Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said on Wednesday that he’ll do anything he can in order to play through injured ribs this week and that bid seems to be going well. Mayfield was listed as limited in practice on Thursday and reporters at the open portion of the session said that Mayfield was throwing with his teammates. The Bucs only held …
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The playoffs are on the horizon, with teams firmly established as pretenders and contenders heading into the postseason. The elite teams have separated from the pack, displaying consistent production and execution on offense, defense and special teams. Meanwhile, the pretenders may have flashed championship qualities at times, but their fatal flaws will show up when the pressure escalates in the …
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This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde break down the upcoming College Football Playoff title between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on Monday night in Houston. Before the game picks and preview, Michigan’s quarterback JJ McCarthy spoke this week about the Michigan sign-stealing …
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Alabama cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold have declared for the NFL draft, Chris Low of ESPN reports. They join Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner and offensive lineman JC Latham in forgoing remaining eligibility in Tuscaloosa. Nickel cornerback Malachi Moore and middle linebacker Deontae Lawson will return to Alabama next season. McKinstry is one of the top-rated players at his …
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Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Imagine getting the chance to enroll in a course called “Football’s past, present and future with Bill Belichick.” That’s how it feels to serve as the New England Patriots coach’s audience during his Friday press conferences. With rumors swirling that Belichick might be fired as soon as next week, this Friday’s press conference might just …
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One game remains in the 2023 college football season, and it just so happens to feature the top two teams in the country. No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington will clash Monday in Houston, Texas, in a matchup that guarantees a first-time winner of the College Football Playoff National Championship when the smoke clears. This is a game of …
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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery to his right knee, the team announced Thursday. Head team physician and medical director Dr. Dharmesh Vyas performed the procedure at the UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center. Nieto is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover. Nieto, 31, last played Nov. 30 and was moved to long-term injured …
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FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys can win the NFC East by beating the Washington Commanders in Week 18. After that, they’re confirmed for the playoffs, where they have added offensive line help, with former starter La’el Collins signing with the team’s practice squad. The Cowboys also signed eight-year pro and veteran linebacker Damien Wilson — a fourth-round pick of Dallas’ from the …
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Auburn has already landed two transfer wide receivers this cycle but Hugh Freeze is not done looking for help. On Wednesday, the Tigers offered former Oregon State wideout Silas Bolden, who entered the portal on Tuesday. He is coming off a strong junior season for the Beavers, where he caught 54 passes for 746 yards and five touchdowns. He added …
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The Baltimore Ravens have wrapped up the top seed in the AFC and have drawn the most bets this week to win Super Bowl XLIII (+300, second in odds behind San Francisco (+220)). The team to draw the second-most Super Bowl bets this week might surprise you. It’s Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns. On a four-game winning streak, the …
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It’s a bit too easy to say that you can’t wait to draft Christian McCaffrey or Tyreek Hill in the first round of 2024 drafts. Instead, our analysts go beyond the first round to highlight the players they’re most amped to select next season. The Garrett Wilson dream will (finally) come true For all the desperate NFL searches for star …
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Away for the past two seasons addressing his mental health, Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington placed himself on the comeback trail and returned to the ice with the organization on Thursday for the first time since the end of the 2021-22 season. Kylington has been regularly skating with the injured personnel from the Flames’ NHL club. He was assigned to …
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After a year of massively underperforming on defense, coach Brian Kelly opted for an overhaul of the defensive staff on Wednesday. LSU fired defensive coordinator Matt House as well as assistants Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples and Jimmy Lindsey. Steeples, who coached cornerbacks, released a statement thanking Kelly and the program for the opportunity. Steeples started his statement by thanking Greg …
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For the second straight year, the NFLPA is putting together a team report card, but this year, there’s a slight difference. For the 2023 report cards, each player in the league was asked to anonymously rate their offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator or special teams coach. Although the full report card won’t be released until later this year (You can see …
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Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com On this episode: The job is still not finished. Not for the Michigan football team trying to win a national championship, and not for the podcasters who cover the team. Tony and Rainer open the show by recapping a very eventful Rose Bowl …
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