Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SALT LAKE CITY — There are two versions of Ryan Smith. There’s the public-facing 40-something billionaire tech mogul who answers questions in a way that can be direct, earnest and open to admitting he might not have the right answer … …
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NFL mid-season review – six things we have learned
Could Jared Goff v Patrick Mahomes be the Super Bowl match-up in February? [Getty Images] With nine weeks down and nine to go, the NFL season has reached the halfway point, but with 137 of the 272 regular season games completed, where do we stand? We have seen enough to know the teams that are favourites for Super Bowl LIX …
Read More »NFL midseason grades: Chiefs receive highest marks in AFC West that’s outperforming expectations
Here’s how the NFL is shaping up at midseason in 2024. (Gregory Hodge/Yahoo Sports) Other divisions: AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports) Record: 8-0 (first in AFC West) Top fantasy performer: QB Patrick Mahomes, 134.18 points MVP: Mahomes Key second-half game: Nov. 17 …
Read More »NFL midseason grades: Browns fail, Steelers earn an ‘A’ in AFC North
Here’s how the NFL is shaping up at midseason in 2024. (Gregory Hodge/Yahoo Sports) Other divisions: AFC East | AFC South | AFC West | NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports) Record: 6-2 (first in AFC North) Top fantasy performer: RB Najee Harris, 94.40 points (in place of Justin Fields, who was …
Read More »NFL midseason grades: Vikings are surprise, Lions are class of a super-competitive NFC North
Here’s how the NFL is shaping up at midseason in 2024. (Gregory Hodge/Yahoo Sports) Other divisions: AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West | NFC East | NFC South | NFC West (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports) Record: 7-1 (first in NFC North) Top fantasy performer: RB Jahmyr Gibbs, 140.10 points MVP: QB Jared Goff Key second-half game: …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
Mike Gesicki surprised everyone with a monster fantasy performance in Week 9. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Week 9 marked another odd one in the books for tight ends so far this season. Among those who produced in the top 12 this past week were Mike Gesicki (24.5 fantasy points), Josh Oliver (14.3), Theo Johnson (12.6), Ja’Tavion Sanders (10.7) and Nick Vannett …
Read More »Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery both on pace to top 1,000 rushing yards
The Lions may accomplish a rare feat this season, with two different players running for 1,000 yards. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has 656 rushing yards through eight games this season, which puts him on pace for 1,394 yards in a 17-game season. And teammate David Montgomery has 488 rushing yards through eight games, which puts him on pace for …
Read More »Why Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys makes no sense | Football 301
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss the trade by Dallas to bring in the second year wide receiver, just days after the injury to Dak Prescott that will sideline the quarterback for multiple weeks. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
After struggling significantly as a rookie, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been making waves in fantasy football leagues. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Welcome to Week 10 of the fantasy football season! Four teams are on bye this week — the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks — which means delving deep into our …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: RBs (Full-PPR)
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift got off to a slow start this season but has been red-hot as the RB5 in full-PPR scoring dating back to Week 4. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) The Chicago Bears’ offense has had fantasy football managers on an interesting ride this year. One moment, they’re looking like the second coming of the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes …
Read More »Rams trade CB Tre’Davious White to Ravens ahead of deadline
After seeking a trade in recent weeks, Tre’Davious White is on the move to Baltimore. (Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) Tre’Davious White is on the move again. The Los Angeles Rams struck a deal to send the cornerback to the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday afternoon just ahead of the trade deadline, the teams announced. The Rams and Ravens will also swap future …
Read More »Steelers to waive TE Rodney Williams
Having acquired two players on trade deadline day, the Steelers have let go of a tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Pittsburgh is waiving tight end Rodney Williams. Williams, 26, joined the Steelers in 2022. He has appeared in 19 games for the club, mainly playing on special teams. He’s played six games for Pittsburgh this season, playing …
Read More »Eagles’ Howie Roseman sits out 2024 trade deadline – NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NFL’s 4 p.m. trade deadline has passed and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman didn’t make a move this year. The Eagles are 6-2 and very much in the mix among NFC contenders but they did not add any reinforcements on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio made it seem like the Eagles were going to sit …
Read More »Lamar Jackson missed Tuesday’s practice but will play Thursday night
Lamar Jackson was not on the Ravens’ injury report Monday. He will be on it Tuesday. The quarterback missed the team’s only practice of the week before Thursday Night Football. Coach John Harbaugh would not say why Jackson didn’t practice, but he did say Jackson will play against the Bengals. The team is required to release an injury report later …
Read More »As Jerry Jones insists on buying rather than selling, what reality awaits spiraling Cowboys?
As the severity of Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury began to clarify Monday, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 reality clarified as well. A 3-5 franchise whose head coach’s contract is about to expire is statistically unlikely to advance to the postseason. The Cowboys seemed headed toward elimination before losing Prescott for this weekend’s NFC East contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Facing what …
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