Daily Archives: February 6, 2024

2024 Super Bowl: 49ers to ‘deal with’ soft practice field, won’t alter schedule leading up to Sunday’s game

Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers will not be making last-minute alterations to their practice schedule leading into Super Bowl LVIII. As CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reported on Monday, the NFC champions were not pleased with the field conditions at UNLV, where they’ll be practicing this week leading into the big game. Specifically, the firmness of the turf …

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Texas ranks No. 2 in SEC for returning production after transfer adds

Looking forward to a fall off for the Texas Longhorns (12-2) after the 2023 season? You might have to wait another year after an impressive transfer portal haul. ESPN’s Bill Connelly, who compiles SP+ rankings for college football teams, has the Longhorns toward the top of their new conference in returning production. Unlike in years prior to the transfer portal, …

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Former Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy let go by Commanders after one season

Eric Bieniemy is without a job. The two-time Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator won’t be retained by the Washington Commanders after they hired Kliff Kingsbury to run their offense, new head coach Dan Quinn told reporters. “We won’t work together here,” Quinn said, “[but] I wanted him to know I really respect the work he’s done. I wish him nothing but …

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Ohio State offers 2025 5-star Alabama defensive end

The loss of Nick Saban is still having ripple effects throughout college football, and Ohio State is once again trying to capitalize on it. Already the Buckeyes have gotten transfers from safety Caleb Downs, center Seth McLaughlin and quarterback Julian Sayin. Over the weekend they grabbed a commit from 5-star cornerback Na’eem Offord. Now, an offer out to Alabama native …

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Ex-NFL GM pushes back on idea of Patriots trading No. 3 pick

Ex-NFL GM pushes back on idea of Patriots trading No. 3 pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will make one of their most important decisions in recent franchise history this spring. That may sound like overstatement, but the Patriots’ No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is their highest selection since 1993, when …

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How a ruling that Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, can join union may change college sports

For the first time, NCAA athletes have been allowed to unionize. A National Labor Relations Board regional manager ruled on Monday the Dartmouth men’s basketball team could vote to form a union. It would mark the first time a labor union would consist of NCAA athletes. What’s next? Here’s what could happen: From student-athlete to student-employee In essence, the decision …

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