With the NFL Draft comes plenty of evaluation, which includes physical testing as well as mental testing. However, one agency is now reportedly directing its clients who will be prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft to skip out on the latter. Per The Athletic, Athletes First has told its clients to not participate in any cognitive testing during the pre-draft …
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Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo suspended 2 games for violating NFL PED policy; Vegas set to release QB, per report
Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the first two games of next season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has confirmed. ESPN reports that Garoppolo’s violation related to his “using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption.” Garoppolo will be suspended no matter which team …
Read More »Fantasy hockey weekend watch – Stadium Series preview and more
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 16, 2024, 03:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 All eyes on East Rutherford this weekend, as the NHL’s Stadium Series first pits the Philadelphia Flyers against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, before the New York Rangers and New York Islanders face off Sunday. With just a bit of snow anticipated …
Read More »Two juveniles charged in connection with mass shooting at Chiefs parade
Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence. A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy has powerful message for critics of Caleb Williams crying
Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy has powerful message for critics of Caleb Williams crying originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAS VEGAS — Every facet of Caleb Williams’ game will be picked apart over the next two months in the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and potential No. 1 overall pick by the Bears has …
Read More »Predators’ Michael McCarron inks 2-year extension
Feb 16, 2024, 02:05 PM ET Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron on Friday signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract extension that will begin in the 2024-25 season. McCarron, 28, has recorded a career-high-tying seven goals to go along with six assists in 42 games this season. The 6-foot-6, 232-pound McCarron also is averaging a career-high 11:52 of ice time. McCarron …
Read More »Report: Ex-49ers QB Garoppolo suspended two games, set for Raiders release
Report: Ex-49ers QB Garoppolo suspended two games, set for Raiders release originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders appears to be over. The NFL is suspending Garoppolo for the first two games of the 2024 season after the veteran quarterback violated the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, ESPN’s Adam …
Read More »Dolphins star Jalen Ramsey is ‘ultimate chess piece’, says DC Anthony Weaver
New Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver plans to move star cornerback Jalen Ramsey around the field more next season. While playing under former Dolphins DC Vic Fangio this past season, Ramsey played 87.6% of his snaps through 10 regular season games on the right side of the field, per Next Gen Stats. The 29-year-old locked down that side of …
Read More »Bears legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael hospitalized due to infection amid ALS battle
Getty Images Former Chicago Bears star and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame selection Steve McMichael has been hospitalized due to an infection and is in the intensive care unit, his family told ABC 7 Chicago. McMichael, who has been living with ALS since his diagnosis in 2021, can no longer speak and requires around-the-clock care. He was brought to the …
Read More »Patrick Peterson hoping to remain with Steelers for 14th season, but questions whether they want him back
Cornerback Patrick Peterson is hoping to stay put in Pittsburgh. The 13-year veteran says he wants to remain a Steeler, but says ultimately the ball is in their court, or field in this instance. “The question is if the Steelers want me to finish with them. I signed a two-year deal for a reason,” the eight-time Pro Bowler said on …
Read More »Jimmy Garoppolo to be released after two-game suspension for PED violation
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has reportedly been suspended two games by the NFL for violating the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy. The policy violation is related to Garoppolo, 32, using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per ESPN’s report. The report also states that the veteran signal-caller is expected to be released by the …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy explains why Bears hit home run with DC Eric Washington
Ex-NFL star Gerald McCoy explains why Bears hit home run with DC Eric Washington originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAS VEGAS — Gerald McCoy only spent one season around Eric Washington during his time with the Carolina Panthers, but the Bears’ new defensive coordinator left a lasting impression on the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle. “Listen, what are you …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s top 25 offensive free agents, plus Jimmy Garoppolo suspended for violating league’s PED policy
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It has now been five days since the Super Bowl, which means things are likely going to start slowing down around here for the next few weeks. JUST KIDDING, THERE’S NO SLOW TIME ON THE NFL CALENDAR. Now that the Super Bowl is over, we’ll be going straight into the …
Read More »AJ McCarron returns to St. Louis Battlehawks
AJ McCarron has never done much in the NFL, but he was league MVP in the XFL in 2023. And now he’ll return to his XFL team, in a new league, in 2024. The UFL has announced that McCarron is signing with the St. Louis Battlehawks. Last year McCarron was the XFL MVP playing for the Battlehawks, and this year …
Read More »Domestic violence charge against Bruins’ Milan Lucic dropped
Feb 16, 2024, 01:05 PM ET BOSTON — Prosecutors dropped a domestic violence charge against Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic on Friday, saying the decision by his wife to invoke marital privilege made it impossible for them to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. After his wife opted not to testify, the motion by prosecutors to admit 911 call …
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