Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was able to play on Sunday after hurting his knee in practice during the week, but he wasn’t around to celebrate on the field at the end of their overtime win over the Seahawks. Nacua was ejected in the second quarter for throwing a punch at Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson during a scuffle that followed …
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What’s at stake as NHL and NHLPA begin collective bargaining agreement talks?
Emily Kaplan, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. As the NHL and NHLPA enter the penultimate season under its collective bargaining agreement, there’s a new tone emanating from both sides: optimism. For a league that has experienced three lockouts over the last 30 years, it’s a welcome change. The NHL and NHLPA last …
Read More »Nakobe Dean protects souvenir after calling game vs. Jags
Nakobe Dean protects souvenir after calling game vs. Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nakobe Dean made his way into the postgame press conference room at Lincoln Financial Field with a football tucked high and tight. Sorry … not A football — THE football. As in, the football Dean picked off late in the fourth quarter on a pass …
Read More »Eagles left in awe after Saquon Barkley’s insane hurdle vs. Jaguars
Eagles left in awe after Saquon Barkley’s insane hurdle vs. Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Because he was pretty busy blocking during the play when it happened live, Eagles veteran right tackle Lane Johnson didn’t get a good look at Saquon Barkley’s ridiculous backwards hurdle until he got into the winning locker room. “How the f— did he …
Read More »Key Saquon Barkley fumble was deemed to be product of a stumble
The ground can indeed cause a fumble. If the fumble is preceded by a stumble. And/or if the fumble is not followed by an officiating bumble. That’s the takeaway from the stunning turnaround in Sunday’s Jaguars-Eagles game, which went from 22-0 to 22-16 in the blink of an eye. After the Jaguars scored their first points of the day, the …
Read More »Canada’s toughest roster decisions for 4 Nations Face-Off
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. There’s something to be said for having options. Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off GM Don Sweeney — alongside associate GM Jim Nill — is going to have an abundance of them when it comes to setting his country’s roster for the upcoming …
Read More »Monday Night Football: How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL game tonight
Patrick Mahomes #15 and the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Monday. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season comes to a close tonight with a Monday Night Football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Headed into tonight’s match, the Buccaneers are all tied up at 4-4, meanwhile the …
Read More »Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns
Khalil Mack (52) brings down Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) for one of the Chargers’ six sacks. (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press) Despite an uneven performance from an offense that mustered just 86 yards in the second half, the Chargers (5-3) had no trouble picking up a second consecutive win Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Browns, 27-10. What we learned from …
Read More »Rams takeaways: Demarcus Robinson’s catches, Kamren Kinchens’ picks sink Seattle
Three Rams standouts in a win over the Seahawks, (from left) Demarcus Robinson, Matthew Stafford and Kamren Kinchens, celebrate their overtime triumph in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson / Associated Press) The Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 26-20, on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. What we learned from a victory that improved the Rams’ record to 4-4: Offense lacked punch but …
Read More »Will Browns consider moving other veterans, like David Njoku?
In March, the Browns proposed moving the trade deadline until the Tuesday after Week 9. And between now and the Tuesday after Week 9, the Browns could end up selling. As previously reported, a trade of pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is expected — with the Lions as the primary candidate. Other veterans could be in play, too. One name to …
Read More »Raiders announce firings of Rich Scangarello, James Cregg and Luke Getsy
Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was not the only one fired in the wake of Sunday’s loss to the Bengals. The Raiders announced that they have fired offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello in addition to Getsy. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce brought Getsy, Cregg and Scangarello to Las Vegas to join his staff this year. …
Read More »Colts return Grover Stewart strip-sack for touchdown, lead Vikings 7-0
The Colts and Vikings traded turnovers to open Sunday night’s matchup but neither team could manage to get points. That changed with another Indianapolis takeaway in the second quarter. Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart strip-sacked Sam Darnold with cornerback Kenny Moore picking up the loose ball and returning it for a 38-yard touchdown. Stewart blew right past center Garrett Bradbury …
Read More »Lamar Jackson is first player in NFL history with four games with perfect passer rating
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a perfect passer rating today for the fourth time in his career. No one else in NFL history has done that. Jackson completed 16 of 19 passes for 280 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions in today’s win over the Broncos, which gave him a perfect passer rating of 158.3. Jackson previously had perfect …
Read More »NFL trade deadline: Bryce Young has taken steps forward. Here are 7 teams that should make a call on him
Week 8 had to showcase a pulse. Week 9 had to offer improvement. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young checked both boxes with his come-from-behind 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Now the franchise has to process what that means for Young’s future on the doorstep of the NFL trade deadline — which is 4 p.m. ET on …
Read More »Report: Titans C Lloyd Cushenberry believed to have season-ending Achilles injury
Titans center Lloyd Cushenberry left Sunday’s game with what the team reported as an ankle injury. Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports that Cushenberry is believed to have an Achilles injury that will end his season. A torn Achilles is easily diagnosed, but Cushenberry likely undergoes an MRI to confirm. Coach Brian Callahan called it an “ankle [injury] of some sort” …
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