Monthly Archives: November 2024

DE Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle, LT Trent Williams questionable for 49ers

The 49ers have some injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) are questionable. Bosa returned to limited work Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday, and Kittle had a second consecutive limited practice. Williams did not practice this week. The 49ers ruled out …

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Winner Warriors outlast Sioux Valley for 10th state football title

Nov. 15—VERMILLION — After a two-year hiatus, Winner is back on top in Class 11B. Tied entering the fourth quarter, a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Eli Vobr on the first play of the final frame stood up as the game-winning score, as the second-seeded Warriors earned a gritty 20-14 win over top-seeded Sioux Valley on Friday afternoon at the DakotaDome. …

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Why Shanahan compares CMC’s gravitational pull to Warriors’ Curry

Why Shanahan compares CMC’s gravitational pull to Warriors’ Curry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan during “49ers Game Plan” immediately after “Dubs Talk Live” on Friday night at 11 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area. 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey has a gravitational pull like no other in the …

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Rams have an appreciation for Jimmy Garoppolo, but will Patriots fans return favor?

Jimmy Garoppolo, right, shown at a 2014 practice with Tom Brady, was drafted by the Patriots as the potential replacement for the New England superstar. (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press) Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has played once against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, the place where his NFL career began. Yet, Sunday’s game against the Patriots will mark …

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Eight-man football: Saturday’s state championship games at a glance

Nov. 15—EIGHT-MAN LARGE Who: No. 4 Mt. Ararat (8-2) vs. No. 2 Greely (8-1) When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Veterans Memorial Field, Kennebunk Outlook: Greely returns to the state championship game after finishing as the runner-up to Mount Desert Island last year. Mt. Ararat is back for the first time since winning the inaugural eight-man state title in 2019. … …

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Browns growing a strong coaching tree under Kevin Stefanski

Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland Browns advisor Mike Vrabel works with cornerback Myles Harden (26) during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Three Cleveland Browns coaches were named as future head coach candidates by Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated publishes an exhaustive list of head coaching candidates every year. The list highlights the …

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Patriots-Rams preview: How Pats can slow down L.A.’s elite pass rush

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 …

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Starting Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly retires

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 …

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Experts predict that Notre Dame will roll over Virginia

. 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 …

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Barmore listed as questionable on Patriots-Rams Week 11 injury report

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 …

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49ers-Seahawks injury report: Kittle questionable; Metcalf good to go

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 …

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