USATSI The Los Angeles Rams will not have their No. 1 offensive weapon in Week 1 vs. the Seattle Seahawks, as head coach Sean McVay ruled out wide receiver Cooper Kupp due to his hamstring injury. McVay also said there’s a possibility Kupp could go on injured reserve — which would knock him out for at least four games.  “Not …

We are asking our Pac-12 experts questions about the first week of the college football season and what it means for the road ahead. There is a lot to discuss in the Pac-12 Conference, a league which could be very special in the coming months. There are no guarantees, but the potential is there for the Pac-12 to do extremely …

Joshua Dobbs is confident that he’ll have a good grasp of the Arizona Cardinals playbook by Sunday’s opener. As for the names of his teammates? That would be a bonus. “That’s a great goal,” Dobbs said laughing. “Luckily, it’s on everyone’s (jersey) so I’ll have a cheat sheet.” The Cardinals still haven’t announced a starting quarterback for Week 1, but …

Where Bosa’s 49ers contract extension ranks among NFL players in AAV originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers made reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa a very rich man on Wednesday. Bosa agreed to a massive five-year, $170 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Where does the star pass …

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe couldn’t help but smile thinking about the play last Saturday night. Right as sophomore receiver Isaiah Bond was about to go out of bounds early against Middle Tennessee, he lowered his shoulder and popped cornerback Jalen Jackson. Bond sent him flying on the sideline, so much so that Jackson’s feet literally left the ground. Mind you, …

With the 2023 NFL season kicking off Thursday night, let’s piece together a Preseason All-Rookie Team.  Instead of one selection for every spot on the field, I’ve provided second-team picks along with honorable mentions. I watched quite a few prospects this past pre-draft process, so might as well write about as many of them as I can, right? Let’s go!  …

It may be just Week 1 of the 2023 season, but there are already a host of injury news NFL fans are monitoring. The tight end position, for particular, has been hit hard this week, with Travis Kelce and George Kittle currently dealing with injuries that could sideline them for the NFL’s opening weekend.  Kelce is dealing with a knee …

Former first-round pick Michael Del Zotto retired Wednesday after 13 seasons in the NHL, including his first five with the New York Rangers. Del Zotto, 33, appeared in 26 games in 2021-22 for the Ottawa Senators, his eighth and final team. He did not play last season. Editor’s Picks Del Zotto made the retirement announcement on social media. “Today is …

We are over halfway through ’Bama week. With that, anticipation builds towards what could be ESPN’s biggest regular season event of 2023. The game features arguably the two biggest brands in college football. The Tide have done more to earn that distinction on the field in recent seasons. Albeit, plenty of viewers will tune in to watch Texas play in …

Cooper Kupp’s return to the field will have to wait at least one more week, as Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the star wide receiver will be inactive for the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring injury. McVay said the Rams are considering whether to put Kupp on injured …

How 49ers QB Purdy can make history in season opener vs. Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Since he first took the field for the 49ers, quarterback Brock Purdy has made it a habit to defy the odds. On Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Purdy has the chance to add to his rapidly growing legend by …

Arizona State football fans are encouraged to wear black for the Sun Devils’ Week 2 college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe for the team’s annual “Blackout” game. But some people aren’t exactly thrilled with the program’s decision to have the Blackout game this week. On social media they cited the expected …

The NFL head coaching cycle wasn’t as active last season, as only five were relieved of their duties. Three of those were fired during the season, as those teams got a head start on finding their coach for the 2023 season and beyond. While there may not be any “one-and-done” coaches this year, a smaller head coach hiring cycle in …

USATSI The New Orleans Saints will be without rookie quarterback Jake Haener for the first six games of the 2023 regular season, as the Fresno State product was suspended six weeks for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, per the league’s transaction wire (via NFL Media). Haener was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of this year’s draft …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Perhaps one of the most tantalizing concepts that was teased in fall camp was when it was learned that Michigan football is working quarterback Alex Orji out as a kick returner. A sophomore who stands at 6-foot-3, 236 pounds, Orji more resembles a linebacker than a quarterback. On Wednesday, his position coach, Kirk Campbell, said that it’s …