We’re onto another week here in the National Football League, and that means yet another opportunity to wreck havoc upon your fantasy football leagues with the most dominant lineup you can muster. Bye weeks are on a … bye … in Week 8, which means we’ve got a full 16-game slate of matchups on the horizon — particularly good news …
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College coaches who have been caught up in scandals
US coach of Panathinaikos Rick Pitino (C) gives instructions to his players during a Euroleague basketball match between Panathinaikos and Anadolu Efes at The OAKA Stadium in Athens, on February 1, 2019. – One of the biggest coaching names in US college basketball, Pitino has not lost a game in the Greek league after being hired just after Christmas 2018. …
Read More »NFL reportedly investigating tackle that injured Chris Godwin for elements of banned hip-drop
The tackle that injured Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Monday night is reportedly being investigated by the NFL to see if it contains elements of the hip-drop takedown, which the NFL banned from play in March. The tackle happened in the final minute of Monday night’s game between the Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens, which the Ravens won 41-31. …
Read More »Where Wisconsin’s class of 2025 ranks nationally after landing DT Drayden Pavey
Wisconsin landed a commitment from class of 2025 defensive tackle Drayden Pavey on Tuesday. The news follows Pavey backing out of his original commitment to Purdue this weekend. Just days later, he now flips to the Badgers — who were among his initial finalists back in July. Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commits after flipping DT Drayden Pavey from …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings: Flex (Full-PPR)
New York Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson Is tied for the second-most targets in the league through the first seven weeks of the season. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) Unfortunately, even with a full 16-game slate of matchups on deck in Week 8 thanks to no teams being on a bye, injuries have made it more crucial than ever to win …
Read More »What impact could Boise State vs. UNLV Mountain West matchup have on playoffs? | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss what impact the “biggest home game in history of UNLV” matchup between Boise State and UNLV could have on college football playoffs this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings: QBs
Did you draft Kansas City Chiefs superstar QB Patrick Mahomes on your fantasy football rosters this season? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. (Not really, but it sure feels like you should be!) Through six games now, Mahomes (rostered in 99% of Yahoo leagues) has thrown more interceptions (8) than touchdowns (6) and has failed to score 15 …
Read More »Blues forward Jake Neighbours signs 2-year, $7.5M extension
Oct 22, 2024, 01:00 PM ET St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours signed a two-year contract extension worth $7.5 million Tuesday. Neighbours, 22, was in line to become a restricted free agent after this season. He has three points (two goals, one assist) in six games this season after recording a career-high 27 goals in 2023-24. Neighbours has totaled 53 …
Read More »A look at Alabama vs. Missouri head-to-head football history
Sep 26, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports As the Alabama Crimson Tide look to get back on their winning ways this upcoming Saturday, they will have to do it however …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh: No issues with heart during Monday’s game
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been wearing a heart monitor since briefly leaving last week’s game because of an irregular heartbeat, and he said after Monday night’s game that everything went fine. Harbaugh said he had no recurrence of the irregular heartbeat or any other heart-related issues during the game. “It was good, thanks for asking. No issues,” Harbaugh …
Read More »Alabama flips 4-star tight end from ACC program
. The Alabama Crimson Tide added yet another commitment to their 2025 recruiting class Tuesday morning, as Marshall Pritchett announced that he would be committing to the program. Pritchett, a former North Carolina commit, announced that he would be flipping to the Crimson Tide from the Tar Heels, whom he had previously been committed to since March of 2024, and …
Read More »Belichick, Brady react to Mayo’s candid comments after Pats-Jags
Belichick, Brady react to Mayo’s candid comments after Pats-Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was very candid in assessing his team’s performance after Sunday’s 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mayo talked about the team’s inability to run the football or defend the run as key issues. But the comment that got …
Read More »USC and Utah both collapsed since 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game
Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Raleek Brown (14) carries the ball agaisnt Utah Utes defensive end Gabe Reid (91) in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game was a brutal experience for USC. The Trojans were one win from …
Read More »Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk set to return after ‘little procedure’
Oct 22, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will end a five-game absence on Tuesday when he takes the ice against the Minnesota Wild in Sunrise, Fla. Tkachuk reportedly was sidelined due to an illness, however he told reporters on Tuesday after the morning skate that it was not the case. “I am feeling very good,” he …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Players to consider dropping to make room for Week 8 waiver wire pickups
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Fantasy advice is never one-size-fits-all; season these Week 8 drop recommendations to taste as you consider your roster maintenance. Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans (70% rostered) Houston has dealt with key …
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