An underrated moment in an eventful NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs occurred early in the fourth quarter, as Patrick Mahomes ran to the sideline. The result of the play was a first down and, later, a vow of revenge. As Mahomes ran out of bounds on third-and-3 with 11:34 remaining in the game, he …
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers ditched the ‘party in the back’ mullet; now he’s putting his business front forward
Former NFL quarterback Jeff Christensen, trainer to NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes, figures he’s got the last 120 throws on tape from Quinn Ewers’ mulleted past. Shortly after the 2022 season ended, Christensen, who’s worked with Ewers since high school, did a throwing session with the former five-star QB. Ewers’ redshirt freshman season — really, what should have been his …
Read More »WATCH: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Isaiah Likely come within inch of last-second TD vs. Chiefs in thrilling finish
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs opened their march toward a hopeful third straight Super Bowl with a 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens Thursday night, but the finish was much closer than even that score indicates. Driving all the way to the red zone in the final seconds of play, Lamar Jackson and Co. came within centimeters of potentially …
Read More »Indiana football game today vs Western Illinois: Time, channel, TV schedule in Week 2
The Indiana football season continues today against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium. Curt Cignetti is 1-0 after a 31-7 win over Florida International on Aug. 31. While the fans showed up for the beginning of the game, many left in the second half. Cignetti took notice. “There’s a lot of things we’re trying to change here,” Cignetti said. “Another thing …
Read More »NFC South Champions: Complete list of winners by year
Since its formation in 2002, the NFC South has been a competitive division with a variety of teams claiming the title. Check out the complete list of NFC South champions including year, team and record. NFC South Champions 2023: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8)2022: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9)2021: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4)2020: New Orleans Saints (12-4)2019: New Orleans Saints (13-3)2018: New …
Read More »Winners, losers as Chiefs beat Ravens 27-20 in season opener
Winners, losers as Chiefs beat Ravens 27-20 in season opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The reigning champs are 1-0…by a toe. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2024 NFL regular season with a strong 27-20 home win over the Baltimore Ravens Thursday. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens down the field on the opening drive before …
Read More »‘Thankful for a good win’: UWF football wins over McKendree University in Week 1
Talking about starting off with a bang. The University of West Florida football team took care of business to open the 2024 season with a 38-6 win over McKendree University on Thursday at Pen Air Field. Coming out strong with a three-touchdown first half, UWF allowed just three first downs from the Bearcats. The Argos kept their foot on the …
Read More »Ravens’ Justin Tucker misses long FG vs. Chiefs as troubling trend continues for NFL’s most accurate kicker
Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker is one of the NFL’s top kickers. He plays like it. He’s paid like it. He even acts like it, warming up on the Kansas City Chiefs’ side of the field before Thursday’s 2024 season opener. But Tucker wasn’t automatic with his first kick of the new year, missing a 53-yard second-quarter field …
Read More »WATCH: Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy shows off blazing speed, bursts past Ravens for two TDs in first NFL game
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs are back, and apparently so is the home run potential of their offense. Kicking off their 2024 season Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens, the reigning Super Bowl champions got on the board early thanks to a 21-yard sprint by rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who showcased his record-breaking speed on the very first …
Read More »NFC West Champions: Complete list of winners by year
The NFC West has consistently produced some of the most competitive teams in the NFL over the past decade. This division has witnessed a changing of the guard, with multiple franchises claiming the title of NFC West champion. Check out the complete list of NFC West champions including year, team and record. NFC West Champions 2023: San Francisco 49ers (12-5)2022: …
Read More »Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins’ status is uncertain for Bowling Green game
Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins returned to practice this week, but his status for Saturday’s home opener against Bowling Green was uncertain. The 6-4, 252-pound Dinkins missed most of preseason camp and the season-opening 34-12 win at West Virginia with an undisclosed injury. He was expected to be the No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Warren after he caught …
Read More »Why illegal formation penalties dominated Chiefs vs. Ravens season opener, and what it means for rest of 2024
Getty Images The 2024 NFL season kicked off Thursday night, and it did so with just as much hubbub surrounding offensive-line penalties as it did high-scoring action from the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens, in fact, couldn’t make it a single drive before drawing three different flags for illegal formation, an infraction committed by left tackle Ronnie …
Read More »Isiah Pacheco 1-yard touchdown gives Chiefs 20-10 lead
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco needed a moment during the opening drive of the second half to collect himself. But after that, he returned to the field and helped power Kansas City to a bigger lead with a 1-yard touchdown run, putting the Chiefs up 20-10 with 11:28 left in the third quarter. Per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Pacheco went …
Read More »USC retires Caleb Williams’ No. 13, restores Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum’s peristyle. The school announced both long-expected moves on social media Thursday, two days before the 13th-ranked Trojans’ home opener against Utah State. USC has retired …
Read More »AFC East Champions: Complete list of winners by year
The AFC East has experienced a dynamic shift in recent years, with a new contender emerging to challenge the traditional dominance of certain franchises. Check out the complete list of AFC East champions including year, team and record. AFC East Champions 2023: Buffalo Bills (11-6)2022: Buffalo Bills (13-3)2021: Buffalo Bills (11-6)2020: Buffalo Bills (13-3)2019: New England Patriots (12-4)2018: New England …
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