Eagles grades by position after running over Rams in LA originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Behind another stellar rushing performance and an impressive evening from their defense, the Eagles put together a complete performance in their 37-20 win over the Rams. They have now won seven straight games and are rolling as they enter Week 13 …
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AUBURN, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Malcolm Simmons #11 of the Auburn Tigers looks to catch a pass in front of defensive back Jaydon Hill #8 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Texas A&M’s (8-3, 5-2 SEC) postseason dream …
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Saquon Barkley vaults his way into MVP conversation with record performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There’s no doubt about it anymore. Saquon Barkley absolutely deserves to be in contention for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. “I don’t know why he wouldn’t be,” Lane Johnson said. Johnson isn’t alone. Because anyone who watched Barkley’s record-breaking …
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USATSI Nebraska is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016 after a 44-25 win over Wisconsin on Saturday. The win snapped a four-game skid for the Cornhuskers after a 5-1 start to the season. Nebraska jumped out to a 21-10 halftime lead and didn’t look to get the blueblood program back to the postseason. Quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 28 of …
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The Eagles’ Saquon Barkley runs around Rams safety Quentin Lake in the third quarter. Barkley finished with a franchise-record 255 yards on the ground. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Saquon Barkley isn’t just penning a spectacular chapter of his NFL career, he’s rewriting his entire story. The New York Giants allowed Barkley to walk away. Now the superstar running …
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NORMAN — Around the end of the first quarter of Saturday night’s showdown with Alabama, OU’s defense gathered together. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, unsurprisingly, stepped to the forefront. “I’ve got $1,000 for the first turnover,” Stutsman implored. Giving away money isn’t anything new. Stutsman gives a portion of his NIL earnings to the Sooners’ walk-ons. It took a bit to collect, but …
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passes before blitzing Rams safety Quentin Lake can make a tackle. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Rams 37-20 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium. What we learned from a loss that dropped the Rams’ record to 5-6. Rams fortunate to be in middling NFC West Rams receiver Puka Nacua is …
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Getty No. 17 Colorado’s 37-21 loss to Kansas did not hurt Travis Hunter’s Heisman Trophy chances. In fact, Colorado’s generational two-way player was so sublime in a losing effort his odds jumped from -400 to -900 according to FanDuel. Hunter, who plays cornerback and wide receiver, caught eight passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The next-closest …
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Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The CHL USA Top Prospects Challenge is taking place on …
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(Photos by Associated Press; Photo Illustration by Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) While their sons add another chapter to their unmatched slice of NFL history, Jack and Jackie Harbaugh will be tuned in from across the country. The warm and endlessly enthusiastic couple will be celebrating their 63rd anniversary Monday when sons John and Jim coach against each other …
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Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia picks five Michigan football winners from its 50-6 romp over Northwestern on senior day in Ann Arbor to clinch a bowl berth for the fourth consecutive season. Donovan Edwards of the Michigan Wolverines looks for yards in front of Braxton Strong of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann …
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs 70 yards for touchdown on the first play of the second half against the Rams. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Dodgers’ World Series trophy was in the house. So was Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super …
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No. 7 Alabama will put its College Football Playoff hopes on the line as the team travels to Norman for its first meeting against Oklahoma as SEC foes. With an 8-2 overall record and 4-2 mark in conference play, the Crimson Tide are in the thick of the SEC title race and cannot afford a loss. Meanwhile, Brent Venables’ Sooners …
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Last month, Giants co-owner John Mara said he doesn’t anticipate making any major changes during or after the 2024 season. Sunday’s outcome will test his resolve. For multiple reasons. Beyond the embarrassing 30-7 home loss to the Buccaneers, multiple players called the team “soft” and questioned the effort of the team. Then, Mara got to watch former Giants running back …
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Chaos throughout the conference and a wild Week 13 Saturday has proven one thing: the Texas Tech football team is still alive for a spot in the Big 12 championship game. How is that possible? Parity, and a touch of insanity. Entering the final week of the regular season, four teams are tied atop the Big 12 standings with identical …
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