The post-playoff exodus continued for Texas football Friday afternoon when quarterback Charles Wright, safety Jerrin Thompson and safety Kitan Crawford entered their names into the transfer portal. The inclusion of Thompson on the transfer list is a big hit to a secondary that had its struggles in 2023. The senior from Lufkin racked up 176 tackles and five interceptions while …

The Browns have placed yet another key player on injured reserve. Linebacker Anthony Walker has joined Cleveland’s long list with a knee injury, the team announced on Friday. The Browns had been monitoring Walker’s status after undergoing a procedure on the knee last month. But it will now keep him out for what’s likely to be the rest of Cleveland’s …

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to earn a playoff berth for the seventh time in the past 10 years when they battle the Baltimore Ravens in a key AFC North matchup on Saturday. The Steelers (9-7), who have not had a losing record under coach Mike Tomlin since he took over in 2007, are coming off a 30-23 win at …

The 2024 college football season comes down to this: It’s the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines in the CFP National Championship Game. The two undefeated teams are coming into Monday’s title game on the heels of thrilling victories in the CFP semifinals. Michigan took down Nick Saban and Alabama before Washington defeated Steve Sarkisian’s Texas, each on a defensive stop …

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The United States got the revenge it desperately craved. Isaac Howard scored twice in the second period and the U.S. beat host Sweden 6-2 on Friday to capture gold at the IIHF world junior hockey championship. Boston College’s Gabe Perreault, a 2023 first-round pick of the New York Rangers, had a goal and two assists. BC’s Ryan …

The Raiders have ruled out running back Josh Jacobs, ending his season. Jacobs, who is playing under the franchise tag and scheduled to become a free agent in the offseason, finishes a disappointing fifth season with 233 carries for 806 yards and six touchdowns. Jacobs led the league in rushing with 1,653 last season. He has not played since Week …

University of Sioux Falls Athletics will host a viewing party for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday at Great Shots, supporting the four members of the Washington Huskies’ coaching staff with ties to USF. Washington offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland, left, and head coach Kalen DeBoer speak after the team’s 51-33 win against Washington State in an NCAA college …

Bears vs. Packers prediction: Can Justin Fields beat Jordan Love in 2023 season finale? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are completely different from the team that faced the Packers in Week 1. Vibes are high, they’re feeling the momentum. But can they carry that momentum into Lambeau Field, where the Bears haven’t won since 2015? Here’s what …

Many were shocked on Thursday to learn that Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins had entered the transfer portal. Judkins has been one of the most productive backs in the SEC the last two seasons, and Ole Miss is seen as a team primed to make a run at the College Football Playoff next season. Ironically enough, those predictions stem …

This is it. The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. Saturday and Sunday are full of do-or-die matchups, as teams look to clinch division crowns or wild-card spots. There are 20 teams still in Super Bowl contention, which is tied for the most in NFL history with one week left to play. Six teams have win-and-in scenarios, so …

Verrett to undergo season-ending surgery after injuring shoulder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Veteran cornerback Jason Verrett was scheduled to play a lot Sunday in the 49ers’ regular-season finale with a chance to earn a significant role in the postseason. But any thought of him making an impact on football’s biggest stage came to an …

For the second time this week, Penn State has added a commitment from the transfer portal from a Big Ten program. Days after securing the expected commitment of former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming, Penn State added a commitment from another Pennsylvania native who went elsewhere. Linebacker Jordan Mayer, from Jefferson Hills, PA, announced on his Instagram account that …

Justin Fields has received some big-name endorsements as the Bears’ quarterback of the future, even with Chicago possessing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But team president Kevin Warren isn’t ready to publicly commit to Fields’ coach, Matt Eberflus, telling reporters Friday that the Bears are “continually” evaluating the future of team leadership. “As we said all …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games weekly. Last week, we finished …

When LSU fired defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey alongside most of the on-field defensive staff — including defensive coordinator Matt House on Wednesday, and it wasn’t a secret who most fans wanted as his replacement. Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis has been a hopeful addition to the staff since even before Brian Kelly announced these staff moves, and when …