Like Ohio State football has done in the past and will continue to, recruiting Florida prospects has become an extremely important component in its success. The Buckeyes have signed a top-100 prospect from the state every cycle since 2022, and already have linebacker Tarvos Alford committed to extend the streak. Ohio State’s coaching staff doesn’t just want one Florida linebacker, …

The NFL’s Sunday Ticket feature has raised antitrust issues since its inception 30 years ago. In only nine days, the NFL will defend the product at trial. As recently noted by Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the landmark litigation comes to a head starting on June 5. The basic argument is that the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption doesn’t allow …

Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green has the potential to be as versatile as Deommodore Lenoir. The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already has been challenged by Bullocks and the coaching staff, …

The Texas Longhorns crack another top 25 poll following spring football. Once again, Texas is given a No. 3 ranking in the nation. On3 Sports’ Jesse Simonton ranked the top teams out of spring camp. The list is fairly ranked. Here’s a look at eleven Power Four teams who would make the playoff on the list. Georgia Bulldogs (SEC champion) …

When the first (erroneous) reports emerged regarding #Deflategate, my wife and I had a conversation about it, which went something like this. Wife: “What’s the issue?” Me: “They say someone took air out of footballs.” Wife: “Why would they do that?” Me: “To make it easier to grip.” Wife: “What’s the benefit of it?” Me: “Makes it easier to throw.” …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett is entering a new phase in his NFL career. The former first-round pick entered the league as the future franchise cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers under center, but fast forward a few seasons later and he’s now serving as the backup to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.  The Eagles traded for Pickett back in mid-March after the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 01:34 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. It’s the maximum fine allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance …

There have been rumors New England Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon may be seeking more money. However, he makes it clear he’s not willing to lose any to make a statement about his contract. The veteran linebacker confirmed he’ll be at the team’s mandatory minicamp, saying he does not want to be fined for missing it. “Hell, yeah. I ain’t giving no …

Earlier this month, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow appeared to be ramping up his offseason workouts. After an injury-plagued 2023 season that saw him deal with a calf issue to begin the year and then land on injured reserve thanks to a torn ligament in his wrist that required season-ending surgery, it was an encouraging sign as Cincinnati headed into …

Nick Lucero/Rivals.com The big visit weekends are coming up but there is still a ton of recruiting news with many of the top players in the country. Here’s the latest in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Who should be No. 1 in 2025? | Would Jahkeem Stewart be No. 1 in 2025? ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | …

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Carter knows what he has to do to avoid the lull he experienced at the end of his rookie season. New defensive coordinator Vic Fangio handed that blueprint to him. For Carter to avoid the funk that hampered a strong rookie season, the conditioning aspect of his game needs to improve.  “I’d like to be a lot more …

Among all linebackers who are not primarily edge rushers, nobody signed a larger free-agent contract this offseason than Patrick Queen. He signed a three-year, $41 million deal to leave the Baltimore Ravens and join the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, netting $13.84 million in guaranteed money on the contract. According to Queen, he could have gotten even more, but decided to take …

“SEC! SEC! SEC!” Those chants won’t just be coming from yell leaders at Kyle Field when Notre Dame travels to take on Texas A&M in the season opener, but all across the southeast. In college football’s first season with an expanded playoff, SEC fans will be rooting extra hard against Notre Dame in Week One.  That’s not real surprise in …

Throughout NFL history, countless men have been recognized for their on-field efforts, memorialized in team and national Hall of Fames for their accomplishments. But dozens of players have also lent their service to the military, putting their lives on the line to help defend the United States of America.  In the spirit of Memorial Day, here’s a look at some …

The Steelers lured linebacker Patrick Queen from the Ravens in free agency. They apparently didn’t do it by making Queen the best financial offer. In a recent appearance with Steelers_DB, Queen said he turned down more money elsewhere to sign with the Steelers. “From all the 15 teams that I was talking to, it came down to like five at …