Daily Archives: November 4, 2024

Eagles reportedly believe A.J. Brown avoids serious injury in win over Jags

Eagles reportedly believe A.J. Brown avoids serious injury in win over Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia That sound you hear is the entire City of Philadelphia exhaling. It sounds like A.J. Brown is going to be OK. The Eagles believe Brown avoided a serious knee injury and is “expected to be fine,” Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reported …

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Top photos from Georgia’s 34-20 win vs Florida

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen (3) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver Tank Hawkins (10) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football matchup Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators 34-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] The Georgia Bulldogs moved to 7-1 with a 34-20 victory …

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NFL top-10 rankings: Lions shove; Commanders climb; Texans, Packers drop out

With a six-game winning streak and the best point differential in the NFL, the Lions are proving to be the biggest threat to the back-to-back champion Chiefs. That was even more pronounced in Week 9 as Detroit pummeled the Packers and the Texans fell flat, allowing the Commanders, Vikings and Ravens to move up.  The steady Steelers and blue-collar Bills …

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Drake Maye: We lost, so game-tying TD pass “really doesn’t matter”

Patriots players didn’t hold back their praise for rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s game-tying touchdown pass on the final play of regulation against the Titans on Sunday. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne called Maye “just phenomenal” and tight end Hunter Henry called the first-round pick “special,” but Maye was less effusive when it was his turn to talk about the throw to …

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ESPN power rankings greatly differ from polls, does it for Notre Dame?

Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman greets players before the game against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images While both the US LBM Coaches Poll has Notre Dame at No. 8 and the AP Poll has the Irish at No. 10, it greatly differs from …

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Florida drops one spot in USA TODAY Sports re-rank after UGA loss

Florida Gators wide receiver Aidan Mizell (11) hauls in a reception for a catch and run touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football matchup Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Florida football was dealt what felt like a death blow during Week 10 against the Georgia Bulldogs. It was a …

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Dan Campbell: We showed we’re built to win everywhere

The Lions played indoors in their first seven games this season and their 6-1 record showed that they could handle controlled conditions, but there were questions about how they’d fare outdoors in unpleasant weather before Sunday’s game in Green Bay. It turned out to be no big deal for the NFC North leaders. After surrendering an early field goal, the …

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What’s at stake as NHL and NHLPA begin collective bargaining agreement talks?

Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. As the NHL and NHLPA enter the penultimate season under its collective bargaining agreement, there’s a new tone emanating from both sides: optimism. For a league that has experienced three lockouts over the last 30 years, it’s a welcome change. The NHL and NHLPA last …

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Nakobe Dean protects souvenir after calling game vs. Jags

Nakobe Dean protects souvenir after calling game vs. Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nakobe Dean made his way into the postgame press conference room at Lincoln Financial Field with a football tucked high and tight. Sorry … not A football — THE football. As in, the football Dean picked off late in the fourth quarter on a pass …

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College Football Playoff rankings release show: How to watch, stream

We are less than 48 hours away from the first College Football Playoff rankings show of 2024. The new, expanded 12-team format has teams around the country biting their nails, wondering if they’re in position to compete for a national title. The new format also allows for teams with one or two losses to continue pursuing college football’s greatest honor. …

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Eagles left in awe after Saquon Barkley’s insane hurdle vs. Jaguars

Eagles left in awe after Saquon Barkley’s insane hurdle vs. Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Because he was pretty busy blocking during the play when it happened live, Eagles veteran right tackle Lane Johnson didn’t get a good look at Saquon Barkley’s ridiculous backwards hurdle until he got into the winning locker room. “How the f— did he …

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