Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns with an ankle injury. Mahomes suffered the injury in the fourth quarter as …
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Vote for Landmark Fine Homes high school football athlete of the week for Dec. 8-14
The Oklahoman’s fall sport football player of the week poll for Dec. 8-14 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Last week’s winner was Davis senior running back Brenden Rawls. Voting is open until noon Saturday. Here are the nominees: More: Carl Albert honors late assistant coach Jimmy Wilkerson, wins Class 5A football title Trey Bennett, Sr., …
Read More »Dolphins’ Grant DuBose in stable condition after being stretchered off following hard hit vs. Texans
Getty Images Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose has been ruled out with a head injury after being stretchered off during Sunday’s Week 15 matchup with the Houston Texans. The team says that DuBose is in stable condition and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. The injury came after the second-year pro took a hard hit on …
Read More »Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty says ‘I should’ve walked away with the award’ won by Travis Hunter
Getty Images The most prestigious individual award in college football was handed out on Saturday when Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter took home the Heisman Trophy over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Hunter finished ahead of Jeanty in the most competitive Heisman Trophy race in 15 years. “I really felt like I should’ve walked away with the award, but …
Read More »Eagles inactives: Johnny Wilson active against Steelers
Eagles inactives: Johnny Wilson active against Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles receiver Johnny Wilson is active against the Steelers despite an illness. The rookie missed practice on Friday and was downgraded to questionable on Saturday. The sixth-round pick has played in 12 games and started 3 this season. He missed the Ravens game with a hamstring injury. …
Read More »Michigan State football lands transfer pledges from OL Luka Vincic, WR Omari Kelly
The portal part of Michigan State football’s roster rebuilding is underway. The Spartans landed two transfer pledges Sunday: from Middle Tennessee State, there’s wide receiver/punt returner Omari Kelly and from Oregon State, there’s offensive lineman Luka Vincic, both announced on X. Sep 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders wide receiver Omari Kelly (1) runs after a catch …
Read More »LOOK: Banner calls supposed rift between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown ‘fake news’ before Eagles-Steelers game
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles enter Week 15 with an impressive 11-2 record on the season in the driver’s seat in the NFC East. If you ignored the record, however, you’d find a team that’s sort of in disarray. The off-the-field drama between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wideout A.J. Brown has loomed over the franchise throughout the week, and now so …
Read More »Travis Hunter Breaks Down in Tears Speaking About Father During Heisman Acceptance Speech: ‘I Did It For You, Man’
John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock Travis Hunter on Dec. 14, 2024 Travis Hunter is feeling grateful after winning the Heisman Trophy. The Colorado wide receiver and cornerback won the prestigious award, given to the top player in college football every year, on Saturday, Dec. 14, during the Heisman ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York City. The football star, 21, thanked friends, …
Read More »Zach Ertz, Washington’s second-leading receiver, ruled out vs. Saints with concussion
Zach Ertz left Sunday’s game against the Saints with a concussion. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz left Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints with a concussion. Ertz suffered the injury in the first half following a catch and run. He made a one-handed grab on a pass from Jayden Daniels, and his head hit …
Read More »Michigan football captain Donovan Edwards opts out of ReliaQuest Bowl vs Alabama
One of the faces of EA Sports College Football 25, a team captain and the man known as “Big Game Don” for Michigan football has played his final game for the Maize and Blue. Senior running back Donovan Edwards spoke with WXYZ-TV on Saturday in Troy at the football team’s toy drive at Somerset Mall, where it became clear he’s …
Read More »Chiefs running back loses more than 80% of his paycheck to hefty Week 14 fine
Getty Images The NFL handed out several fines on Saturday and one of the biggest ones of the week went to Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. As a matter of fact, the fine was so big that it’s almost going to be like Pacheco played for free in Week 14. The NFL announced that Pacheco has been fined …
Read More »13 transfers Michigan football is in on or should keep an eye on
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Some expected some quick action and fireworks for Michigan football in the transfer portal as it opened on Monday last week, yet, it’s been something of a slow churn. Though many fans are impatiently waiting for many top targets to commit, there are very few players in the portal who the Wolverines covet who have committed anywhere. …
Read More »Report: 49ers’ Purdy could seek contract at ‘top of QB market’
Report: 49ers’ Purdy could seek contract at ‘top of QB market’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been well noted the 49ers intend to keep quarterback Brock Purdy a part of their long-term plans, but at what cost? Well, it appears the 24-year-old could seek a contract that is at the “top of the quarterback market,” NFL …
Read More »LSU football lands coveted transfer quarterback from SEC rival
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Michael Van Buren Jr. #0 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs passes during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) LSU football added to its quarterback room on Sunday, securing a commitment from Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren. Despite LSU …
Read More »Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater leads Miami Northwestern to state title in first season as football coach
Getty Images In his first season coaching football after retiring from the NFL, former Louisville Cardinals star and pro quarterback Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern Senior High School to the Class 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title on Saturday night. Bridgewater, who took over this year as coach for his alma mater, led the Bulls to a 41-0 …
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