Getty Images Kliff Kingsbury has been a fan of Jayden Daniels for quite some time, and after his initial first few weeks with Daniels in Washington, the Commanders offensive coordinator may be an even bigger fan now of the rookie quarterback. Kingsbury, the former Cardinals head coach who is entering his first season calling plays for the Commanders, recently raved about …
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NFL’s scheduling process ignores competitive balance
The NFL’s justification for giving the Jets seven standalone games in 11 weeks — they “kind of owe us one” — was ill-advised. It also obscures a deeper issue with giving a third-place, non-playoff team so many non-Sunday-afternoon games. The league loves competitive balance. That’s why the worst team gets the first pick in the draft, why teams have three …
Read More »NHL stars’ significant others continue custom jacket playoff tradition
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 17, 2024, 05:50 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Stanley Cup playoffs’ most fashionable tradition continues to happen off the ice: the custom-made jackets for the players’ significant others. Editor’s Picks 2 Related It’s a tradition that has spanned at least a decade, incorporating team logos and players’ names and numbers into inventive …
Read More »Chiefs hit with bizarre scheduling quirk the NFL hasn’t seen in 97 years, plus 15 other 2024 schedule oddities
Getty Images There are always some crazy quirks when it comes to the NFL schedule, but this year seemed to be slightly crazier than other years: There’s a team that will be playing on six different days of the week, there’s a division rivalry that will only be played on Thursdays and there are two teams that won’t play a …
Read More »Packers 2024 NFL schedule: Opponent breakdowns, five must-see games and predictions for all 17 matchups
The Green Bay Packers are entering 2024 with a brand new window of contention that is wide open in their second season post-Aaron Rodgers, thanks to quarterback Jordan Love and an offense that set NFL single-season records for most catches (302), receiving yards (3,642) and receiving touchdowns (31) by first- or second-year players in 2023. The 2023 Packers became the …
Read More »Chiefs release RB La’Mical Perine
The Chiefs have released running back La’Mical Perine, according to the NFL’s transactions report. Perine, 26. was third on the depth chart behind Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Keaontay Ingram also is on the roster at the position, as is former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit and four other young players. Perine played three games with one start for the Chiefs …
Read More »Ex-Blues coach Craig Berube gets Maple Leafs job
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 17, 2024, 05:04 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Craig Berube as their new head coach. The Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on May 9 after they bowed out of the postseason in the first round for the third time in four full …
Read More »Raiders 2024 NFL schedule: Game-by-game predictions, five must-see matchups, toughest stretch, opponents
The Las Vegas Raiders already knew who they’d be playing in 2024 and where, but now that the NFL’s regular-season schedule has officially been released, the full picture of the upcoming year is in full focus. They’ll begin the season on the road for the first two weeks before they host the Carolina Panthers in the home opener at Allegiant …
Read More »Falcons TE Kyle Pitts explains why he feels like a ‘super rookie’ with a new coaching staff, healthy knee
Back in 2021, Kyle Pitts put together one of the best rookie seasons a tight end has ever had. Pitts caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards during his debut campaign, checking in just 50 yards shy of Mike Ditka’s all-time rookie record for the position. But during his subsequent two seasons, Pitts has seemingly taken several steps backward, with his …
Read More »What we’ve learned from Panthers’ playoff run, what’s next
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 17, 2024, 10:05 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Florida Panthers waited out the Boston Bruins in their second round Stanley Cup playoff series. And patience paid off. The Panthers and Bruins were knotted 1-1 in Game 6 on Friday until defenseman Gustav Forsling broke the stalemate for Florida …
Read More »Jake Ferguson: I’m not even scratching the surface of what I can do
Tight end Jake Ferguson took on a big role in the Cowboys offense during his second season with the team. Ferguson had 19 catches as a rookie, but took advantage of Dalton Schultz’s departure to step up his production. He caught 71 passes for 761 yards and five touchdowns and then capped the year with 10 catches for 93 yards …
Read More »Patriots’ Jacoby Brissett embracing mentor role in second stint with team, ‘excited to work with’ Drake Maye
The Patriots’ quarterback room has been turned upside down this offseason. The club moved on from Mac Jones by dealing him to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and New England not only brought in Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick, but also drafted Joe Milton on Day 3. On top of this youth movement with two rookies coming aboard, the …
Read More »Yahoo’s Ultimate Football Field Trip 2024
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz takes you around the globe for the best games each week of the 2024 NFL Season. Get your bags packed and passport ready! View more Video Transcript What’s up y’all? I’m Jason Fitz. The 2024 NFL schedule is out and with so many great games to check out. Figure what better way to figure it all …
Read More »Florida Panthers eliminate Boston Bruins, aim return troll at Celtics
Anthony Gharib, ESPNMay 17, 2024, 11:22 PM ET As if eliminating the Boston Bruins for the second straight season in the postseason weren’t enough, the Florida Panthers made sure to troll another Boston-based sports team on social media. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Panthers defeated the Bruins 2-1 to close out their series in six games behind a late goal …
Read More »Panthers oust Bruins in 6 games, face Rangers in East finals
May 17, 2024, 10:18 PM ET BOSTON — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice considered it a good omen when the fire alarm went off at the team hotel Friday afternoon, just as he was settling in for a pregame nap. “In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel … it’s like a guaranteed …
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