Aiden Gobaira DL of the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football practice at the Irish Athletic Center on August 7, 2023. Aiden Gobaira is a name you probably forgot about because he only played one snap for Notre Dame. After the defensive lineman played that single snap in 2022, he tore his ACL in fall camp for the 2023 season …
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Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether your 7-0 or 0-7
In life, we frequently focus on jumping from one big event to the next, marking milestones like birthdays, promotions or vacations. We mentally speed through the in-betweens to reach the BIG MOMENT(s). In fantasy football terms, those moments are the draft, Week 1 and the playoffs. We’re usually not even aware that we’re just killing time, trudging mindlessly through the …
Read More »Tennessee football’s win over Alabama was second-most watched game of series
Tennessee football beat Alabama on a historic day for viewership on ABC. Saturday’s SEC doubleheader had record audiences back-to-back. It was the first time since 1996 that a single network aired two regular-season college football games on the same day that drew more than 10 million viewers. The Vols’ 24-17 win over the Crimson Tide had 10.7 million viewers, which …
Read More »Lamar Jackson extends record against NFC teams to 23-1
He did it again. For the twenty-third time in 24 career games against NFC teams, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson emerged with a win. That’s a 23-1 record in interconference play. (Here’s the full list, prior to last night’s 41-31 win at Tampa.) It’s not a fluke. As Devin McCourty explained on Tuesday’s PFT Live, defensive players who see Jackson only …
Read More »Bartlett’s Austin Howard between Tennessee football, Vanderbilt after Mississippi State decommitment
Three-star Bartlett senior linebacker Austin Howard has decommitted from Mississippi State, making the announcement on Tuesday morning on X, formerly known as Twitter. Howard, ranked No. 23 in Tennessee’s 2025 class and No. 69 at linebacker per 247Sports Composite, told The Commercial Appeal that Tennessee and Vanderbilt are now his leading schools. He said he plans to announce a decision …
Read More »49ers overreactions: Is Purdy to blame for bad loss to Chiefs?
49ers overreactions: Is Purdy to blame for bad loss to Chiefs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers suffered another season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Unlike last season, this one happened in Week 7. Overreaction? Yes … even if it still feels that way to the 49ers’ fan base a couple …
Read More »Defensive tackle from Cincinnati joins Wisconsin football’s 2025 recruiting class
MADISON – Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell has added another piece to the defensive line. Drayden Pavey, a 6-foot-3, 294-pound tackle from Taft High School in Cincinnati, announced his commitment to the Badgers on X on Tuesday morning. He is considered a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports. Pavey committed to Purdue over Wisconsin and Indiana on July 3 but announced …
Read More »Derrick Henry showing he’s the missing piece for Lamar Jackson, red-hot Ravens
TAMPA, Fla. — Lamar Jackson is only 27, has already been an NFL MVP twice and is making a case to win a third. Fairly or unfairly, he has reached a level of elite play that is judged first and foremost by championships. And as amazing as Jackson was in Monday’s 41-31 win over the Bucs — five touchdowns, no …
Read More »Chargers vs. Cardinals takeaways: Chargers’ receivers, defense vow to be better
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals Monday in Glendale Ariz. (Matt York / Associated Press) With kicker Cameron Dicker as their only source of points, the Chargers lost 17-15 to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday in State Farm Stadium. Here’s what we learned from the game: Chargers need all hands …
Read More »Southeast Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles
We’ve reached the time of year where offer lists begin to dwindle as commitment dominoes start to fall. The situation is one as old as recruiting itself and tends to create a number of two-team races. The 2025 cycle has held true to history on that front, as a handful of major national prospects have recently narrowed their focus to …
Read More »Jameson Williams on two-game suspension: No choice but to take it on the chin
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is having his best NFL season, but it is set to be interrupted by a suspension. Monday brought word that Williams is facing a two-game ban for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. There has been no official announcement from the league yet, but Williams sounds resigned to missing time. Williams told Eric Woodyard of …
Read More »NHL players and partners model for Fanatics/Lululemon collab
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 22, 2024, 09:54 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NHL players haven’t been known for putting their private lives out there for public consumption, but that’s finally changing. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Take the new collaboration between the NHL, Fanatics and lululemon. Rather than having the hockey stars model the new branded fan apparel …
Read More »Indiana football: How QB Tayven Jackson compares to other Big Ten backups
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s quarterback situation has been the envy of the Big Ten this season. The No. 13 Hoosiers (7-0; 4-0 Big Ten) struck gold in the transfer portal with former Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke, but their depth will be tested this weekend when Tayven Jackson starts against Washington. Indiana announced Rourke would be sidelined indefinitely with the thumb injury …
Read More »Behind the Scenes with FOX’s NFL crew: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes meet
By Richie ZyontzFOX NFL Lead Producer Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new …
Read More »Roob’s 10 Eagles Stats: The non-Saquon edition
Roob’s 10 Eagles Stats: The non-Saquon edition originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Even with all the insane Saquon Barkley stats going in a separate post – you can find that one here – we still have plenty of amazing stats, numbers and trends from the Eagles’ 28-3 win over the Giants to fill a 10 unbelievable non-Saquon stats post. …
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