Getty Images While they continue to work out a contract for Joe Burrow, the Bengals are locking up other core members of their roster. Cincinnati has come to terms with linebacker Logan Wilson on a four-year extension that is worth up to $37.25 million, according to NFL Media. Wilson will make an average of $11.2 million over the first two …
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Former Jets coach Adam Gase attends Broncos practice
On the surface, it might seem like the next chapter in the unlikely back-and-forth between the Broncos and Jets. The truth is far less interesting. Former Jets (and Dolphins) coach Adam Gase attended Broncos practice on Friday. “[Senior defensive assistant] Joe Vitt is his father-in-law,” Payton told reporters on Friday. “I met Adam way back when he was coaching. I …
Read More »Oregon, Washington join Big Ten: Distances teams will have to travel to face all four Pac-12 defectors
The Big Ten is expanding, and the implications of the conference adding Oregon and Washington will have a ripple effect on future scheduling. In June, the Big Ten announced the schedule for the 2024 season, which included new members USC and UCLA. Now, with the Ducks and Huskies departing the Pac-12 after this season, the schedule makers will be forced …
Read More »Mets’ Buck Showalter back in Baltimore, Orioles lead AL East standings
Why Jackson Holliday is more than just a top MLB prospect USA TODAY Sports had a chance to catch up with Orioles first overall pick in the 2022 draft Jackson Holliday and talked to him about his lofty goals. SportsPulse, USA TODAY BALTIMORE – Two planets in Buck Showalter’s baseball universe finally collided Friday night, and try as he might, …
Read More »Eagles’ Jalen Hurts dismisses lock screen reveal of Super Bowl loss, works on ‘new chemistry’ with A.J. Brown
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts has made sure the things that go on in his personal life are personal. When social media got a hold of what Hurts’ lock screen was at the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie talent show this week, the moment was personal. Hurts’ lock screen was of him leaving the field at State Farm Stadium at the conclusion of Super …
Read More »Rutgers basketball coach praises Big Ten Commissioner in interview with Chris Russo
Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell said Friday he is impressed with new Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petitti. Petitti, who was named commissioner last spring, was a driving force behind the league expanding by two more schools with Friday’s announcement that the University of Washington and Oregon will join the conference beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Rutgers …
Read More »Suspended Broncos player could face up to two years in prison for gambling-related charge in Iowa
When Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was hit with an indefinite gambling suspension last month, the NFL didn’t really offer any details about what kind of bets he was making that led to his suspension. However, the Iowa Department of Public Safety released that information this week following a lengthy investigation that has led to a criminal charge against seven …
Read More »Patriots give Matthew Judon a pay raise
Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon has mostly stayed to the side while his teammates practiced during training camp, amid talk that he was unhappy with his contract. Now the Patriots have made Judon happy. New England has given Judon a pay raise, guaranteeing him $14 million this season with the chance to make up to $18 million if he hits …
Read More »Saints’ Alvin Kamara suspended three games to start 2023 season, admits wrongdoing in off-field incident
Nearly a month after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a 2022 nightclub fight, Saints star Alvin Kamara has been suspended three games to start the 2023 season. The news comes hours after Kamara publicly addressed his off-field actions, admitting he “was completely wrong” and used “poor judgment” in the incident that led to his arrest. “It’s a …
Read More »Arizona, Arizona State, Utah to Big 12? Programs expected to soon follow Colorado in leaving Pac-12
The rest of the “Four Corners” schools appear to be headed to the Big 12. Arizona is on the verge of leaving the Pac-12 with Arizona State having formally applied for membership to join the Big 12, sources tell CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. Utah has also sent its application to become a member of the Big 12, according to ESPN. …
Read More »Agent’s Take: How Zack Martin and the Cowboys can find common ground in All-Pro’s contract dispute
Offensive guard Zack Martin didn’t report to Cowboys training camp on July 25 because he is unhappy with his contract. The eight-time All-Pro (two second-team selections) feels he is “woefully underpaid relative to the market,” according to ESPN. Martin signed a six-year, $84 million contract extension, averaging $14 million per year, in 2018 that made him the NFL’s highest-paid offensive …
Read More »Jonathan Taylor trade request: Colts signing veteran RB Kenyan Drake, who says he’s got ‘new fire’ under him
With Jonathan Taylor’s situation in flux, the Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran running back Kenyan Drake, his agents confirmed via social media. Drake is looking forward to joining the Colts, who will be his fourth team in four seasons. “Playing this game that I love. I worked my ass off this offseason, with no team,” Drake told CBS Sports HQ’s …
Read More »Former UGA star Matt Stinchcomb names all-time SEC East defense
Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb has named his all-time SEC East defense. Both Georgia and Florida have three players on Stinchcomb’s all-time SEC East defense. South Carolina and Tennessee have two players. Missouri has the one player. Interestingly, standout college football players like David Pollack, Jadeveon Clowney, Joe Haden, and Jarvis Jones were not able to make Stinchcomb’s …
Read More »USWNT’s struggles contribute to the wonderful chaos at World Cup
2023 World Cup: USWNT advances to knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal The USWNT ties Portugal, and make it through to the round of 16. Seth Vertelney explains the struggles the team faces as they enter the knockout round of the 2023 World Cup. USA TODAY MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s some wild and wacky stuff going on at this …
Read More »Saints RB Alvin Kamara will be suspended for Week 2 game vs. Panthers
The Carolina Panthers will be welcoming in the New Orleans Saints for their first home game of the 2023 regular season—and when they do, they won’t have to deal with a familiar and formidable foe. As officially announced on Friday, running back Alvin Kamara has been suspended for the first three games of the year after violating the NFL’s personal …
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