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Getty Images There were a lot of memorable plays in the first 99 years of New York Giants football. But one play stands out from the rest.  In celebration of their 100th anniversary, the Giants have named David Tyree’s “helmet catch” in Super Bowl XLII as the greatest play in team history. Not only was the catch incredible, it set …

The Steelers claimed defensive lineman Willington Previlon off waivers on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Falcons cut Previlon and offensive lineman Nolan Potter on Thursday. Previlon went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2020, where he made 71 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and three passes defensed in his career. He signed with the Packers and …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 07:51 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Arizona State Land Department has cancelled a June 27 land auction that the Arizona Coyotes’ owner was counting on to reactivate his dormant NHL franchise. In April, the NHL’s board of governors approved the establishment of a franchise in Utah, with Coyotes owner Alex …

Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. On Friday, more details emerged as Aiyuk and the 49ers continue to work toward a common ground.  Contrary to what Aiyuk recently told Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 49ers want to keep him and have no desire to trade …

Getty Images NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has revealed that he experienced a “health scare” during Father’s Day weekend. Sanders’ scare was heart related.  While he didn’t provide an update on his condition, Sanders wrote on social media that he is “taking this opportunity to prioritize my health and well-being.”  “It was unexpected …

Barnwell suggests how 49ers could use Eagles’ model to pay stars originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the difficult task of paying all of their star players due to receive lucrative contracts, but could another NFC rival’s model be something San Francisco emulates to retain its blue chip talent? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes so. During an …

Kalan Hooks, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 03:09 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers are on the prowl to make a comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. Editor’s Picks 2 Related After the Oilers powered to a 5-3 victory over the Panthers in Game 5, Edmonton improved its chances of hoisting its sixth Stanley Cup and first since 1990. …

If you Google the phrase “yards per route run,” the results pervasively portray a level of confusion regarding the metric and its relevance. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase before and wondered why Fantasy football analysts obsess over it, placing so much emphasis on a player’s yard per route run rate. Fantasy football is a hobby that allows NFL fans to …

Just because a player is the No. 1 overall pick, does not mean they will be a star in the NFL and just because a player has a bad rookie season, does not mean they can’t turn it around. Carolina Panthers quarterback still has time to determine his narrative in the league and has a lot to prove after a …

49ers sign receiver Pearsall to four-year rookie NFL contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have one less wide receiver to sign after first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall put pen to paper on his four-year rookie contract. The team officially announced the signing Friday morning. The 49ers’ entire eight-player rookie class has now finalized its contracts ahead …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 21, 2024, 01:23 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid has dominated the Stanley Cup Final with 11 points in five games, two behind Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 13 with Edmonton in 1988. Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers’ other superstar, has not dominated in the Final. He has hardly made …

Earlier this offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders made former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins the highest-paid non-quarterback to change teams in free agency, signing him to a four-year, $110 million deal that contains $82.75 million in total guarantees, $55.5 million of which is fully guaranteed at signing. The contract carries the second-largest average annual value among all interior defensive …

In their first season under new head coach Jonathan Gannon, the Arizona Cardinals didn’t get to run their preferred offense for much of the season. With Kyler Murray rehabbing from a torn ACL and sitting out the first nine games, Arizona started Clayton Tune and Joshua Dobbs under center, going just 1-8 during those contests. And yet, by the end …

While quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s contract extension has garnered headlines over the last week, the Jaguars also locked up one of their defensive leaders with a long-term deal earlier this offseason in linebacker Josh Allen. After posting a franchise record 17.5 sacks in 2023, Allen was franchise-tagged before signing a five-year, $150 million contract in April. During Lawrence’s Thursday press conference, …

On Thursday’s edition of “The Herd,” Colin Cowherd was in his quarterback bag. Cowherd revealed the 12 quarterbacks he believes are in the 2024-2025 Super Bowl bubble, suggesting that there are only two ways to win a Super Bowl.  “Have Mahomes, Stafford, Brady, Peyton Manning, a next-level superstar, like a really elite all-time guy, or have a talented guy on …