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Northampton Saints beat Bath in the Premiership final in June [Getty Images] Premiership champions Northampton Saints have signed George Smith after the lock walked away from the chance of forging an career in American football. The 22-year-old, who stands 6ft 8in (203cm) and weighs in at 138kg, was among the NFL’s international player pathway intake earlier this year alongside ex-Wales …

Randall Cobb and his family survived a house fire that engulfed the veteran wide receiver’s Nashville home, his wife revealed on social media. Aiyda Cobb noted in an Instagram story recapping the incident that their Tesla charger that was inside their garage caught fire and the blaze quickly moved throughout the home. They along with their three young sons were able …

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan called last year’s late-season collapse an “organizational failure.” Speaking after he and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a proclamation Wednesday that formally sealed a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” proposal passed by the city a night earlier, Khan opened up about a variety of football-related topics. He praised the long-term contracts for quarterback Trevor …

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I love it when a few quarterbacks make “the leap” every year. Quarterback is the most important position in sports and breakout performances are one fascinating and impactful facet of that.  I recently logged every quarterback leap since 2000 to find the most common factors linking them together as we look ahead to project breakout (or improved) performances in 2024. …

George Smith weighs 21st 10lb – NFL UK Northampton Saints have bolstered their squad with a former NFL prospect, adding 6ft 8in lock George Smith to the roster for the upcoming season. Smith, who weighs 21st 10lb [138kg] and represented Coventry in the Championship last year, was in the same NFL international pathway class that saw Louis Rees-Zammit snapped up …

The 49ers aren’t putting a timetable on linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s return to action and they’ve planned for his absence in the early part of the season. They signed De’Vondre Campbell away from the Packers as a free agent in March and he spent the last few months learning the team’s defensive scheme. Assuming he gets it down and shows he’s …

Hyped rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could be a true difference maker for the Cardinals this season. (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports) When the Arizona Cardinals were coming off of Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 31, victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles, it didn’t matter they were nearing the end of a 4-13 season. What mattered in Jonathan Gannon’s first season as …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss whether Kyler Murray really is “that guy” to get the Cardinals competitive in the NFC. View more Video Transcript The Arizona Cardinals. I think there’s one big question for one big thing, one big curiosity for me. And that is, is Kyler really him? I mean, Kyler Murray might be, he might …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 27, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL offseason has more suspense than a Benoit Blanc mystery. Every small trade could lead to bigger things. Every player who reaches free agency could stay or go — and if they go, they’re taking someone else’s roster spot that’s now seeking a new …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 27, 2024, 07:30 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. Draft weekend is upon us! Two days from now, more …

Playing offensive line in the NFL isn’t exactly the healthiest lifestyle, and Jason Kelce says now that he’s retired, he’s building a body that’s designed more for a long life with his wife and kids than for battling with 300-pound opponents. Kelce, who retired this offseason after 13 seasons playing center for the Eagles, said that like most players who …

Jun 27, 2024, 12:41 AM ET The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Canucks will retain 15% of Mikheyev’s salary as a part of the deal announced Wednesday night. Mikheyev, 29, had 11 goals and 20 assists in 78 …

After he didn’t receive much playing time as a rookie, Rams running back Kyren Williams had a clear breakout season in 2023. Despite missing four games with an ankle injury, Williams finished the year with 1,144 yards rushing with 12 rushing touchdowns. He was a second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler, having led the league with 95.3 yards rushing per game. …

2023 Stats (Rank) Points per game: 23.3 (10th)Total yards per game: 335.9 (16th)Plays per game: 69.8 (1st)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 39.4 (4th)Dropback EPA per play: -0.13 (28th)Rush attempts per game: 30.5 (4th)Rush EPA per play: -0.12 (21st) Coaching Staff The Browns’ staff is in an awkward spot heading into the 2024 season. Kevin Stefanski struggled to make much …