The Oregon Ducks roster is as talented as we’ve ever seen on paper going into the 2024 season, and the team is expected to compete at the top of the nation, vying for a Big Ten Championship and a spot on the College Football Playoff. Because of that talent that’s present, we tend to spend a lot of our time …

In the fast-paced world of the NFL, every game is pivotal to a team’s season aspirations. But right in the middle of all the action, there exists a strategic pause in the schedule: the coveted bye week. It’s like a timeout for teams to catch their breath, regroup, and plan for the rest of the season. This break isn’t just …

Falcons signing former 49ers tight end results in tampering violation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Atlanta Falcons were docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and fined $250,000 by the NFL for violating the league’s anti-tampering policy. The league found that there were “logistical violations” related to the Falcons’ signings of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney …

Michigan football recruiting is just getting going in the 2025 cycle, but even with recent classes, the Wolverines haven’t managed to land many truly elite prospects straight out of high school. The maize and blue have still done an excellent job developing those who are in the mid-four-star range and even many three-stars have ended up looking like five-stars before …

Getty Images Tom Brady and Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest quarterback rivalry in NFL history. Seemed fitting that Brady’s first career NFL start was in Week 3 of that 2001 season against Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.  The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts were division rivals for a year (Colts used to be in the AFC East), but …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2024, 12:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said that while his hit to the head of Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was “unfortunate,” he’s not a player seeking to injure opponents. “I looked at it. I think we all know that I’m not a player that …

Six notable moments from Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — While much of the region watched the Celtics take on the Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Patriots celebrated the greatest player in franchise history with an unprecedented get-together at Gillette Stadium. In front of thousands of fans, …

Much like defensive line recruiting did for the 2024 cycle, offensive line is taking center stage for the 2025 recruiting class. The Oklahoma Sooners currently have two offensive linemen committed to the class, offensive tackle Ryan Fodje and interior offensive line prospect Owen Hollenbeck. As the Sooners continue to press for some of the five-star prospects in the class, they …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter LeSean McCoy grew excited watching the 2023 NFL Draft.  In the two running backs taken early in the first round — Bijan Robinson to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8, Jahymr Gibbs to the Detroit Lions at No. 12 — the former Pro Bowler saw more than just running backs. He saw special offensive weapons. …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are interested in selling a minority stake in the team. Jason Kelce is interested in buying.  “I’ll back out of the TV deal right now if you tell me I can own the Philadelphia Eagles,” Kelce said, via Yahoo Sports. “[Getting] to be an owner? That’s like another level.” Kelce would fit the protocol Eagles owner …

It wasn’t long ago that Joe Burrow (LSU, 2019) and Mac Jones (Alabama, 2020) were torching everyone in their paths with high-flying offensive attacks that were seemingly ushering in a new era in college football. Over the past three seasons, however, defense has made a comeback. Georgia won national championships in 2021 and 2022 with a stifling defense, and Michigan …

USATSI The New York Jets have a situation on their hands with pass rusher Haason Reddick holding out due to his contract, so the franchise has signed another defensive end to compete in Reddick’s stead. Per SNY, the Jets are signing former first-round pick Takkarist McKinley, who tried out for a roster spot at Jets minicamp. The 28-year-old was originally selected …

The NFL has found that the Philadelphia Eagles did not violate league tampering rules in their pursuit and eventual signing of former Giants running back Saquon Barkley. The league released the following statement on Thursday following an investigation: After a thorough review of the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley, the NFL today informed the club that the investigation did …

For the second straight season, Clemson heads into the year with the No. 1 linebacker unit in the country. Led by All-American linebacker Barrett Carter, the Tigers also added one of the top recruits to the unit in the 2024 recruiting class, 5-star freshman Sammy Brown. From top to bottom, this unit is stacked and has a ton of potential …

Jun 13, 2024, 11:57 AM ET ST. LOUIS — Alexander Steen is in line to become the first Swede to serve as an NHL general manager after the St. Louis Blues announced their front office succession plan Thursday. Steen was named special assistant to GM Doug Armstrong, with the intent of taking over for him in 2026. The move also …