Cam Akers might be on his way out of Los Angeles after Sean McVay ruled him out for Week 6 due to personal reasons, then proceeding to say the team is “working through some different things” when asked if Akers will be part of the team moving forward. What if the Rams replaced him with Christian McCaffrey? After firing Matt …

USATSI Maryland star quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was carted off during the second half of the Terrapins’ game against Indiana. Tagovailoa suffered an apparent knee injury after an Indiana defender fell into him at the end of a play. Early in the fourth quarter with Maryland trailing 27-24, Tagovailoa got a pass off as the Hoosiers’ pass rush was bearing down …

What’s the heaviest punishment you’ve ever received from your parents? Green Bay Packers guard Jon Runyan Jr. might have you beat. The third-year player was fined $5,215 for leg-whipping an opponent during last week’s game against the New York Giants in London, according to ESPN. Like every NFL player, Runyan received a letter explaining the discipline and warning further offense …

In what is becoming an instant classic, Tennessee has tied Alabama at 49 with a couple of minutes left. It was anything but easy … and we mean that. Tennesee’s Hendon Hooker appeared to have been picked by Kool-Aid McKinstry and took off on a long return. However, there was that nasty yellow flag on the field. And that meant …

The Eagles are a little over 24 hours away from kicking off a gigantic home showdown against the 4-1 Dallas Cowboys. The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season 6-0, with a much-needed bye week ahead. Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status and a new contract this season. At the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s …

Another big day of college football action games is on tap for CBS Sports Network features as races for bowl eligibility and league titles heat up for Week 7 of the 2022 college football season. Five games will be featured on the network this weekend, beginning on Friday night and continuing through a four-game slate that will extend deep into …

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Matt Murray on long-term injured reserve Saturday with an adductor injury. He’s expected to miss at least four weeks. Murray left the team’s morning skate earlier in the day with what coach Sheldon Keefe later called “groin discomfort.” Toronto is hosting Ottawa — Murray’s former team — on Saturday and Murray was expected to …

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (knee) and safety Caden Sterns (hip) have been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Saturday. Jewell is expected to be replaced in the starting lineup by Alex Singleton. Sterns had been filling in for an injured Justin Simmons (thigh) at safety, but Simmons is expected to return …

No. 18 Syracuse’s improbable unbeaten run will continue for another week. The Orange, one of the biggest surprises in the country, got another win on Saturday — this time a 24-9 home win over No. 15 NC State. With the victory, Syracuse improved to 6-0 to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time since 2018 and set up a massive …

The NHL said it found no evidence to substantiate sexual misconduct allegations against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole and considers the matter closed. Cole was immediately reinstated by the Lightning, who had suspended him without pay. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to respond to and refute the anonymous allegations made against me, which I categorically deny,” Cole said in …

The Miami Dolphins now have both their starting and backup quarterbacks back in rotation, with Tagovailoa expected to return to QB1 in Miami’s Week 7 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater are both cleared from concussion protocols according to a Saturday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bridgewater is set to be available as backup for rookie …

The No. 7 USC Trojans have a chance to take control of the Pac-12 when they face the No. 20 Utah Utes on Saturday night. USC has raced out to a 6-0 start this season, including a 30-14 win over Washington State last week. Utah’s four-game winning streak has been bracketed by a season-opening loss at Florida and a 42-32 …

Getty Images The Carolina Panthers are in the initial stages of a rebuild, ready to start the next stage of their franchise over the next several months. Christian McCaffrey may not be part of those long-term plans in Carolina.  CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirms the Panthers are listening to trade offers for McCaffrey, although an ESPN report has …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. —  What was supposed to happen against Penn State on Saturday, was far from what happened. The Nittany Lions entered the game with the No. 5 run defense in the country that allowed 79.8 yards per carry. No team has been able to run on the Nittany Lions and it appeared that Michigan would need to lean …

Report: Panthers listening to Christian McCaffrey trade offers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea An NFL superstar could soon be on the move. The Carolina Panthers are listening to offers for running back Christian McCaffrey ahead of the NFL’s Nov. 1 trade deadline, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday. The Panthers, however, are adamant they will hold onto McCaffrey past the …