Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 14, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL is awash in fan giveaways, from bobblehead dolls to scarves to magnetic schedules. None of them is as coveted as the Zamboni gravy boat giveaway, an annual tradition for the Detroit Red Wings. Editor’s Picks 2 Related On Nov. 23 against the visiting …

After Breece Hall picked up 1,585 yards from scrimmage and scored nine touchdowns last season, there were high hopes that would be the floor for what he’d be able to do in 2024. Hall was coming off of a torn ACL last year and he was playing without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so the conventional wisdom was that further distance from …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler discuss Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and whether they think Sanders is ready to lead an NFL team as a franchise QB next year. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Any conversation about …

There is some positive news on Bills receiver Amari Cooper’s availability this weekend. Cooper told reporters on Thursday that he feels like he’ll be able to play Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. “Definitely feeling better. Definitely more comfortable. So, just ready to play football again,” Cooper said, via Alex Brassy of the Batavia Daily News. “[J] just continuing to practice …

. Four-star defensive linemen Anthony Kennedy Jr. has narrowed down his commitment options to eight teams in the Tennessee Volunteers, SMU Mustangs, Missouri Tigers, Texas Longhorns, Arkansas Razorbacks, Miami Hurricanes, Texas A&M Aggies, and Georgia Bulldogs. The 6-foot-4, 295-pound defensive lineman is the No. 34 defensive line prospect in the nation and the No. 5 overall prospect in Arkansas in …

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was away from the team for seven weeks while tending to a personal matter. But now he’s back with the club and practicing this week as Las Vegas prepares to play Miami. A second-round pick in the 2023 draft, Mayer did not go into detail about the nature of his absence when speaking to reporters …

Maps Athlete of the Week. McNary soccer player Jay R Flores is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers. Flores was named the Central Valley Conference player of the year after helping lead the Celtics to the CVC league title. During McNary’s 5-1 win over Glencoe in …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Patrick Mahomes makes you money as an underdog. Since taking over the reins from Alex Smith in Sept. 2018, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have been underdogs 14 times. They’re 11-3 straight up (SU) and a staggering 12-1-1 against the spread (ATS) during that span. Is a 92% cover rate good? Despite all …

Chris Long talks Mayo and the importance of a ‘culture coach’ in today’s NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Both in-game and at the podium, Jerod Mayo has endured some trials and tribulations in his first season as New England Patriots head coach. But through the first 10 weeks of the campaign, it appears his players have his back. …

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) talks with Oklahoma coach Brent Venables during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Oklahoma won 69-45. The 2024 season has taken a bit of the shine off of Oklahoma Sooners head coach …

Sunday’s game in Detroit could get ugly for the road team. The Lions are 14-point favorites over the Jaguars on Sunday, which is the biggest point spread the NFL has seen this year. The Lions lead the NFL with an average margin of victory of 12.6 points per game this season, while the Jaguars are getting outscored by 6.2 yards …

Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) throws a pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The Auburn Tigers (3-6) enter the final stretch of their season needing three consecutive victories to qualify for a bowl game. Despite averaging well over 6 …

The exact circumstances of the wrist injury that Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with may remain vague, but his outlook for this Sunday’s game against the Raiders is looking a little clearer on Thursday. Hill was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday, although that was an estimation because the team only held a walkthrough. The team …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde analyze the playoff chances for Army after their awkward placement in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They also react to a quote from Colorado head coach Deion Sanders explaining his unique roster building approach. They discuss why his emphasis …

When the Steelers made the decision to insert Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback, they left the door open to Justin Fields having a package of plays that allowed him to remain part of the offense. Fields did not play in Week Seven against the Jets and a hamstring injury kept him off the active roster in Week Eight. Fields …