Monthly Archives: August 2024

How NFL Teams and Owners Make Their Money

MLB might be America’s pastime, and the Premier League has the biggest global reach of any sports league. But when it comes to making money, the NFL is the undisputed king, as it kicks off its 105th season next week. The NFL’s financial might and trajectory is why private equity firms with more than $2 trillion in assets under management …

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John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk: At some point, you gotta play

The cut to 53 players marks the change from training camp and the preseason to the regular season, but it did not bring any resolution to the 49ers’ impasse with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk wants a new contract, but has not agreed to one with the 49ers and has not agreed to one with any team that the 49ers …

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49ers backup QB battle between Dobbs, Allen still ‘neck and neck’

49ers backup QB battle between Dobbs, Allen still ‘neck and neck’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a competitive training camp battle between Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen, Kyle Shanahan still isn’t ready to say who will back up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the 2024 NFL season. The coach told reporters Wednesday that he’s confident in both …

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Louis Rees-Zammit to sign with Jaguars’ practice squad

Louis Rees-Zammit didn’t make the Chiefs’ roster, but it isn’t the end of the road for the former rugby star. Rees-Zammit is signing with the Jaguars’ practice squad, Tom Hamilton of ESPN reports. Rees-Zammit, 22, starred in rugby union, playing for Wales and touring with the British & Irish Lions. He arrived in the NFL through the International Pathway Program …

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49ers re-sign three veteran players to 53-man roster after cuts

49ers re-sign three veteran players to 53-man roster after cuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Wednesday re-signed three veteran players who were cut a day earlier in what one source referred to as “roster gymnastics.” Tight end Eric Saubert, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin were added to the 49ers’ …

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Bobby Petrino’s return to Arkansas is a soap opera made for the SEC, but time, points and wins heal all wounds

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — This Bobby Petrino story has to begin with a ground rule for Arkansas’ 2024 season: Sam Pittman has no ego.  The Razorbacks coach said exactly that regarding his new offensive coordinator during countless offseason interviews. Actually, Pittman doesn’t even have to say it. By hiring Petrino as his play-caller, he is acknowledging three distinct realties:  Petrino is …

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Recruiting continues for USC staff, but 2024 season takes first place

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports USC football recruiting continues, even as the season arrives. Saint Ignatius offensive lineman Will Conroy from Cleveland has received an offer from the USC Trojans. Coach Josh Henson has kept the ball rolling this summer. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 275-pounder recently named Arizona State, Oklahoma, Miami, Michigan and Florida in his top list of schools. Conroy is …

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