Monthly Archives: December 2024

Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Trevor Lawrence that led to concussion

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to social media on Monday morning to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion. Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter …

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Remarkable sack of Lamar Jackson highlighted another huge game for Jalen Carter

Remarkable sack of Lamar Jackson highlighted another huge game for Jalen Carter originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jalen Carter grabbed Lamar Jackson’s right leg and refused to let go. You don’t see a lot of 315-pound interior linemen chase Jackson down and get him to the ground, but that’s exactly what Carter did in the second quarter of the …

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Russell Wilson cooks for Steelers. Kirk Cousins on thin ice with Falcons?

Eric Williams NFL Reporter The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs secured playoff spots with five weeks left in the season and will now fight it out for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. And in a battle of two other top teams, the visiting Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Baltimore Ravens, winning their eighth straight game. As those teams …

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20 Under 25: With Patriots’ young core, it’s ‘Drake Maye, then pray’

20 Under 25: With Patriots’ young core, it’s ‘Drake Maye, then pray’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Why do we do this “20 Under 25” voting exercise every year? Well, yeah … you’re right. Content. But why this content? Simple. We, as interested sports observers, love forecasting. Consider: Despite the reality that only about 20 players from each NFL Draft class …

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Charlotte interested in Bobby Petrino for coaching vacancy: Petrino guided Arkansas to No. 3 offense in SEC

USATSI There is mutual interest between Charlotte and Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino for Charlotte’s head coaching vacancy, according to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247Sports and CBS Sports. The 63-year-old Petrino has even expressed optimism about his chances behind the scenes, per the report.  Charlotte fired Biff Poggi after under two seasons in the Queen City. Charlotte has been …

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin skates in rehab of broken leg

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout. It was not immediately clear if it was his first time back on the ice since the injury. …

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How Ohio State can help USC football and itself

Dec 13, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, United States; With the 2022 Peach Bowl helmets in front of him, Ohio State football coach Ryan Day answers questions during a news conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch Sports News Conference There is a lot of intense speculation about Ryan Day at Ohio State. Will Day be …

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Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback

Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said during a video call that he still believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, gives the Jets their best chance to win. “We have great belief in Aaron, we really do,” …

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