Wyoming graduate and standout running back C.J. Hester has announced he is transferring out of the Western Michigan University football program after one season with the Broncos. Hester, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound running back, posted on Monday that he is entering the transfer portal. He said, in part “I want to thank all of my coaches and teammates who have helped …

USATSI Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski certainly was being himself when he took the mound to throw out the first pitch for the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Prior to the team’s annual Patriots’ Day game, Gronkowski took his spot on the mound and performed the task as only the Patriots legend could do. Instead of even attempting …

Denver is adding a veteran defensive lineman. Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, the Broncos are signing defensive tackle Angelo Blackson. Blackson, 31, appeared in 11 games for the Jaguars last season, recording 13 total tackles along with three fumble recoveries. In 2020, Blackson played under Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph when he held the same position with the Cardinals. …

The transfer portal is opening again on Tuesday, and Georgia football has its first entry for the spring period. Running back Andrew Paul, who scored the only rushing touchdown in Saturday’s G-Day game, will enter the portal, he told On3.com in a post on Twitter that the redshirt sophomore reposted himself. The Bulldogs could just be in the market for …

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comApr 15, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. It’s a bittersweet moment, as we enter the final stretch of games to preview for the 2023-24 fantasy season. It’s sweet because, …

Monday marks a small, but important part of the Giants’ 2024 calendar, as the team is officially back in the building for the start of the voluntary offseason program. Phase 1 of the program features mainly strength and conditioning drills and also allows new staff members and players to get some face-to-face time as the team builds towards the start …

Few Tennessee defenders have generated more buzz in recent years than James Pearce Jr. Ranked No. 2 behind only Colorado star Travis Hunter in CBS Sports’ Top 100 players in college football for 2024, Pearce has entered the conversation as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.  He earned All-SEC First Team honors last season after recording …

Purdy appreciates York’s 49ers contract extension comments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy heard and appreciated 49ers owner Jed York’s comments about his future. York said last month at the NFL Annual Meeting that the 49ers are planning for the quarterback’s next contract, which can be negotiated for the first time next year. Purdy is locked into a $1.1 …

One of the best from the West Coast, now at IMG Academy in Florida, will play his college football in the Pacific Northwest. Rising-senior Raiden Vines-Bright announced his commitment to Jedd Fisch and Washington on Monday, fresh off of spending the weekend on campus with family for an extended visit with the new staff in town. “I’m committed to Washington,” …

Heading into the last year of his rookie deal, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. While San Francisco does not appear inclined to deal Aiyuk, there is still plenty of time for something to happen before the season — whether that’s Aiyuk signing a new contract with the 49ers or heading elsewhere. …

Steve Sloan, the former Alabama football quarterback and athletics director, died Sunday in Orlando, Florida at the age of 79, according to an obituary written by Wayne Atcheson, a former UA sports information director. Sloan spent the past three months in memory care. He died at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital with his wife, Brenda, by his side. Born …

Getty Images Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb wants a new contract, and while he waits to get paid as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, he reportedly could hold out and not be present for offseason workouts. The star’s absence began Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News, as the team opened its voluntary offseason program.   …

The New York Giants’ defense is planning for change this upcoming season, with a focus on being faster, more aggressive and violent. New defensive coordinator Shane Bowen wants opposing offenses to struggle against his squad and has a plan for how he wants things to look.  “I’m hoping it’s going to be speed and aggressiveness,” Bowen said, discussing the plans …

USATSI Former Alabama quarterback and longtime college football coach Steve Sloan has died. Sloan, who won two national championships while playing under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, was 79. Sloan began his Alabama career as a backup to Joe Namath, though he earned some playing time in 1964 as Namath dealt with a nagging knee injury. The Crimson Tide won …

Tee Higgins reportedly wants out of Cincinnati, but he’s preparing to spend his fifth season with the Bengals. Speaking at his youth football camp, the standout wide receiver told reporters that he expects to still be with the team when the 2024 season begins. “I do anticipate it,” Higgins said. “I’ve grown a love for Cincinnati that I didn’t think …