Aiyuk explains why he made 49ers ‘don’t want me back’ comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On June 16, star 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a TikTok video with the caption, “I’m laughing but I’m crying [for real].” In the video, Aiyuk told close friend and Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, “They said they don’t want …

Notre Dame football may have unearthed another gem in recruiting in its own backyard. Fort Wayne safety Brandon Logan, who is committed to Vanderbilt baseball, was offered by the Irish on Friday evening. The 6-foot and 180-pound prospect isn’t ranked, but that has a lot to do with his decision to play another sport at the collegiate level. Only two …

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s push for a new contract recently led to a meeting with the team that reportedly ended with an understanding that the team was not looking to trade him, but without any certainty about a new deal. During an appearance on The Pivot, Aiyuk was asked if he feels like they are close to an agreement …

OXFORD ― Several key Ole Miss football recruits have left the Rebels’ 2025 recruiting class this week. On Friday, Akylin Dear delivered the biggest blow. The four-star running back told On3 that he’s backing off his commitment to the Rebels. Dear, a Quitman High School product, had been Ole Miss’ lone top 100 pledge. Listed at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Dear …

Ex-NFL GM predicts what Aiyuk’s future 49ers contract could be originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk understandably are tricky, as the franchise wants to inexpensively operate while the All-Pro wide receiver desires top dollar. However, former NFL general manager Randy Mueller believes that San Francisco should be able to decide on a …

Following a busy week of recruiting buzz, Penn State is heading into another weekend feeling good with a new commitment on the board for the Class of 2025. Penn State started off the weekend by receiving a commitment from four-star wide receiver Jeff Exinor Jr., from Maryland. Exinor committed to Penn State over offers from in-state Maryland, Virginia Tech, and …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 28, 2024, 07:05 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — Macklin Celebrini was the No. 1 overall choice at the NHL draft on Friday, going swiftly off the board to the San Jose Sharks. The 18-year-old center projected to be the draft’s No. 1 selection following a celebrated …

Aiyuk predicts which team he’ll play for next season amid 49ers talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers appear to be far apart in contract negotiations. However, the All-Pro wide receiver shared a massive clue as to what his future in San Francisco, and the NFL for that matter, might look like. Aiyuk surprisingly …

Class of 2025 high-three-star Jeff Exinor Jr. has committed to Penn State. Exinor currently attends McDonogh School in Owing Mills, Maryland and whittled down his list of more than 20 scholarship offers to two finalists before making his final decision: PSU and Maryland. However, it was the Nittany Lions’ long-standing relationship with Exinor that ultimately made the difference Interestingly, Penn …

The 2024 NHL draft is taking place on Friday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN+) and Saturday (11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN+) at Sphere in Las Vegas. From the first round all the way to pick No. 225 in Round 7, this page is your home for every selection, including scouting notes from Rachel Doerrie, and team fit analysis for the …

At long last, Bo Jackson is getting his due. Jackson, the only American professional athlete to be named an all-star in two major sports, is finally getting a Hall of Fame induction recognizing his one-of-a-kind professional career 30 years after playing in his final game.  Jackson, 61, will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame during an on-field ceremony …

The 2024 Penn State Nittany Lions are the no. 9-ranked team in EA Sports College Football 25 with an overall rating of 88. The rating unveiling follows a week-long reveal in which the video game shares its offense and defense power rankings. The Nittany Lions, with a top-10 defense and a top-15 offense, have cemented themselves as one of the …

Jun 28, 2024, 07:08 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — – The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million. The 32-year-old Pickard was 12-7-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 23 games last season, including 20 starts. He made three playoff appearances, including two …

NORMAN — OU football landed its fourth commit in June on Friday. Three-star offensive lineman Darius Afalava committed via Instagram Live to the Sooners over Michigan State, Utah and Washington. Afalava made an official visit to OU on June 7. At 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, Afalava ranks as the No. 3 player in Utah and the No. 26 interior offensive lineman nationally …

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker sat down with Keyshawn Johnson on the latest edition of “All Facts No Breaks” to discuss the upcoming NFL season, and to share his thoughts on the team’s culture and what to expect this fall. Hooker even revealed who he thinks the team should prioritize paying before the start of training camp on July 23 …