Nico Collins, the NFL’s leading receiver, will miss at least four games after the Houston Texans placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Wednesday. Collins left Houston’s 23-20 victory over the Bills on Sunday after scoring on a 67-yard reception late in the first quarter. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he considered Collins week to week with …

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman look ahead to Saturday night’s clash between the SEC foes – each trying to avoid a second loss early in the conference slate. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Ole …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 9, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken are committing to goaltender Joey Daccord long term, signing him Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $5 million annually. Daccord was set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. He was entering the final season of …

49ers DC Sorensen disputes Bosa’s claim about in-game adjustments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Teams are finding ways to exploit the 49ers’ defense and San Francisco is having a hard time combating it. In speaking to reporters after the 49ers’ crushing 24-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, San Francisco defensive end Nick Bosa discussed how Arizona’s …

Ole Miss hung 55 points on LSU in Oxford last year. It was one of the worst defensive performances in program history and the beginning of the end for former LSU defensive coordinator Matt House. Following the season, head coach Brian Kelly made wholesale changes on the defensive side of the ball, hiring Blake Baker away from Missouri to run …

Will Patriots’ offense change under Maye? Rookie gives notable answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots needed to jump-start their offense. Enter the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye has replaced Jacoby Brissett as the Patriots’ starting quarterback and will be under center Sunday against the Houston Texans, head …

He left last week for his compound in Texas, a few days away during the open week to refocus and recalibrate from it all. It didn’t take long to jump right back into the circus. “As quick as they jump on (the bandwagon),” Deion Sanders said Tuesday during his weekly press conference at Colorado, “They can jump off.” And away …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter For the first time since 2008, the Washington Commanders are 4-1, and they’re on pace for the team’s first winning season in nearly a decade. The dynamic leader of Washington’s surprising turnaround is No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels, who tops all rookies in passing yards (1,135) and rushing yards (300). He’s No. 5 in the …

Peppers placed on NFL Commissioner Exempt List, can’t attend games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jabrill Peppers won’t be on the field for the New England Patriots until further notice. The NFL on Wednesday placed the veteran safety on the Commissioner Exempt List, which means he cannot practice or attend games. The National Football League placed Jabrill Peppers of …

ESPN “College GameDay” may not be going to the Red River Rivalry this week, but the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns will still have ESPN’s top broadcast crew on the call for Saturday’s game. Despite “GameDay” choosing to go to Eugene, Oregon in Week 7 for Ohio State vs. Oregon, the Sooners and the Longhorns will still get ESPN’s …

You can gauge a TV show’s power over our collective interest by how quotable it is. Take “Breaking Bad,” for example. Aaron Paul’s “He can’t keep getting away with it!” scene will live forever. Bryan Cranston screaming from the SUV has been popular, too. The quotes (and our ability to bend dramatic overtures to our amusement) are powerful. But one …

Our friends at Nittany Lions Wire are busy previewing the USC Penn State football game this coming Saturday. There’s plenty you will want to read at Nittany Lions Wire. One item of interest is an examination of the matchup between the Penn State offense and the USC defense. Included is a look at the Penn State passing game: Drew Allar …

It can be so easy to panic in fantasy football. After all, we have a very limited amount of time to witness and analyze a player’s performance. But never fear — Dalton Del Don is here to gauge exactly how worried we should be — if at all. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Allen is coming off one the worst games …

Oregon and Ohio State were in the same position this position. Both teams were looking for a quarterback to lead an offense full of dangerous weapons, including a group of receivers that is one of the best in the country. Both teams landed a Big XII quarterback with the Ducks getting former Oklahoma Sooner Dillon Gabriel and the Buckeyes signing …

Five things to know about Patriots’ decision to start Drake Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s a new era in New England. After five weeks watching starter Jacoby Brissett quarterback one of the least productive offenses in the NFL, the Patriots are making a change. According to multiple team sources, they are rolling with rookie No. 3 overall …