SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 23: Xavier Watts #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 23, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The [autotag]Chuck Bednarik Award[/autotag] is given out annually to the top defensive player in college football, and Notre …

The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints canceled their scheduled joint practices for this week with the Niners dealing with several nagging injuries. The teams announced Sunday that they jointly agreed to call off the practices that were supposed to be held Thursday and Friday in Irvine, where the Saints are training this summer. The teams will play their …

It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to Tom Cruise, who in a pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked off the countdown to 2028. The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it …

How can Patriots become destination for players? Mayo has simple answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are no longer a destination for top-tier NFL players, and this offseason — especially the Brandon Aiyuk saga — served as compelling evidence. The Patriots were unable to land the top free agent wide receiver back in March, Calvin …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to a comment made by Colorado head coach Deion Sanders to a local media member. They decipher if the incident has any deeper meaning, and provide the context of why he claims he has …

Haason Reddick wants to move on from the New York Jets before even playing a single snap for them. The star edge rusher has requested a trade from the Jets amid his holdout from training camp, ESPN reported Monday.  Reddick has yet to report to the Jets for training camp as he’s been seeking a new deal. He also skipped …

Haason Reddick of the Jets has requested a trade amid a contract holdout, but the Jets have no plans to let him go. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) The New York Jets announced Monday afternoon that they will not be trading pass-rusher Haason Reddick, less than an hour after it was reported that Reddick had requested …

The clock had struck midnight and a steady stream of players began flowing onto the Belleville football field. High school football was back and the Tigers didn’t want to waste any time in their pursuit of their third Division 1 state championship in the past four years. No one was happier to get the show rolling than Bryce Underwood, the …

With the NFL season on the horizon, bettors are always looking for new and exciting ways to wager on the upcoming season. One market fans are putting their money on is the players they think will have the most regular season receiving touchdowns. At the top of the oddsboard is Miami’s Tyreek Hill at +900. In 2023, the “Cheetah” — …

How will you remember the Haason Reddick era for the New York Jets? The Jets finalized a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for Reddick on April 1. Reddick wanted a better contract, held out and on Monday he requested a trade. Hopefully you didn’t buy that authentic Reddick Jets jersey. If the Jets do trade Reddick, just about every team …

Nov 12, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell (left) and defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) lead their team onto the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491377 ORIG FILE ID: 20221112_tbs_bk3_167.JPG The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer OXNARD, Calif. — After a two-year absence from the NFL, Mike Zimmer has resurfaced as the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. He had been head coach of the Minnesota Vikings for eight seasons before being fired after the 2021 season. Zimmer, who previously served as the Dallas DC from 2000 to 2006, seems pleased to be …

The Jets’ Haason Reddick situation just got a lot messier. According to multiple reports, Reddick, a no-show at training camp due to his desire for a new contract, has now officially requested to be traded. Reddick, 29, was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 1, with New York sending Philadelphia a conditional 2026 …

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Folks, we’ve finally made it. It feels like it’s been so long since we’ve talked about college football, but we’re …

Wide receiver Martavis Bryant is spending a little more time with the Commanders. Bryant worked out for the team in the spring and, per multiple reports, he is working out for them again on Tuesday. Bryant has not played in an NFL game since 2018, but spent time on the Cowboys practice squad last season after being reinstated from an …