The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window on star running back Christian McCaffrey, who has been on injured reserve with a bout of achilles tendonitis that has prevented him from playing in a game so far this season. After practicing Monday, McCaffrey may be only days away from making his season debut, as he reportedly aims to play …

CMC returns to 49ers practice after lengthy IR stint originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Running back Christian McCaffrey is back on the practice field. And if everything goes smoothly for the rest of the week, McCaffrey could suit up and make his season debut for the 49ers on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The …

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, NFL Media reported Monday, though he will get a second opinion to confirm treatment options. Prescott suffered the injury in the third quarter of the Cowboys’ 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. He had a notable limp after throwing an incomplete pass …

Saturday’s rivalry loss to No. 2 Georgia was tough for Florida football fans to swallow. Despite being massive underdogs for the annual matchup in Jacksonville, Florida, the Gators hung around with one of the best teams in college football. However, a first-quarter injury to freshman sensation quarterback DJ Lagway hindered their chance of an upset win. REQUIRED READING: Florida played …

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of an apparent right leg injury. Coach Drew Bannister gave the update on Broberg’s status Monday, calling it a lower-body injury. Bannister called the prognosis good news given how bad the injury looked at the time. “It could’ve been …

Patriots-Titans Stock Watch: Maye impresses despite rookie WR struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots had many, many chances to win Sunday’s Week 9 road game against the Tennessee Titans, but they ultimately came up a little bit short with a 20-17 loss in overtime. The Titans entered the matchup with the NFL’s second-worst record, and …

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 02: Ben Yurosek #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball after catching a pass during the first half of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) The Georgia Bulldogs did not play their best in a competitive 34-20 win over …

The Dallas Cowboys will have to play without their starting QB for at least a few games. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Dak Prescott will miss “multiple games” after injuring his hamstring against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. #Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is expected to miss multiple weeks because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss at …

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer leads his team onto the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images Even despite not playing this past Saturday due to a bye week, the Alabama Crimson Tide still moved in both of the AP and Coaches …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comNov 4, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. Every Monday, we’ll mine the waiver wire for lesser-rostered performers who have the potential to help fantasy teams in a variety of …

“Things couldn’t possibly get worse for the Cowboys” vs. “Things always get worse for the Cowboys.” Sunday, the latter won out. 3-4 with only wins over only Deshaun Watson, Daniel Jones and Justin Fields was bad. 3-5 with a now-injured Dak Prescott is infinitely worse. Just ask the man himself. Prescott was caught on camera saying “we suck.” It’s impossible …

DENVER — Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing, the team said Monday. Nichushkin, however, remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and is ineligible to play in games. His suspension is slated to last until at least mid-November. His return would bolster a team that’s already thin at forward this season …

Oklahoma’s Drake Stoops (12) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman The Oklahoma Sooners are a win away from qualifying for a bowl game after …

Patriots are in disarray, with one all-important exception originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots are just a few plays from 5-4. They’re also a couple of plays from 0-9. They’re most definitely not good. Not even average. The question is, are they horrific or merely bad? Irredeemable or mildly promising? They may have had the least talented roster …

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) review a play against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Florida football head coach Billy Napier hasn’t “completely ruled out” DJ Lagway for Saturday’s matchup against the Texas Longhorns. Napier …