Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explains why fantasy managers should trust the Baltimore RB in Week 5. View more Video Transcript Here’s the reality with Derrick Henry, he won’t be completely unstoppable for the entire season at some point. Some excellent defensive minded coach is going to figure out how to stop this freight train, but that coach is …

NORMAN — OU football star linebacker Danny Stutsman is staying busy during the Sooners’ bye week. Stutsman, the program’s leading tackler through five games, made an appearance on “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Wednesday. Stutsman discussed OU’s defensive play this season, last week’s 27-21 win over Auburn and what the team has gotten up to during the bye week. Here’s …

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick on Wednesday, delivering his own version of “We’re on to Cincinnati” after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams’ status with the team. “Davante’s dealing with a hamstring (injury),” Pierce said. “He’s rehabbing, and the rest of us are focusing on Denver.” The Raiders visit the Broncos on Sunday …

As Jets head coach Robert Saleh offered an injury update ahead of Wednesday’s practice, he noted that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be among the names listed in the team’s official injury report to be released later in the day. That being said, there’s no reason for Jets fans to hold their breath. Saleh said that Rodgers, who is dealing with …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 2, 2024, 04:26 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the team said Wednesday. Celebrini’s status had been in question after he left a 3-1 preseason loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday. Celebrini was on a …

With Julio Jones in town, Alabama football assistant head coach JaMarcus Shephard is willing to step aside. Maybe even eager. Over the weekend, the legendary Alabama wide receiver could be seen walking into his old stomping grounds with the team to face Georgia. He debated giving words of wisdom to the men suited up to go to battle, but ultimately …

Robert Saleh says any perceived issues with Aaron Rodgers’ cadence and the New York Jets’ offense can take a hike. And he says there are no mixed signals, either. The coach was terse Wednesday when asked whether he and his quarterback have spoken about Rodgers’ calls at the line of scrimmage — something that has suddenly become a hot topic …

Purdy drops stunned three-word reaction to Warner’s epic pick-six originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner’s on-field abilities are out of this world, and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy knows it. But even that knowledge couldn’t prepare Purdy for the All-Pro linebacker’s incredible pick-six in San Francisco’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium …

The Clemson Tigers picked up a commitment Wednesday in class of 2025 DL Makhi Williams-Lee (Lakeside High School, Atlanta), who announced his pledge in a social media post to X. Listed as 6-foot-2, 280 pounds, William-Lee is rated a three-star recruit from both 247Sports and On3. Rivals rates him as a four-star player. Williams-Lee committed to Clemson over offers from …

49ers open defensive tackle Davis’ practice window ahead of Week 5 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. The 49ers opened the practice window for …

If there is one person on the Michigan State football team who embodies courage, it’s safety Armorion Smith. Smith lost his mother this year and has since taken over custody of his four younger siblings while playing football full-time with the Spartans. For his courage, Armorion Smith has been named a nominee for the FWAA Capital One Orange Bowl Courage …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comOct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. They don’t make shot-blockers like they used to. In 2014-15, Kris Russell of the Calgary Flames rode his physical play to 147.6 …

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks will miss at least one game after he developed an infection in his right knee after undergoing a minor procedure, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Cooks, who has been battling a knee issue since training camp, underwent a knee procedure after their 20-15 win over the New York Giants last Thursday. Cooks had the …

The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he comes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold said. That’s good, because Kaprizov will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old Russian has two seasons remaining on his five-year, $45 million contract. “He’s going to be the focus of what …

Everyone is smiles and laughs until somebody gets poked in the eye. Isn’t that how that saying goes? Well however it goes, it fits in with the Michigan State offense as they got on a roll until faced with tough competition and it hasn’t gone well. The Spartans are rebuilding with a new coach in Jonathan Smith and a new …