Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney has made a significant impact has made a big impact in his first season with the club and now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the month for October. McKinney totaled 19 tackles, three passes defensed, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a sack in October. He was the only player in the league …
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Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia has quickly become one of the SEC’s — and especially Hugh Freeze’s — worst nightmares
It’s fitting that Halloween falls during Vanderbilt-Auburn Week, because Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze is about to get his third straight visit from the nightmare that is Diego Pavia. Across a total of four schools and two time zones, Pavia, now the Commodores’ quarterback, has haunted, hassled and harassed Freeze. This weekend, the two will meet for the third straight …
Read More »Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen nursing lower-body injury
Oct 31, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind’Amour announced Thursday. Brind’Amour said Andersen “came up a little gimpy” after Carolina’s 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Andersen made 18 saves to improve to 3-1-0 with a 1.48 goals-against average and .941 save percentage in four …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 9: Rankings, sleepers, start/sit advice and more
Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 9 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 9 …
Read More »Gators football LB talks Brandon Spikes, Florida-Georgia Rivalry
Florida Gators inside linebacker Grayson Howard (10) gestures during the first half at the Orange and Blue spring football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] As Florida football gears up for their highly anticipated matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, Gators sophomore inside linebacker Grayson “Pup” …
Read More »Avalanche’s Matt Stienburg to face player safety hearing
Oct 31, 2024, 12:27 PM ET Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a player safety hearing Thursday following his actions in Wednesday’s home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 24-year-old forward was penalized for charging Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak at 17:18 of the second period in the 5-2 loss. Stienburg received a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Cernak …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 9 Sleepers: Xavier Legette gets his chance to be the man in Carolina
There were hits and misses on the Week 8 sleeper page. Cedric Tillman was a smash, Bo Nix kept coming through and Braelon Allen collected double-digit touches and a touchdown. But there were no right answers with the Tampa Bay wideouts, Rashod Bateman lost his way at Cleveland and Hunter Henry was one rare tight end who didn’t celebrate the …
Read More »USA TODAY Sports experts offer predictions on Clemson vs Louisville
Sept 7, 2024; Clemson, SC, USA; The Clemson Tigers played the Appalachian State Mountaineers in college football Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) warms up. Mandatory Credit: Alex Hicks Jr./USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images Following a bye week, the Clemson Tigers are back at it this Saturday when they host the Louisville Cardinals in Death Valley. …
Read More »‘Home Alone’ star Macaulay Culkin dresses as Bengals QB Joe Burrow for Halloween
The comparisons between actor Macaulay Culkin and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have raged on through the years, and, frankly, the similarity in their appearance is startling. And for his part, Culkin has embraced the narrative, dressing as Burrow for Halloween this year. The comparisons between Burrow and Culkin, who’s best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” …
Read More »2024 Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: TE, K, DEF
Cade Otton aims to prove he belongs in the TE1 ranks, T.J. Hockeson makes his long-awaited return from his knee injury, and Tucker Kraft fights for looks in the Packers’ crowded skill group. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver Week 9 Tight Ends 1 Travis Kelce KC vs TB 2 Trey McBride ARI vs CHI 3 Evan Engram …
Read More »Will James Franklin, Penn State finally win the big one against Ohio State? ‘I think it’s our time’
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. — Have you ever heard the sharp crack of white gold against polished wood? When the giant-sized championship ring affixed on Pat Kraft’s right ring finger meets the conference room table before him, the sound is unmistakable. Crack! It is the sound of success, the sound of investment, of tradition, of history. Crack! Crack! The melody Kraft …
Read More »Fantasy Football Make or Break: Why you can implement the double-tight end strategy in Week 9
This week’s Make or Break article is focused on one key aspect to success for borderline players: opportunity. Volume is king in fantasy football and when your time comes for increased opportunity, can you take advantage? I’ve got two running backs and a wide receiver plus two tight ends with intriguing opportunities this week — and some potentially creative usage …
Read More »Georgia vs. Florida series history
. The Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators has been around since 1904. Georgia leads the series with 56 wins while Florida only has 44 wins. Since 2010, Georgia has won nine out of 14 times. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has had a tough time this season down in Gainesville. Saturday’s …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: Jets vs. Texans fantasy football breakdown
You can watch Thursday Night Football: Jets vs. Texans at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on Amazon Prime Video. Two teams with mirror-opposite records square off on TNF tonight, as the 2-6 New York Jets host the 6-2 Houston Texans. The Jets find themselves mired in yet another season of high expectations and disappointing results, while the Texans, once again …
Read More »Florida’s initial SEC Availability Report ahead of Georgia game
Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) as defensive back Javon Bullard (22) defends during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.The Georgia Bulldogs held off the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Flgai 102922 Florida Vs Georgia 104 …
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