Sep 17, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor. Joshua, 28, said he is continuing to recover from surgery but intends on playing in the 2024-25 season. “This summer, I felt a lump on one of my testicles that doctors …
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Mike Elko is smart to be coy regarding Texas A&M’s quarterback situation
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws the ball under pressure from Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s week 3 SEC road win over Florida could very well define the Aggies’ first season under head …
Read More »Herd Hierarchy: Texans, Bills, Saints move up after 2-0 starts
After two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, there are several surprising 2-0 teams, which caused a major shakeup as FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd revealed his latest Herd Heirarchy on Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”. Several new additions made the list including the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings after massive upsets against the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, …
Read More »Folding or doubling down on preseason takes: Vikings, Joe Burrow, Panthers, Rams | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action. The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), …
Read More »Notre Dame at Purdue was one of the most-watched Week 3 college football games
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 14: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Maybe it’s because Notre Dame football usually has a large audience. Maybe it’s because neutral …
Read More »Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase flagged for ‘abusive language’ after outburst over what he thought was hip-drop tackle
Getty Images Ja’Marr Chase was heated over a tackle the NFL emphasized at the owners meetings this offseason, one that hasn’t been enforced during a game in the first two weeks of the year. The NFL banned the hip-drop tackle this offseason, a tackle which the league defines as a tackler grabbing a runner with both hands and/or arms while attempting …
Read More »Chiefs bringing back Kareem Hunt, sign him to practice squad with Isiah Pacheco injured
USATSI Tuesday’s visit between 29-year-old Pro Bowl running back Kareem Hunt and the team that drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs, went well enough that the back-to-back Super Bowl champions are signing him on Wednesday, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Hunt will begin his second tour of duty with …
Read More »Does Jacksonville State football’s Rich Rodriguez want play calls back from OT loss to Eastern Michigan
JACKSONVILLE — There is more than one play that Jacksonville State football would want back from its loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The one that stands out is the second-and-goal play from the 1-yard line in overtime, in which a bad snap got past Tyler Huff for a 27-yard loss. The Gamecocks recovered the ball, starting at the 28-yard-line …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Back Chargers to cover, Lions-Cardinals Over in Week 3
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst As we look ahead to NFL Week 3, it’s necessary that we take a quick look back at how the teams I’m backing fared in Week 2. The Cardinals, for example, got off to a hot start against the Rams last week, but will their game against the Lions this week mirror that? And …
Read More »Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post
Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad after social media post originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jalen Reagor’s time with the New England Patriots is over. The team announced Tuesday afternoon that Reagor has been released from the practice squad. This move comes several hours after Reagor posted a popular meme to his Instagram story Tuesday morning that could …
Read More »Giants sign former Vikings’ kicker who hit 61-yard game-winner against them in 2022
The New York Giants losing kicker Graham Gano to a hamstring injury and not having a backup kicker dressed heavily contributed to their 21-18 loss against the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Washington couldn’t find the end zone, but they made a franchise record seven field goals, which proved to be enough. That was because Gano injuring his hamstring on …
Read More »Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
USATSI Georgia governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order prohibiting the NCAA from enforcing NIL legislation against in-state schools, state officials announced Tuesday. The ruling would give a major advantage to in-state schools, especially the University of Georgia, as the rules surrounding athlete compensation continue to evolve. According to the order: “Neither the NCAA, an athletic conference, nor any other …
Read More »Dolphins reportedly putting Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after concussion
The Miami Dolphins are reportedly putting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after the quarterback suffered the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career on Thursday. NFL Media first reported the move. Tagovailoa’s trip to injured reserve comes amid a whirlwind of speculation around his NFL future and concern about the long-term impact of repeated concussions he has suffered at …
Read More »Who is Skylar Thompson? Get to know the Dolphins QB replacing Tua Tagovailoa following latest concussion
The Miami Dolphins will be without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for at least Week 3, after he suffered a concussion in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. This is the latest in what has become a growing list of head injuries involving the former first-round pick, which is why the club may be embarking on an extended period …
Read More »Why Deion Sanders believes Travis Hunter can still play both ways in NFL
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders recently had a discussion with NFL scouts about Travis Hunter. The topic was his potential, according to Sanders. Can Hunter do in the NFL what he’s been doing at Colorado? In other words, can he play on offense and defense at the next level without taking much of a break? In last week’s 28-9 win …
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