Getty Images One of the most interesting storylines to follow this offseason has been the contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. There were rumors before the NFL Draft that the Niners could trade one of Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel, and the drumbeat of that possibility got even louder when the team selected former …
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Penn State shocked as top WR target Lex Cyrus picks South Carolina
There have been a lot of great moments for Penn State in its 2025 recruiting cycle, and there have been a lot of frustrating moments for the program, coaching staff and fanbase. The most recent decision from one of their top remaining targets in this cycle certainly isn’t going to make anyone happy. Lex Cyrus, the top in-state wide receiver …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft generated more than $213M for Detroit area, study says
Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft broke the league’s all-time record for event attendance, with 775,000 people visiting Detroit for the annual rookie showcase. As a result, Motor City enjoyed substantial economic gains, with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission revealing Thursday that the draft — and its thousands of out-of-state visitors — generated more than $213 million for …
Read More »Titans did the right thing by investing around Will Levis. Will it pay off?
With OTAs over and training camps still weeks away, plenty of questions are circling the NFL. Charles McDonald is tackling them this summer. The Tennessee Titans have ushered in a new era with an offensive-minded head coach to pair with Will Levis, their second-year quarterback who is walking into the season as the entrenched starter. Teams will often tell the …
Read More »South Carolina football, Shane Beamer land four-star receiver Lex Cyrus over Penn State
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer’s Thursday afternoon just got a little more exciting, after four-star wide receiver Lex Cyrus chose the Gamecocks over Penn State. Cyrus announced his decision by revealing he was wearing a South Carolina T-shirt at a pre-planned event at his high school. Cyrus, a 5-foot-10 receiver from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the ninth-best recruit …
Read More »Texans’ stadium damaged by Hurricane Beryl, set to house up to 250 displaced hospital patients, per reports
Getty Images Hurricane Beryl has left millions without power since reaching the Houston area earlier this week. The storm has also damaged the Texans’ NRG Stadium, as ESPN reported, though Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the complex will soon house up to 250 hospital patients who cannot return home. Home to the Texans since their inaugural 2002 season, NRG Stadium …
Read More »Wisconsin football announces 2024 Big Ten media days representatives
Wisconsin football announced on Thursday that starting left tackle Jack Nelson, safety Hunter Wohler and inside linebacker Jake Chaney will represent the program at Big Ten media days later this month. The Badgers will be heard from on July 23 during the three-day event. They will take the stage that day along with Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, Northwestern and Illinois. …
Read More »Roger Goodell comments on NFL appealing ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict to pay over $4.7 billion in class damages
Getty Images Last month, a federal judge ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in residential class damages and $96 million in commercial class damages in the NFL “Sunday Ticket” case. After the jury found the league violated antitrust laws, with over 2.4 million customers paying an increased rate for the product for out-of-market games, the league announced it would …
Read More »Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick joining ‘Inside the NFL’ show
Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick joining ‘Inside the NFL’ show originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be on the sidelines for an NFL team during the 2024 season, but you will still see plenty of the eight-time Super Bowl champion. Belichick is taking his talents to the popular Inside the NFL …
Read More »Oddsmakers set Auburn’s win total at 7.5 for 2024 season
Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) breaks free of Alabama Crimson Tide defenders during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Auburn’s football team may have a revamped offense heading into this fall, but oddsmakers don’t seem too keen on Cam Coleman and company providing the Tigers with …
Read More »Cardinals’ James Conner says career-high rushing year was his ‘floor’ not his ‘ceiling,’ predicts more in 2024
Running back James Conner has played in the NFL since 2017, playing for two teams and earning two Pro Bowl honors in that time. Last season, in his third year with the Arizona Cardinals, he had a career year. The 29-year-old rushed for 1,040 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per attempt, both career highs. The Cardinals may have struggled, finishing …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 15 Pittsburgh Steelers hope Russell Wilson or Justin Fields shines
T.J. Watt is coming off another NFL sack title. (Yahoo Sports/Bruno Rouby) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. Falcons …
Read More »What Big Ten football players are going to 2024 Big Ten Media Days? Here’s a full list of who will be speaking
The final countdown towards the 2024 College Football season is on with just a little over a month away until the first kickoff of the year. And that means media days within the Power 5 conferences are right around the corner, including the Big Ten. On Thursday, the Big Ten Conference announced the full slate of student-athletes across its newly …
Read More »Ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett embracing his new opportunity with the Eagles: ‘Change is a great thing’
Change can be hard for anyone, let alone a former first-round pick who is still trying to get his career off the ground. But instead of letting it hinder his growth, Kenny Pickett is embracing the changes associated with being traded from the Steelers to the Eagles ahead of his third NFL season. “Change is a great thing,” Pickett recently …
Read More »Chiefs training camp preview: How will Patrick Mahomes utilize his new weapons?
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It’s every team’s goal to win a Super Bowl every year. But it’s actually a realistic goal for the Kansas City Chiefs to win a Super Bowl every year. Why not another? Why not back-to-back-to-back? Tom Brady breaks down the Chiefs’ odds of a Super Bowl three-peat The Chiefs have set that standard for themselves …
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