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 …

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Another noteworthy injury that occurred during Saturday night’s win inside Tiger Stadium for the Alabama Crimson Tide was to starting right guard Jaeden Roberts. A prominent name among …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst Now at the midway point in the NFL season, the selection order for the 2025 draft is beginning to clear up. The same can be said for the talent likely to be available. Next spring’s draft will almost certainly feature strong crops of linemen, cornerbacks and running backs. Unfortunately, the top-end talent at quarterback and …

Steelers cornerback Cory Trice is moving closer to returning to action. The Steelers announced that they have designated Trice for return from injured reserve on Thursday. The move opens a three-week window for Trice to practice with the team before he must be activated or shut down for the season. Trice hurt his hamstring during the team’s Week Three win …

COLORADO/WYOMING STATE LINE — Colorado State and Wyoming will soon be in different conferences, but the Border War will continue. Fittingly, the deal was signed at the border. Athletic director’s John Weber and Tom Burman announced during Thursday’s boot run ceremony that the rivalry will be extended. A new contract calls for games every year from 2028-35 (rotating between home …

This week’s NFL slate features three games between teams with seven wins or more, the most such matchups in Week 11 in league history. That includes the Chiefs, who have nine wins, against the Bills, who have eight. Could this be the week when the NFL’s last undefeated team goes down? In this week’s roundtable, FOX Sports’ NFL experts explore …