SOUTH BEND — Gerry Faust, Notre Dame football coach for five seasons in the early 1980s, died Monday. He was 89. “It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerry Faust,” his family said in a statement, “loving husband, father, grandfather and coach who dedicated his life to his family, his faith and the teams and players he …
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Dolphins score on opening drive and sputtering Rams offense can never catch them
The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. Miami never relinquished the lead. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Too many wasted opportunities. Too many missed blocks at the line of scrimmage and tackles in the open field. The momentum–turning plays that the Rams executed during their three-game winning streak were …
Read More »Dolphins hold off Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Tyreek Hill caught a short touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Rookie receiver Malik Washington rushed for his first NFL touchdown on the opening possession of a much-needed turnaround game for the beleaguered Dolphins (3-6), …
Read More »Football, basketball star out of Missouri commits to CSU football team
Hickman (Missouri) High School tight end Brock Camp (11) stiff arms a defender in a game this season. Camp has committed to Colorado State. A big, athletic tight end has committed to the Colorado State football team. Brock Camp announced his plan to join the Rams on X Monday afternoon. Camp is a 6-foot-6 tight end from Hickman High School …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings After Week 10: How did the Giants sink to the bottom?
Brian Daboll’s Giants have lost five games in a row. (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) One trick play sums up the 2024 New York Giants. On a third-and-1 against the Carolina Panthers, they called a flea flicker and it was a perfect play call. Wan’Dale Robinson was open by about 10 yards. Malik Nabers was wide open …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ matchup vs. Wisconsin
The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to continue its undefeated run in its final road trip of the regular season against Wisconsin on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. The game is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT. Here are some highlights from Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s weekly press conference Monday night. Dan Lanning on Wisconsin’s Luke …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Dolphins lead Rams 10-6 at halftime
It’s been a sloppy first half for both the Dolphins and Rams, but Miami holds a 10-6 lead over Los Angeles at halftime. The Dolphins scored early on rookie receiver Malik Washington’s 18-yard rushing touchdown to cap the opening drive. Then Jason Sanders hit a 50-yard field goal early in the second quarter to extend the lead to 10-0. That …
Read More »Former Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust dies at age 89
Sep 1981, unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Gerry Faust (center) yells from the sidelines. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Sad news for longtime Notre Dame football fans broke Monday. Gerry Faust, who coached the Irish from 1981 to 1985, has died at age 89. Over his five seasons in South Bend, Faust accumulated …
Read More »Wait finally over, Jeremy Roenick enters Hockey Hall of Fame
Nov 11, 2024, 10:43 PM ET TORONTO — After a lengthy career, waiting out his eligibility period, then 12 years of sitting by the phone, Jeremy Roenick finally received his call for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. And on Monday night, in a ceremony with the rest of his class, he formally entered into it. Roenick, 54, an …
Read More »Fantasy panic meter: Is the Bears’ offense in shambles? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss the recent struggles of Chicago’s offense and just how poorly they’ve performed in recent weeks. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript But let’s get back to the Bears. Almost …
Read More »Some fans threw garbage on the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium. One Utah player picked it up
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches players at a time out at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Emotions were high following BYU’s 22-21 win over Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium. After a defensive holding call on Ute cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn negated a fourth-down sack of Cougar quarterback Jake …
Read More »Sean Payton: Credit the Chiefs for spotting a weakness in field goal protection
After Sunday’s wacky win over the Broncos, Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal explained to PFT how he managed to bull rush his man and get the block. Denver coach Sean Payton addressed on Monday the talk that his team had a flaw in their protection. “When something like that happens, and it’s not the first — like it could be a …
Read More »Everything HC Mike Elko said ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 12 matchup vs. New Mexico State
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 05: Head coach Mike Elko of the Texas A&M Aggies watches on the sideline in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field on October 05, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) is one of three SEC teams that still have total control over …
Read More »49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says players’ sideline spat has been ‘squashed’
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an “overreaction” and said the team has put it to rest. The moment in question came late in San Francisco’s 23-20 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday after kicker Jake Moody missed his third field goal of the game. TV cameras caught …
Read More »Malik Washington scores first career touchdown, Dolphins lead 7-0
The Dolphins brought out a little trickery early on in their Monday night matchup with the Rams, scoring a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. On Miami’s first play in the red zone, the club faked a handoff and then gave the ball to rookie receiver Malik Washington for an 18-yard score. The Dolphins started with a 19-yard pass from …
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