The Wyomissing Spartans have a long, rich history in football including the last five straight District 3 Class 3A titles. However, after losing a PIAA appeal this past January to remain in Class 3A, the Spartans will move up to Class 4A. Head coach Bob Wolfrum, going into his 38th season, believes his team will compete at a high level …
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Brandon Aiyuk latest: 49ers star watches practice amid Steelers interest, ongoing extension talks, per reports
Getty Images Brandon Aiyuk is still a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Yet will that remain the case? And what has Aiyuk been up to as of late, besides failing to resolve contract differences with both the 49ers and reported trade suitors? We’ve got you covered here with the latest on the wide receiver’s situation: Aiyuk seen watching 49ers …
Read More »Bills lose linebacker Matt Milano to another serious injury as veteran tears biceps
Getty Images Matt Milano missed all but five games during the 2023 NFL season, leaving the Buffalo Bills without one of their top defensive playmakers. Now the star linebacker will be absent for another extended period, with the team confirming Thursday that the former All-Pro will undergo surgery for a torn biceps suffered this week. “It’s unfortunate news regarding Matt …
Read More »William & Mary OL Charles Grant, a 2025 NFL Draft prospect, is breaking the modern college football mold
William & Mary coach Mike London was stunned as he watched Charles Grant soar through the air during one of the football team’s practice periods. Grant had just caught a swing pass on a screen play designed to get the ball into his hands. When a defensive back went low to cut him down, Grant took to the air and …
Read More »NFC East All-22 roster | FOX Sports
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Two years ago, the long-dormant NFC East was the best division in football. Then last season, to varying degrees, all four teams seemed to fall apart. But that might turn out to be a blip because the division seemed to restock with talent over the offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles were among the biggest free-agent spenders. …
Read More »Patriots reporter and Rhamondre Stevenson produce most awkward interview of NFL preseason
The New England Patriots preseason game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night was notable for the play of rookie quarterback (and No. 3 overall pick) Drake Maye. However, the telecast on the Patriots Preseason Network — which was also televised on NFL Network — provided an awkward, but amusing moment during the third quarter when sideline reporter Steve Burton …
Read More »Sheffield football’s Radarious Jackson glad recruiting is over, why he chose Tennessee
When you’re fresh off a Mr. Football season and at 6-foot-2 can pluck most anything out of the sky, sometimes you get the kitchen sink thrown at you. That’s the reality for Tennessee football commit Radarious Jackson when he lines up at wide receiver for Sheffield. “Put the whole team on him,” one opposing fan yelled at Thursday night’s jamboree, …
Read More »Russell Wilson to make Steelers debut in preseason game vs. Bills, start over Justin Fields, Mike Tomlin says
USATSI After several days of deliberating, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced that Russell Wilson will make his anticipated debut for Pittsburgh in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills. Barring a setback, Wilson will start the game ahead of Justin Fields, who started in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Tomlin said that both first-team units will get roughly four series of work. It could …
Read More »Falcons signing former Broncos All-Pro safety Justin Simmons as Atlanta adds another defensive star
Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons have made another splash. Shortly after trading for pass rusher Matt Judon, Atlanta is signing former All-Pro safety Justin Simmons, according to his agent. Simmons recently met with the Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Simmons was waived by the Broncos back in March in a cost-cutting move that saved the organization $14.5 million. That …
Read More »Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn left bicep
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott announced on Thursday that linebacker Matt Milano is out indefinitely and will miss at least the first few months of the season with a torn left bicep. It’s just the latest setback for Milano after missing the majority of last season with a broken leg. McDermott provided the update as the Bills prepared to hold …
Read More »2024 college football Week 0 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Top Vegas expert makes picks
The ACC takes center stage during the Week 0 college football schedule as three teams from the new-look conference are in action. Florida State and Georgia Tech kick off the season in Ireland at noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Seminoles are 12.5-point favorites in the Week 0 college football odds via SportsLine consensus. There’s only one other FBS …
Read More »Bills release former Steelers star WR Chase Claypool with injury settlement
USATSI The Buffalo Bills have released wide receiver Chase Claypool with an injury settlement, after the former Pittsburgh Steeler was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, per ESPN. Claypool had been absent from practice since he suffered a toe injury on July 28. His injury was initially described as “day-to-day” by Bills coach Sean McDermott, but the situation had …
Read More »Jaylon Johnson shows off ‘elite’ coverage at Bears-Bengals joint practice
Jaylon Johnson shows off ‘elite’ coverage at Bears-Bengals joint practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Jaylon Johnson locking down receivers has become such a regular occurrence at Bears training camp that it’s almost receded to the background. At times, you can forget he’s out there because the ball is rarely thrown his way. But in …
Read More »Penn State’s Beau Pribula tries to create more playing time at quarterback
From an early age, Beau Pribula has enjoyed drawing likenesses of people, places and objects. It’s no surprise that one of his favorite subjects is Beaver Stadium, home to the Penn State football team. “When I was younger I used to draw a lot,” Pribula said. “It’s something I really liked to do. It’s something that eases my mind. I’ve …
Read More »Eagles vs. Patriots prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 NFL preseason Week 2 picks by expert on 20-7 roll
Week 2 of the NFL preseason kicks off Thursday when the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to start for New England and rookie Drake Maye will also see game time in front of his home fans. The Patriots have yet to announce a starter for their regular season opener, so a strong showing …
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