WASHINGTON — Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers Sunday after not being claimed by any of the NHL’s other 31 teams and has been assigned to Hershey of the American Hockey League. The Capitals put Kuznetsov on waivers Saturday, hours after he was cleared to practice by administrators for the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. It’s unclear if Kuznetsov …

Chris Mortensen, an award-winning ESPN reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72. ESPN confirmed Mortensen’s death on Sunday. There was no immediate word on the …

One of the top linebackers in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of schools down to a final list of 10. Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have made the list. LSU joins Alabama, Florida State, Oregon, Ohio State, USC, Texas A&M, Nebraska, SMU and Texas in the final 10. Elijah Barnes is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound, four-star linebacker …

USATSI Former NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards rescued an 80-year-old man who was being assaulted inside a Michigan YMCA locker room this past Friday.  Edwards, a standout receiver at Michigan who enjoyed an eight-year NFL career, stopped a 25-year-old from further assaulting the elderly man. Edwards said he initially heard an argument about music and how loud it was being …

Joe Burrow still hasn’t been fully cleared for full contact after tearing a ligament in his throwing wrist in November, but he has a date in mind for when he wants to return. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is hoping to get full clearance by “the middle of May,” he told ESPN. “Over the next month [to] month and a half, …

University of Michigan players have done their pre-draft training all over the country, but 18 of them came back together only weeks after winning the national championship. The Wolverines set the Scouting Combine record by sending 18 prospects to Indianapolis. “It feels like Schembechler Hall around here,” Michigan edge rusher Braiden McGregor said. “Everywhere I’ve looked, you see everybody. It’s …

The Bills are moving on from running back Nyheim Hines. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Buffalo plans to release Hines at some point in the coming week. By making that known now, the Bills are likely signaling that they’re willing to trade Hines if any team is interested in parting with an asset for him. Schefter notes that Hines will …

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72. ESPN confirmed Mortensen’s death on Sunday. There was no immediate word on the cause or place of death. “Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, …

One of the top offensive line prospects in this year’s draft cut his Scouting Combine workout short on Sunday. Former Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu ran his first 40-yard-dash, but did not take his second run and he did not do position drills. Fashanu told Stacey Dales of NFL Media that he suffered a right thigh injury. Penn State’s Pro …

Report: Front office execs reveal Mac Jones’ expected trade value originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With the New England Patriots expected to select a quarterback in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, as well as sign an additional veteran QB to mentor the rookie via free agency, it’s been reported that the team may shop Mac Jones on the trade …

Why 40-yard dash record holder Worthy believes he would be 49ers fit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After making waves at the NFL Scouting Combine with his head-turning speed, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy made his case for a role in the 49ers’ offense. In speaking to the media during the combine, Worthy was asked how he would …

Braylon Edwards saved a few errant passes in his historic career with the Michigan Wolverines and in the NFL, but probably made the his most important save yet when he intervened in an attack on Friday. Detroit news outlet WDIV reported that the wide receiver saved an 80-year-old’s life in a YMCA locker room in Farmington Hills, Mich. about 30 …

USATSI A host of offensive line prospects took part in the 2024 NFL Combine. Several of them surely improved their draft stock following Sunday’s measurements, 40-yard dash and on-field work.  This year’s offensive tackle class is especially strong, as five prospects could hear their names called in the first round. The group is led by Penn State’s Olumuyiwa Fashanu, who …

Why Georgia tackle Mims could be fit for 49ers at pick No. 31 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — The 49ers took advantage of the talented offensive linemen at the NFL Scouting Combine, meeting with several prospects as part of their scouting process before the NFL Draft. The 49ers might not immediately need a tackle, but Amarius …

Former Bears QB singles out one WR in 2024 NFL draft as perfect fit for the team originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A former Bears quarterback believes the team has one clear answer for their decision with the No. 9 overall pick in the upcoming draft. On the NFL Network, Chase Daniel said GM Ryan Poles needs to turn …