Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) gets off the pass ahead of the hit by Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jacob Lacey (54) and Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Trace Ford (30) as BYU and Oklahoma play at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Stop me if you’ve heard this one …

Jul 16, 2024, 05:21 PM ET ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle. The team announced Tuesday that Krug will work to rehabilitate the injury without surgery over the next six to eight weeks before being re-evaluated. If …

Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson will start training camp on the non-football illness list, coach Andy Reid announced Tuesday. Thompson, a fifth-round pick in 2023, was in a special teams meeting at the team facility last month when he had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest. His status going forward is unknown. Reid also said cornerback Jaylen Watson, defensive …

The StaffDNA Cure Bowl is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the college football bowl game is returning to its original location. The Orlando Sports Foundation, which manages the Cure Bowl, is finalizing a deal to bring the game back to Camping World Stadium. This would be the third time the game has been hosted at the downtown venue, following hosting …

Jul 16, 2024, 05:33 PM ET NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have signed forward Simon Holmstrom to a one-year contract. The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday. Holmstrom had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the Islanders last season. His five short-handed goals and seven short-handed points …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon is joined by Dr. Edwin Porras to discuss why Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks, coming off a collegiate injury, could have a rookie season similar to Todd Gurley’s rookie year. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

The Georgia Bulldogs have some of the highest expectations again in 2024 and a lot of that is due to Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. Smart has reloaded Georgia’s roster after having eight players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Georgia is among the country’s preseason favorites. In fact, former Alabama Crimson Tide head Nick Saban predicts that Georgia will …

With Caleb Williams’ contract ‘drama’ done and dusted, Bears’ exciting new era cleared for takeoff originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There was never going to be a holdout. The term “drama” doesn’t even adequately represent Caleb Williams’ contract situation, which ended Tuesday when the rookie quarterback signed his four-year deal with the Bears. Williams has done everything right since …

Heavy hitters took the podium for Day 2 of SEC media days in Dallas. The Oklahoma Sooners, Missouri Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs were the four teams to share their opinions on Tuesday. One head coach, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, had high praise for the way Brent Venables is building his roster and recruiting. He’s just the latest current or …

What to expect from Bears 2024 draft picks as rookies report to training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After months of waiting, weeks of wondering and many, many hours devoted to speculation and curiosity, Bears training camp is finally here. On Tuesday, rookies report to Halas Hall to begin the bulk of their offseason work to prepare for …

Though he retired after a lengthy and legendary career, Nick Saban is still present within the college football realm. Recently, he’s been on numerous broadcasts, covering the 2024 NFL draft and the SEC Media Days. However, his presence within the Alabama Crimson Tide football program is still welcomed, and it’s an invitation he’d gladly accepted. Shortly after Saban announced his …

No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Caleb Williams has reportedly agreed to terms with the Bears on his rookie contract. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Chicago Bears rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday for the start of training camp, but a few of them did a bit more than just report. Caleb Williams, quarterback and No. 1 overall pick …

Day 2 of SEC media days featured Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. Venables, quarterback Jackson Arnold, linebacker Danny Stutsman, and safety Billy Bowman had plenty to say about this year’s team while on the mic. However, one note from the head coach before OU’s time at the podium was eye-opening. Venables shared with the media in attendance that true sophomore …

The Chicago Bears and No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams agreed to a four-year, $39 million fully guaranteed rookie deal on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. It also includes a $25.5 million signing bonus. The USC product and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner does not have an NFLPA-certified agent. Rome Odunze, who Chicago selected with the No. 9 pick, also …

Caleb Williams signs four-year rookie contract with Bears: source originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams ended any contract drama Tuesday when he signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bears on the day rookies reported to Halas Hall, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. The Bears rookie quarterback’s four-year, fully guaranteed contract is worth $39 million. The …