ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served as assistant GM under MacLellan the past three years. The son of …

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 30: Defensive lineman Shemar Turner #5 and defensive back Dalton Brooks #25 of the Texas A&M Aggies gesture after stopping a run by running back Raheim Sanders #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the fourth quarter of the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Next …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The rebuilding — or recalibration of the Washington Commanders, as new coach Dan Quinn calls it — was never going to be a small project. There was too much work that needed to be done on a franchise that hasn’t had a winning season since 2016 and hasn’t won a playoff game since 2005. What …

Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, became an immediate impact player as a pro, ranking third in the entire league in pass rush win rate (26%, according to ESPN Analytics), behind only All-Pro players like Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons and Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett. He also …

JAMM AQUINO / 2023 Campbell quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the No. 1-rated recruit out of Hawaii in the Class of 2025 according to 247 Sports. 1 /1 JAMM AQUINO / 2023 Campbell quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the No. 1-rated recruit out of Hawaii in the Class of 2025 according to 247 Sports. Campbell’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, the No. 1-ranked prospect from …

Since 1972, no NFL team has been as consistently good as the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the 1970s, the Steelers were so dominant that NFL Films narrator John Facenda once said, “There are 27 teams in the National Football League, and then, there are the Pittsburgh Steelers.” From 1974-79, the Steelers won four Super Bowls in a six-year span, a feat …

Best, worst and most likely scenarios for Patriots WRs in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time for more spitballin’!!! We started our Best Case/Worst Case/Most Likely Case series last week with a projection of what might be in store for Drake Maye. We are back at it again today with a look at the wide receivers, an …

Jul. 8—The 2024 Big 12 Football Media Days kick off Tuesday inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. Broadcast on ESPN +, the two-day event will feature press conferences from all 16 head football coaches as well as third-year commissioner Brett Yormark, who will lead off the proceedings Tuesday at 1 p.m. West Virginia head coach Neal Brown is scheduled …

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club re-signed forward Barrett Hayton on Monday to a two-year contract worth $5.3 million. The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $2.65 million through the 2025-26 season. Hayton was a restricted free agent. “Barrett is a reliable two-way center who is strong in the faceoff circle and is a great complement …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter One thing that no one will ever accuse Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman of doing: Standing pat. He certainly could have done that after last season, when his team finished in a 1-6 spiral that ruined what they hoped would be a Super Bowl encore. It would have been easy to say he still …

Training camp is around the corner. There is still an opportunity to make additional signings and trades, but roster construction is largely complete after free agency and the draft. Reflecting on the moves already made, it is clear that each team has varying levels of roster unknowns.  Here are the most pressing needs for teams across the AFC:  AFC North …

Next week Kalen DeBoer will represent the Alabama Crimson Tide football program at the 2024 SEC media days. Along with DeBoer SEC coaches and top players will make their way to Dallas, Texas for the annual event. On Monday, Alabama released which of its players would be joining Coach DeBoer in Dallas. To the surprise of no one, quarterback Jalen …

Even before a single snap of the NFL season is played, there are expectations for each team, some being much higher than others. There are always sure bets to make the playoffs and sure bets of teams that are predicted to flounder. Then the season actually begins and a lot of that goes out the window. Every year there are …

The NFL might need an extra $14 billion, at some point in the next few years. Why not shake more cash out of the gambling tree? Sports business reporter Daniel Kaplan, in an item for AwfulAnnouncing.com, reports that the NFL has licensed its brands to Aristocrat Gaming for an online mobile slot machine game. Previously, the league licenses its brands …

Michigan football had a huge day on the recruiting trail on Monday, having received commitments from two top-100 prospects. The Wolverines secured 2025 Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange four-star safety Ivan Taylor (who flipped from Notre Dame) and Central Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh four-star tight end Andrew Olesh. As the class keeps building, some commits are working on one of …