Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football in Week 9 and its 24-17 win over rival Michigan State and looks ahead to a matchup against the top-ranked team in the nation next Saturday. Next up for the Wolverines: No. 1 Oregon Ducks Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan (0) celebrates a play against Michigan State during the second half …
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Drake Maye ruled out of Patriots-Jets after suffering head injury
Drake Maye ruled out of Patriots-Jets after suffering head injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye left Sunday’s game vs. the New York Jets with a head injury. Maye took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood while scrambling for an 18-yard gain early in the second quarter. No flag was thrown …
Read More »What the AP Poll looks like after college football’s Week 9
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; View of a pylon with the SEC logo during the first quarter of the SEC Championship college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Florida football sat out during college football’s Week 9 schedule, taking its second bye of the fall …
Read More »Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing
Oct 27, 2024, 02:03 PM ET Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway was fined $5,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for elbowing Joel Eriksson Ek of the Minnesota Wild. The incident occurred early in the second period of the Flyers’ 7-5 victory over the visiting Wild on Saturday afternoon. Hathaway was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for …
Read More »Patriots QB Drake Maye leaves game vs. Jets with head injury
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 27: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets with a …
Read More »As Texas A&M stands atop the SEC, coach Mike Elko says, ‘This is a real program’
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko didn’t mince words after his team beat LSU on Saturday night to claim the top spot in the SEC. The No. 14 Aggies beat the No. 8 Tigers 38-23 after a second-half quarterback change sparked A&M. After Conner Weigman was replaced by Marcel Reed, Texas A&M scored touchdowns on four straight drives. Thanks to those …
Read More »Fantasy Game Changers: Players to trust in Cowboys vs. 49ers | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports’ Fantasy Football Live crew looks ahead to Sunday night’s clash between Dallas and San Francisco and explains how Jordan Mason, CeeDee Lamb and the Niners wide receivers could affect fantasy managers. View more Video Transcript Let’s turn to our Fantasy game changer for this week, powered by Ram Trucks. We identify some of the most impactful players in …
Read More »Where do Oklahoma’s remaining opponents rank in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 9?
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass the ball in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. The road to bowl eligibility for the Oklahoma Sooners won’t be a smooth ride. Oklahoma will play FCS program Maine this week. Then they go …
Read More »Consult your lawyer before playing Deebo Samuel in Week 8 | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon explains why he’s protecting himself before selecting the 49ers wide receiver in Primetime Picks. View more Video Transcript Ok. I have a, a written statement here from, uh, my lawyers. I just want to get this out there that our client Matthew Harmon, that’s me, uh, agrees to take Debo Samuel at the 10th …
Read More »How far did Alabama rise in new US LBM Coaches Poll after dominant win over Missouri?
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defenders celebrate after a goal line stand against the Missouri Tigers on fourth down to preserve a shut out during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a big bounce-back win on Saturday against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide …
Read More »Jayden Daniels expected to start for Commanders against Bears, Caleb Williams
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 20: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to start on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Dan Quinn told CBS’ Tracy Wolfson …
Read More »Updating Tennessee rankings in college football polls after open week
Tennessee football moved up one spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll after being off in Week 9 of the 2024 season. The Vols are now ranked No. 7 in the coaches poll. The AP Top 25 will be released later Sunday afternoon. Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) plays Kentucky (3-5, 1-5) on Saturday (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland …
Read More »Don’t let Dak Prescott’s season ranking fool you in Week 8 | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explains why fantasy managers can’t trust the numbers and the Cowboys quarterback is still trustworthy in your fantasy lineup this week. View more Video Transcript Oh, I’ve got a fun one to start off with Matt and I, I’m, I’m having a R A uh mid show realization here that I’m coming off as …
Read More »Oregon remains No. 1 in US LBM coaches poll, while Notre Dame joins college football top 10
Week 9 in college football featured plenty of intrigue but few actual upsets. As a result, there aren’t many changes near the upper echelon of the US LBM Coaches Poll, with the top six teams remaining the same. Oregon continues to hold the No. 1 ranking. The Ducks claimed all but one of 54 first-place votes cast this week after …
Read More »Last-minute pickup for Week 8: Taysom Hill | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why the Saints tight end/quarterback is worth starting in your lineup this week. View more Video Transcript Yeah, it’s national tight end day. So I wanna talk about everybody’s favorite fake tight end Taysom Hill, uh, when last we saw him, he was scoring a pair of touchdowns against Atlanta. He’s eligible at …
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