Whitner claims 49ers’ Mason ‘identical’ to former NFL RB Lynch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rising-star 49ers running back Jordan Mason followed his strong 2024 NFL season debut with a similarly impressive Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite San Francisco losing 23-17, Christian McCaffrey’s backup continued to run hard and be a reliable, much-needed piece of coach …
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Wisconsin starting QB injured, won’t play against USC on Sept. 28
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Big news continues to flow in from USC’s upcoming Big Ten football opponents. The Trojans learned earlier on Monday that Michigan was making a change of …
Read More »Eagles star WR A.J. Brown expects to miss ‘a couple weeks’ with hamstring injury
A.J. Brown’s hamstring injury is going to keep him out for more than just a single game. The Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver told ESPN on Monday night that he expects to be out for “a couple weeks” with the injury. A specific timeline there is not known. Eagles WR A.J. Brown said he expects to miss “a couple weeks” …
Read More »49ers WR Deebo Samuel out a ‘couple weeks’ due to calf strain
San Francisco wideout Deebo Samuel will miss time after suffering a calf injury Sunday. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Samuel suffered a calf strain in the team’s 23-17 Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will be out a “couple weeks.” This season, Samuel has recorded a team-leading 13 receptions for 164 yards, along with …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UTPB gets back on track after blowout victory
Sep. 16—UTPB head coach Kris McCullough finally got a win against a Colorado school. It took a couple of attempts but the Falcons helped him get one back on the Rocky Mountain State in UTPB’s 67-14 win against Adams State this past Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. Last year, the Falcons were dealt a 35-27 loss to Western …
Read More »49ers, Rams hobbling into Week 3 matchup as injuries surge
49ers, Rams hobbling into Week 3 matchup as injuries surge originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are dealing with a rash of injuries ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. But San Francisco isn’t alone in its struggles, as the team’s NFC West foe down south is hurting …
Read More »Are the Kansas City Chiefs lucky or just better prepared?
There wasn’t much in the box score to suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs should’ve defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Chiefs were outgained (320-286) by their conference rival. They committed three turnovers — throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble — compared to the Bengals’ one turnover. Perhaps the most damning stat, though, came courtesy of their three-time …
Read More »Detroit Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to eight-year contract
Sep 16, 2024, 07:51 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million Monday, marking an average annual value of $8.075 million. Raymond, 22, was the fourth overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft and has blossomed into one of the Red Wings’ best players. In 2023-24, Raymond’s third season in the …
Read More »Report: Ja’Whaun Bentley out for season with torn pec
Report: Ja’Whaun Bentley out for season with torn pec originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley’s injury appears to be worse than the team initially thought. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday evening that Bentley will miss the rest of the season due to a torn pec suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. …
Read More »Behind Enemy Lines: What USC is bringing to Ann Arbor in Week 4
. Michigan football has struggled mightily through three weeks and Week 4 is both a challenge as well as an opportunity for the Wolverines to right the ship. USC comes to town flying high after beating LSU in Week 1 and looking dominant against Utah State in Week 2. But LSU hasn’t exactly lived up to any sort of preseason …
Read More »Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back
Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson had Minnesota Vikings fans on their feet after his 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium – but it wasn’t him who stole the show online. Midway through the second quarter of the 49ers’ 23-17 loss …
Read More »Week 3 College Football Winners and Losers: Wazzu’s revenge, Florida State’s stunning 0-3 start
. We all love college football here. I love it, and if you’re reading this column, odds are you do, too. I’m never going to complain about a weekend slate when we only get 13 during the regular season, but we can be honest with ourselves: Week 3 was kind of a snoozer. We knew this would likely be the …
Read More »Eagles inactives: Devin White inactive vs. Falcons
Eagles inactives: Devin White inactive vs. Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White is a healthy scratch against the Falcons on Monday night. During training camp, White was beat out by Nakobe Dean, who is now the Eagles’ starting middle linebacker. White doesn’t play special teams so he’s not up in this game. Here’s the full …
Read More »MSU Football offers 3-star Colorado DL Tufanua Ionatana
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football has extended an offer to one of the top players from Colorado in the 2026 class. Three-star defensive lineman Tufanua Ionatana of Englewood, Colo. announced on Sunday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. He shared the recruiting news via social media platform X. Ionatana is ranked as the No. 52 defensive …
Read More »Shanahan states Deebo out ‘a couple weeks’ with calf strain
Shanahan states Deebo out ‘a couple weeks’ with calf strain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss a couple weeks due to a calf strain, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced on a conference call with reporters Monday, dealing another big blow to San Francisco’s offense. Samuel sustained the injury during the 49ers’ 23-17 …
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