Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterApr 5, 2024, 06:55 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. April has begun, and the end of the 2023-24 regular season looms on the 18th. Which teams are heating up at just the right time — and which are falling off? Our voters have cast their ballots, with some major shifts …
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Scott Frost is talking about returning to the sidelines. The former Nebraska head coach spoke with Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports about his future and said he can’t wait to get back into the game he loves. “For the first time in my life, I don’t know what’s next. I’m dying to get back in.” Frost came to Nebraska in …
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As the chaotic final stretch of the Eastern Conference wild-card race continues, Friday’s schedule includes four teams that could occupy the final spot when the Eastern schedule concludes April 17. The Washington Capitals, fresh off a loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, are skating against the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+). Don’t feel bad for the …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNApr 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The final weeks of the NHL season could be absolutely chaotic, from determining playoff seeding to watching teams skate hard until their bubbles burst. The final NHL Awards Watch of the season reveals similar uncertainty. Some races have razor-thin margins. Others could get there, as …
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The Dan Quinn era has begun for the Commanders. Defensive tackle Daron Payne spoke briefly with the media Wednesday. When asked a football question, he responded, “Right now, we are just trying to do our best to get to know each other. We are just trying to learn our coaches, our players. That’s the big emphasis right now.” Indeed, it …
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The Eagles are bringing a member of their secondary back into the fold. Cornerback Avonte Maddox has agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Maddox, 28, has dealt with multiple injuries over the last two seasons, playing a total of 13 games in that span. He suffered a pectoral injury early on in 2023 and …
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With the NFL Combine wrapped, the biggest free agency moves behind us and the NFL draft on the horizon, here are my Updated Way, Way Too Early 2024 Rankings. Some quick notes. This takes into account how the NFL currently is. Where I have ranked players of the same position next to each other is my way of saying they …
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Four-star Florida-based wide receiver Jayvan Boggs decommitted from Ohio State last week. Now the Class of 2025 prospect has picked up an offer from the USC Trojans’ staff. Jayvan Boggs is a 6-foot, 188-pound receiver out of Cocoa, Florida. He is rated as the No. 24 wide receiver, the No. 27 player in the state, and the No. 189 recruit …
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Josh Allen and the Bills have yet to make a Super Bowl during his time with the team.Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP The Buffalo Bills are the most fascinating story of the NFL offseason. Ever since Josh Allen ascended to the tier level of NFL quarterbacks in 2020, the team has headed into the season with Super Bowl expectations … and then …
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BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football receiver Elijah Sarratt kept an open mind when he hit the transfer portal after James Madison’s 31-21 win over Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. It took one conversation with his former coach Curt Cignetti on his official visit in Bloomington to change all that. “They told me they were going to keep everything the same,” …
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Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin thinks a big part of his job in 2024 is going to be helping a rookie quarterback adjust to the NFL. McLaurin said he has no information about which quarterback the Commanders will draft (Jayden Daniels is currently a slight favorite over Drake Maye), but he’ll be ready to work with whoever it is. “We’ll …
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The Saints have added some depth at linebacker. New Orleans has agreed to terms with Khaleke Hudson on a one-year deal, according to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. Hudson, 26, just completed his rookie contract with Washington. He was a significant special teams contributor playing 73 percent of the unit’s snaps in 2023. He also played 35 percent of defensive snaps …
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Caleb Williams’ successful 30 visit checks final box ahead of likely Bears draft union originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams and the Bears cleared the final “hurdle” ahead of their expected NFL draft union Wednesday when the USC quarterback took his top-30 visit to Halas Hall, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago, and continued to build his …
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The Eagles have locked up their left tackle for several more years. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jordan Mailata has agreed to a three-year extension to keep him under contract with Philadelphia through 2028. Schefter notes the deal is worth $66 million with $48 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus. Mailata, who grew up in Australia playing rugby, …
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It’s official: Stefon Diggs now has a new home in Houston. He passed his physical Thursday, and the team announced his arrival to the roster. It’s another all-in move by the Texans, who also have acquired running back Joe Mixon and edge rusher Danielle Hunter this offseason. It marks the first time in NFL history that a team has added …
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