Daily Archives: September 17, 2024

Are the Kansas City Chiefs lucky or just better prepared?

There wasn’t much in the box score to suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs should’ve defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Chiefs were outgained (320-286) by their conference rival. They committed three turnovers — throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble — compared to the Bengals’ one turnover. Perhaps the most damning stat, though, came courtesy of their three-time …

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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore cannot be fired over NCAA sign-stealing investigation, per clause in contract

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore finally signed a contract last week after working since Jan. 20 on a memorandum of understanding. Why Moore still wasn’t working under a formal contract upon being promoted from offensive coordinator to replace Jim Harbaugh and despite him and the school agreeing to a five-year, $30 million deal wasn’t certain. As could be expected, the …

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Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back

Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson had Minnesota Vikings fans on their feet after his 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium – but it wasn’t him who stole the show online. Midway through the second quarter of the 49ers’ 23-17 loss …

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UTPB gets back on track after blowout victory

Sep. 16—UTPB head coach Kris McCullough finally got a win against a Colorado school. It took a couple of attempts but the Falcons helped him get one back on the Rocky Mountain State in UTPB’s 67-14 win against Adams State this past Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. Last year, the Falcons were dealt a 35-27 loss to Western …

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Detroit Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to eight-year contract

Sep 16, 2024, 07:51 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million Monday, marking an average annual value of $8.075 million. Raymond, 22, was the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft, and he has blossomed into one of the Red Wings’ best players. In 2023-24, Raymond’s third season in the …

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Why Ben Roethlisberger believes Steelers’ Justin Fields should continue to start at QB over Russell Wilson

Exactly 20 years ago, a rookie quarterback named Ben Roethlisberger was thrown into the starting lineup after an injury took out the Steelers’ starting quarterback. While he certainly had his moments that foreshadowed his future Hall of Fame career, Roethlisberger largely leaned on a dominant defense that year while winning each of his 12 regular season starts.  That experience might …

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49ers WR Deebo Samuel out a ‘couple weeks’ due to calf strain

San Francisco wideout Deebo Samuel will miss time after suffering a calf injury Sunday. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Samuel suffered a calf strain in the team’s 23-17 Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will be out a “couple weeks.” This season, Samuel has recorded 13 receptions for 164 yards, along with 10 carries …

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