Daily Archives: August 20, 2024

Alabama football announces four captains for the 2024 season

Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates his touchdown against the LSU Tigers with offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the LSU Tigers 42-28. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 college football season is going to be special for everyone …

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Vikings DC Brian Flores says he was hurt by Tua criticism but wishes QB well

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores acknowledged Tuesday he was stung by the sharp criticism of his coaching style from Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent public assessment of their time together with the Dolphins. Responding to remarks Tagovailoa made in an interview that aired Monday, Flores wished his former player well and expressed his pleasure in the success the fifth …

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49ers’ Hufanga still not practicing after clearing recovery hurdle

49ers’ Hufanga still not practicing after clearing recovery hurdle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Safety Talanoa Hufanga still …

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Seattle Kraken sign Matty Beniers to seven-year extension

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 20, 2024, 04:41 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken signed forward Matty Beniers to a seven-year extension on Tuesday worth just under $50 million that locks in a cornerstone piece of the franchise’s future. Beniers, 21, was the Kraken’s first-ever draft pick, No. 2 overall, when they …

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Michigan State football releases Jonathan Smith radio show dates

Michigan State’s head coach Jonathan Smith talks with the team during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing. Michigan State football is entering a new era with Jonathan Smith taking the reigns as the program’s new head coach. Smith, entering his new reign at Michigan State, will be continuing a long standing tradition …

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What does each QB in the Class of 2023 need to do to be successful in 2024?

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Entering the NFL, highly drafted rookie quarterbacks naturally command plenty of attention. They’re the fresh, new faces at the league’s most important position. That comes with intrigue and curiosity.  But don’t forget about the second-year passers. They’re the ones who’ve tasted the league but haven’t yet fully established themselves. And in the case of 2024’s …

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2024 breakout candidates: the obvious & the obscure | Football 301

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to give their top breakout candidates to keep an eye on for the 2024 NFL season. The duo start with their takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action, as they discuss the Michael Penix Jr. debacle, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Brian Thomas Jr. and more impressive rookies. Nate and Charles move …

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Kansas coach Lance Leipold says QB Jalon Daniels is healthy, will start Jayhawks’ 2024 season opener

USATSI Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will get the start in the Jayhawks’ Aug. 29 season opener against Lindenwood, Jayhwaks coach Lance Leipold announced Tuesday. Daniels missed a majority of the 2023 season, including the first game of the year, due to lingering back tightness.  “I’ll announce him as our starting quarterback, he will start the opener,” Leipold told reporters Tuesday. “I’ve seen …

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49ers’ Feliciano likely headed to IR, expected to return mid-season

49ers’ Feliciano likely headed to IR, expected to return mid-season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano recently had knee surgery that is expected to keep him out of action for approximately half the season. “It could linger for a while,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday. “He’ll probably end up …

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Steelers lineman Nate Herbig placed on season-ending IR with torn rotator cuff

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered a hit to their offensive line. Veteran interior offensive lineman Nate Herbig has suffered a torn rotator cuff and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday. Herbig suffered the injury during Pittsburgh’s final training camp practice.  Herbig, 26, was in line to be the Steelers’ starting center. That job will now be …

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