury last week, is good to go for Week 6. Rodgers is off the injury report and should be active for Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers suffered a low ankle sprain during last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London after a tackle bent his leg …
Read More »Wisconsin running back posts career rushing performance in win over Rutgers
Wisconsin veteran running back Tawee Walker stole the show for the Badgers its their 42-7 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. The North Las Vegas, Nevada, native totaled 24 carries for 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the blowout win. He also reeled in one catch for three yards to eclipse 200 yards from scrimmage in Wisconsin’s 35-point win. With …
Read More »Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, Roger Goodell says
The NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday. Goodell has shot down the idea in the past, but he told a fan forum in London that it’s a possibility. “We’ve always traditionally tried to play a Super Bowl in an NFL city — …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers off injury list, will be available for Jets’ Monday Night Football matchup vs. Bills
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who suffered an ankle injury last week, is good to go for Week 6. Rodgers is off the injury report, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, and should be active for Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers suffered a low ankle sprain during last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London after …
Read More »Georgia Tech stings North Carolina with long, late TD run
Jamal Haynes sent Georgia Tech to victory over North Carolina on Saturday in a game that seemed destined for overtime. Haynes rushed for 68 of his 170, and the Yellow Jackets’ 371 yards, on a touchdown run with 15 seconds left in a 41-34 ACC victory over the Tar Heels. North Carolina had erased a 34-24 deficit with 10 points …
Read More »Bills rule out Ed Oliver, officially list James Cook, Khalil Shakir as questionable
The Bills ruled out defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hamstring). He did not practice this week after missing last Sunday’s game against the Texans. Running back James Cook (toe) and receiver Khalil Shakir (right ankle) are among the four players who are questionable. Defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique) and cornerback Taron Johnson (right forearm) are the others. Both Cook and Shakir …
Read More »Alabama averts disaster with late defensive stop against South Carolina
After losing to Vanderbilt since 1984 last week, Alabama looked to get back into the win column against South Carolina on Saturday. The Crimson Tide accomplished that task, but not in the way they wanted with a late defensive stand securing a 27-25 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama held the 14-12 lead at halftime before South Carolina went ahead 19-14 …
Read More »North Carolina loses 4th straight game after inexplicably allowing a 68-yard TD run with 16 seconds to go
Chad Alexander scored one of Georgia Tech’s five rushing TDs against North Carolina. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) North Carolina’s inability to stop the run resulted in a shocking 41-34 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. After UNC tied the game at 34-34 with 44 seconds to go, the Tar Heels somehow gave up a 68-yard TD run up the middle by …
Read More »Running back Tawee Walker’s huge day powers Wisconsin to second consecutive dominating victory
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – The Wisconsin football team carried its show on the road Saturday. The Badgers, who scored a dominant win over Purdue last weekend at home, posted a 42-7 victory over Rutgers in front of 50,111 at SHI Stadium for their second straight victory. It was UW’s first road win of the season and first since closing the …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch the NFL London game this Sunday
QB Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Stadium in the U.K. this Sunday. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) It’s time for another NFL International Series game! During Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Chicago Bears head across the pond to play at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Bears head into …
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