The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker will need to work on different styles of kickoffs because of the new NFL rule. (John McCoy / Associated Press) The Chargers will get their first chance to test their kickoff and kickoff return approach to the NFL’s dynamic rule change in live action Sunday against the Rams during their joint practice. “We’re going to get …

Every running back who becomes a Texas Longhorn shares some similarities befitting a blue-blood football program that’s full of blue-chip recruits. All have an extra gear in the open field, all have enough power to break through a flailing attempt at an arm tackle, and all have decent enough hands to haul in a swing pass out in the flat. …

Titans offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere passed his physical Friday, allowing the team to remove him from the active/physically unable to perform list. Petit-Frere can return to practice. He went on PUP before the start of training camp, missing the first five practices of camp while rehabbing a knee injury that required a medical procedure. Petit-Frere, a third-round pick in 2022, …

The Ohio high school football season is less than three weeks away. The Miami Valley Conference saw success in 2023, with five of its 12 teams making the postseason. Cincinnati Country Day and Purcell Marian were the best teams in the conference last season, but both teams lost top contributors and will need breakout performances to reach the same success …

The NFL suspended edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad for six games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. Muhammad, then a member of the Colts’ practice squad, missed the final five games of last season. If Muhammad is to make the Cowboys roster, he will still be suspended for Week 1. Muhammad, 29, signed with the Cowboys earlier this …

Utah State running back Rahsul Faiso cuts back with the ball to avoid the tackle attempt by Georgia State linebacker Kevin Swint in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Faison has the goal of becoming one of the best players in the country this fall. | Steve Conner Seated in front of a backdrop …

The 49ers have spent well over a week in camp. Tackle Trent Williams is holding out. Receiver Brandon Aiyuk is holding in. Both want new contracts. Both are sticking to their guns. On Friday, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that there are no updates as to either player. Aiyuk is in a tougher spot, because eventually it will be time …

At Iowa, the Hawkeyes win in the margins. That means Iowa dials in on special teams in order to win football games. Every piece of the special teams operation is a key component to the Hawkeyes’ success. Under the direction of special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, Iowa boasts one of the best special teams units year in and year out. …

Civil trials can have two kinds of witnesses: (1) fact witnesses, who talk about events relevant to the controversy; and (2) expert witnesses, who offer relevant opinions based on their education, training, and experience. The plaintiffs in the Sunday Ticket class action had their $4.7 billion verdict (and $14.1 billion judgment) thrown out on Thursday because Judge Philip Gutierrez decided …

One of the best in the 2026 class is already off the board. Shavar Young, the No. 10-ranked athlete in the Rivals250 for next year’s recruiting cycle out of Knoxville (Tenn.) Webb School, committed to Clemson on Friday. The electric 6-foot, 175-pound two-day standout from Tennessee made visits out to Miami and then Clemson last weekend. His trip back to …

WATCH: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s wife Misty unveils Hall of Fame gold jacket originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael accepted his gold jacket on behalf of his wife, Misty, on Friday night during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Check out the moment Mongo’s wife unveils his gold threads. On behalf of …

Aug. 2—New Mexico punter Aaron Rodriguez was named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list on Friday. Rodriguez, a sixth-year senior, is one of five punters from the Mountain West to make the list of 34. Named after former Southern Miss All-American and NFL All-Pro Ray Guy, the award is annually given to the best punter in college football. …

Devin Hester overcome with emotion during enshrinement to Pro Football Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears legendary return specialist, and now Hall of Famer, Devin Hester earned his official enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday. And he couldn’t help but be overcome by emotion as he walked on stage to receive his …

Georgia football’s 2025 recruiting haul on the offensive line continues to be built with in-state prospects. The latest came Friday night when Westlake four-star Juan Gaston Jr. announced he’s committed to the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-7, 345-pound Gaston is ranked as the nation’s No. 16 offensive tackle and the No. 164 overall prospect by the 247Sports Composite. His announcement was livestreamed …

For the first time ever, the No. 1 player in the NFL — as voted on by the players of the NFL — is a receiver. The top dog is Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill. Ordinarily, we don’t care about this list. The methodology is flawed. There’s little or no transparency. An unspecified number of players are asked to list the …