Patriots-Rams preview: How Pats can slow down L.A.’s elite pass rush originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots are into the back half of their first season under head coach Jerod Mayo, and it’s worth drilling down on what exactly his team should be out to prove this year. They should be focused on further solidifying that …

The postseason has arrived for Big Bend football teams as the race for a state championship starts Friday night. There are 11 area programs competing for a chance to end the season with some hardware. There are nine games this weekend, with Jefferson County the only local team not in action as the Tigers await the winner of No. 12 …

Veteran center Connor Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks in August, has decided to retire. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) In a surprising move, Seattle Seahawks starting center Connor Williams abruptly retired this week, ending his seven-year NFL career. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the news to reporters Friday. Williams, who is 27 years old, has …

. No. 8 Notre Dame should roll over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday. So say the experts. Let’s start with The Athletic’s Pete Sampson, who has Notre Dame winning 35-14. “After two-plus seasons of searching, it feels like Freeman has found his groove on the sidelines. Mentions of his inexperience are down. Consistent performances are up. That reliability should carry through the …

Barmore listed as questionable on Patriots-Rams Week 11 injury report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will host the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday’s Week 11 game at Gillette Stadium, and their defense might get a boost from Christian Barmore. The star defensive tackle has not played yet this season after being diagnosed with blood clots …

TWINSBURG — Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy coach Nick Cook said at the season’s outset that he wanted his team play beyond Week 11. The Royals (10-2) have done just that, as they play a Division III, Region 9 semifinal vs. Gilmour Academy (11-1) Friday at Twinsburg’s Tiger Stadium. CVCA will look to advance to its first regional final in school …

49ers-Seahawks injury report: Kittle questionable; Metcalf good to go originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Punter Mitch Wishnowsky likely is heading to the injured reserve list, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. Wishnowsky has been bothered by a back condition and the 49ers are preparing for him to miss an extended period of time. He is listed …

September 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (2) breaks up a pass intended for Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Jordan Villamin (13) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Southern California Trojans safety Leon McQuay (22) would recover the ball. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports On Friday, USC announced …

The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall. The riders keep getting hurt. Traditionally viewed in this tough-guy sport as the quirky specialists who get to steer clear of the danger that lurks on the field, the place-kicking community has experienced an outsized amount of pain this season for a role that primarily hinges on handling the …

Veteran center Connor Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks in August, has decided to retire midseason. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) In a surprising move, Seattle Seahawks starting center Connor Williams abruptly retired this week, ending his seven-year NFL career midseason. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the news to reporters on Friday. Williams, who is only 27 …

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 12: Tre Harris #9 of the Mississippi Rebels catches the ball for a touchdown against Major Burns #8 of the LSU Tigers during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Florida, LSU head coach Brian …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Linebacker Denzel Perryman scratched his beard as he sat at his locker, contemplating a question asked by the reporter. He’s seen a thing or two in his 10 NFL seasons, which includes two stints with the Chargers. Drafted in the second round by the Bolts when the team was still in San …

Nov 15, 2024, 04:36 PM ET Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello was placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing surgery Thursday night for a lower-body injury. Zuccarello exited at 12:52 of the first period in Thursday’s 3-0 win against Montreal after being hit in the midsection by a shot from teammate Brock Faber. Editor’s …

PHILADELPHIA — As Philadelphia Eagles cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson trotted back to the home locker room, he opened and closed his right palm as if to mime someone talking. “Washington — respect y’all,” Gardner-Johnson shouted. “But y’all know this s*** run through us.” The Eagles had just outlasted the Washington Commanders, 26-18, giving Philadelphia control of its postseason path. At 8-2, …

RUSSELL T.J. Maynard doesn’t mind getting emotional when talking about his players. The Russell coach showed that emotion after the Red Devils secured its first district title since 2018 at East Carter on Oct. 25. Russell has made strides all season, especially on offense, and it starts in the trenches with a senior group of offensive linemen. The road to …