Yes, 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has an illness. And it’s not a run-of-the-mill situation. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, coach Kyle Shanahan said Samule has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Samuel exited early from Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. He was struggling to breathe, because he has fluid in his lungs. It this day and age, it takes a lot to …

LAKELAND — It was business as usual for Lakeland football as the Dreadnaughts jumped to a 21-point lead in the first quarter, scoring on offense, defense and special teams. Turnovers in the first half, however, prevented an early knockout blow, but Lakeland’s eventual 46-14 victory over Specially Fit Academy (Dover) on Monday night at Bryant Stadium was never in doubt. …

The Texans forced three Packers turnovers in the first half Sunday. They should have had a fourth, but the officials blew a call and Houston coach DeMeco Ryans failed to challenge. With Green Bay at the Houston 30, Jordan Love threw a backward pass to Jayden Reed that hit the ground. The Texans picked up the ball, but officials ruled …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s quarterback situation has been the envy of the Big Ten this season. The No. 13 Hoosiers (7-0; 4-0 Big Ten) struck gold in the transfer portal with former Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke, but their depth will be tested this weekend when Tayven Jackson starts against Washington.  Indiana announced Rourke would be sidelined indefinitely with the thumb injury …

Amid increasing chatter that 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might make his regular-season debut on Sunday night against the Cowboys, coach Kyle Shanahan sent a much different message on Sunday. Per multiple reports, Shanahan told reporters on Monday that he’ll be surprised if McCaffrey plays. Shanahan said the more likely outcome is that McCaffrey will make his 2024 debut after …

When Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway electrified the crowd at The Swamp in his first career start in September, it came with a caveat. It was Samford. Throwing for a Florida Gators freshman record 456 yards against an FCS school, as Lagway did against the Bulldogs, is one thing. But Lagway showed in his second career start against Kentucky …

Three players the Buccaneers listed as questionable are dressed for Monday Night Football. Defensive lineman Vita Vea (hamstring), running back Rachaad White (foot) and wide receiver Trey Palmer (concussion) all are active. The team’s inactives are defensive lineman C.J. Brewer, punter Jake Camarda, tight end Payne Durham (calf), offensive guard Royce Newman and outside linebacker Jose Ramirez. The Ravens’ inactives …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football wide receiver E.J. Williams Jr. was removed from the team’s online roster on Monday afternoon and a source confirmed to The Herald-Times he’s no longer with the team. Williams had a catch for a 12-yard gain in a 56-7 win over Nebraska and played the most snaps he’s played all season (12). His best stretch for the …

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews scored on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson with 12:29 remaining in the first half. It was Andrews’ 42nd career touchdown, setting a new franchise record. Todd Heap held the previous record with 41 touchdown receptions. Andrews, one of Baker Mayfield’s best friends, has his second touchdown in two games and his second of …

COLLEGE STATION — After a hard-fought win over Mississippi State this past weekend, Texas A&M football turns its attention to a big Week 9 matchup with sole possession of first place in the SEC on the line. On Monday, head coach Mike Elko set his sights on an LSU football team fresh off a win victory over Arkansas. “They’re extremely …

Brandon Aiyuk has been lost for the year, with a torn ACL and MCL. Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Jauan Jennings missed Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs with a hip injury. As a result, the 49ers will be looking for possible help at receiver. “Well, it makes you look into everything,” coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday. …

Bryson Daily might be expected to get his dress uniform prepped for college football’s biggest night but he’s going to be pretty busy on that day. The Heisman Trophy ceremony will be held on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York City. Should he become a finalist for the coveted award, …

The Ravens got into a 10-0 hole but lead 17-10 at halftime. Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes, and Marlon Humphrey twice intercepted Baker Mayfield, including once in the end zone to deny the Buccaneers points. Humphrey was injured on his second pick, leaving for the X-ray room with a knee injury and is questionable to return. The Bucs lost …

NORMAN — Brent Venables knew a change had to be made at offensive coordinator. After reviewing OU football’s offense from spring ball to the South Carolina game, Venables got to the point where he didn’t feel like he was rushing judgment. The Sooners’ offense simply hasn’t lived up to the standard Venables has set. “A lot goes into you making …

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker got the scoring started in tonight’s game in Arizona by booming a long bomb of a field goal. Dicker nailed a kick from 59 yards to give the Chargers a 3-0 lead over the Cardinals. It was Dicker’s career long and ties a Chargers franchise record for the longest field goal in team history. It was …