Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said there isn’t “any animosity” with management after offseason reports that the team was trying to trade him. Trouba, 30, has two years left on a seven-year contract that carries a cap hit of $8 million. …
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C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman
C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A little over a month ago, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appeared on Richard Sherman’s podcast, giving viewers an inside look at his interception last season against the Vikings. The two broke down Johnson’s film against the Vikings during Week 12 of the …
Read More »The Auburn Wire Roundtable previews Auburn’s SEC opener vs. Arkansas
. With SEC play on the horizon, it is time for the first Auburn Wire Roundtable of the season. Auburn football has seen its share of ups and downs through the first three games of the season including the thrill of two comfortable wins with solid offensive play and the low point of losing a home game to California at …
Read More »Lions coach Dan Campbell, family move out of home due to safety concerns
Dan Campbell is remaining in Detroit, but he’s on the move due to safety concerns. The Detroit Lions coach and his family are selling their house in suburban Detroit as they’ve dealt with harassment at their home. “There’s plenty of space, it’s on 2 acres, the home is beautiful,” Campbell shared in an interview with Crain’s Detroit Business. “It’s just …
Read More »2024 Week 3 NFL score predictions, odds, picks today: Expert gives exact scores for all 16 games
USATSI Despite being outgained 463-216 last week against the Lions, the Buccaneers moved to 2-0 with a victory in Detroit. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a Week 1 win over Washington and averaged nearly 10 yards per pass attempt while also rushing for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. How much longer …
Read More »Where to watch Jets vs. Patriots: Live stream, spread, odds, prediction, pick for ‘Thursday Night Football’
Week 3 in the NFL kicks off at MetLife Stadium, where the New York Jets will play host to the New England Patriots in an AFC East showdown. This is the first of two matchups these division rivals will have this season. New York snapped its 15-game losing streak against the Patriots in Week 18 to cap off the 2023 …
Read More »Arch Manning to make first start at Texas: Star QB stepping in vs. ULM as Quinn Ewers recovers from injury
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday that quarterback Arch Manning will start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe. Incumbent starter Quinn Ewers, who Sarkisian labeled as “questionable” on Monday, suffered an abdominal injury in a Week 3 win over UTSA. Sarkisian was not concerned about Ewers’ long-term future, but the Longhorns will be cautious with SEC play looming in the coming weeks. This will …
Read More »Red Wings sign defenseman Moritz Seider to 7-year deal
Sep 19, 2024, 03:06 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed top defenseman Moritz Seider to a seven-year deal worth almost $60 million on Thursday. The annual average value of the contract is $8.55 million. The Red Wings took the ice for the first time in training camp on Thursday without Seider, No. 1 on their defense depth chart, but …
Read More »Justin Herbert on the field for Thursday practice, but was not participating in drills
While the Chargers are practicing in Charlotte this week to prepare for their matchup with the Steelers, it’s still unclear whether or not quarterback Justin Herbert will be available to play. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Herbert was on the field in pads for Los Angeles’ Thursday practice with his ankle heavily taped. However, Herbert did not participate in …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Illinois quickly focuses on Big Ten opener at Nebraska
Sep. 19—LINCOLN, Neb. — There is a time to celebrate and a time to work, according to Illinois football coach Bret Bielema. While the Fighting Illini fan base is gleaming with pride with the school’s first national ranking (No. 24) since 2022 and a 3-0 record for the first time since 2011, the players and coaches are focused on just …
Read More »The failed Bryce Young experiment shows perils of evaluting franchise QBs
The Carolina Panthers’ decision to bench Bryce Young after only 18 games continues a trend of No. 1 overall picks enjoying mixed success in the NFL. Since 2011 (the first year of the rookie wage scale), 10 quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall pick, and they have combined for zero Super Bowl wins. Cam Newton is the only …
Read More »Bengals’ Tee Higgins (hamstring) returns to practice ahead of Week 3 showdown vs. Commanders
Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals might be getting a key player back for their Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said on Thursday that Tee Higgins is practicing for the first time since Sept. 5. Higgins was inactive for the Bengals’ first two games after injuring his hamstring during practice. Higgins’ return would be a …
Read More »Tennessee’s showdown with Oklahoma marks a full-circle moment for coaches Josh Heupel and Brent Venables
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has seen Tennessee coach Josh Heupel give everything for the teams he cares about. The duo were key figures in Oklahoma’s national title run in 2000 — when Venables was in his second year as the co-defensive coordinator for the Sooners and Heupel was the star, Heisman Trophy-finalist quarterback. In the midst of that undefeated season, …
Read More »Self-learning AI generates NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for each 2024 Week 3 game
The largest NFL favorites the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season lost outright, another example of parity across the NFL. The Bengals (-7.5) are the largest favorites on the Week 3 NFL schedule, according to the latest Week 3 NFL odds from the SportsLine Consensus, against the Washington Commanders. How should you feel about playing the Bengals with …
Read More »Knights goalie Lehner, who hasn’t played in 2 years, fails to report
Sep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET Goalie Robin Lehner failed to report to the Vegas Golden Knights, forcing the club to weigh its options regarding a player who has not played in more than two years because of a hip injury. Lehner underwent hip surgery in August 2022 and was placed on long-term injured reserve. Club management has not said …
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