We recently listed the three most important things about mandatory minicamps. One of those factors bit the Lions on Friday night. Detroit lost its final OTA session for having too much contact during offseason work. Of course, any contact is too much contact. But pretty much every team has at least some prohibited contact during offseason workouts. Why else would …

Missouri football has one of those good problems. There’s a reason most prognosticators and tipsters have labeled Luther Burden III as a — if not the — top returning wide receiver in college football in 2024 and as a potential high-end, first-round NFL Draft pick in 2025. His 1,212 receiving yards and nine touchdowns from last season will earn that …

The Texas Longhorns football coaching staff has officially extended an offer to Class of 2027 Safety Isala Wily-Ava out of Bellflower, CA. Wily-Ava will be one of the country’s most sought-after defensive recruits in a few years, with a massive frame at 6’2 195 pounds. He completed his freshman year with high school powerhouse St. John Bosco in California. Texas …

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy singled out two perennial Big Ten powerhouses as ready to bounce back this season. McElroy believes that Nebraska and Wisconsin are ready to take a step forward this season. Both Big Ten teams are in their second year under high-profile head coaches. Last year, Matt Rhule guided the Cornhuskers to a 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten) record, …

On Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reported that the punishments of the Falcons (for tampering with Kirk Cousins) and Eagles (for tampering with Saquon Barkley) were “likely to come this week.” The work week has ended. Unless there’s a Saturday announcement, it’s not happening. In fairness to Schefter, he said “likely” not definite. Also, it wouldn’t be the first time …

Football season is roughly two months away, and Austin-area teams are coming off a spring in which they faced important questions. We answer some of the biggest questions surrounding local squads: Who will be Manor’s next great running back? Given the number of extraordinary runners who have gone though the Mustangs’ program, it’s a fair question. After all, Quinten Joyner …

2025 defensive line prospect Jaylen Williams included Tennessee in his top four schools. Williams’ top four schools are Tennessee, Texas A&M, Michigan and Nebraska. Williams is ranked as the No. 236 prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 29 defensive lineman and No. 6 player in Illinois, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-6, 265 pound four-star …

Neil PaineJun 8, 2024, 07:50 AM ET CloseNeil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight. This year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, with Game 1 on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+), comes with many fascinating unknowns. For instance, it’s unknown whether the battle of best player …

The Steelers launched the offseason by blowing up their quarterback depth chart. They could wrap up preparations for 2024 by adding someone who will catch plenty of passes from one or more of the new quarterbacks. Mark Kaboly of TheAthletic.com believes that the Steelers will add a “legit No. 2” receiver before the season starts. For now, the candidates to …

Five-star tight end recruit Elyiss Williams has confirmed his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs. Williams is one of two five-star recruits that is currently committed to the University of Georgia’s football program. Williams has been committed to Georgia football since April 2023, but that is not stopping top college football programs from recruiting the elite tight end. Williams recently said, …

Wisconsin football class of 2025 defensive line target Abu Tarawallie announced his commitment to Minnesota on Friday. Tarawallie became the latest Wisconsin class of 2025 target to commit elsewhere this past week, joining several three-star recruits like WR Vernon Allen III, iOL N’Kye Wynn and RB Bo Jackson, to name a few. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive lineman recently included Wisconsin …

The “Fantastic Four,” they called it. The Big 12 rested on the brink of change in 2011 – much as it does now. Colorado and Nebraska had their bags packed for new conferences. Missouri and Texas A&M weren’t far behind, soon to be off to the SEC. The 2011 Women’s College World Series provided a moment of celebration and conference …

Rutgers secured a commitment from Braxton Kyle last weekend, adding a player who was very much under the radar but fills a significant need in the 2025 recruiting class. Kyle was the second commitment for Rutgers during the official visit weekend. There is no denying his production, as over the last two seasons he had 75 total tackles and 13 …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. After nearly two months of Stanley Cup playoffs, we are down to two teams left. The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers begin the final series of the season on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+), with the ultimate prize in hockey on the line. As a …

Steve McMichael plans to be at home as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August. McMichael’s family released a statement saying that as he continues to battle ALS, he is not healthy enough to make the trip to Canton, Ohio. “Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio for his Pro Football …