Walking into Dayton’s O.W. Davis Field is like walking into the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. No, the ghosts of former Greendevil football players don’t take the field on Friday nights, but after the Work Progress Administration built the stadium in 1934, the people of Dayton came. “There’s no other place like it,” Dayton head coach Jesse Herbst said. …
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Purdy tips cap to ‘tremendous’ competitor Mahomes ahead of rematch
Purdy tips cap to ‘tremendous’ competitor Mahomes ahead of rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy has spent the majority of the week trying to figure out what to expect from Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and the 49ers quarterback obviously will continue the learning curve while he’s on the sidelines Sunday. …
Read More »‘Something about football called to me’: Tight end Mike Martinez, out of football for years, brings toughness to Idaho offense
Oct. 17—Should you cross paths with Mike Martinez, a thought leaps immediately to mind. “That dude is a football player.” For a while, though, he wasn’t, which makes being able to resurrect his career as a senior for one last go-round with the Idaho Vandals a special time for him. Martinez is listed on Idaho’s roster as a 6-6, 265-pound …
Read More »Cooper Kupp’s ‘calming presence’ back on Rams practice field but can he play Sunday?
Rams receiver Cooper Kupp practiced with the team Thursday on a limited basis. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images) Cooper Kupp was limited in practice again Thursday. If the Rams star receiver’s left ankle is fully recovered by this weekend, he could play Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Coach Sean McVay is expected to update Kupp’s status …
Read More »Alabama football vs Tennessee: Who is on Thursday SEC availability report?
Two names have been added to Alabama football’s latest SEC availability report before Saturday’s game against Tennessee. Safety Keon Sabb is now listed as probable for Saturday’s meeting between the No. 7 Crimson Tide and No. 10 Volunteers along with defensive back Domani Jackson and linebacker Yhonzae Pierre. Running back Daniel Hill is also listed a out along with linebacker …
Read More »Former NFL No. 1 overall pick Jake Long has lost more than 70 pounds since retirement
Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long was the No. 1 overall selection by the Miami Dolphins in the 2008 NFL Draft. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) Jake Long retired from the NFL after the 2016 season. Eight years later, he’s nearly unrecognizable from his playing days due to a surprising amount of weight loss. Long was inducted into the Michigan Sports …
Read More »One of DMV’s best players in 2026 class to visit MSU on Saturday
Michigan State’s Jalen Nailor wears the “S” logo on his helmet along with the rest of the Spartans for the game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. 201114 Msu Indiana 028a Michigan State football will reportedly host one of the top 2026 prospects from the DMV this weekend. Three-star linebacker Nick Abrams II …
Read More »Purdy impressed by Pearsall, who could make NFL debut vs. Chiefs
Purdy impressed by Pearsall, who could make NFL debut vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan expected a longer ramp-up period for 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to be ready to make his NFL debut. But Pearsall has appeared to put himself into position to get on the field as early as …
Read More »5-star QB recruit decommits from Georgia Bulldogs
QB Jared Curtis (2) scrambles as Friendship Christian plays Nashville Christian Nov 17, 2023; Lebanon, Tennessee at John McNeal Stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs recruiting pool from 2026 has became more shallow today, as 5-star quarterback recruit Jared Curtis announced on X, formerly know as Twitter, that he decommitted from the University of Georgia. “This morning, I spoke with Coach Smart …
Read More »Williams doesn’t want 49ers focused on ‘payback’ vs. Chiefs
Williams doesn’t want 49ers focused on ‘payback’ vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – The 49ers have plenty of reasons for wanting to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. It’s a chance for the Red and Gold to win consecutive games for the first time this season and hang onto the …
Read More »What’s next for top 2026 QB Jared Curtis following Georgia decommitment?
One of the nation’s top 2026 prospects is back on the market. Nashville Christian quarterback Jared Curtis announced his decommitment from Georgia Thursday night. The No. 9 junior, according to 247Sports, Curtis had been committed to the Bulldogs since March 23. He initially chose Georgia over Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. With his recruitment reopened, what’s …
Read More »Greg Olsen: Why Aidan Hutchinson is ‘irreplaceable’ for Lions
The Detroit Lions trounced the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but their big win came while losing defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the season with a broken tibia. Hutchinson was a Pro Bowler last season and seemed destined to reach that stage again this year as he led the NFL with 7.5 sacks on the season before his …
Read More »Tank Dell will be a top-5 WR in Week 7 | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens shares his bold prediction for the Houston Texans wide receiver this week. View more Video Transcript Give me Tank Dale. Ok. I was gonna hedge again and call Tank Dell perhaps a top 10 receiver, but just because you called me out, let’s say Tank Dell finishes as a top five fantasy receiver this …
Read More »USC should be aware of where — and how — it must improve for 2025
Riley – Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The USC Trojans are preparing for Maryland this Saturday. USC football has a game to win and a 2024 season it must salvage. That’s the most immediate point of focus for Lincoln Riley. However, with USC at 3-3 through six games, the high-end goals for this year are already dashed. There might be a very …
Read More »Stash Noah Brown for a late season surge | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Sal Vetri explains the Washington Commanders wide receiver is worth a spot on your roster for a push to the playoffs. View more Video Transcript Yeah, I’m starting with the wide receiver Noah Brown and if you don’t know he’s on the Washington Commanders. He got to that team in week two. This is a former …
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