49ers GM Lynch remembers Athletics, baseball ‘legend’ Henderson originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The passing of Athletics legend Rickey Henderson tugged everyone’s heartstrings one week ago — especially within the Bay Area sports community. One person particularly touched by Henderson’s death was 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch. On Friday, he discussed Henderson’s legacy …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Running back Tahj Brooks and cornerback Bralyn Lux, both seniors, aren’t expected to play in the Texas Tech football season finale Friday night at the Liberty Bowl. Tech athletics made the announcement shortly before Tech (8-4) and Arkansas (6-6) square off at 6 p.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Tech said Brooks, Lux and wide receiver Josh …

🏈 Good morning to all, but especially to … THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Was anyone really the “winner” from watching or playing in last night’s game? Well, I guess someone was. The Seahawks beat the Bears, 6-3, on the final “Thursday Night Football” contest of the season, and it was maybe even worse than the unsightly scoreline. This was the lowest-scoring game …

The 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl will pit a pair of former conference rivals against each other on Friday as the Arkansas Razorbacks face the Texas Tech Red Raiders. These two went head-to-head in the old Southwest Conference for 35 straight seasons, but this will be their first meeting since 2015. Arkansas (6-6) is searching for its second winning season since …

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson is officially set to make his second start of the season on Sunday afternoon. Thompson-Robinson (calf) is off the injury report with no game status for the Week 17 matchup against Miami. While Thompson-Robinson was listed as limited on Wednesday and Thursday, he was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. Receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee/shin) remained limited …

FORT WORTH, Texas — R Mason Thomas still has a decision to make. The junior defensive lineman spoke to OU’s in-house radio team following the program’s 21-20 Armed Forces Bowl loss to Navy and he shed some light on where his mind is at. “I’m still in deep thought right now,” Thomas said. “… I’m thinking about pros and cons.” …

USATSI Josh Allen has confirmed reports that he played with a broken left hand for the majority of the 2024 season. Allen, who is in the midst of a possible MVP campaign, sustained the injury in Week 1. He appeared on the Bills’ injury report with a non-throwing hand injury the following 10 weeks but did not miss a practice …

Oklahoma lost 21-20 to Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, dropping the Sooners to 6-7 to end the 2024 season. It’s the second losing season for Oklahoma during Brent Venables’ three seasons in charge. The last time Oklahoma finished a season with a losing record before Venables was 1998, when it went 5-6 to end a failed three-year …

Eagles injury update: Jalen Hurts ruled out for Cowboys game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has officially been ruled out for the Cowboys game on Sunday. The Eagles will start Kenny Pickett. Hurts missed all week of practice with the concussion he suffered in the first quarter against the Commanders. In that game, he was …

Nov 16, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden watches warmups before a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images One of the biggest questions surrounding Notre Dame football’s quarterfinal College Football Playoff game against the Georgia Bulldogs is what the opponents offense will look like. If …

Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team.  The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance at making the playoffs, but …

The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes aim to reach double digit wins in year two under head coach Deion Sanders when they take on the No. 17 BYU Cougars in the 2024 Alamo Bowl on Saturday. Both teams finished the regular season with matching 7-2 records in Big 12 play. Led by Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Shedeur Sanders …

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from overtaking Eric Dickerson for most rushing yards in a single season with two games left to play. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson may not have the most gracious response when asked about Saquon Barkley possibly breaking his mark for most rushing yards …

TAMPA, Fla. — Alabama football’s wide receiver room may be slim heading into the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. But it’s a room that saw a boost of enthusiasm with the return of one of its members to the practice field. Jalen Hale, the second-year former four-star wide receiver, was on the practice field working with the wide receivers ahead of …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday’s Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia’s Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury. With Hurts out, the Commanders rallied to …