Highlights from Tom Brady’s return to Foxboro originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans finally got a chance to thank Tom Brady for all he did for the organization during his illustrious 20-year tenure. The Patriots honored the legendary quarterback before Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles and will do so with a halftime ceremony. To avoid …
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What to know about LA Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert
Entering his fourth season in the NFL as quarterback for the LA Chargers, former Oregon Duck and Sheldon grad Justin Herbert is among Oregon’s most well-known athletes playing professionally today. In July, Herbert agreed to a record-breaking contract extension with the Chargers, briefly becoming the NFL’s history-paid player with a five-year, $262.5 million deal set to run through the 2029 …
Read More »Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 1: Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence back up hype, Niners make statement, rookies shine
Say what you want about the level of competition, but the Jaguars absolutely got the Colts’ best shot Sunday for what presented itself as a treacherous divisional road trip. Jacksonville’s been a thorn for Indy in recent years, especially when the Colts were the superior team and the Colts tried their best to repay the favor on Sunday in Anthony …
Read More »Ravens’ win over Texans ends with final score that’s never been seen before in NFL history
Getty Images There’s not usually much drama on the field during the fourth quarter of a blowout game in the NFL, but there was definitely some drama during the final quarter of Baltimore’s win over Houston and that’s because the two teams were going for a scorigami, which is when a game ends with a final score that’s never happened …
Read More »4-star LB Chris Cole commits to Georgia football
Four-star class of 2024 linebacker recruit Chris Cole has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. Chris Cole has ascended up recruiting rankings throughout recent months. Cole committed to Georgia over Virginia Tech, USC, Tennessee, Miami, and Penn State. Cole picked Georgia right after visiting Tennessee this weekend. The four-star linebacker plays high school football and runs track for Salem High School …
Read More »Fan returns Bryce Young’s football from his first career NFL TD pass after Panthers QB’s teammate gave it away
Getty Images Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is going to be able to keep the football from his first career touchdown pass thanks to a generous fan who apparently decided to return it. If you’re wondering how the fan even ended up with the ball, that’s a good question that we’re going to cover right now. Young’s first career TD pass …
Read More »Calvin Ridley shines in Jaguars’ sloppy season-opening win over Colts
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter INDIANAPOLIS — In his Players’ Tribune piece published in March, Calvin Ridley wasn’t short on confidence. He explained how he’s the strongest he has ever felt mentally and physically. He let the NFL world know that he’d dominate in his return after missing last season due to a violation of the league’s gambling policy. “On …
Read More »Ravens backfield leads Week 2 pickups after J.K. Dobbins injury
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider putting in a waiver for ahead of Week 2. Injuries suck. No ifs, ands or buts about it. But they sting even more when they happen to a player who’s coming into the season finally …
Read More »Auburn remains outside of US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 following win over California
Week two of the college football season featured several incredible performances from around the country, which caused chaos within the major polls. Colorado kicked off the day by using a second-half surge to defeat Nebraska at Folsom Field, which was the first home victory for head coach Deion Sanders. Miami stunned Texas A&M, and the Texas Longhorns departed Tuscaloosa with …
Read More »J.K. Dobbins injury update: Ravens RB suffers torn Achilles vs. Texans, will miss rest of season
Getty Images J.K. Dobbins suffered an injury during the Ravens’ season-opener against the Houston Texans, and while he was initially listed as questionable to return, the injury is much more severe. Dobbins suffered a torn Achilles in Baltimore’s 25-9 win, head coach John Harbaugh confirmed after the game. Dobbins was helped to the locker room by members of the Ravens’ training …
Read More »NFL Week 1 rookie roundup: Best highlights, moments from first-year players
USATSI It seems to be the year of the rookie, with so many making their debut in Week 1 of the NFL. Quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson started for the teams that selected them in the top four of the 2023 NFL Draft. At running back, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were two players to watch. Wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba …
Read More »Future of Pac-12 Network a sticking point as Oregon State, Washington State seek to salvage conference
The viability of the Pac-12 Network is one of the most important aspects being debated amid the disintegration of the conference, sources tell CBS Sports. The network continues to broadcast out of the Bay Area despite low viewership with only an estimated 15 million subscribers accessing the channel. The Pac-12 Network also operates six regional sports channels (Arizona, Bay Area, …
Read More »Tom Brady to immediately get inducted into Patriots’ Hall of Fame as Robert Kraft waives waiting period for QB
Tom Brady has come home. And soon enough, he’ll have a red jacket, too. As the former Patriots quarterback made his return to Foxborough for the first time since his retirement this offseason, the franchise held a halftime ceremony to celebrate all of his accomplishments during his 20-year run with the organization, including six Super Bowl championships. Leading up to …
Read More »Tom Brady to be inducted early into Patriots Hall of Fame next summer
Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame status in New England was never in doubt. But now, the organization’s best quarterback won’t have to wait as long to get there. Patriots owner Robert Kraft, standing alongside Brady for the team’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, announced that he is waiving the usual four-year waiting period for …
Read More »Grading Colorado’s first home win of 2023
The Colorado Buffaloes have impressed everyone through two games. Even though they did not play their best game on Saturday, they still won by a comfortable margin over former Big 12 rival Nebraska. In their 36-14 victory at Folsom Field, the Buffaloes fixed some issues that plagued them against TCU but additional work is still needed in multiple areas. After …
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