Why Shanahan isn’t concerned by Purdy’s training-camp turnovers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — There were no flashy plays by Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense in Friday’s practice, but that isn’t a concern for coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan believes his quarterback is on track to keep improving in his third NFL season. “I think Brock …

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The NCAA on Friday ruled Kentucky’s football and swimming programs committed violations. The football violations centered on impermissible benefits, while the swimming infractions involved countable athletically related activities. The university reached an agreement with the NCAA with regard to both programs’ improprieties. The football violations involved at least 11 former players receiving payment for work they did …

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Detroit Lions. About the QB The Lions have security at quarterback and have given their quarterback security. By extending Jared Goff in May, they both awarded their starter handsomely and got ahead of a ballooning market. Goff looked sharp during the team’s …

Florida football held its third practice of fall camp on Friday at the Sanders Practice Fields. In all, the Florida Gators will hold 17 practices over a 22-day stretch in camp to prepare for their season opener on Aug. 31 against Miami. The Gators and Hurricanes will square off for the first time since Florida beat Miami 24-20 to open …

The Bears made a couple of roster moves a day after opening up their preseason schedule by playing the Texans in the Hall of Fame Game. They have signed defensive back Ro Torrence to the 90-man roster. Long snapper Cameron Lyons was waived to open up a spot for Torrence in Chicago. Torrence played 21 games at Arizona State the …

OXFORD — On June 24, Ole Miss football suffered three decommitments from its 2025 recruiting class in the span of roughly three hours. After wideout Dillon Alfred announced via Instagram that he’s rejoining the fold on Friday, two of those three are now committed to the Rebels again. Alfred is considered a four-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite. Listed at …

Shanahan downplays viral Aiyuk hug as contract negotiations stall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Actions speak louder than words, but that apparently isn’t the case with Kyle Shanahan’s viral hug with 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The pair were seen partaking in a friendly embrace on the field during Wednesday’s training camp practice, prompting plenty of speculation that …

Knoxville Webb four-star athlete Shavar Young Jr. has committed to Clemson, he told Knox News. The junior defensive back chose Clemson after receiving offers from Tennessee, Penn State, Georgia and Michigan. Young, a 6-foot, 180-pound athlete, is the No. 6 player in Tennessee and the No. 184 player in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. Young is back in …