THURMONT — Middletown girls flag football has a friendly neighborhood Spiderman on its team, as coach Mike Kennedy calls her. That would be senior Arianna Reed. “Everything is sticking to her hands,” Kennedy said. Be it passes in tight windows from quarterback Genevieve Chase or critical interceptions like the one she snagged Monday night against Oakdale, Reed has leapt from …
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Mahomes shrugs off injury as Chiefs win again
Mahomes starred again for the Chiefs [Getty Images] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shook off a late injury scare as his side won 30-24 in overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Mahomes threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns without an interception while running back Kareem Hunt claimed a two-yard game-winning …
Read More »No. 9 Cougars preparing for ‘super hostile’ atmosphere Saturday in rivalry game against slumping Utah
Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake applauds action agaistn Kansas State Wildcats in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The BYU Cougars, undefeated and ranked No. 9 in both major college football polls and awaiting Tuesday’s first unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings of 2024, know exactly who their starting quarterback will …
Read More »Texans designate DE Jerry Hughes, CB Jeff Okudah to return from injured reserve
The Texans designated defensive end Jerry Hughes and cornerback Jeff Okudah to return from injured reserve. That opens the players’ 21-day practice window. Hughes, 36, has missed the past five games with a hip injury. He has one tackle in four games this season. He totaled 12 sacks the past two seasons for the Texans after three seasons in Indianapolis …
Read More »Can Utah State football carry over momentum from its win over Wyoming?
Utah State quarterback Spencer Petras looks to throw the football during an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Logan, Utah. | Tyler Tate Can Utah State turn its victory over Wyoming into something more? Can the win over the rival Cowboys spark something for the Aggies? Those are some of the biggest questions surrounding USU …
Read More »Jaguars release Tashaun Gipson, place Cooper Hodges on IR
The Jaguars have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Jacksonville has released safety Tashaun Gipson and placed offensive lineman Cooper Hodges on injured reserve. Gipson, 34, had rejoined the Jaguars in August after he was suspended for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy. But he has not been reinstated. Last season, he recorded 60 total tackles with an …
Read More »Start time announced for UNC’s second-to-last home game of 2024 football season
Sep 30, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports After two blowout victories, the North Carolina Tar Heels quickly turned from ACC laughingstock to the fringe of bowl game contention. UNC (5-4, …
Read More »Tom Brady’s two NFL worlds possibly collided on Sunday
While Tom Brady was working for Fox from 4:25 p.m. ET until 7:23 p.m. ET, his phone might have been blowing up in relation to his other job. After Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, the Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg, and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello. Chances are that one of the newest owners of …
Read More »Oakwood locks in playoff spot over Bynum
Nov. 4—OAKWOOD — In the game of six-man football, a 16-point lead can go away quickly, especially between district rivals. The Oakwood Panthers made sure that didn’t happen in their 68-42 victory over the Bynum Bulldogs at Panther Memorial Stadium. Oakwood Athletic Director and Head Football Coach J.J. Johnson’s team held a 32-16 lead at the break and Johnson knew …
Read More »Keon Coleman still undergoing tests for wrist injury
As Buffalo gets ready to play Indianapolis in Week 10, the status of one of the club’s receivers is unclear. Rookie Keon Coleman suffered a wrist injury late in Sunday’s victory over the Dolphins and head coach Sean McDermott told reporters in his Monday news conference that the receiver is still undergoing tests to determine its severity. Coleman was hit …
Read More »FSU football must play physically against Notre Dame on Saturday. Adam Fuller explains
Florida State football’s (1-8, 1-7) defense has struggled physically against run-heavy teams or dual-threat quarterbacks this season. On Saturday at Notre Dame, FSU will have to deal with two for the price of one at quarterback. FSU is coming off a devastating loss to North Carolina, 35-11. The defense struggled to stop UNC’s running game led by Omarion Hampton, who …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Chiefs remain undefeated with 30-24 OT victory over Bucs
Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield had another shootout. In an entertaining Monday night game on a rainy night in Kansas City, Mahomes led the Chiefs on a 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in overtime for a dramatic 30-24 win. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 8-0, and the Bucs fell to 4-5. Kareem Hunt scored on a 2-yard run with 4:08 remaining …
Read More »Oregon football’s record-setting receiver Tez Johnson will miss time after injury
Oregon’s star receiver Tez Johnson is going to be out — but only temporarily. That was the update Monday night from coach Dan Lanning, who wouldn’t put a timetable on the return of Johnson, who was injured in Saturday’s win against Michigan during the Ducks’ opening possession. Johnson was tackled hard to the ground by Wolverine defensive back Wesley Walker …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ matchup vs. Maryland
Coming off another victory by multiple scores in Big Ten play against Michigan this past weekend, the No. 1 Oregon football team will return to Autzen Stadium to take on Maryland this Saturday. The game is set to kick off at 4 p.m. Here are some highlights from Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s weekly press conference Monday night. Oregon football has …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings After Week 9: At midseason, Lions look like league’s best team
On Dec. 29, 1957, the Detroit Lions were undisputedly the best team in the NFL. They won their last championship that day. That was also the end of Jim Brown’s rookie season, nine years before the first Super Bowl and a little less than 12 years before man first walked on the moon. Since that day, it’s arguable that the …
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