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 …

Playoffs?! Yes, Patriots are surprisingly still in AFC postseason race originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “Playoffs? Playoffs?!” Those famous words from former NFL head coach Jim Mora will live on forever, and they’re often brought up when a team’s slim playoff chances are talked about. It sounds crazy, but the New England Patriots are kind of in the mix …

As the leader of the Wisconsin football team, perhaps it’s appropriate that head coach Luke Fickell has received the most votes in our poll asking readers their No. 1 concern with the Badgers this season. Among 957 responses, 31% of readers (300 overall) voted Fickell as the No. 1 concern/problem with the Badgers. The head coach was followed closely by …

The Dallas Cowboys are 3-6 and potentially poised to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy after this season. If that happens, could America’s Team turn to a former player to run the show? It’s a stretch, but team owner Jerry Jones does believe retired All-Pro tight end Jason Witten could be an impactful NFL head coach — likening him …

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 destiny. At 8-2, …

. The Oklahoma Sooners 2026 recruiting class is off to a nice start. They have three players committed to the class, all on the offensive side of the ball, including four-star quarterback Jaden O’Neal. O’Neal is scheduled to be in Norman next weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. But this week, he’ll head to Boulder to …

Nov 15, 2024, 03:18 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights signed defenseman Brayden McNabb to a three-year extension worth $10.95 million Friday, keeping one of their original players under contract for the franchise’s first decade of existence. McNabb, 33, will count $3.65 million against the salary cap when the deal kicks in next season through 2027-28. One of …

The Vikings had some key offensive players on the injury report this week, but none of them are expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Titans. Quarterback Sam Darnold (right hand), running back Aaron Jones (ribs), and left tackle Cam Robinson (foot) were all limited in practice at points this week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said at a Friday press …