Class of 2025 defensive back Zay Gentry announced his top five schools via social media on Wednesday. Wisconsin is among the Texas native’s final list, along with Missouri, Oklahoma State, SMU and Baylor. Gentry received 30 total offers dating back to January of 2023. UW extended its offer on October 16, 2023, and he is slated to officially visit Madison …
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Aaron Rodgers initially thought “this is it” for career after torn Achilles
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers pushed to get back on the field after tearing his Achilles four plays into the 2023 season, but his initial response to the injury was a very different one. During an appearance on the I Can Fly podcast, Rodgers said that running on the field with the American flag before the Jets’ opener against the Bills …
Read More »NHL playoff watch: Red Wings-Penguins Thursday’s main event
Although six teams have clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference half of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs bracket, there is a fierce battle being contested for those final two spots among five teams. Two of them play against each other Thursday. The Detroit Red Wings visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+), with …
Read More »In-state tight end to visit Nebraska
A class of 2025 prospect is planning a visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Reiman Zebert is a three-star tight end for Platteview Senior High in Springfield, Nebraska. In nine games last season, Zebert had 28 receptions for 677 yards and seven touchdowns. He also holds offers from Kansas State, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The prospect’s visit will take place during spring …
Read More »Geno Smith: New coaching staff, I’ve got everything to prove
After the Seahawks changed head coaches this offseason, there was some question about whether they’d move forward with quarterback Geno Smith but it quickly became clear that he’d be staying in Seattle. Smith’s full salary for 2024 became guaranteed in February and the team restructured his deal in order to create more cap space for the 2024 season. There was …
Read More »How Roc Taylor, Memphis football receiver room can carry the Tigers in 2024 — and beyond
Koby Drake’s face lights up right away when Keonde Henry’s name gets brought up. Henry is the highest-rated recruit in Memphis football’s 2024 recruiting class, a four-star receiver from Lake Dallas, Texas. Drake, a senior for the Tigers, hosted Henry on his visit last year. “I feel like I had a sway in him coming here,” Drake said. “It’s super …
Read More »Looking back at the dynasty: Nick Saban’s top 5 Alabama football players
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an excerpt from The Tuscaloosa News’ commemorative book on Nick Saban and his Alabama football dynasty. The complete top 10 Alabama players from the Saban era with expanded content on them, as well as top games, ranking of all his seasons and much more can be found in the book. You can order the book online …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft guide: 32 teams, 32 needs, picks, best fits and more
We’ve made it past the NFL scouting combine. Free agency has opened and (mostly) petered out. That means draft needs are set. So what does your team need? What picks does it have? Who are the best fits? What’s the dream fantasy pick? Click on each team for an in-depth look. AFC East Buffalo Bills The Bills traded Stefon Diggs …
Read More »Blue-White Game scouting report: 4 things to look for from Penn State football
Penn State football has three new men running the show under head coach James Franklin. How much of a difference can these coordinators make − starting with fostering a more cohesive and improved offense − to help the Nittany Lions make a run at a Big Ten title and finally break into the College Football Playoffs in 2024? Progress and …
Read More »Former Super Bowl champion Terrell Suggs arrested on assault charges
Terrell Suggs won Super Bowls with the Ravens and Chiefs during his NFL career. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Former NFL star Terrell Suggs was arrested on an assault charge Tuesday night in Arizona, TMZ Sports has reported. Suggs, 41, was booked into jail in Maricopa county on charges of threatening and intimidating, and disorderly conduct with a weapon, Scottsdale Police …
Read More »Who will start on defense for Auburn football in 2024? Our projections after spring
AUBURN — The offseason has officially arrived for Auburn football. The Tigers wrapped up coach Hugh Freeze’s second spring practice with A-Day on April 6. The offense did enough at the end to squeak out a 28-27 victory over the defense that was capped with a 58-yarder off the foot of kicker Towns McGough as the clock expired. Freshman receiver …
Read More »From the Bears to the Jets: teams that need to nail this year’s NFL draft
Caleb Williams is the presumptive No 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.Photograph: Ryan Sun/AP In theory, the NFL draft is an even playing field. Unlike the Super Bowl, you don’t automatically win the draft because Patrick Mahomes is nestled on your roster. Teams are free to build draft capital or ship it away in lieu of constructing the missing …
Read More »5 position groups worth watching as Curt Cignetti recalibrates IU football this spring.
BLOOMINGTON – Curt Cignetti hasn’t always waxed long and lyrical about his team during his first spring season at Indiana, but when the Hoosiers’ new coach has had a message to deliver, he’s not been shy. Like Tuesday when, after a disappointingly poor practice, Cignetti suggested too many of his players “came out like the old Indiana” after last weekend’s …
Read More »Rivals Camp Series Miami: Ten more prospects that impressed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The annual South Florida stop of the Rivals Camp Series has consistently been one of the most talent-rich and impressive of the entire tour. That trend continued in a big way Sunday, with standouts all over the field. Here are 10 prospects that may not be ranked highly or have been at the top of their …
Read More »Lucas Patrick visited with Seahawks
Seattle has continued to look at adding a veteran offensive lineman. Earlier this week, Lucas Patrick took a free-agent visit with the Seahawks, per the league’s transaction wire, working out with the club. Patrick, 30, started 15 games for the Bears at center last season. It was his second year with the franchise, after appearing in seven games with five …
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