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 Hall …

COLUMBIA — South Carolina football landed its fifth class of 2026 commit on Thursday, as four-star South Pointe safety J’Zavien Currence announced he will play for the Gamecocks. Currence is the No. 1 recruit in South Carolina and the ninth-best safety in his class according to the 247Sports Composite. He posted the news on social media with the caption “10000000% …

Everybody wants to have a cool friend. No matter what it costs. For the NFL’s owners, the cost entailed allowing Tom Brady to buy a piece of the Raiders at a ridiculously low $3.5 billion valuation, according to Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. The raw numbers suggest an even lower value. Per Fischer, Brady and his co-investor, Knighthead Capital …

In Matt Holtry’s 16 years of coaching high school football in Homedale, Idaho, he needed to pack two jerseys – one for offense and the other for defense – for just one player. So when it came time to retire Scott Matlock’s number this summer, Homedale had to decide which jersey number would go in the rafters: 44 or 99? …

Javonte Williams scored his second touchdown of the night, a 5-yard run with 5:53 remaining in the third quarter to give the Broncos a 26-3 lead on the Saints. The Broncos have scored on six consecutive possessions since punting on the opening drive. They led 16-3 at halftime. Williams has rushed for 81 yards on 12 carries and caught three …

A roundup of Southwest Florida high school football games played Thursday, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 18. THURSDAY Cypress Lake 34, Island Coast 22 Things couldn’t have started much worse for the host Panthers in Thursday’s District 3A-13 showdown against the Gators. Cypress Lake lost a fumble on its first offensive play, gift-wrapping a touchdown for Island Coast less than …

Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Sal Vetri shares his bold prediction for the Carolina Panthers running back this week. Video Transcript Yeah, my bold prediction is that the running back one on the week for week seven is going to be Panthers back, Chuba Hubbard. Now, this guy since week two is second in fantasy points behind only Derek Henry and …

Texas will host a loaded visitor list this weekend to no ones surprise as the No. 1 Longhorns host the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Here are five of the most important visitors expected to be in Austin this weekend. Two five-star defensive lineman This embedded content is not available in your region. This embedded content is not available in your …

Sean Payton returned to New Orleans, where he coached from 2006-21, and left with a blowout win. By the fourth quarter, the Caesars Superdome was empty, and those Saints fans who stayed were booing the home team. With rookies all over the field, it had the feel of a preseason game. Payton and the Broncos weren’t messing around, though, smelling …

WASHINGTON — Here are three takeaways from Class 2A-I top-ranked Washington’s 35-28 overtime victory against No. 5 Marlow on Thursday night at Reed Field. More: How Tennessee football commit Antoni Ogumoro finds inspiration in autistic little brother Washington 35, Marlow 28 (OT) Player of the game: Creed Barrett. The Washington freshman quarterback finished 20-of-28 passing for 226 yards and three …

The injuries are piling up on the Saints defense after the Saints offense began the game short-handed. The Saints have lost both starting cornerbacks during Thursday Night Football. Paulson Adebo was carted off the field with a vacuum splint on his right leg, and the Saints quickly ruled him out with what they call a knee injury. Kaylee Hartung, the …

Starting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) and tight end Taysom Hill (rib) were doubtful for Thursday Night Football, so there was no real chance they were going to play. The Saints made it official, listing the two star players on their inactive list. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start his second consecutive game in place of Carr. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, …

Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10 on Thursday night. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver (4-3), which dominated statistically. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints (2-5) to …

Purdy fondly reflects on his first NFL snaps vs. Chiefs in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Almost exactly two years ago in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season, Brock Purdy attempted his first pass as a 49ers quarterback facing the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. It was a short-lived experience in mop-up …

BYU safety Talan Alfrey, left, and linebacker Ace Kaufusi tackle Oklahoma State wide receiver Leon Johnson III (17) during game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. The No. 13 Cougars will host the Cowboys Friday in LaVell Edwards Stadium in what is forecast to be soggy conditions. | Mitch Alcala, Associated Press One common denominator in BYU’s first six …