Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A Big Ten logo on the field before the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Every year (and every week of the season) we have a little friendly competition among our writers for world domination …

The 49ers are expected to activate running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, allowing him to make his 2024 debut Sunday. Officially, though, McCaffrey is questionable to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. “We’ll take him off IR tomorrow, and then he’ll be good to go unless something crazy happens on this plane ride. He should be good to …

Nov. 8—Some numbers that help explain what kind of season it has been for Purdue, which is Ohio State’s opponent on Saturday at Ohio Stadium: 0 — The number of Big Ten games the Boilermakers have won this season. That puts them in last place in the 18-team Big Ten standings, which is exactly where they were predicted to be …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 8, 2024, 08:01 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken welcomed back a familiar face, acquiring forward Daniel Sprong from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday for future considerations. Sprong, a journeyman Dutch winger, scored a goal and three points in nine games for the Canucks, his sixth team …

The 49ers waived running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on Friday, the team announced. They did not announce a corresponding move, but the 49ers are expected to use the roster spot for Christian McCaffrey. The All-Pro running back will make his 2024 debut Sunday after working his way back from bilateral Achilles tendinitis. Taylor, who originally signed with the 49ers in …

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey described being in a “dark” place during his eight weeks on the sideline, dealing with both physical pain and the frustration over not being able to play. That …

. No. 10 Notre Dame hosts Florida State in a game that was circled on many calendars before the season began. Now, however, the Seminoles are struggling at 1-8 and the Fighting Irish are playing good football but also in a position that likely requires them to win out to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. So, with that in …

The Bengals have added some depth at receiver and on special teams after claiming Isaiah Williams on waivers a day after the Lions waived him. Williams is a rookie out of Illinois who played only sparingly in Detroit this year, with two catches for six yards and one kickoff return for 36 yards. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke favorably …

A versatile athlete from Nevada has picked the Colorado State football program over hometown UNLV and others. D’Angelo Hagans verbally committed to the Rams on Friday, picking CSU over finalists Utah, UNLV and Fresno State. He also has reported offers from Montana, Portland State and others. Hagans attends Silverado High School in Las Vegas. He’s rated as a three-star prospect …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 8, 2024, 07:19 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot has been suspended for three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser. Jeannot received a match penalty at 10:44 of the first period in the …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (toe) didn’t participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday as the team held walkthroughs after an overtime loss Monday night. He returned to limited work Friday and will play Sunday. Mayfield has no injury designation. Mayfield has passed for 2,389 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions in nine games. Receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is the …

Nov. 8—WHERE — Alfond Stadium, Orono WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday STREAMING FloFootball ALL-TIME SERIES: Maine leads, 5-1 KEY STAT: 441.33, the average number of yards allowed per game by Bryant’s defense, which ranks 15th in the 16-team Coastal Athletic Association. OUTLOOK: Coming off last week’s game at Oklahoma, Maine returns to CAA play against the league’s newest member. Bryant is …

Pearsall becoming comfortable with Purdy, 49ers’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ricky Pearsall is set to play his third NFL game on Sunday, and the 49ers rookie shared he’s making positive progress getting acclimated to the game, but it also has been a process. “I’m feeling more and more comfortable each week, to be …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst We’re back over .500 and almost over the top. How about that Indiana squad, though?  Sheesh.  I faded the Hoosiers for the first time all season, and it was fun holding a Michigan State +7.5 ticket for about 20 minutes, before Indiana flexed its muscles in East Lansing. Anyway, I’ve got three college football …

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News No. 9 BYU (8-0, 4-0) at Utah (4-4, 1-4) Kickoff: Saturday, 8:15 p.m. MDT Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium TV: ESPN Livestream: espn.com/watch Radio: ESPN 700 AM/92.1 FM , KSL 1160 AM/102.7 FM Series: Utah leads 62-35-4 Weather: Mostly clear with temperatures in the high 30s at kickoff, dropping to mid 30s by end of game. The …