Daily Archives: March 6, 2024

Four-star RB Bo Jackson sets visit with Georgia football

Four-star running back recruit Bo Jackson plans to visit the Georgia Bulldogs on April 6. Jackson is taking an unofficial visit to Georgia, who offered him a scholarship in Jan. 2024. The talented running back has also scheduled spring visits with Ohio State, Rutgers, Penn State, Alabama, and Tennessee. Bo Jackson plays high school football for Villa Angela-St. Joseph High …

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Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 6, 2024, 02:51 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Colorado Avalanche got ahead of the NHL trade deadline rush, acquiring forward Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. That was one of two swaps the Avalanche made Wednesday after picking up defenseman Sean Walker …

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All-time Eagles great Zach Ertz has a new home back in the NFC East

All-time Eagles great Zach Ertz has a new home back in the NFC East originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Zach Ertz, who caught the 2nd-most passes in Eagles history, is back in the NFC East. Ertz has agreed to contract terms with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday afternoon. So assuming he’s healthy, the Eagles will …

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Why Chip Kelly left UCLA for Ohio State

Mar. 6—COLUMBUS -Chip Kelly wants to coach until he dies, but he also just wants to coach. That, in a nutshell, is why he is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State in 2024 rather than the head coach at UCLA, where he spent the previous six seasons and was under contract for four more. Kelly turned some …

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Commanders reportedly sign TE Zach Ertz to one-year deal

Zach Ertz is heading back to the NFC East. The 33-year-old veteran tight end is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $5 million, according to NFL Media. Ertz not only returns to the division where he began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he also reunites with his Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who was …

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Texans making Ka’imi Fairbairn one of NFL’s highest-paid kickers with 3-year, $15.9M extension, per reports

Getty Images The Houston Texans are keeping their kicker around for a while longer. According to multiple reports, the Texans are signing Ka’imi Fairbairn to a three-year, $15.9 million contract extension. The deal makes Fairbairn the third-highest paid kicker in the league in terms of average annual value. His $5.3 million average checks in behind only the Ravens’ Justin Tucker …

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Commanders sign Zach Ertz – Yahoo Sports

Free agent tight end Zach Ertz’s next stop will be in Washington. The Commanders are signing Ertz to a one-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ertz was most recently a member of the Lions, although he signed only with their practice squad in the postseason and never actually got on the field for them. He previously played …

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Nick Saban speaks for coaches but not for players

Nick Saban sat down with ESPN’s Chris Low recently and discussed a number of subjects, including the factors that played into his decision to retire from coaching in general and Alabama specifically. Saban’s comments have gotten plenty of attention, as they should. When the GOAT speaks, everyone should listen. His perspective is informed and important. There’s a lot of depth …

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Sources: Oilers acquire Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick from Ducks

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 6, 2024, 01:53 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The surging Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, sources confirmed to ESPN. Edmonton traded its 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick to Anaheim, one that becomes a fourth-rounder …

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