Nay’Ron Jenkins embodies who a Florida A&M football player should be. The junior linebacker is an honor roll student at the top public Historically Black College and University and is active in the community. On the field, Jenkins has ascended as one of the Rattlers’ defensive constants, leading the team with 42 tackles and two sacks. “He’s a guy you’re …

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (hip) returned to a full practice Thursday. He was limited Wednesday. Hunt has 63 carries for 249 yards and three touchdowns in three games this season. The Chiefs took safety Justin Reid (hand) off the injury report Thursday. That was the only other change from Wednesday. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and defensive end Mike …

The tension is high in Tuscaloosa. Missouri football travels Saturday to Bryant-Denny Stadium for what may very well be a do-or-die matchup against Alabama — for both teams — in order to maintain a run to the College Football Playoff. Mizzou (6-1, 2-1 SEC) released a lengthy availability report Wednesday night, headlined by a doubtful designation for starting quarterback Brady …

49ers practice report: Deebo, Kittle limited in return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — One day closer to the 49ers’ “Sunday …

The season might just hinge on taming the Tide. Missouri football faces the biggest game of its 2024 campaign Saturday, when it visits Alabama for a game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Both the Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) and the Tide (5-2, 2-2) are grappling to remain relevant in the race for a berth to the College Football Playoff. As big as …

Saints quarterback Derek Carr remained out of practice Thursday. Though Carr has resumed throwing as he works his way back from an oblique injury, Spencer Rattler is set to make his third start. Rattler, who is on the practice report as a full participant with a hip injury, will have some additional weapons this week. Wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) …

BLOOMINGTON — The real Hoosier Hysteria is happening at Memorial Stadium this weekend. Indiana football will welcome ESPN’s College GameDay to campus and have another sold out crowd on hand for its game against Washington. The No. 13 Hoosiers (7-0; 4-0 Big Ten) have a chance to match the program’s best ever start as one of just nine unbeaten teams left …

The 49ers got some positive injury news for a change as tight end George Kittle (foot) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (wrist/illness) returned to practice. Both players sat out Wednesday’s session. They were limited Thursday. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has not played all season because of bilateral Achilles tendinitis, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is out for the season …

NORMAN — OU looks to be in a difficult place against Ole Miss on Saturday. The Sooners are coming off back-to-back losses and are coming off the Sunday firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell. OU (4-3, 1-3 SEC) is hoping for a turnaround against the Rebels (5-2, 1-2). The game will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to preview the Week 8 slate of NFL games, highlighting the two biggest matchups and giving out one thing to watch for the rest of the particularly sloppy Sunday slate. Nate and Charles start with the Buffalo Bills heading to Seattle, as they break …

The big day is fast approaching, and Brady Cook’s status hasn’t changed. The Missouri football quarterback, for the second straight day, received a “doubtful” designation on the team’s availability report released Thursday evening, meaning his status for the Tigers’ game against Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa remains a major question. More: Nobody expected Brady Cook to return. Here are stories …

Oct 25, 2024, 03:03 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The San Jose Sharks made some unfavorable history Thursday night, having failed to win any of their first eight games in consecutive seasons after a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. San Jose is the first team to hold that dubious distinction since the Boston Bruins in the 1960-61 and …

In five days, the Minnesota Vikings went from being at the top of the NFL world, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, to a two-game losing streak and questions everywhere. The NFL moves fast. The Vikings lost in the final minute to the Detroit Lions last Sunday, then lost 30-20 to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. A 5-0 …

With its nonconference slate now complete, Ball State football can fully shift its focus to conference play with five MAC games left on the schedule. Up first is a homecoming matchup with interstate rival Northern Illinois in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk. Ball State and NIU have played for the trophy since 2008. The Cardinals have taken home the …

The Vikings had no trouble moving the ball on their opening possession to score a touchdown on the Rams. Quarterback Sam Darnold tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Josh Oliver to give Minnesota a 7-0 lead. The Vikings didn’t face a third down on the eight-play, 70-yard drive. Darnold was 4-of-4 for 49 yards, with his first three …