Syracuse helmets shown on the field before an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Syracuse has found its next head football coach. The school announced Tuesday that it had hired Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown to lead the football program. “I am incredibly proud to be …
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Bettors eyeing Aaron Rodgers return
The 2022 NFL season was not a good one for Russell Wilson. The Denver Broncos had given up a king’s ransom in acquiring Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks, and many thought he was the quarterback needed to lead Denver back to the playoffs they had missed out on the previous six seasons. However, Russ floundered, throwing for 3,524 yards and …
Read More »Justin Jefferson return “definitely part” of QB choice after bye
The Vikings activated wide receiver Justin Jefferson from injured reserve on Tuesday and they plan to have him in the lineup against the Raiders when they return from their bye week, but there’s less clarity about who will be throwing passes to Jefferson and the rest of the team’s receivers. Josh Dobbs had a dreadful game against the Bears in …
Read More »College Football Top 25: Conference Championship Weekend
Without a doubt The Big Game and Rivalry Weekend as a whole lived up to the hype. Michigan and Ohio State battled into the final minute before the Wolverines ultimately prevailed, Alabama received some semblance of divine intervention to claim victory in the Iron Bowl, and the Washington Huskies survived a brutal four-game stretch to close out their regular season …
Read More »Road favorites dominate against spread
No North American sport captures the attention of sports bettors like the NFL. With multiple games going on at the same time on Sundays, even the most attentive bettor has a hard time keeping track of everything happening around the league. That’s why we are here! Every week in this space, we will recap how the weekend went from a …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers lays out checkpoints for possible return to field in 2023
Getty Images Aaron Rodgers is making progress as he continues to rehab from a torn Achilles, but he still has some work to do before he can take the field for the New York Jets again. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers indicated there is no guarantee he will play again this season. Rodgers has been making …
Read More »Michigan State football punter Ryan Eckley named to All-Big Ten team
Is Michigan State University becoming Punter U? On Tuesday, the All-Big Ten teams were released, and Michigan State football punter Ryan Eckley made the Second Team. Eckley was the only MSU player on defense or special teams to make an All-Big Ten team this year. Eckley punted the ball 56 times this year for an average of 46.7 yards-per-punt and …
Read More »Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery, will miss at least next 2-3 weeks, owner Jim Irsay says
Getty Images The Colts are 6-5 after beating the Buccaneers, but the team will be without star running back Jonathan Taylor for some time after he sustained a thumb injury during Sunday’s win. The injury will sideline him for at least the next 2-3 weeks, Colts owner Jim Irsay told The Athletic, as Taylor needs surgery to correct it. He …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 13 Flex Rankings
Tyler Allgeier has been a startable flex option at many points this season. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland via Getty Images) It’s still bye week season across the NFL, and another six teams will be out of commission in Week 13. That means it’s all hands on deck in fantasy leagues. Players you hoped to never have to …
Read More »5 reasons why the Dallas Cowboys really can win the Super Bowl this season
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Dallas Cowboys were in a party mood as they were finishing up their win over the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving. Some of their players were feasting on turkey legs they stored in Salvation Army kettles around the field. Others were laughing and hugging on the sidelines as the clock ticked down. Meanwhile, up in …
Read More »Big Ten title game could be all-time ugly
Do Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have a shot against Michigan? (Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) (Steven Branscombe via Getty Images) In what is the most anticipated title game of the year from a certain perspective, the Michigan Wolverines are three-touchdown favorites against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Like a broken record, I say these totals can’t be low enough for Iowa games. The …
Read More »2023 NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: How Eagles can become first team to punch postseason ticket in Week 13
Getty Images Through the first 12 weeks of the NFL season, we still haven’t seen a single team clinch a playoff berth, but that could change this week. Heading into Week 13, only one team has a chance to punch its postseason ticket and that’s the Philadelphia Eagles, who currently have the best record in the NFL. Although only one …
Read More »Eagles vs. 49ers: Three reasons each contender can win the NFC Championship rematch in Week 13
USATSI The Eagles have partaken in one marquee matchup after another during their awe-inspiring march to 10-1. From a Cowboys showdown on Sunday night to a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs to a Week 12 shootout with the Bills, they’ve been must-see TV. And things won’t slow down this weekend, when Lincoln Financial Field welcomes the return of the …
Read More »Michigan State football WR Tyrell Henry set to enter NCAA transfer portal
Tyrell Henry, a Roseville (MI) native who was a member of the 2022 recruiting class, has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. In his two years at MSU, Henry had 24 catches for 195 yards and 3 touchdowns, while being a primary kick and punt returner for the team. …
Read More »Blackhawks waive Corey Perry for ‘unacceptable’ conduct
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 28, 2023, 02:38 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Following an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks said Tuesday they have placed veteran winger Corey Perry on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract. Perry had initially taken a leave of absence from the team. Blackhawks general manager Kyle …
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