Lenoir’s breakout campaign should force 49ers’ hand in offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have paid so many of their homegrown stars over the years, that the Brinks truck should just have its own reserved parking spot at Levi’s Stadium. With the way cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is playing, they will need it again …

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith had about 38 hours to digest the aftermath of his first indoctrination into the Michigan State vs. Michigan football rivalry, and the benches-clearing scuffle that ensued at the final whistle of the 117th meeting Saturday night at Michigan Stadium. Smith, who played and coached at Oregon State, had strong words Monday afternoon. “We will not …

Patriots show signs of life at the expense of dysfunctional Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Slide on over, Iron Bowl. Jets-Patriots II in 2024 will be remembered as The Irony Bowl. In a game between one team at the bottom of the Pit of Despair and another sliding fast down the misery-soaked sides of it, the weirdness was …

Former Alabama Football Coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban on the set of ESPN’s College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. Throughout the 2024 college football season so far, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has been one …

Patriots-Jets Stock Watch: Brissett, Henry help Pats earn comeback win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have had a frustrating 2024 NFL season so far. They are 2-6 and will almost certainly finish outside of the playoffs for the third consecutive campaign. But one thing Patriots fans can feel good about is the fact that the …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports If you have watched any college football this season, then one thing that you have likely realized is that the SEC seems to be a …

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after their 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love sustained a groin strain during Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Network reports. …

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith remained measured in his response to the on-field fight that occurred in the final seconds of Michigan State football’s loss Saturday at Michigan. He left the stern words for his athletic director. Alan Haller on Monday said the Big Ten is looking into the altercation that began with 25 seconds remaining in the Wolverines’ 24-17 …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 28, 2024, 02:06 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. TAMPA – Every time Steven Stamkos has stepped on the ice in Tampa, it’s been as a member of the Lightning. That was true when he was an 18-year-old rookie in 2008 through back-to-back Stanley Cup championships through last season, when he scored 40 goals …

Matt Eberflus went 10-24 in his first two years as head coach of the Chicago Bears. This season the team was entering a new era — out with quarterback Justin Fields, in with quarterback Caleb Williams, who the Bears took with the No. 1 overall pick. Ownership believed enough in Eberflus to give him more time to show he is …

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers watches on the sideline in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) LSU is headed into the bye week on a sour note. After winning six in a row, …

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has apologized to his teammates after his costly mistake led to a last-second loss on Sunday. Bears coach Matt Eberflus told reporters on Monday that Stevenson had apologized during a team meeting earlier that morning. The Washington Commanders shocked Chicago for a 18-12 win after successfully hitting a Hail Mary with no time left on …

Oct 28, 2024, 01:38 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said captain Aleksander Barkov will return to the lineup to play against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night after missing eight games with a lower body injury. His return was anticipated and comes a game before Panthers travel to Barkov’s hometown of Tampere, Finland. They’ll face …

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) gets ready to take the field in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. LSU’s second half did not go to plan in College Station on Saturday night. Texas A&M turned to dual-threat QB Marcel Reed and the …

What we learned in Patriots-Jets: Pats deliver in response Mayo’s challenge originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Consider the challenge met. The Patriots were seven-point underdogs at home, going against a Jets team with star-level talent all over the field that was even more desperate than New England was for a victory. Early in the second quarter, the …