Ohio State always showed a good deal of interest in Epi Sitanilei but things got ramped up on both sides in recent days especially after the Buckeyes suffered some defensive end de-commitments. Four-star defensive ends Zahir Mathis, who does not plan to sign during the early period, and London Merritt, who flipped to Colorado, backed off their pledges and then …

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings took a gamble when they allowed Kirk Cousins to test free agency during the offseason, effectively permitting their quarterback of six years to pack his bags. Cousins sealed the deal, scoring a $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. And a month later, when the 2024 schedule was finalized, if he didn’t literally circle Dec. …

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair received a three-game violation by the NFL for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship. Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars for his illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence. Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, and his case will be heard Wednesday by former NFL …

Instead of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — with NHL players from those nations filling the rosters. Read on for full …

Getty Images UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley during its coaching search to replace Gus Malzahn, according to the Athletic. UCF reached out to Riley’s representatives last weekend to ask about his potential interest in the job, but there is no current indication the Trojans coach plans to join the Knights.  Tthe vibes have been off …

Getty Images The New England Patriots aren’t just rebuilding on the field, where rookie quarterback Drake Maye is the new face of the franchise. They’re also undergoing a makeover away from Gillette Stadium, announcing Wednesday the start of construction on a new three-level training facility in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots have used grass practice fields behind Gillette Stadium since the …

Patriots unveil renderings of new training facility in Foxboro originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are making a serious investment in their team and players with the announcement of a brand new football training facility that will be built next to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The standalone facility, which will be three stories tall, will be …

Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Although we’re heading toward college football playoffs and bowl season, it’s already time to cast an eye into the future. That’s right, it’s early national signing day for college football …

The Week 14 NFL schedule kicks off with Thursday Night Football matchup featuring the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. The Packers need a victory to split the season series to strengthen their potential tiebreaker, so how should that carry over into forming an NFL DFS strategy? The Packers are coming off their second straight game scoring at least 30 …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Carter’s dominance was on display against the Baltimore Ravens, as the Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle finished with eight pressures, a sack, two quarterback hits and three tackles for loss. Carter was able to accomplish this playing against Lamar Jackson, but his path to the Ravens quarterback could have been a little easier. Several plays that …

247Sports Oregon received a major boost to its recruiting class on National Signing Day when four-star quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele flipped his commitment from Cal to the Ducks. Oregon now has the No. 5 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle by 247Sports, behind Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia and Texas. Sagapolutele, the No. 106 ranked player in the 2025 recruiting class, according …

Getty Images Just days after clinching the AFC East title, the Buffalo Bills are bringing back a familiar face as they gear up for their playoff run. On Wednesday, the club announced that they have signed former All-Pro safety Micah Hyde. The 33-year-old makes his return to Buffalo by way of the team’s practice squad.  Hyde has not played for …

Eagles add tight end to 53-man roster, bring Parris Campbell back to practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia With Dallas Goedert dealing with a knee injury, the Eagles signed practice squad tight end C.J. Uzomah to the 53-man roster Wednesday. Goedert suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Eagles-Ravens game Sunday in Baltimore and left …

Getty Images New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday that Drew Lock will start at quarterback when the Giants host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, per ESPN. Tommy DeVito, who is still recovering from a forearm injury suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, will be limited in practice.  DeVito served as the emergency third quarterback in …

Khalifa Keith. Tennessee’s Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium on April 13, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) is ranked No. 7 in College Football Playoff rankings ahead of conference championship week. The Vols will not play this week and await their final College Football Playoff ranking and seeding. Ahead of postseason play, Tennessee …