Sherman doesn’t foresee ‘happy ending’ to 49ers-Aiyuk saga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Richard Sherman does not see a scenario where the situation between the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk ends well. Speaking on his eponymous podcast, the NFL legend explained his take on the ongoing saga between San Francisco and its superstar wideout. “It’s such a weird situation …

Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals celebrates after a 35-yard touchdown reception against Georgia State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. | Steve Conner, Associated Press Jalen Royals could be a very rich man right now. How rich? Well, per USU co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Cooper Bassett, Royals has received multiple NIL offers …

Report: Shanahan ‘bothered’ by Aiyuk’s behavior amid 49ers hold-in originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ ongoing saga with Brandon Aiyuk has appeared cordial on the outside, but internally, coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly became fed up with the wide receiver’s recent antics. San Francisco could deal Aiyuk at any moment after contract extension negotiations with him hit a …

GAINESVILLE — A day after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, Florida continued fall camp during a pleasant August evening at Sanders Practice Field. Temperatures of 83 degrees and waning sunshine welcomed the Gators during their sixth of 17 practices prior to Week 1 preparation for an Aug. 31 visit from Miami. The school provided a 15-minute viewing period …

Special Caleb Williams’ ‘Hard Knocks’ moments show why belief in Bears’ bright future is justified originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Everything the Bears have done for the last seven months has been for the sole purpose of maximizing the rare opportunity they have in front of them after drafting quarterback Caleb Williams. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach …

Cocoa wide receiver Jayvan Boggs has committed to UCF’s recruiting class for the Knights 2025 commitment list. At UCF, Boggs joins Cocoa teammate offensive lineman Jaquez Joiner as a UCF commit. Verbal commitments are nonbinding and the early National Signing Day is not until Dec. 4, the earliest ever football signing period for incoming freshmen. Boggs, the No. 5 player …

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is week to week after sustaining a knee injury in a joint practice against the Chargers on Sunday, but coach Sean McVay expects him to be available in time to play in the season opener at Detroit on Sept. 8. “Really just had a little bit of bursa sac kind of bursted, and …

Early in Tuesday’s season premier of “Hard Knocks” featuring the Chicago Bears, Nick Saban made a cameo. The recently retired Alabama coaching legend got his head coaching start in 1990 with Toledo. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus played linebacker at Toledo that season. He invited Saban to Bears training camp to appear in front of “Hard Knocks” cameras and offer …

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens returned from Paris full of pride in what his wife, Simone Biles, accomplished and showing off her Olympic pin. Owens is back practicing at Bears training camp this week after getting time away to go to Paris and watch Biles win three gold medals and one silver. “It was amazing to watch,” Owens said after …

Florida A&M football has welcomed three new coaches to its staff. After being hired as the Rattlers’ 19th full-time head coach in January, James Colzie III filled needed gaps for his inaugural staff. Colzie hired Henry Burris as the Rattlers quarterbacks coach, Casey Walker Sr. as the defensive line coach, and Andre Pope as the defensive backs coach. Colzie, while …

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf. McCaffrey hurt his calf late last week, adding that he didn’t pull a muscle, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday. McCaffrey wouldn’t play in the preseason but should be back at practice well before the start of the regular season on Sept. …

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) will be on the sideline for much of camp. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Nothing serious. Nothing structurally significant. That’s how Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday described the knee injury star receiver Puka Nacua suffered during a joint practice with the Chargers on Sunday. If there is cause for concern — and anything …

NCAA Football: Iowa at Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka has suffered a season-ending knee injury for the third time in four years, coach Matt Rhule announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10, 315-pound junior was in line to be the starting left tackle. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Monday during a one-on-one drill. “For …

What 49ers could receive in Aiyuk trade with Steelers, Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the door has not slammed shut on Brandon Aiyuk remaining with the 49ers, all of the focus right now is on completing a trade. On Tuesday, the New England Patriots removed themselves from the picture, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources. Aiyuk …

In 2023, the Greater Miami Conference was a two-horse race. Princeton and Lakota West were the best two teams in the conference by just about any measure: record, points for, points against, etc. Both teams return quarterbacks and other offensive producers, plus multiple future Power Four players on defense. When the two meet at Princeton High School on Friday, Sept. …