Returning from a trip to London, coach Dennis Allen’s New Orleans Saints return home to play host to Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks. The Saints (1-3) look for their second win of the season and could be forced to play backup quarterback Andy Dalton in Week 5 due to an injury to starter Jameis Winston. Can Seahawks QB Geno Smith …
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Brian Kelly sets record for biggest donation by sitting LSU coach with $1 million grant
Getty As LSU aims to improve its athletic facilities, head coach Brian Kelly is supporting the cause with his own wallet. The school announced Friday that Kelly is committing $1 million to the Tiger Athletic Foundation for the development of a new training room and recovery suite. The donation by Kelly sets a record for being the biggest by a …
Read More »Flames sign MacKenzie Weegar to 8-year, $50 million extension
CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to an eight-year, $50 million extension, the team announced Friday. Weegar came to Calgary on July 25 along with Jonathan Huberdeau in a trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. Weegar would have become an unrestricted free agent next year. “This is going to be fun,” Weeger …
Read More »NFL, NFLPA nearing agreement on concussion protocol changes in wake of Tua Tagovailoa incident
Though the exact language is still being negotiated, the NFL and NFL Players Association are nearing a change to the concussion protocol that would prevent a player from re-entering the game after a head-hit and stumble like Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered in Week 3 against Buffalo. Sources tell CBS Sports the main change will be focused on ataxia. According …
Read More »The fifteen college football teams with the best chance to make the CFP according to ESPN Playoff Predictor
We are still a little over three weeks away from the official release of the first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2022 season. And while there will be plenty written and said, not to mention a few objects thrown against walls after those are revealed, it doesn’t stop us from talking about it. ESPN has used its Playoff Predictor …
Read More »Bills as double digit favorites makes sense on Kenny Pickett’s starting debut | What’s Wright?
The Buffalo Bills are 3-1 after a big comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-3 and have officially launched the Kenny Pickett era, who replaced Mitch Trubisky in their 24-20 loss against the New York Jets. Buffalo is currently double digit (-14) favorites, which is not common in the NFL, leaving bettors wondering if Pittsburgh …
Read More »Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: RB
It’s NFL season and that means you’ve got a chance at $100,000 with Sunday Night 7. Predict what will happen on Sunday Night Football and watch along to see if you’ll be the next big winner. Click here to get started with the NBC Sports Predictor app. Josh Jacobs hopes to begin stacking solid performances against the Chiefs, Jamaal Williams …
Read More »Jimbo Fisher contract buyout: How much money Texas A&M would owe coach if Aggies move on from mega-deal
USATSI Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher has gotten off to a disappointing start to the 2022 season with his Aggies falling to 3-2 and out of the AP Top 25 for the second straight year. However, if power brokers around the program want to make a coaching change, it won’t come cheap. Fisher signed a 10-year, fully guaranteed contract extension …
Read More »Patriots reveal Gillette Stadium field design for throwback weekend
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Patriots reveal Gillette Stadium field design for throwback weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A familiar face will return to Foxboro for the New England Patriots’ Week 5 game vs. the Detroit Lions. The Pat Patriot logo will replace the usual “Flying …
Read More »NFLPA asks NFL to implement concussion protocol changes before Sunday’s games
On Friday, the NFL Players Association released a statement regarding the league’s concussion protocol. The union seeks to alter the protocol and is asking the NFL to implement these changes before this weekend’s games. “Our union has agreed to change the concussion protocols to protect players from returning to play in the case of any similar incident to what we …
Read More »Five of Ohio State football’s most memorable games vs. Michigan State
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face the Michigan State Spartans for the 51st time in program history on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Against its conference opponent, Ohio State is 35-15. The largest margin of victory for the Buckeyes came last season as Ohio State put the hammer down, 56-7, with Ryan Day as head coach. The largest margin of …
Read More »Steelers, Browns, Rams headline Cowherd’s Week 5 ‘Blazin’ 5′
Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season continues on Sunday, which means it’s time for Colin Cowherd to reveal his “Blazin’ 5” picks. Cowherd shared which teams are best positioned to win against the spread on Friday’s edition of “The Herd.” Blazin’ 5: Steelers cover vs. Bills, Rams bounce back against Cowboys Colin Cowherd shares his Blazin’ 5 picks heading …
Read More »NFLPA asks league to adopt Tua Tagovailoa rule ahead of this weekend’s games
As far as the NFL Players Association is concerned, changes to the league’s concussion protocols cannot come soon enough. The union released a statement Friday confirming it had come to an agreement with the NFL on a change to prevent players from returning to a game If they show gross motor instability, which infamously happened with Tua Tagovailoa in Week …
Read More »Watch UTSA vs. Western Kentucky: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday’s NCAA Football game
Who’s Playing Western Kentucky @ UTSA Current Records: Western Kentucky 3-2; UTSA 3-2 What to Know The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost both of their matches to the UTSA Roadrunners last season on scores of 46-52 and 41-49, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. WKU and UTSA will face off in a Conference USA battle at 6 p.m. …
Read More »Mac Jones doubtful for Week 5 vs. Lions as rookie third-stringer Bailey Zappe expected to start
USATSI The New England Patriots officially listed quarterback Mac Jones as doubtful with the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. With backup Brian Hoyer listed as “unspecified” with a concussion, this means third-string rookie Bailey Zappe is expected to make the start on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. This will be the fourth-round …
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