Nick Sirianni doesn’t regret the decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it to win the game late in the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. After Saquon Barkley dropped a third-and-3 pass and the Falcons’ 13-yard line that would have given the Eagles a first down and an 18-15 victory, Sirianni brought the …
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2024 Week 3 NFL score predictions, odds, picks today: Expert shares exact scores for all 16 games
The Titans have posted the same score in both games this season, losing 24-17 in Week 1 to the Bears and by that same score in Week 2 to the Jets. It’s only natural that Week 3 NFL score predictions would gravitate to that score as the Titans host the Packers on Sunday. It doesn’t hurt that 24-17 is the …
Read More »Packers’ Jordan Love practices for first time since injuring his knee; QB’s status uncertain for Week 3
Getty Images Jordan Love’s recovery from his MCL sprain appears to be going well. The Green Bay Packers quarterback practiced on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury during Green Bay’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. As you can see below, Love took part in team warmups before throwing passes to his teammates during individual drills. Love was …
Read More »SEC delivers ruling on blocked punt in LSU-South Carolina game
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly walks off the field after warms against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images LSU ultimately overcame a 17-0 deficit to beat South Carolina on Saturday, tying the second-largest road comeback in program history. A major reason the Tigers ultimately fell in …
Read More »Victor Hedman succeeds Steven Stamkos as Lightning captain
Sep 18, 2024, 01:21 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is going into his 16th season with Tampa Bay, was considered the obvious choice to get the “C” after the Lightning did not re-sign …
Read More »Why Sirianni is even ‘more convicted’ in late-game strategy vs. Falcons
Why Sirianni is even ‘more convicted’ in late-game strategy vs. Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has come under fire for his late-game decision-making in the Eagles’ 22-21 loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football. He knew it was coming. “It’s the business that we chose, however you want to say it,” Sirianni …
Read More »NBA Top 100 players; UEFA Champions League begins with goals galore; Saints soar in NFL Power Rankings
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Read More »Tua Tagovailoa recovery: Dolphins QB has no timetable for return, no definitive long-term plans, per report
Tua Tagovailoa will miss at least four games after landing on injured reserve this week. However, there is no timetable for the Miami Dolphins quarterback’s return, according to the Washington Post, nor has there been any “definitive” decision by Tagovailoa regarding his long-term future, contrary to a recent report indicating the Pro Bowler has “no plans to retire” following his …
Read More »NFL DFS Thursday Night Football picks, stacks: Jets vs. Patriots fantasy lineup advice on DraftKings, FanDuel
The New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the New England Patriots in the final game of the regular season last year. On Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET, they’ll try to take consecutive games over the Patriots for the first time since the 2009 NFL season. The Jets will host the Patriots on Thursday Night Football …
Read More »Alabama CB Jaylen Mbakwe lists his top-five Alabama players of all-time
Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe snags a pass during practice at the University Alabama Thursday. Alabama Crimson Tide freshman cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe recently listed his top-five Alabama football players of all-time on a recent episode of the New Wave podcast. The podcast features both Mbakwe and freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams. The five players that …
Read More »Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman not in camp without deal
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 18, 2024, 12:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said that restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman will not take part in training camp without a contract and pushed back on “inaccuracies” about their protracted negotiations. Swayman, 25, is expected to be the primary starting goaltender for the …
Read More »Chargers QB Justin Herbert ‘feeling much better’ after suffering ankle injury vs. Panthers, says coach Jim Harbaugh
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury that puts his availability into question for their Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert suffered the injury during the first quarter of the Chargers’ 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Despite the injury, head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that the quarterback is “feeling …
Read More »Prisco’s Week 3 NFL picks, plus fallout from Bryce Young benching and why passing offenses are struggling
Happy midweek, everyone! Today’s Pick Six Newsletter is brought to you by Cody Benjamin, with tidbits on all the latest from around the NFL. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from Pete Prisco’s Week 3 picks to major injury developments: 1. Prisco’s picks: …
Read More »Miller Time? USC QB Moss off to historic start, could have ‘Heisman moment’ when Trojans face Michigan
Lincoln Riley has been synonymous with elite quarterback play at both USC and Oklahoma. Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Jalen Hurts, and most recently Caleb Williams, who followed Riley from Oklahoma to USC, are some of the stars who blossomed in Riley’s offense. This weekend’s marquee showdown at the Big House against No. 18 Michigan is a unique chance to add …
Read More »‘It’s been terrible’: Tkachuk opens up on death of friend Johnny Gaudreau
Sep 18, 2024, 01:01 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he’s not going to stop, either. Matthew Tkachuk spoke Wednesday on the death of longtime Calgary teammate and friend Johnny Gaudreau (left), saying, “Johnny …
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