SOUTH BEND — College football’s 30-day transfer portal window doesn’t officially open until Dec. 9, but Notre Dame football already has two ex-players with stated plans to exit via that route. Tuesday’s addition was defensive tackle Tyson Ford, a third-year player who was removed from the roster in late June after being reclassified as a medical non-counter. “My journey is …
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Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (knee) out 5-6 months
Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher is expected to be sidelined five to six months after undergoing surgery on his left knee Tuesday. Reinbacher sustained the injury after he was on the receiving end of a hit by Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai in the first period of Montreal’s 2-1 preseason loss to Toronto on Saturday. Reinbacher was spotted on crutches …
Read More »Latest David Andrews injury update doesn’t bode well for Patriots
Latest David Andrews injury update doesn’t bode well for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ biggest roster weakness might be getting even weaker. Starting center David Andrews is getting “multiple medical opinions” on the shoulder injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported Tuesday. Daniels also noted (rather …
Read More »Vols are one of four FBS teams not to trail in 2024
DeSean Bishop. Tennessee Volunteers versus Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 14, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) returns from an open date in Week 6 on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) will host the Vols at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in …
Read More »Why Jared Goff didn’t get a perfect passer rating or game ball after 18-for-18 night
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night at Ford Field. (Paul Sancya / Associated Press) Jared Goff tossed a perfect game Monday night. The Detroit Lions quarterback completed 18 of 18 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns during a …
Read More »No. 1 Alabama’s win over No. 5 Georgia averages 12 million viewers
No. 1 Alabama’s win over No. 5 Georgia unsurprisingly delivered a big audience for ESPN and ABC. ESPN said Tuesday that Alabama’s 41-34 victory over the Bulldogs averaged 12 million viewers and peaked at just over 14.1 million. That number was undoubtedly helped by Georgia’s stunning comeback after Alabama jumped out to an early 28-0 lead. If the Crimson Tide …
Read More »How long before Cooper DeJean takes Avonte Maddox’s job?
How long before Cooper DeJean takes Avonte Maddox’s job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Had Cooper DeJean not missed significant time in training camp with a hamstring injury, he might already be the Eagles’ nickel cornerback. But that time is probably coming soon. After four weeks in the 2024 season, the Eagles enter the bye week with a 2-2 …
Read More »Brock Glenn expected to start for FSU after DJ Uiagalelei ruled out
Florida State starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei will miss Saturday’s game against his former team, No. 15 Clemson, with a hand injury, clearing the way for redshirt freshman Brock Glenn to start. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell told Tallahassee reporters after Tuesday’s practice that Uiagalelei will “most likely” miss the next few weeks, pending the results of more testing. Uiagalelei has struggled …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings: WRs (Full-PPR)
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed continues to dominate for fantasy managers with Jordan Love under center. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) With a number of wide receiver injuries defining the fantasy football landscape, the emergence of some later-round players as viable flex options has been a breath of fresh air. One of those options? Green Bay Packers WR Jayden …
Read More »Why the next Big Ten/SEC meeting is all about grabbing more power and money | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the next Big Ten-SEC joint advisory group meeting and why it’s a farce to college football. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. View …
Read More »Raiders reportedly exploring trading star WR Davante Adams
Davante Adams’ time with the Las Vegas Raiders might be nearing an end. The Raiders have begun exploring the possibility of trading the star wide receiver, reaching out to teams to see how interested they are in acquiring Adams, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Tuesday. There had been rumors surrounding Adams possibly being traded for nearly a year. He …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings: RBs (Full-PPR)
Fantasy football managers received what appeared to be grim news this past week, as San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey — the consensus 1.01 in drafts this year — is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs, which doesn’t seem like great news, even if it isn’t news to the team. [Week 5 Full-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | …
Read More »Kelvin Banks Jr. named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week
Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Following their fifth win of the season, another Texas Longhorns offensive lineman earned a conference award. On Monday, Kelvin Banks Jr. was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
There are a lot of uncertainties at the running back position right now, forcing fantasy football managers to reconsider everything they thought they knew heading into the season. Christian McCaffrey? Injured. Breece Hall? Ineffective and losing work to his rookie backup Braelon Allen. Bijan Robinson? Ineffective and also losing work to his backup, Tyler Allgeier. It’s looking grim. You know …
Read More »Century graduate, University of Sioux Falls standout has drawn the eyes of NFL scouts
Oct. 1—SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Is the NFL in Mark Leonard’s future? Maybe. “Of all the guys on our team, he is the one that has a chance,” University of Sioux Falls football coach Jim Glogowski said. “He falls in line with a lot of those NFL (tight ends) who are 6-foot-5, 250 pounds. Plus, he moves really well for …
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