Daily Archives: December 17, 2024

Bears gift Vikings 10 points with failed fourth down, fumble

It is the season of giving, and the Bears have done their part. Chicago has gifted the Vikings a 10-0 lead in the first quarter of Monday Night Football. The Bears took the opening kickoff, and facing a fourth-and-1 at their own 39, they chose to go for it. D’Andre Swift, who was questionable to play with a groin injury, …

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Notre Dame football lands former Alabama transfer

Transfer news While Notre Dame football has yet to see a player enter the transfer portal, that doesn’t mean they haven’t been active with those who have. Ohio native and former Alabama cornerback Devonta Smith committed to the Irish on Monday afternoon, adding some much needed depth to Notre Dame’s secondary. They will most likely lose star corner Benjamin Morrison, …

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Oregon DB Khamari Terrell enters the transfer portal and leaves Ducks

Khamari Terrell, a third-year defensive back for the Oregon Ducks and a 4-star recruit in the class of 2022, will enter the transfer portal and leave Oregon. He’ll have two years of eligibility left. A wave of players have entered the transfer portal across the country like Terrell since it opened last week. Concerns over NIL compensation and limited playing …

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Why Taylor Swift claims 49ers QB Purdy put her ‘through a lot’

Why Taylor Swift claims 49ers QB Purdy put her ‘through a lot’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy and Taylor Swift apparently have worked their differences out. While visiting patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City on Friday, a young fan asked if her song “Paper Rings” was about the 49ers quarterback — and the singer-songwriter …

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ESPN matchup prediction win probability favors Penn State vs. SMU

Penn State is preparing for its College Football Playoff debut this week, and the Nittany Lions remain a pretty decent favorite at home against SMU of the ACC. Penn State is widely expected by many to come out of this weekend’s playoff matchup as a winner to setup a trip to the Fiesta Bowl to face Mountain West Conference champion …

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Bosa reveals how Campbell foreshadowed 49ers exit before game

Bosa reveals how Campbell foreshadowed 49ers exit before game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa detected the warning signs in the locker room before the 49ers took the field Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, 31, a nine-year NFL veteran, apparently was not happy with his role as the 49ers prepared to …

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Odell Beckham Jr. landing spots: Logical fits for former Pro Bowl WR after clearing waivers

Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has cleared waivers after mutually agreeing to part ways with the Miami Dolphins last week, according to NFL Media. Miami officially waived OBJ Friday, allowing the three-time Pro Bowler to seek another opportunity with a different team. The 32-year-old began the 2024 NFL season on the physically unable to perform list and was activated on Oct. 5. In his …

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Former 5-star QB Air Noland departs Ohio State

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Not many colleges end up with two of the top three Rivals.com’s pro-style quarterbacks. Ohio State ended up in that scenario due to some good luck, but odds were good that something …

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Bosa expresses desires for 49ers’ 2025 defensive personnel

Bosa expresses desires for 49ers’ 2025 defensive personnel originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season has fallen shy of expectations, but defensive end Nick Bosa believes it should not warrant big changes on defense after the season. After all, the 49ers own the league’s third-ranked defense, having allowed 298.8 yards per game …

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