Monthly Archives: December 2023

Dallas Stars score twice in final 13 seconds to cap 3-2 win

Dec 23, 2023, 05:27 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Craig Smith and Jani Hakanpaa scored in the final 13 seconds of the third period, rallying the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Evgeni Dadonov also scored in the third period as Dallas improved to 5-0-1 in its last six games. Scott Wedgewood made 19 …

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George Pickens scores 86-yard touchdown, Steelers lead 7-0

George Pickens and his effort has been a big point of conversation around the Steelers this week. But the Pittsburgh receiver has perhaps quieted some of the criticism with one big play early on in Saturday’s matchup with Cincinnati. On the Steelers’ second play from scrimmage, Pickens caught a short pass and took it 86 yards for a touchdown. The …

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Northern Illinois beats Arkansas State, winning first bowl since 2012

Northern Illinois beat Arkansas State 21-19 in the 10th Anniversary Camellia Bowl on Saturday, giving coach Thomas Hammock his first career bowl victory. The tone of the game was set before it even kicked off, as both teams and head coaches exchanged some words on the way to their respective sideline. Players on both sides engaged in trash talk throughout …

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NFL Week 16 live updates: Bengals-Steelers, Bills-Chargers

Week 16 of the NFL season continues with a doubleheader on Saturday, and we’ve got you covered with all the highlights! Kicking things off, the Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) are on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7). Jake Browning remains under center for Cincinnati, while Mason Rudolph gets the starting nod at quarterback for Pittsburgh. Closing things out, …

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DeVonta Smith reports encouraging news about his knee injury

DeVonta Smith reports encouraging news about his knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DeVonta Smith didn’t practice Thursday. Didn’t practice Friday. Was limited Saturday. If you know Smith, you know it’s going to take more than a knee injury to keep him off the field for a key late-season NFC East game. “That’s how I’m kind of wired,” …

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Oregon football is where I will best develop

Ryan Pellum made an early signing period flip, the four-star wide receiver changing things up and committing to Oregon. The California wide receiver had been a USC commit. The switch by Pellum to Oregon came as a bit of a surprise. He had been committed to USC since June 26, one week after he took an official visit to the …

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Optimism exists that Tyreek Hill will be able to play

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill suffered an ankle injury 12 days ago. In one day, he quite possibly will be back. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, there’s currently optimism that Hill will be ready to face the Cowboys on Sunday. The signs this week have been encouraging; Hill practiced on a limited basis on both Thursday and Friday. …

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Cam Newton, Bo Nix included on all-time transfer quarterback rankings

The transfer portal is one of the latest trends to rock college football, and many programs are experiencing the benefit, especially at the quarterback position. Since the transfer portal began in 2018, three of the five Heisman Trophy winners have been transfer quarterbacks. This season, three of the four Heisman candidates were transfer signal callers including winner Jayden Daniels, who …

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