While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring, they don’t have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. The pursuit of a fourth consecutive playoff trip isn’t dead yet, but it’s close — even in the unlikely scenario that Prescott avoids surgery and returns. Owner and general manager …
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Missouri football center Connor Tollison to miss remainder of 2024 season ⎸ Report
Missouri football looks like it will be down a key and longtime piece along its offensive line. Mizzou center Connor Tollison will miss the remainder of the Tigers’ season due to a knee injury, per a report from ESPN college football writer Pete Thamel. Tollison left the field in the second half of MU’s win Saturday over Oklahoma on Faurot …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Tyreek Hill officially active for Dolphins-Rams
The Dolphins will have star receiver Tyreek Hill when they play the Rams tonight. Hill is officially active after he was questionable for the Week 10 contest with a wrist injury. Lisa Salters of ESPN reported on Monday that Hill underwent an MRI that showed a torn ligament in his wrist. Hill noted that he was dealing with a wrist …
Read More »Longtime USC, Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson dies at 89
Former Rams coach John Robinson, seen here at Candlestick Park in 1991, died on Monday. He was 89. (David Madison/Getty Images) Longtime USC and Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson died on Monday, both the university and franchise confirmed. Robinson died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, due to complications from pneumonia. He was 89. Robinson first took over at USC …
Read More »John Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with LA Rams, has died at 89
John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams on Monday confirmed the death of Robinson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his two successful tenures at USC. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, …
Read More »Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it’
Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area He might not have considered it a big deal at the time, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan decided he had to address the issue after seeing it become a national topic. The 49ers’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday was only part …
Read More »Ex-USC, LA Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
One of the great coaches in the storied history of USC football, John Robinson died at 89. Robinson died from complications from pneumonia in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Robinson led the Trojans to the 1978 national championship and to eight bowl games. He compiled a 104-35-4 record during two coaching stints spread over 12 years at USC (1976-82 and 1993-97), recording …
Read More »How much is Caleb Williams to blame for the Bears’ offensive woes?
Caleb Williams’ post-bye skid continued in the Chicago Bears’ 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It was the Bears’ third loss in a row, causing the blame game to be played in the Windy City as it appears changes to the team’s offense could be on the horizon. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft …
Read More »Why Whitner believes Deebo-Pepper incident will benefit 49ers
Why Whitner believes Deebo-Pepper incident will benefit 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sunday’s incident between wide receiver Deebo Samuel, long snapper Taybor Pepper and kicker Jake Moody clouded the 49ers’ hard-fought 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Samuel placing hands on Pepper and Moody raised eyebrows about the temperature of San Francisco’s locker room, as well …
Read More »Why SEC analyst Matt Stinchcomb says Georgia is CFP elimination game for Tennessee football
Saturday’s road matchup against Georgia is a College Football Playoff elimination game for Tennessee football, according to SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb. It’s also an elimination game for the No. 3 Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2 SEC), who have two losses; the Vols have just one. But Stinchcomb believes No. 7 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) has to leave Athens with a win to …
Read More »Dolphins vs. Rams score, live updates: Miami heads to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football in Week 10
The Los Angeles Rams decided not to make any blockbuster moves at the trade deadline, despite some chatter around possibly moving Matthew Stafford and reportedly shopping Cooper Kupp. The 4-4 Rams entered Week 10 second in the NFC West and are looking to stay connected to the Arizona Cardinals with the Miami Dolphins in town. Kyren Williams has been a …
Read More »Ole Miss’ triumph, Miami’s pain headline Week 11 college football winners and losers
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 09: Fans sit atop the field goal after the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 28-10. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Well, that was interesting. Though the biggest game of the day in Week 11 ultimately didn’t live up …
Read More »Sherm drops matter-of-fact take on Deebo-Pepper sideline scuffle
Sherm drops matter-of-fact take on Deebo-Pepper sideline scuffle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is all about accountability. And after Jake Moody missed three field goals in San Francisco’s 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sherman believes 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was totally justified in telling the kicker to “lock …
Read More »Kansas State football turns the page on Houston loss and shifts focus to Arizona State
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman didn’t get where he in his profession by spooking easily. That’s why, with an open week following the Wildcats’ surprising 24-19 loss to Houston, he made a point to sticking to the original plan. That meant extra rest for the veteran players and developmental opportunities for the younger ones that the staff …
Read More »Mike McCarthy, Micah Parsons ‘had a conversation’ after edge rusher’s controversial comments following Cowboys loss
Mike McCarthy has long preached that conflict is healthy. The Pittsburgh native has spoken about growing up in a family that confronted rather than skirted problems. So on Monday morning, the Dallas Cowboys head coach spoke with his star edge rusher. Micah Parsons generated headlines across social media and talk shows after Sunday night comments about his coach’s work ethic …
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