Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley needs 101 rushing yards to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL’s single-season record, but he will likely be held out of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Giants to rest up for the playoffs. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press) Saquon Barkley probably won’t play Sunday in the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale against the New York …

The 2024 College Football Playoff is down to the final four. The new, expanded 12-team bracket started with byes for four teams and four first-round games hosted by Texas football, Penn State, Notre Dame and Ohio State. But almost a month later, just a third of those original dozen teams remain. And those top four seeds have been eliminated. BUY …

It’s time to add another name to the long list of Browns starting quarterbacks since the franchise returned to existence in 1999. Tom Withers of the Associated Press had the initial report that Bailey Zappe will get his first start for the team against the Ravens on Saturday. Several others have since confirmed the report that Zappe will be the …

Jan. 2—GRAND FORKS — The first set of new assistant coaching additions of UND head football coach Eric Schmidt were announced by the school Thursday morning. UND will add Wyoming’s Gordie Haug, Fresno State’s Ben Watkins, Washington’s Keaton Wilkerson and San Diego State’s Tyson Maeva. Haug will coach the tight ends and receive the tag of assistant head coach, while …

The Bengals signed running back Kendall Milton from the the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Thursday. Milton, a rookie out of the University of Georgia, has played in one game and has spent 13 games on Cincinnati’s practice squad. He played five offensive snaps against the Raiders on Nov. 3. He has no NFL stats. As …

The first College Football Playoff semifinal matchups of the 12-team era are set as 7-seed Notre Dame will face 6-seed Penn State in the Orange Bowl and 8-seed Ohio State will play 5-seed Texas in the Cotton Bowl with berths in the national championship game on the line.  After a lackluster first round, it was good to see at least …

The Buccaneers have played without tight end Cade Otton and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. in recent weeks, but both players are moving in the right direction heading into Week 18. Otton, who has missed the last two games with a knee injury, and Winfield, who has missed three with his own knee issues, were both out of practice on Wednesday, …

Lane Kiffin wasn’t happy with his quarterback Jaxson Dart for calling a pass play late in Thursday’s 52-20 Gator Bowl win over Duke. The Blue Devils returned the favor to the Rebels with a dazzling trick play for a touchdown on the kickoff. The ball was kicked deep and a Rebel returner caught it then fired a long backward pass. …

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson remained out of practice Thursday, putting his status for Sunday’s season even more in question. Richardson, who said Wednesday he was feeling “way better than last week,” with a back issue that has kept him from practicing since Dec. 20. He also was on the report with a foot injury last week, but the Colts removed …

No. 14 Ole Miss closes out the season against Duke with historic 10-win seasons on the line. The Rebels ended the year as the third team out of the College Football Playoff after dropping stunners against Kentucky and Florida. Still, the Rebels have a chance to win 10 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1960.  Duke managed …

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has said that the team is going to fight to keep the NFC’s No. 6 seed by winning Sunday’s game over the Cowboys. It looks like receiver Terry McLaurin will be able to help them do it. McLaurin (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was sidelined for Wednesday’s session. McLaurin …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There’s no doubt Ole Miss football will miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart, a senior quarterback playing in his final game, dominated in Ole Miss’ 52-20 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. He passed for 404 yards and four touchdowns and broke two single-season Ole Miss records. Although Dart is out of eligibility, it didn’t stop coach Lane Kiffin from joking …

Saquon Barkley won’t break the NFL’s single-season rushing record, but he’s on pace to shatter his personal best earnings year. The Philadelphia Eagles running back was announced on the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster on Thursday for the third time in his seven-year career. That inclusion triggers a $250,000 Pro Bowl bonus that was baked into the $37 million contract he …

Getty Images Following a lackluster first round of the College Football Playoff, the quarterfinal round delivered with some memorable games. After four straight blowout wins in Round 1, the sport delivered a major upset and a double-overtime thriller as we move closer to crowning a national champion. On Thursday, 7-seed Notre Dame shocked 2-seed Georgia 23-10 to deliver Kirby Smart …

The Browns will not have their top cornerback when they play the Ravens on Saturday to end their 2024 season. Denzel Ward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 18 after he did not practice all week. Ward, 27, has had a strong season, leading the league with 19 passes defensed. He’s also recorded a forced fumble, fumble recovery, and …