Will Saquon Barkley rush for more than 1,000 yards in his first season as an Eagle? The betting odds say he’s even money to do so. Barkley’s over/under for rushing yards in 2024 has been set at 1000.5, and the odds for both over and under are -112 at FanDuel. Barkley signed with the Eagles this offseason after spending six …
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Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning and the best moments from Tom Brady’s roast
After more than two decades of winning, it was Tom Brady’s turn to take the hot seat. The iconic quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner was roasted in a Netflix special Sunday night titled “G.R.O.A.T. The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady.” Unlike many other televised roasts, Brady’s roast was live and ran for more than three hours, giving …
Read More »Overrated? Or underrated? What preseason rankings got right – and wrong – about SEC football
The SEC is as strong as ever. That’s what a preseason top 25 from 247Sports suggests, anyway. The website updated its rankings while spring practice concluded. Nine SEC teams are ranked in the top 25, including eight inside the top 15. Those rankings indicate that about half of the conference enjoys realistic aspirations of contending for the College Football Playoff. …
Read More »Oilers’ Adam Henrique likely to miss Game 1 vs. Canucks
Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is dealing with a lower-body injury and is not expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Henrique did not skate with the team Tuesday and is considered “day-to-day.” Editor’s Picks Mattias Janmark will likely replace Henrique on …
Read More »Josh Downs working on “little things” after leaving plays on the field last year
Colts wide receiver Josh Downs set a team record for catches by a rookie in 2023, but his analysis of his rookie season was about what was missing. Downs saw his production slow down over the second half of the year as a knee injury he’d been dealing with since the offseason took its toll. Downs said that he’s been …
Read More »College football way-too-early Top 25 after spring has SEC flavor with Georgia at No. 1
Spring practices have wrapped up. The transfer portal still has some players looking for new homes. And the kickoff to the college football season is still four months away. Seems like the perfect time to update our way-too-early top 25 rankings. A lot of has changed since Michigan walked away with the national title and we released our first way-too-early …
Read More »What Blake Corum’s addition means for Kyren Williams, Rams’ rushing game
Eric Williams NFC West Writer When the Rams won the Super Bowl three seasons ago, they used a stable of running backs that included Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. and Sony Michel. Coach Sean McVay appears to be taking a similar approach this season with the selection of Michigan product Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL …
Read More »Bengals’ Joe Burrow ramps up workouts as QB makes return from wrist injury: ‘I’m in a good spot right now’
It is something all Cincinnati Bengals fans will be happy to see: Quarterback Joe Burrow back on the football field. On Monday, the Bengals social media account tweeted a video of their QB1 sporting his No. 9 jersey and carrying cleats as he walked into the indoor practice facility. “It’s happening,” the post read. After Burrow took part in some …
Read More »Recruiting: 5 questions with Miami Palmetto defensive lineman Davion Dixon
MIAMI — In an era where a lot of recruits are quick to make a decision only to change their mind — multiple times in some cases —Davion Dixon stands out. The Miami Palmetto rising senior defensive lineman has been committed to Notre Dame for more than a calendar year and says he has no real interest entertaining interest from …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft reaction: Predicting Rookies of the Year, bounce-back teams, 2025 No. 1 overall pick and more
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. Months of speculation have given way to projecting the upcoming season and beyond. Rather than evaluating the prospects, attention turns to evaluating the situations they are walking into, as well as how they could impact the overall outlook of the regular and postseasons. CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Chris Trapasso and I …
Read More »Quenton Nelson: Anthony Richardson is everything you want in a QB
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson continues to rehab his surgically repaired right shoulder, but recent videos posted by the team show him throwing to teammates during the voluntary offseason program. That’s a good sign for Richardson, who underwent surgery Oct. 24 to repair a sprained AC joint, and it’s a good sign for the Colts, who saw the No. 4 overall …
Read More »Is Ohio State in the lead for 2025 ‘playmaker’ wide receiver Vernell Brown III?
Although not the prototypical big-bodied wide receiver, Vernell Brown III of Jones High School in Orlando, Florida, has a rather long offer list. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound four-star pass catcher is the No. 71 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, per the 247Sports’ composite rankings. And he has caught the attention of everyone from in-state powers Florida, Florida State and Miami, …
Read More »Bruins-Panthers: Questions that will tilt the playoff series
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 8, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. If the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers showed us anything in Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Monday — a 5-1 win by the B’s — it’s this: Expect the unexpected from this one. The Atlantic Division …
Read More »NFL Offensive, Defensive Rookie of the Year bets to make now, long shot
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst The NFL Draft is barely behind us, meaning it’s already time to discuss the upcoming season. Two awards I’m already thinking about are Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year. I have to admit, this draft was stacked with a lot of talent. That said, I already have a pretty good idea of how …
Read More »Former Bills coach, Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier dies at 91
Joe Collier, who coached the Bills for three years before serving for 17 seasons as defensive coordinator of the Broncos, has died. He was 91. The Broncos announced Collier’s passing on Tuesday. He was the architect of the 3-4 defense, and he helped the Broncos to Super Bowl appearances in 1977, 1986, and 1987. He was defensive backs coach in …
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