Getty Images Christian McCaffrey will grace the cover of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 25” as the first San Francisco 49ers player to earn that distinction. While being on the cover of the popular NFL game is an honor, it also comes with the shadow of the fabled “Madden Curse.” However, McCaffrey isn’t putting any stock into that. McCaffrey spoke with the …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the complexities surrounding the potential employment status of NCAA athletes. Key issues include the resistance from the NCAA, commissioners, and lobbyists against making athletes employees, and the potential consequences of such a shift. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” …

How Kittle hilariously hazed Purdy when 49ers QB was a rookie originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy can’t catch a break. The 24-year-old quarterback threw a subpar first pitch at a recent San Francisco Giants game, butchered essential Bay Area slang and now the story of his 49ers hazing has resurfaced. San Francisco tight end George Kittle …

One thing Michigan football fans have learned not to do is star gaze, whether it be in recruiting or via the transfer portal. While recruiting certainly requires talent, there’s usually a better idea of what a team is getting when it comes to the transfer portal, as players have already somewhat developed. In our eyes, the Wolverines have had a …

Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is busy raising up his Bengals-loving family, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from minicamp news, …

Auburn football is no stranger to taking away commits from Power programs. Currently, USC is Hugh Freeze’s top target for poaching talent. Auburn will welcome two Trojan pledges to campus this weekend for official visits: five-star QB Julian Lewis and three-star RB Daune Morris. Lewis and Morris will be the second and third USC commits to officially visit Auburn this …

C.J. Stroud is the rising fantasy football tide that lifts all boats — but will he do it for ALL the Texans receivers in 2024? (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) It’s June. No one has nor does anyone need “the answers to the test” yet — to use a silly analogy that somehow makes the very unserious pursuit of understanding …

The Spartans hosted Darius Afalava on an official visit and have made the offensive lineman feel like a top priority ever since the staff arrived on campus. Those efforts have seemed to pay off as Michigan State has been featured in his top four, with a commitment looming. The Spartans stand alongside Oklahoma, Utah and Washington in the final four. …

One of my favorite aspects of working with Fantasy Football Today is how often and early we get both the mock drafts and real drafts rolling prior to the start of a Fantasy Football (and NFL season). We’ve had mocks running from before and after the 2024 NFL Draft and now we’re starting to accrue some data on ADP (average …

Getty Images Jimmy Graham’s future in the NFL is still up in the air. The veteran tight end is still mulling whether or not he’ll suit up during the 2024 campaign. When asked about playing this season, the 37-year-old told ESPN that he’s “not sure yet” but relayed that he will reach out to the New Orleans Saints before making …

The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …

Michigan State football is set to host another big weekend of official visits this upcoming weekend, and included in that list is a recruit committed to Michigan. Howell defensive lineman Bobby Kanka is a 4-star prospect, currently committed to the University of Michigan. Although committed to the rivals, the Spartans have made a strong push to try and flip the …

What Kittle texted Aiyuk amid 49ers receiver’s contract situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle is one of the more personable players on the 49ers, but San Francisco’s star tight end doesn’t like to get involved with any of his teammates’ contract negotiations. And while that’s also the case for Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing contract saga, Kittle recently …

Former Michigan State baseball player Clay VanderLaan has made his mark in the collegiate coaching game, and has now landed a big time job in the industry. VanderLaan has been named the new head coach of Houston Christian University of the Southland Conference. https://x.com/MSUBaseball/status/1800943103206936799 VanderLaan got the job after spending three years as an assistant coach at HCU. Previously, he …

As the New York Jets opened mandatory offseason minicamp this week, there were two notable unexcused absences. One is newly acquired defensive end Haason Reddick, who is entering the final year of his contract and presumably wants a new one. The other is Aaron Rodgers. Details are scarce on why the 40-year-old quarterback is missing minicamp after he appeared at …