For the second straight week, Commanders coach Dan Quinn described running back Brian Robinson as a game-time decision on Friday. For the second straight week, the decision came a day early. Last week, he was in. This week, Robinson is out for Sunday’s showdown against the Ravens. Via John Keim of ESPN.com, the Commanders ruled Robinson out on Saturday with …
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Oregon’s Traeshon Holden ejected for spitting in Ohio State player’s face
No. 3 Oregon will face No. 2 Ohio State without its second-leading receiver during the second half of the two teams’ gigantic Week 7 clash in the Big Ten. Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected with 11:31 remaining in the second quarter after apparently spitting at Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun following a first-and-goal play at the Buckeyes’ 9-yard …
Read More »Commissioner doesn’t rule out an international Super Bowl, someday
The NFL has a habit of dangling carrots to fans in other countries. Sometimes, it’s the relocation of a team to another continent. Two years ago, the Commissioner opened the door to the possibility of an entire European division. This year, Roger Goodell dropped the hint that a Super Bowl could end up in a non-American city. “We’ve always traditionally …
Read More »USC falls to No. 4 Penn State and out of playoff contention | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to the Trojans’ 33-30 loss to the Nittany Lions and discuss where USC goes from here. Subscribe to the “College Football Power Hour” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Well, it felt like Penn State grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat at us. …
Read More »Report: David Montgomery agrees to two-year, $18.25 million contract extension
Lions running back David Montgomery agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Montgomery has two years left on his current deal, so his extension ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season. The deal includes $10.5 million in new guaranteed money, per Schefter. The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million deal in …
Read More »What Purdue football coach Ryan Walters said about Hudson Card and Ryan Browne
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters does not know how soon Hudson Card will be back from his reported concussion symptoms, but he knows Ryan Browne delivered in his absence Saturday at Illinois. Browne, a redshirt freshman making his first career start, collected 415 yards and three touchdowns in a 50-49 overtime loss. His rushing and passing performance …
Read More »Lions sign RB David Montgomery to 2-year, $18.5 million extension
The Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension. News of the extension was first reported by the team’s radio broadcaster, Dan Miller. ESPN’s Adam Schefter followed up by providing the terms of the deal, which is for two years and $18.25 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. Contract news from the @Lions. David Montgomery has …
Read More »Oregon WR Traeshon Holden ejected for spitting on Ohio State player
Traeshon Holden had a 32-yard catch before his ejection for spitting against Ohio State. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected in the second quarter of the No. 2 Ducks’ game vs. No. 3 Ohio State for spitting at Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosun. After the two were engaged near the goal line, Holden clearly spit …
Read More »Broncos place WR Josh Reynolds, C Luke Wattenberg on IR
The Broncos will attempt to build on their three-game winning streak without a pair of offensive starters, for at least four games. On Saturday, Denver placed receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) on injured reserve. Both had previously been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 2-2 Chargers. The roster spots were filled by defensive back Tanner …
Read More »Pittsburgh football best seasons: Panthers off to 6-0 start for first time in decades
Pittsburgh Panthers football is harkening back to the days of Dan Marino, and becoming one of the more intriguing surprise teams of the 2024 college football season. Pitt held off Cal, 17-15, in ACC action on Saturday and is now off to its best start to a season (6-0) since 1982, when Marino was playing quarterback and led the Panthers …
Read More »Another week, another $983,333 paid by Raiders to Davante Adams
It’s been nearly two weeks since receiver Davante Adams asked the Raiders to trade him. And the Raiders have now issued him a pair of $983,333 parting gifts. That’s the amount of each game check paid by the Raiders to Adams. It’s one of the big reasons why, as of five days ago, the Raiders wanted to trade Adams within …
Read More »James Frnaklin was quick to break up Penn State player planting flag at midfield after USC win
It has become a bit of a trend in college football for a team celebrating a big road victory by planting the team’s flag at midfield of the opposing team’s stadium. After Penn State celebrated a thrilling overtime victory at USC on Saturday, head coach James Franklin wanted no part of those shenanigans. Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins, a transfer …
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