When it comes to Justin Herbert, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh always is slapping the star quarterback on the back. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) There won’t be a redo, but for the injured Chargers, an early off week is at least a restart. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh called the team’s Week 5 bye “like starting the season over” after …

The random nature of sports makes it impossible to foresee every game’s outcome. A whole lot of well-lit buildings in the desert stand as testimony to this reality. College football is especially prone to such randomness. Most of the time, analysts might feel like they have a handle on which team might prevail in a head-to-head encounter. Then there are …

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Oct 7, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Opening night of the 2024-25 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: St. Louis Blues at …

The Packers defense celebrates a fourth-down incompletion in the end zone as the Rams’ Colby Parkinson complains. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Rams are the second-youngest team in the NFL, and they’re showing their age. They don’t know how to win. Oh, they’ve gotten close. Over and over. But just as they showed Sunday in their 24-19 loss …

Camden Catholic’s Micheal Moritz prepares to throw a pass during the football game between Camden Catholic and West Deptford played at Camden Catholic High School on Friday, September 20, 2024. Week 5 of the high school football season is in the books and it was another week of outstanding performances. Read about the Top 15 here and cast your vote …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon weighs in with his top takeaways from Sunday night’s 20-17 victory for the Cowboys over the Steelers. Hear Matt’s full conversation breaking down Week 1 with Andy Behrens on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Here’s what I care …

My literary contributors responded quickly to Tennessee’s 19-14 loss to Arkansas on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. They weren’t complimentary. Dan writes: Why do we consistently make stupid mistakes that draw a penalty flag? Roughing the punter was a bone head move. Should have never been close to the punter. They were punting deep in their territory. Mr. Josh …

In Houston on Sunday, Bills quarterback Josh Allen hit the ground hard in the fourth quarter, striking his head on the turf. After the game, Allen told reporters he rolled his ankle and that, while being evaluated in the medical tent, he was informed that he also needed to be evaluated for a concussion. He was. And he was cleared …

CANYON — Palo Duro football had a strong start to its 2024 campaign, defeating all three of Amarillo’s other Class 5A programs in its non-district slate. Following a bye in Week 5, Eric Mims Sr.’s team had a chance to carry its momentum into league play when the Dons faced Wichita Falls Memorial on Friday night in a District 2-5A …

The injuries are piling up for the Cowboys. They lost their second-round pick, Marshawn Kneeland, on their first defensive series. Kneeland, who was making his first career start at defensive end with DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons out, left with a knee injury. The Cowboys have ruled him out. In the second quarter, left tackle Tyler Guyton, the Cowboys’ first-round …

This story will be updated with new information. Dequan Anthony, Gray’s Creek – Anthony finished with 10 carries for 97 yards. Dontario Austin, Trinity Christian – Austin was the top tackler with 15 total tackles at Ravenscroft. Javonte Brooks, Jack Britt – Brooks had seven receptions for 108 yards and three touchdowns. David Bostic, Gray’s Creek – The junior finished …

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig could barely walk when he left Sunday Night Football in the third quarter. He limped to the sideline medical tent and then limped from there to the X-ray room. The Steelers list him as questionable to return with a hamstring injury. Herbig has two tackles, half a sack and a fumble recovery. The Steelers lead the …

The NCHSAA football season is in the latter half of the season as week 8 approaches and midseason player of the year voting has concluded. In this year’s 910Preps Midseason Offensive Player of the Year poll, 13 athletes graced the nominees list, and 29,155 votes were cast. TROJAN’S EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE: How Pine Forest football assembled most explosive offense in more …

The Cowboys remain 0-for-3 in the red zone, but they have regained the lead with their first touchdown of the night. Dak Prescott threw a 22-yard strike to running back Rico Dowdle to give the Cowboys a 13-10 lead with 13:51 remaining. It completed a 16-play, 90-yard drive. The Cowboys have 347 yards, but points have been hard to come …

There wasn’t a lot of must-see football in the Big 12 last weekend. Three of the top four in last week’s power rankings — Kansas State, Utah and Brigham Young — had open dates. Among the notable outcomes, Texas Tech football pulled an upset at Arizona, West Virginia extended Oklahoma State’s swoon, Arizona State won a thriller against Kansas and …