Kittle hopes 49ers give Aiyuk ‘the money that he deserves’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In recent weeks, the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk have engaged in a very public contract dispute as the star receiver seeks a massive extension entering the final year of his rookie deal. On Monday — just hours before San Francisco’s veterans are set …

No matter how the North Carolina Tar Heels perform during any given football season, Georgia Tech always has their number. Last season was no exception. After a 6-0 start, which vaulted UNC to 10th in the polls, North Carolina lost to the Yellow Jackets a week after falling to Virginia. The Tar Heels had all the chances last year, taking …

NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. First up, the NFC South. This embedded content is not available in your region. Atlanta …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inside a small second-floor board room of a Hilton hotel on Monday, Jim Phillips escapes, at least temporarily, from the bustle of the opening day of his league’s media days. Seated at the head of the table, Phillips, the ACC commissioner, gestures toward the four loose pages before him that bear out his conference’s superlatives. Seven different …

Some would say 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk success is the product of the team’s offense and the presence of plenty of great teammates. Teammate George Kittle is not one of those who would say that. Appearing Monday on NFL Network, the 49ers tight end made the case for giving Aiyuk the contract he has earned. “Aiyuk’s just a phenomenal football …

Jul. 22—Nineteen-and-a-half-pounds of lacquered Douglas fir shaped like a giant spud and resting atop a wood base dominated the University of Idaho’s table at the Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff media day. “What the heck is that?” immediately leaps to mind. The Potato State Trophy. To be contested with Idaho State University. It joins a pantheon of quirky Vandals’ awards. …

The Saints signed former UFL receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. Austin spent the spring with the Birmingham Stallions, finishing with 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns. In a game against Memphis, he made four catches for 108 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free …

The anticipation continues to build for the start of college football season, which now sits just over a month away. Plenty of new head coaches take over programs, plenty of school enter new conference and roster decisions still need to be made. Alabama enters its first season in the post-Nick Saban era – will the Crimson Tide remain a college …

Here’s what Aaron Rodgers really thinks about Caleb Williams and the new-look Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A win over Green Bay is a major goal for the Bears in 2024-25. And while Chicago’s new-look offense offers as good a chance as any in recent years to get it done, besting Green Bay this season will be far …

Michigan State is entering the 2024 college football season with both optimism and uncertainty. The hope for the Spartans comes with the promise of a fresh start ushered in by new head coach Jonathan Smith, who’s hiring last November was widely praised in the sport. After turning a languishing Oregon State program into a conference title contender, he’ll look to …

Teven Jenkins provides new update on contract extension talks with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Offensive guard Teven Jenkins has made his desires clear. The fourth-year guard wants to stay in Chicago for as long as the Bears will have him. Jenkins is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract and is …

Arkansas has dipped into one of the strongest Texas programs for their newest commitment. Houston (Texas) North Shore cornerback Nigel Pringle has committed to the Razorbacks, he announced Monday evening. Pringle chose Arkansas over offers from the likes of Kansas, Houston, Oregon, UCF, and others. This embedded content is not available in your region. Pringle spoke with Rivals to break …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage On this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab pick 6 NFL teams and play a game of “Angels & Devils” to predict the best case and worst case scenarios for each team. They start with the Packers, who still have something to prove in …

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp, his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee not yet complete. Hockenson was among the 38 players — mostly rookies, quarterbacks and players rehabilitating injuries — who reported on Sunday. The …

. One of Texas A&M’s top 2025 recruiting targets has delayed his commitment. 5-star safety Trey McNutt will make his collegiate decision on Saturday, August 3rd. The elite defender will likely choose between the Aggies and the Oregon Ducks. While Florida, Ohio State, and USC are also in the mix, it has been rumored that the reason for delaying his …