Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) catches the ball before going out of bounds as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports With the UNC football season opener just one week away from …
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Eric Williams NFL Reporter One of the stated goals of the UFL is to help players achieve their dream of making it to the highest level of football. Heading into the final week of preseason games, a number of UFL players are on the bubble to make NFL teams. Traditionally, the final exhibition game is one last chance for players …
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Trevor Lawrence might not care about the narrative that he hasn’t proven himself yet. His five-year, $275 million contract extension says he is already a top quarterback. Still, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has had some ups and downs in his career, and this seems to be a pivotal season for how we view him. The good news is Lawrence looked …
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Oct 17, 2013; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Bryn Renner (2) looks to pass as Miami Hurricanes defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (98) and defensive lineman Tyriq McCord (17) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Remember when the shotgun formation first came about in college football? How about when …
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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft in a rare deal between the NFC East rivals. Dotson, a first-rounder out of Penn State in 2022, is one of several high draft picks from the previous …
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Who has more to prove in final preseason game, Brissett or Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston According to head coach Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots’ quarterback competition will continue through Sunday’s preseason finale vs. the Washington Commanders. The team expects to name its Week 1 starter on Monday or Tuesday. Mayo said all four Patriots QBs will …
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Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (10) and running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) celebrate a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports By a number of measures, the Oklahoma Sooners are carrying a ton of talent into the 2024 college football season. …
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Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2024, 07:13 PM ET CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and the NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast …
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots staff ran out of time. When they visited North Carolina’s Pro Day in March, Patriots coaches and personnel executives planned to review Drake Maye’s worst game with him and then his best. Maye, who would become New England’s third overall draft selection within the month, had the pleasure of choosing which film to …
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Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the new rules that were approved by the Board of Directors on Friday. They go into effect immediately, including reducing the waiting period for coaches to be …
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A year ago, both Penn Cambria and Richland had quarterbacks debut as their respective program’s varsity starter when the Panthers and Rams met in a season opener. That first game provided a glimpse of two young passers who evolved into a pair of the region’s top playmakers as the season progressed. “Last year, both teams had a young quarterback playing …
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Aug 20, 2024, 12:49 PM ET The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to a “material breach.” “The Flyers will have no further comment at this time,” the team said following Tuesday’s terse announcement on social media. Johansen, 32, never appeared in a game for Philadelphia after arriving in …
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Bears’ Darrell Taylor trade puts Dominique Robinson in danger ahead of roster cut day originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears ended their preseason slate with a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the state of their defensive line was the lead topic of conversation. The pass rush outside of Montez Sweat has been …
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Florida State football players Marvin Jones (7) and Patrick Payton (11) take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024. College football is back! It’s not in full force yet, but there are a few college games in what is deemed Week 0 kicking off. For those of us …
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Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers unleashed a throw on Wednesday afternoon that seemed to travel back in time. He looked effortless as he leaned onto his back foot and fired the ball 55 yards in the air, dropping it right into Garrett Wilson’s hands. He looked like he did in his prime. And he made …
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