Aug 21, 2024, 11:43 AM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free agent forward Cole Sillinger to a two-year, $4.5 million contract Wednesday. Sillinger, 21, played in 77 games with Columbus last season, tallying a career-high 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists). “Cole Sillinger is a very smart, two-way center who competes extremely hard at both ends of the …
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More problems for Rams’ offensive line as Alaric Jackson is suspended
The Rams’ Alaric Jackson (77) will not be blocking in the first two regular-season games because of a suspension for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. (Terrance Williams / Associated Press) Alaric Jackson, the Rams starting left tackle, is suspended without pay for the two first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the team …
Read More »Inside J.J. McCarthy’s ‘redshirt’ season and why it could pay dividends in 2025
The unfortunate season-ending injury to J.J. McCarthy temporarily puts the Minnesota Vikings’ young franchise quarterback on the shelf until 2025, but the development plan should not change for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft. Although an arduous recovery from a torn meniscus will limit the rookie quarterback’s experience to film room sessions and chalk talks conducted in …
Read More »Should Giants consider bringing back Adoree Jackson to solve cornerback concerns?
With some additional needs remaining on the 53-man roster, GM Joe Schoen and the Giants decided to create some cap space this past week by restructuring Andrew Thomas’ contract. By converting his salary for this season into a signing bonus, the All-Pro left tackle now gives Big Blue just about $18 million to work with as they look to build …
Read More »Jack, Luke, Quinn Hughes on NHL 25 cover in first for brothers
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 11:00 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Instead of just one cover athlete, EA Sports chose to go with three from the same family, selecting Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes for the cover of NHL 25. Jack and Luke, who are teammates with the New Jersey Devils, and …
Read More »Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs
Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital and returned to Chicago on Friday after he was injured while making a tackle during a preseason game against the Chiefs. “He was walking around,” Bears coach Matt …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Why McGroarty-Yager swap is a win-win
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 04:38 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Could a one-for-one end up being a win-win? That’s what the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets are banking on with the Pens getting forward prospect Rutger McGroarty and fellow forward prospect Brayden Yager heading the other way. McGroarty, who was the …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Will Cowboys’ Dak Prescott go over projected passing yards?
The NFL season is on the horizon, and there are several futures markets to dive into before the official action begins. There are Super Bowl futures, MVP odds, Rookie of the Year odds, Defensive Player of the Year odds and more. Recently, FanDuel Sportsbook released the Over/Under for passing yards for all four of the NFC East’s starting quarterbacks. Let’s …
Read More »Saints bring back LB Andrew Dowell
Linebacker Andrew Dowell is back with the Saints. Dowell appeared in 34 games for the team between 2020 and 2022, but tore his ACL last summer. He spent the year on injured reserve and the Saints announced his signing to the 90-man roster on Friday. They also signed defensive tackle Camron Peterson. Defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement and defensive end Trajan …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Laine deal a low-risk move for Canadiens
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 19, 2024, 08:18 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Columbus Blue Jackets traded Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. No salary was retained by the Blue Jackets in the transaction as Montreal took on all of …
Read More »Bears DB Douglas Coleman III released from hospital after leaving game vs. Chiefs on stretcher
Chicago Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III has been released from a Kansas City hospital one day after he left Thursday’s preseason game on a stretcher after making a tackle. “He was walking around,” Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told radio station “670 The Score” in Chicago. “I did talk to him. He’s in good spirits.” Coleman, who was signed …
Read More »How C.J. Stroud’s Texans are using a ‘tough-nosed’ culture to fuel their rise
HOUSTON — At the Pro Bowl in February, NFL stars approached Will Anderson Jr. in droves, expressing interest in the Texans as a potential home. They watched Houston’s stunning rise from afar — from league bottom-dweller to AFC contender in just a year — and wanted in. They wanted Anderson to pass word of their interest to coach DeMeco Ryans. …
Read More »NFL Sunday Ticket helps fantasy managers and NFL fans keep up with the action with multiview
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV Byline: Sponsored by NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket is back for the 2024 NFL season, once again serving NFL fans with the most comprehensive selection of games each and every Sunday. When you bundle NFL Sunday Ticket with your YouTube TV subscription, you get the most live NFL games all …
Read More »Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Jets and Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade Thursday, with Winnipeg sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager. McGroarty, 20, was selected 14th overall by Winnipeg in the 2022 NHL draft; Yager was picked in …
Read More »Giants WR Darius Slayton: QB Daniel Jones gets unfair ‘negative narrative’
It’s a make-or-break season for New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones is presumably playing for his job after the team finished last season 6-11 while he dealt with two substantial injuries (neck and a season-ending torn ACL). What’s more, the franchise attempted to trade up for a QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. New York could save roughly $20 …
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