Daily Archives: December 5, 2024

Remember Matthew Sluka? Ex-UNLV starting QB who quit midseason over NIL will be transfer portal name to watch

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka probably didn’t intend to become a national lightning rod when he left his team midseason over an NIL miscommunication. Sluka’s camp claims he was owed thousands. UNLV claims he received everything he was promised and simply wanted more.  Regardless, Sluka is about to enter the transfer portal for his next opportunity while No. 20 UNLV …

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin (back spasms) ruled out against Jets

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out defenseman Rasmus Dahlin against the Jets on Thursday night because of back spasms. Ruff did not provide a timeline of how long Dahlin might be sidelined. He said he hopes it’s short term, “but you never know.” Dahlin left early in the third period and did not return in a 5-4 …

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Why Russell Wilson isn’t quite a Hall of Fame quarterback — yet

Eric Williams NFL Reporter After two tumultuous years with the Denver Broncos, a humbled Russell Wilson has regained his swagger under the steady leadership of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.  Playing for his fifth head coach in four seasons, Wilson, who turned 36 on Nov. 29, looks like a younger version of himself, maybe not quite the quarterback who …

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How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take

How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Timing is everything in life, and the timing for the New England Patriots entering the 2024 NFL Draft couldn’t have been better. They were an awful team in 2023, finishing with a 4-13 record and earning the No. 3 pick in the …

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TSSAA football championship game scores, live updates: Nashville Christian vs Columbia Academy in Division II-A

The TSSAA football championships continue with Nashville Christian against Columbia Academy in the Division II-A state championship game on Thursday in Chattanooga. Nashville Christian (11-1) returns to the BlueCross Bowl after losing to Friendship Christian in the 2022 title game and missing out on the title game in 2023. In the TSSAA football playoffs, the Eagles recorded double digit wins …

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Connor Bedard an Olympic option despite 4 Nations snub

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 12:59 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Team Canada general manager Don Sweeney indicated that Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is still in consideration for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite being snubbed from their NHL 4 Nations Face-Off roster this week. Bedard, 19, was the NHL rookie of the year last season. …

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Fantasy Football Sleepers: Time to remember the Titans in Week 14

It’s an exciting and admittedly tense time around the fantasy football world. The playoffs are almost here, and for some fantasy managers, Week 14 might be a play-in game. The NFL has given us a hellacious six-pack of bye teams (Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Commanders, Colts, and Patriots), so our rosters are not at full throttle. You’ll probably need to start …

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Colts 2025 NFL draft: Prospects to watch in Mountain West Championship game

Nov 29, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for gain during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images With the Indianapolis Colts on their bye week, let’s turn our attention this weekend to College Football. The college season is winding down with the Bowl …

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