Daily Archives: November 17, 2024

Texas Longhorns Hold Steady at No. 3 in AP Poll

Nov 16, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after a score in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Texas won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The No. 3 Texas Longhorns (9-1) continued their strong 2024 SEC campaign with a 20-10 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Week …

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 12

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 12, when a whopping six teams will be on bye: the Falcons, Bills, Bengals, Jaguars, Saints and Jets. Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts (47% rostered) Full disclosure: I had to do a double-take …

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How Julian Lewis could be pulling a reverse JT Daniels of sorts

Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) reacts to a play against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David …

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Maye reacts to costly turnovers in Patriots’ Week 11 loss to Rams

Maye reacts to costly turnovers in Patriots’ Week 11 loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s been a lot to like about New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s rookie season. It’s a small sample size, but the early returns would suggest the Patriots made the right decision by taking him with the No. 3 pick in the …

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Takeaways from Georgia’s 31-17 win over Tennessee

ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 16: The Tennessee Volunteers offense lines up against the Georgia Bulldogs defense during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia defeated Tennessee 31-17. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Coming into the weekend, the No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs had faced the most scrutiny they’ve had in three years. Fresh …

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Ted Johnson: Defensive coaching decisions doomed Pats vs. Rams

Ted Johnson: Defensive coaching decisions doomed Pats vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams hardly broke a sweat against the New England Patriots defense in Sunday’s Week 11 matchup. Stafford completed 18 of his 27 passes for 295 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in L.A.’s 28-22 win. Star wide receivers Cooper …

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NFL Winners and Losers: Doug Pederson was once a coaching star. What happened?

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan laid out an expectation for his team a few days before this season started. “Make no mistake: this is the best team assembled by the Jacksonville Jaguars ever,” Khan said. Not too long ago, that best Jaguars team assembled would have seemingly been in great hands with head coach Doug Pederson. When the 2017 Philadelphia …

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Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis, 5-star 2025 QB, decommits from USC football, Lincoln Riley

USC football suffered a devastating loss to its 2025 recruiting class on Sunday when five-star quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis announced his decommitment from the Trojans via On3. Lewis, the No. 31 overall player and No. 5-ranked quarterback per 247Sports’ Composite rankings, committed to USC on Aug. 22, 2023, but has taken official visits to Colorado, Auburn and Indiana since his …

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2025 NFL Draft order: How loss to Rams impacts Patriots’ position

2025 NFL Draft order: How loss to Rams impacts Patriots’ position originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots entered Sunday’s Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and that’s where they remain after losing 28-22 at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots had a chance to beat the …

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Friday Night Notes: Lane Kiffin visits Deuce Knight, USC’s quarterback shuffle, and more

USA TODAY High School Sports’ Friday Night Notes is a weekly football recruiting recap that looks at the latest news from around the country—from the high school and college level. It’s been an interesting week on the recruiting front, especially regarding the nation’s top quarterback prospects. Bellville’s (Mich.) Bryce Underwood responded to rumors swirling around Michigan’s NIL offer, surprising many when the QB …

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves suspended five games

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 17, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced its ruling on Sunday following a hearing with Reaves earlier …

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