When the Giants take the field for a divisional bout against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday at AT&T Stadium, they could be without their new starting quarterback. Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Tuesday that Tommy DeVito is dealing with a right forearm injury, and while he’s hopeful the second-year pro starts on Thanksgiving, the chance of him …
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More bang for the buck! Seven efficient fantasy hockey picks
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comNov 26, 2024, 03:00 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. Is Will Cuylle of the New York Rangers the quintessential bottom-six winger – or something more? Through a perfect blend of body …
Read More »Michigan State football seniors want to ‘go out with a bang’ and earn a bowl berth
EAST LANSING – As Montorie Foster flashed back to his first game as a Michigan State football player, a flood of memories returned. Along with a realization. His first college experience came against Rutgers in a near-empty Spartan Stadium in 2020. His final home game will be Saturday against those same Scarlet Knights. And the senior wide receiver does not …
Read More »Schrager’s Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ favorable stretch run; Tua’s cold-weather blues
Peter Schrager NFL Insider & NFL Reporter Every week, FOX Sports NFL Insider Peter Schrager opens his notebook and opines on three of the biggest storylines around the league. Here are his thoughts heading into Week 13, including what makes the Eagles such an imposing squad, a Dolphins quarterback trying to squash a cold-weather narrative, and a surprising kicking epidemic …
Read More »WATCH: Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery truly are ‘Sonic and Knuckles’ ahead of Thanksgiving game
Back in October, Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, known for his blazing speed, and David Montgomery, known for his bruising and efficient running style, embraced the nicknames of “Sonic and Knuckles,” like the famed video game and movie characters. “Inside of our room, just really excited. Our guys, ‘Sonic and Knuckles,’ it’s official now, I’ve been warned that that’s …
Read More »Who will be the next UNC football coach? Here are 10 candidates to replace Mack Brown
UNC football is moving on from head coach Mack Brown, the Tar Heels and Brown announced Tuesday morning. Brown spent 16 seasons in Chapel Hill, including six years in his second stint with the Tar Heels. Overall, the 73-year-old coach compiled a 44-32 record (22-24 ACC) across the last six seasons. UNC (6-5, 3-4 ACC) hosts rival N.C. State (5-6, …
Read More »Jordan Whitehead suffered torn pectoral, but could still return if Buccaneers make playoffs, per report
Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without an important defensive starter for a while. According to ESPN, safety Jordan Whitehead suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will miss “some time” but could return for the playoffs. Whitehead was injured during the second half of Tampa’s blowout win over the New York Giants on Sunday. He has been starting …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings (Full-PPR)
With all teams active in Week 13 following a Week 12 game slate that was chock-full of byes, fantasy football managers are surely are happy to have their stars back (at least, those who are healthy of course). It’s a marathon of games on deck, spanning from Thursday’s full Thanksgiving slate to the first-ever Black Friday showdown, the Sunday games …
Read More »B1G Time: Ryan Day being rewarded for offseason changes as Ohio State nears return to Big Ten title game
Ryan Day had a lot of self-reflection to do following the 2023 season. Ohio State had not only lost its third straight to rival Michigan, but Day then had to watch the Wolverines go on to win the national title. Despite all the success he’d had during his time in Columbus, Ohio, moments like that will make you question everything. …
Read More »PWHL preview: What’s in store for the Professional Women’s Hockey League season two
First, the bad news. The all-time attendance record for a women’s hockey game — set April 21, 2024 when 21,105 fans attended a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) game between Toronto and Montreal — is unlikely to be broken this upcoming season. “The 21,000 in Bell Center [in Montreal] will not be broken until we do an outdoor game,” said …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers says he’s undecided on playing in 2025, but returning to Jets would be ‘my first choice’
The ailing New York Jets are in the midst of an organizational overhaul, already in search of a new head coach and general manager, and headed toward an anticipated breakup with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Yet the 40-year-old Rodgers insisted Tuesday that he’s undecided on playing in 2025, while adding he still prefers to remain with the Jets, countering a report …
Read More »Bryce Young ‘making a statement’ to remain Panthers’ starting QB
Editor’s note: This is the 12th installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 12 winner: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. Two months ago, the Panthers’ direction seemed clear: take a swing on another quarterback in 2025. The Bryce Young era appeared to be over — already. The 2023 No. …
Read More »Michigan football knows formula for a shocking 2024 upset vs Ohio State
There’s an old adage in life that seems to apply well to Michigan football’s mentality going into its rivalry game against Ohio State: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Wolverines, of course, were broken into bite size pieces in this discord for nearly two decades. From 2004 to 2020, the lone win Michigan picked up in the sport’s …
Read More »Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and other rookies for which each NFL team should be thankful
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and while several teams are out of the playoff picture, there is still a lot for which to be thankful. Upon exploring situations around the league, CBSSports.com has identified the one rookie for which each NFL team should be thankful for as the 2024 season reaches Week 13. It’s been a pretty good season …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
Did you make the move to invest in the newly-signed Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley in your fantasy football drafts this offseason? If so, congrats on your league-winner. Barkley leads all RBs through the first 12 weeks of the season with 252.4 fantasy points, and he also leads the league with 1,392 rushing yards (126.5 per game). He is one …
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