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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. After nearly two months of Stanley Cup playoffs, we are down to two teams left. The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers begin the final series of the season on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+), with the ultimate prize in hockey on the line. As a …

Steve McMichael plans to be at home as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August. McMichael’s family released a statement saying that as he continues to battle ALS, he is not healthy enough to make the trip to Canton, Ohio. “Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio for his Pro Football …

The Lions apparently bit a few too many of their own kneecaps during organized team activities. The team violated player work rules regarding on-field physical contact, the Lions announced Friday night. As punishment, the Lions will forfeit Monday’s scheduled OTA practice. “On Friday evening, the organization was made aware by the NFL and NFLPA that Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices …

Ex-49ers LB Gregory sues NFL, Broncos over fines for THC use originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A former 49ers pass rusher filed a lawsuit against the NFL and the Denver Broncos. Randy Gregory, who played with San Francisco during the 2023 NFL season after being acquired from the Broncos, sued the league and Denver on Wednesday under the …

Why Warner believes new 49ers DC Sorensen was ‘born’ for role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers continue their offseason preparations in the lead-up to the start of the 2024 NFL season, Fred Warner was full of praise for new defense coordinator Nick Sorensen and new assistant head coach Brandon Staley. Speaking to the media during …

Banks lauds Purdy’s ‘confidence’, improved leadership skills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy was quickly thrown into a leadership position when he was named the 49ers’ starting quarterback in Week 13 of the 2023 season. The young quarterback’s success has not been a surprise for guard Aaron Banks, who saw Purdy’s behavior from the …

The NFL has released the 2024 preseason schedule, with five games set for national television. The preseason starts on Thursday, August 1 in Canton, Ohio, with the Hall of Fame Game between the Texans and Bears at 8 p.m. on ESPN and ABC. Week Two of the preseason has the Saints and 49ers meeting on Sunday, August 18 at 8 …

The Jaguars continued to address their offensive line depth Friday. They claimed center Jack Anderson off waivers, the team announced. The Colts waived Anderson on Thursday. The Jaguars have Luke Fortner and Darryl Williams at the position behind Mitch Morse. Anderson has played 15 career games with three starts in his time with the Colts (2023), Giants (2022-23), Eagles (2021-22) …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 06:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid said he’s not thinking about his legacy as the Stanley Cup Final begins. But as he answered questions at media day Friday, the Stanley Cup was all around him. The actual Cup was glistening on a table about 50 feet …

How 49ers rookie CB Green has impressed Sorensen in secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Every coach loves it when their rookies hit the ground running. For first-year 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorenson, that’s his reality with cornerback Renardo Green. Sorenson discussed the Florida State product’s recent shine in San Francisco’s secondary with reporters on Wednesday. “I’ve been …

Veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson signed with the Eagles on Friday, the team announced. Nickerson, 29, was one of four tryout players at the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp this week. The slot corner played for Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio with the Dolphins last season. He played five games in 2023, making five tackles on 84 defensive snaps and 19 on special …

The Miami Dolphins’ last playoff victory came on Dec. 30, 2000, in what was a 23-17 overtime win over Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts at home in the AFC wild-card round. Since that win, Miami has lost its last six playoff games and failed to reach the divisional round. In the present, the Dolphins have lost in the wild-card …

Josh Jacobs had some big claims about the Packers’ season opener against the Eagles in Brazil. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) A curious rumor started spreading on Thursday, with the source being the mouth of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. During an appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Jacobs was asked what he was most excited about …

USATSI While Najee Harris’ contract situation has garnered a lot of attention, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ other running back is also facing an uncertain future.  Jaylen Warren, who amassed 1,154 all-purpose yards last season while complementing Harris in Pittsburgh’s backfield, is also entering his final year under contract. Warren was asked on Friday if he has had any talks with the …

The Browns signed offensive guard Wyatt Davis on Friday, the team announced. To make room on the roster, the team waived defensive tackle Jayden Peevy. Davis is in his fourth NFL season out of Ohio State. He entered the NFL as a third-round pick of the Vikings in 2021. He has appeared in nine career games with the Vikings (2021), …