Monthly Archives: December 2024

Michigan State football DB commit affirms pledge to Spartans

Michigan State football landed the commitment of Terrance ‘Deuce’ Edwards last Wednesday, flipping the prospect from West Virginia. Just under a week later, Michigan State has lost defensive back’s coach Demetrice Martin to UCLA, which in turn has resulted in the loss of LaRue Zamorano’s commitment. Edwards has made sure that Spartan fans know he doesn’t have plans on the …

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Oilers’ Jeff Skinner fined $2,000 by NHL for embellishment

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said. His second citation, which triggered the fine, came in the second period …

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49ers’ Trent Williams and his wife say their son was stillborn

The San Francisco 49ers were hit by another family tragedy with the announcement that star left tackle Trent Williams’ wife gave birth to a stillborn son late last week. Sondra Williams announced on Instagram on Sunday that she gave birth to Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr. on Nov. 24. Williams also wrote that she was initially pregnant with twins and lost …

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Michigan State football lands 2025 DB Evan Young

Michigan State’s secondary coach Blue Adams works with players during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing. In a mere minutes after Michigan State football has lost the commitment of LaRue Zamorano, the Spartans have added a commitment to the defensive backfield. Evan Young has made the decision to make the commitment to …

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Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair offers apology after illegal hit on Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence

Getty Images On Sunday, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a nasty, helmet-to-helmet hit that injured Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Al-Shaair was ejected from the contest, and his illegal hit sparked a scuffle that led to Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones and tight end Evan Engram being penalized as well. Al-Shaair could be facing a potential suspension from the league …

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Oklahoma hires Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator after leading Washington State’s top-15 scoring offense

USATSI Oklahoma is hiring Washington State’s Ben Arbuckle as its new offensive coordinator, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The 29-year old Arbuckle is set to replace Seth Littrell, who was fired seven games into the 2024 season, and will be the third full-time offensive coordinator in what will be four seasons under coach Brent Venables.  Arbuckle, a former tight …

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Saints say Taysom Hill likely suffered season-ending ACL tear in Rams loss

Do-it-all Saints tight end Taysom Hill is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in New Orleans’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “It looks like an ACL tear,” interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. “He’ll probably get a second opinion, but it looks like it will be season-ending.” Hill converted a key fourth down …

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