Daily Archives: December 22, 2023

Rams improve to 8-7 with 30-22 victory over Saints

The Rams entered Thursday’s game needing a victory to keep pace in a crowded NFC Wild Card race. In a similar fashion to Sunday’s win over the Commanders, things got interesting in the fourth quarter. But the Rams were able to hold on and come away with a 30-22 victory. With the rest of the Christmas weekend slate yet to …

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4-star DL Jericho Johnson commits to Oregon Ducks

We’ve seen Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning place an outsized emphasis on developing and building up the defensive line since he got to Eugene, and there’s maybe no recruit that embodies that idea more than Jericho Johnson, who officially announced his commitment to the Ducks on Thursday. Johnson, a 4-star prospect out of Fairfield, California, stands at 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, …

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Will Levis out of practice again Thursday

It’s looking more and more likely that Ryan Tannehill will be getting a return to the Titans lineup for Christmas. Quarterback Will Levis missed practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that Tannehill will get the start against the Seahawks if Levis is unable to play. Tannehill started the …

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Rams turn Derek Carr interception into Kyren Williams TD, lead Saints 27-7

The Rams have started to break it open over the Saints in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game, with a Kyren Williams touchdown giving Los Angeles a 27-7 lead. The Saints looked like they might have a little something going on offense after Derek Carr converted third-and-6 with a 13-yard pass to Foster Moreau. But on the team’s next …

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Their fit as Cougs, their hometowns and their other offers

Dec. 21—Here is a look at all 25 Washington State football signees in the 2024 class, announced on Wednesday’s first day of the early signing period, and how they fit into WSU’s team. The player: Chris Barnes The details: WR, 5-foot-8, 160 pounds / Houston (North Shore HS) Other offers: Utah State, UTSA, Towson, Texas State, Texas Southern, Texas A&M …

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Fantasy Football Week 16: Predictions

Our analysts reveal the takes they have the most conviction for heading into Round Two of the fantasy football playoffs to help you feel better about the lineup decisions ahead. For more start-sit advice, check out our Week 16 position-by-position rankings. The rookie finally enters must-start status It finally happened. The rookie we’ve been yearning to see run out in …

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Matthew Stafford’s two TD passes have Rams up 17-7

The Rams controlled much of the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Saints. But even with a late second-quarter surge by New Orleans, Los Angeles leads 17-7 at halftime. L.A. scored on its first two drives, with Puka Nacua catching a 2-yard touchdown and Lucas Havrisik sending a 20-yard field goal through the uprights. But on the third, …

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5 takeaways from National Signing Day

Dec. 21—COLUMBUS — With most of the hay in the barn, Ryan Day assessed his 2024 recruiting class as “really good moving forward.” That is the state of college football these days when there are technically two national signing days, two transfer portal windows and the ever-present shadow of players being able to be paid for their reputations. “There were …

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DeVonta Smith, Darius Slay didn’t practice on Thursday

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is on the team’s first injury report of the week. Smith did not take part in Thursday’s practice and he is listed with a knee injury. Smith reportedly emerged from the team’s loss to the Seahawks on Monday night with the issue, but it didn’t appear to hinder him as he played 66 offensive snaps …

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Pac-12 Lawsuit Ends in Settlement as Questions Remain

While the Pac-12’s future as a conference remains grim, its 12 member schools agreed in principle Thursday to settle litigation over who should control conference assets and hundreds of millions of dollars in conference revenue used to run athletic programs. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement in principle that ends litigation,” the 12 schools said in a joint …

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Odell Beckham misses practice with an illness

Ravens receiver Odell Beckham did not practice Thursday, the first official practice day of the week before their Monday night game against the 49ers. Beckham was listed with an illness. Cornerback Jayln Armour-Davis (concussion) also missed Thursday’s practice. Receiver Zay Flowers (foot), cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (concussion) and safety Marcus Williams (groin) were limited. Ravens coach …

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Oregon State and Washington State reach Pac-12 settlement with departing schools

Washington won the final Pac-12 football title game over Oregon. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) The legal wrangling over who controls the Pac-12’s board and assets is over. The 12 schools currently in the conference released a statement Thursday night saying that they had reached a settlement regarding their fight for who gets what in the conference. The settlement comes …

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