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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 30, 2024, 11:20 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers entered Game 5 Thursday night with their Eastern Conference finals series tied at two games apiece. After the visiting Panthers edged the Rangers 3-2, they’ll take that same lead back home for Saturday night’s …

At a time when the Chiefs are thinking about letting safety Justin Reid handle kickoffs in order to keep kicker Harrison Butker out of the hot kitchen of making tackles, a division rival is thinking about the downside to such an approach. “I don’t want one out of every four going to the 40-[yard line] though because he kicked out …

Where PFF ranks 49ers’ loaded roster ahead of 2024 NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the calendar moves closer to the official start of the 2024 NFL season, many outlets rank the 49ers as the league’s best team. In Pro Football Focus’ latest rankings, San Francisco stands atop the list, which isn’t unsurprising given that that …

The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first time. HBO and the NFL announced Thursday the franchise was chosen for the 19th edition of the Emmy-winning series that first aired in 2001. Chairman George McCaskey had long resisted having the Bears participate in the training camp documentary. The five-episode series debuts Aug. 6, with …

Kittle gave a blunt response about state of 49ers franchise originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After losing a Super Bowl — the second to the Kansas City Chiefs in five NFL seasons — one could understand if feelings of pessimism and despair heavily ring throughout the 49ers’ locker room That couldn’t be further from the case for San …

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider To borrow Jerry Jones’ own metaphor, we’re skipping straight past summer and into autumn with all the leaves that are starting to hit the ground. It’s only been one month since the Cowboys owner and general manager made headlines with his contract strategy. Asked why there was so little movement in the effort to re-sign …

Trey Lance received some notable praise from Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy during the team’s OTAs on Thursday. The fourth-year quarterback is competing with Cooper Rush for the backup position after not seeing any action last season. And if the former first-round pick (No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft) is impressive enough, maybe …

May 30, 2024, 08:08 PM ET NEW YORK — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the NHL’s Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct for the second time Thursday. Also the 2021 winner, he’s the second blueliner to win it twice, joining Red Kelly, who was a four-time winner, with three coming as a defenseman. From Denver, Slavvin …

Here are the teams the Bears will join on the list of ‘Hard Knocks’ participants originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago This summer, the Bears will become the 18th team to participate in HBO’s “Hard Knocks” documentary, the NFL, the Bears and Max announced on Thursday. Part of the three-pronged criteria for a team’s eligibility in being forced into participation …

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Buggs was later released on $600 bond for two counts of cruelty to dogs in the second degree. The Tuscaloosa Police Department found two dogs that were “seriously malnourished” and “emaciated” March 28 on the back porch of …

FRISCO, Texas — The NFL Players Association proposed the league remake its entire offseason calendar on Monday with the big change being the elimination of voluntary spring workouts and organized team activities (OTAs). Instead, the NFLPA would like to see “an extended, OTA-style ramp-up — strength and conditioning, non-padded work, etc. — straight into training camp without a six-week break/de-escalation …

Bears included in a unique slate of ‘Hard Knocks’ documentary versions originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears will be the offseason subject of this season’s HBO documentary, “Hard Knocks,” the team, NFL and Max announced on Thursday. This version of “Hard Knocks” is not to be confused with two other versions HBO will run this season. On May …

USATSI The 2024 season is a crucial one for the Chicago Bears, and “Hard Knocks” will be there to document the team’s initial weeks. HBO’s long-running show will feature Chicago this summer, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, with the first show scheduled to air on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  It’s easy to see why “Hard Knocks” has …

Getty Images Last month, a report surfaced stating that Drew Lock has a chance to compete with Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones this summer. It appears, however, that no such quarterback battle will ensue.  On Thursday, Lock was asked about possibly being “the most popular guy in town” given Jones’ past struggles and the possibility of Luck succeeding him as Big …

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – MAY 11: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall on May 11, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Chicago Bears are the “Hard Knocks” team for the 2024 NFL season, which means viewers will get an inside look at Caleb Williams’ …