Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 12:05 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. That was one interesting first round of the NHL draft …

Garrett Nussmeier is finally ready to take over as LSU football’s starting quarterback, and the redshirt junior got an endorsement from one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. Speaking at his family’s Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux on Friday, Peyton Manning was high on Nussmeier. “We’ve been in communication. He was at our camp last year. He’s great with …

AUBURN — Auburn football has suffered a hit to its 2025 recruiting class. Tyler Lockhart, a four-star linebacker rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 147 player in the country, backed off his pledge to the Tigers on Friday. His decommitment comes two days after four-star offensive tackle Carde Smith announced he would be doing the same. Lockhart and …

Ohio State football’s 2025 recruiting class is the top group in the nation, and on Friday added yet another highly talented player. North Carolina defensive tackle Trajen Odom committed to the Buckeyes, as their defensive line class just gets stronger. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 285-pound interior lineman chose Ohio State over USC, Oregon Colorado, UCLA, and Georgia. It’s a big …

We are in the portion of the year where college football news is a bit slow, but recruiting news is picking up. As we inch closer to National Signing Day monitoring the class of 2025 becomes more and more important. Unfortunately, a star out of the state of California made his announcement today and he pledged his commitment to another …

Bill Bedenbuagh has struck again. This time, his efforts netted Rivals four-star interior offensive lineman Darius Afalava, who committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday. Afalava is an incredibly gifted offensive line prospect who is probably even better than his ranking suggests. He’s a three-star prospect on the 247Sports composite, but Rivals considers Afalava a four-star prospect and the No. …

Aiyuk would love Daniels reunion on Commanders if 49ers talks fail originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk loves playing for the 49ers. But as contract negotiations between the star wide receiver and the NFL team that drafted him continue, Aiyuk wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to play elsewhere with one of his close friends should talks with …

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program may be under new leadership in 2024, but the team remains elite. Though rankings and polls have not yet been released for the upcoming season, EA Sports has revealed its overall rankings for the top 10 teams for its upcoming game, EA Sports College Football 25. Though the legend Nick Saban retired, new head …

Jun 28, 2024, 09:46 PM ET The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran center Alexandre Texier from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. After the deal, the Blues immediately signed Texier to a two-year contract extension worth $4.2 million. The deal for Texier — originally drafted by Columbus, No. 45 overall, in …

Clemson football’s season starts in less than 65 days, and quarterback Cade Klubnik is confident the Tigers will be prepared for 2024. The junior is attending the Manning Passing Academy this weekend, one of the top offensive football camps in the country, at Nicholls State in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and spoke with the Clarion Ledger’s David Eckert about the upcoming year. Klubnik …

Darius Afalava toured programs all across the country and had some great experiences but nothing could beat Oklahoma. So after a lot of thinking – and heavily considering Utah as well – the Sooners landed his commitment on Friday. “I just think the whole philosophy,” Afalava said. “A lot of schools can claim that they care about the whole family …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 28, 2024, 09:09 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — The Utah Hockey Club went with legendary offspring for its first-ever selection in the NHL draft Friday, selecting forward Tij Iginla, the son of former Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla, at No. 6 overall. Iginla is coming off …

BRADENTON, Fla. – Rivals.com national analysts Marshall Levenson and Adam Friedman drove across Florida following the Rivals Five-Star to take in the UA Future 50 this weekend. Here is the recruiting buzz they gathered from the event’s media day. ***** RIVALS FIVE-STAR: RB analysis | QB analysis | Offensive commitment predictions | Prospects on flip watch | Best one-on-one matchups …

Aiyuk explains why he made 49ers ‘don’t want me back’ comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On June 16, star 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a TikTok video with the caption, “I’m laughing but I’m crying [for real].” In the video, Aiyuk told close friend and Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, “They said they don’t want …

Notre Dame football may have unearthed another gem in recruiting in its own backyard. Fort Wayne safety Brandon Logan, who is committed to Vanderbilt baseball, was offered by the Irish on Friday evening. The 6-foot and 180-pound prospect isn’t ranked, but that has a lot to do with his decision to play another sport at the collegiate level. Only two …