Memphis football running backs coach Sean Dawkins is leaving for the same position at Cincinnati, a source confirmed to the Commercial Appeal on Wednesday. The source spoke to The CA on condition of anonymity because the news has not been announced. Dawkins had been the Tigers’ RB coach since 2022. The former Troy running back helped Memphis drastically improve its …

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald likely plays in 2024. He indicated as much after the playoff loss to the Lions, telling reporters he “for sure” would be committed to playing another season. But General Manager Les Snead wasn’t definitive about Donald’s future when he was asked about the eight-time All-Pro on Wednesday. “Definitely hope Aaron is [back],” Snead said, via …

Craig Roh, who laid the foundation for what would become Scottsdale Chaparral’s football dynasty under Charlie Ragle, died on Monday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 33. Roh starred at defensive end on Ragle’s 2008 team that reached the state championship game, losing to Scottsdale rival Saguaro. He was the Gatorade Arizona High School Football Player that season …

49ers draft pass rusher, not O-lineman, at No. 31 in Kiper’s latest mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have a few pressing needs this NFL offseason, and a pass rusher opposite defensive end Nick Bosa is one of them. San Francisco could look to fortify the trenches on the offensive and defensive lines, and after mocking …

A new model for a 14-team College Football Playoff field is being heavily discussed among athletic administrators. A “3-3-2-2-1” format, which would go into effect in 2026, would give three automatic bids to the Big Ten and SEC, two such bids to the ACC and Big 12, and one to the highest-ranked Group of Five team. The three remaining at-large …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 28, 2024, 10:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. One of the top players believed to be available at the 2024 NHL trade deadline has been dealt. The Dallas Stars have landed defenseman Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames, in exchange for defenseman Artem Grushnikov, the Stars’ 2024 second-round pick and a conditional 2026 …

Tyreek Hill faces a civil lawsuit that alleges the Miami Dolphins star broke a woman’s leg during a football drill last summer.  Social medial influencer Sophie Hall’s lawyers filed the suit in Broward County circuit court on Feb. 23. It alleges Hill “forcefully and purposefully” pushed her to the ground during a football drill at his mansion last summer. The receiver …

Sean Dawkins is leaving Memphis to be running backs coach at the University of Cincinnati. Less than two weeks after losing De’Rail Sims to the Tennessee Volunteers, University of Cincinnati Bearcats football has hired their next running backs coach. Sean Dawkins, who coached running backs for the Memphis Tigers the past two seasons will now take the helm of a …

MVP quarterback says Ryan Poles’ career hinges on drafting Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago If you’ve yet to voice an unsolicited opinion on what the Chicago Bears should do with the No. 1 overall pick, you’re running out of time. General Manager Ryan Poles is still in the information-gathering stage, using this week at the NFL Combine …

Miami Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill is being sued because of an alleged incident that left social media influencer Sophie Hill with an alleged broken leg in the summer of 2023.  Sophie Hall’s lawyers filed a civil lawsuit in Broward County circuit court on Feb. 23, and she said Hill “forcefully and purposefully” pushed her to the ground during …

Dirk Koetter is returning to Boise State once again to serve as offensive coordinator under first-year head coach Spencer Danielson, the team announced Wednesday. Koetter, 65, is an Idaho native who coached the Broncos from 1998-2000 before going on to serve as head coach for Arizona State and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also served on Boise State’s staff in …

Perry details ‘biggest issue’ Jayden Daniels presents for NFL scouts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have a big decision to make with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, with options ranging from taking the best available quarterback, adding a weapon in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., or even trading down in an …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterFeb 28, 2024, 09:16 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Dallas Stars addressed what was arguably their biggest need Wednesday when they acquired defenseman Chris Tanev as part of a three-team trade with the Calgary Flames and the New Jersey Devils. In total, the Stars received Tanev and the rights …

CLEMSON – Clemson football began spring practice Wednesday, and coach Dabo Swinney took the podium at the Smart Family Media Center to address last season and express his optimism for 2024. Swinney spoke on what went wrong last season, including red-zone defense, turnovers, poor special teams and lack of “explosive chemistry.” Entering this season, Clemson must figure out its depth …

Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel and Ross Dellenger are joined by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated to discuss J.J. McCarthy’s draft stock. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript DAN WETZEL: To me, every year, the draft has one guy at least that just becomes …