Jordon Davison knew it was time. The five-star running back from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei took his complete official visit schedule in June, saw all his favorites and was ready to make his commitment. In the end, Davison picked Oregon over Alabama and Michigan as Ohio State and the five-star running back parted ways in recent days. Landing the …
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Bo Jackson doesn’t seem to care how many running backs Ohio State takes in its 2025 recruiting class. Jackson, rated as a four-star prospect, was the first running back to commit to the Buckeyes in the class. He was the first running back to commit to Carlos Locklyn after he was hired to replace now-Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford. …
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Jun 29, 2024, 12:46 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the NHL draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans. The vibrant 18,000-seat building that is made up of a curving 270-degree screen that boasts 16k resolution LED panels wrapping around its orb-like …
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In the upcoming Hallmark Channel/Chiefs collaboration “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” Derrick and Alana’s relationship depends on whether “a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.” (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The Hallmark card-esque love story of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and musical artist Taylor Swift has now inspired an actual, …
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The Oregon Ducks got a nice start to the weekend on Friday afternoon, with 4-star running back Jordon Davison officially announcing his commitment and joining the Ducks’ 2025 class. Davison chose the Ducks over the likes of Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama. The West Coast Mater Dei product is among the top available running backs in the 2025 class, rated …
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Aiyuk admits he’s taking 49ers contract negotiations ‘personal’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Football is a business, and Brandon Aiyuk is learning that quickly as he negotiates a contract extension with the 49ers. As the star wide receiver seeks a lucrative payday, Aiyuk revealed during a recent interview on “The Pivot” podcast how he’s handling the back-and-forth with …
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PORT ORANGE — Derry Norris momentarily pulled a fast one in front of a crowded room of family, friends, teammates and coaches. Spruce Creek’s 6-foot-4, 270-pound rising senior defensive lineman took a Miami hat from his father, placed it upon his head — and tossed it aside. Then, Norris reached down beneath his table and picked a different ACC program …
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Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 12:05 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. That was one interesting first round of the NHL draft …
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Garrett Nussmeier is finally ready to take over as LSU football’s starting quarterback, and the redshirt junior got an endorsement from one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. Speaking at his family’s Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux on Friday, Peyton Manning was high on Nussmeier. “We’ve been in communication. He was at our camp last year. He’s great with …
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AUBURN — Auburn football has suffered a hit to its 2025 recruiting class. Tyler Lockhart, a four-star linebacker rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 147 player in the country, backed off his pledge to the Tigers on Friday. His decommitment comes two days after four-star offensive tackle Carde Smith announced he would be doing the same. Lockhart and …
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Ohio State football’s 2025 recruiting class is the top group in the nation, and on Friday added yet another highly talented player. North Carolina defensive tackle Trajen Odom committed to the Buckeyes, as their defensive line class just gets stronger. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 285-pound interior lineman chose Ohio State over USC, Oregon Colorado, UCLA, and Georgia. It’s a big …
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We are in the portion of the year where college football news is a bit slow, but recruiting news is picking up. As we inch closer to National Signing Day monitoring the class of 2025 becomes more and more important. Unfortunately, a star out of the state of California made his announcement today and he pledged his commitment to another …
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Bill Bedenbuagh has struck again. This time, his efforts netted Rivals four-star interior offensive lineman Darius Afalava, who committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday. Afalava is an incredibly gifted offensive line prospect who is probably even better than his ranking suggests. He’s a three-star prospect on the 247Sports composite, but Rivals considers Afalava a four-star prospect and the No. …
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Aiyuk would love Daniels reunion on Commanders if 49ers talks fail originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk loves playing for the 49ers. But as contract negotiations between the star wide receiver and the NFL team that drafted him continue, Aiyuk wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to play elsewhere with one of his close friends should talks with …
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The Alabama Crimson Tide football program may be under new leadership in 2024, but the team remains elite. Though rankings and polls have not yet been released for the upcoming season, EA Sports has revealed its overall rankings for the top 10 teams for its upcoming game, EA Sports College Football 25. Though the legend Nick Saban retired, new head …
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