BYU running back LJ Martin (27) runs the ball as he tries to stiff-arm Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12) during a game held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. | Isaac Hale It’s hard to pick just one player as BYU’s MVP through the first seven games of 2024. The Cougars have benefitted …
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Falcons sign WR Phillip Dorsett to practice squad
The Falcons signed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to the practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. He has remained a free agent since Aug. 26 when the Broncos cut him. Dorsett, 31, played two games for the Broncos last season, seeing action on 34 offensive snaps with no stats. The Colts made Dorsett a first-round pick in 2015, and two seasons …
Read More »FAMU football quarterback Daniel Richardson selected to play in the 2025 HBCU Legacy Bowl
Daniel Richardson has risen to instant stardom in his lone year as Florida A&M football’s starting quarterback. And he’s being rewarded for it. On Tuesday, the HBCU Legacy Bowl announced it selected Richardson for its fourth annual showcase game for draft-eligible football players at Black colleges. Richardson joins his teammate, cornerback Kendall Bohler, who will also participate in the HBCU …
Read More »Jerry Jones on trading Amari Cooper: “We went for the dollars”
After Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones claimed that he was “all in” (in the normal sense) for the 2024 season, it quickly became clear that they couldn’t start adding new players until they extended the contracts of receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. The ensuing foot-dragging that lasted through the start of free agency and beyond prompted an …
Read More »FSU football’s offense needs a change at Miami. Here’s what Mike Norvell must do
Florida State football’s offense has struggled to make an impact this season. The Seminoles rank near the bottom of Divison 1 schools in total offense, scoring offense and rushing offense, among other major statistical categories. Those struggles are a big part of FSU’s 1-6 record heading into rivalry week at No. 5 Miami (7-0). FSU head coach Mike Norvell said …
Read More »Nashville Predators blank Boston Bruins for first victory
Oct 23, 2024, 12:18 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Saturday night, his team’s fifth to open the season, Steven Stamkos, the headline addition in a summer full of them for the Nashville Predators, tried to keep it all in perspective. “We’re going to have to watch some film and do some …
Read More »Todd Bowles: We’re comfortable with who we have after Mike Evans, Chris Godwin injuries
The Buccaneers lost their top two wide receivers during Monday night’s loss to the Ravens and head coach Todd Bowles suggested on Tuesday that they’ll be sticking with in-house options to replace them. Chris Godwin is expected to miss the entire season after dislocating his ankle and Bowles confirmed that Mike Evans is out for multiple weeks with a hamstring …
Read More »LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke highly of Texas A&M HC Mike Elko and Kyle Field
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The SEC is a jumbled mess right now, with Texas A&M and LSU sitting at the top of the rankings, both teams undefeated in conference play. This is …
Read More »Deebo Samuel has been discharged from hospital
Tuesday brought a positive update about 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s health. According to multiple reports, Samuel has been discharged from the hospital. Samuel left Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs with an illness and went to the hospital later that night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Samuel had fluid in his lungs and described his condition as pneumonia. Shanahan …
Read More »Why ‘scary good’ Cade Klubnik could be Heisman finalist | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down the Clemson quarterback’s season so far and how Clemson has bounced back after a season-opening loss to Georgia. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Kate Klub Nick is …
Read More »Brandon Hagel’s natural hat trick powers Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct 22, 2024, 11:38 PM ET NEWARK, N.J. — Brandon Hagel authored his first career natural hat trick, Victor Hedman scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning outlasted the New Jersey Devils 8-5 on Tuesday night in an offensive tussle between two teams that are trying to be more defensive-minded this season. Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel and Janis Moser also …
Read More »Saints place CB Paulson Adebo on IR, make addition of WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling official
The Saints placed cornerback Paulson Adebo on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced. Adebo broke his femur in Thursday night’s loss to the Broncos, and he needed immediate surgery. The recovery is expected to take 4-5 months, so he is out for the season. The Saints filled his roster spot by making the signing of receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling official. The …
Read More »UTEP football drops to 1-7 after late-game win by Louisiana Tech in 14-10 loss
For more than three quarters Tuesday night, UTEP’s overwhelming defensive effort was winning a long, lonely battle against Louisiana Tech’s offense and special teams. That was never a likely formula for much more than heartbreak, and UTEP found it in a 14-10 loss to the Bulldogs that dropped it to 1-7. UTEP receiver Kam Thomas sprints into the end zone …
Read More »Are the Ravens Unstoppable? Can Russell Wilson Save the Steelers’ Season? | McCoy & Van Noy Podcast
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to McCoy & Van Noy In this action-packed episode of McCoy & Van Noy, Gerald McCoy and Kyle Van Noy break down the biggest stories from Week 7 of the NFL season. We kick things off with Lamar Jackson’s five-touchdown clinic, leading the Ravens to a 41-31 victory over the …
Read More »Midseason grades: A+ for Boise State, F for Oklahoma State & more | College Football Power Hour
This embedded content is not available in your region. Now officially more than halfway through the 2024 college football season, Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give several teams their midterm report cards. From Texas to Northern Illinois, Boise State, Miami, and everything in-between — does your favorite team make the grade? In the spirit of spooky season, the …
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