The road to the postseason could be a long and winding one for the New England Patriots heading into the 2023 season. One look at the long list of expected playoff contenders on their regular season schedule is enough to drive even the most optimistic fans mad. With 17 games total, the Patriots are slated to face at least nine …

Bryce Young arrived early for his first NFL practice, then put on a show for his new coaches. The No. 1 overall pick from Alabama made a great first impression at Friday’s rookie minicamp, wowing coach Frank Reich and others with a series of on-target throws while showing poise in the pocket and good decision-making skills. “I don’t want to …

Michigan football continues to add to its No. 1 class in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Entering Friday with 16 verbal pledges, the Wolverines hoped to make it 17 by the end of day. Well, mission accomplished. Though the maize and blue are strongly in the Olney (Md.) Good Counsel four-star Aaron Chiles sweepstakes — in fact, they likely lead for …

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley got a good look at his rookie clas during camp Friday. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) The Chargers are scheduled to play six games in prime time this season, a total that tops the NFL. Rather oddly, not one of those games — as of now — is against Kansas City, an AFC West …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 12, 2023, 07:13 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk are finalists for the NHL’s Hart Trophy, the league announced on Friday. The Hart is awarded each year “to the player adjudged to be the …

The Iowa Hawkeyes have identified a potential signal-caller of the future they like in the 2025 class. The Hawkeye coaching staff and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz extended an offer to class of 2025 quarterback Blake Hebert out of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Mass. The 6-foot-3, 215 pound quarterback has a nice list of offers already. In addition to …

It’s time to close the books on the 2023 NFL Draft and begin the way-too-early process of looking ahead at the 2024 class, which is loaded with talent from top to bottom. When taking a deep look at this class, there are a few things that become abundantly clear from the start. The quarterback position is very good and very …

The Atlanta Falcons thought they got a good jab in on the New Orleans Saints in their 2023 schedule announcement, but second-year cornerback Alontae Taylor turned it back around on them. The Falcons shared a video from their official Twitter account in which every opposing team on their schedule was represented by a sneaker — and their pick for the …

May 12, 2023, 06:52 PM ET Owning a professional sports team has become a more exclusive group, especially in the NFL. That point is being hammered home once more during the sale of the Washington Commanders. Three groups bid on the Commanders, who are in agreement to be sold to one led by Josh Harris. Separate groups led by Canadian …

Penn State is continuing to try and bolster their 2024 recruiting class. Currently, 247Sports has them ranked sixth in the country in their national recruiting rankings. This puts them third in the Big Ten behind Michigan and Ohio State, who are ranked number one and two nationally. There’s still a lot of recruiting time left for prospects of the 2024 …

In case you thought the NFL was about to quiet down, think again. At about the same time the 2023 NFL regular season schedules were released, it was reported that all signs are pointing to the Minnesota Vikings parting ways with four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.  When recently asked about his running back, …

Bijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years. The Falcons announced Friday, on the opening day of the team’s three-day rookie minicamp, that Robinson signed a $21.96 million, four-year contract with a fifth-year option. Robinson debuted his new No. 7 …

Two of the most prominent players on Penn State’s defense have been added to the watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Abdul Carter and Kalen King are among 42 defensive players across the country that will have the spotlight on them for this prestigious award. The award is named after legendary player and NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. …

Kansas State receiver Kade Warner wasn’t the only undrafted free agent signed by the Buccaneers. The son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner was among 18 signings announced by the team Friday. Shepherd running back Ronnie Brown and Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather are among others signed by the team. Brown is a 1,800-yard rusher who totaled 2,352 yards from scrimmage …

Two of the most enticing Week 1 matchups to be revealed during NFL’s schedule release Thursday involve what should be the teams that battle for supremacy in the NFC East — the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys open Week 1 against the New York Giants, while the Eagles face the New England Patriots. In Week 2, the …