Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team’s stadium. Hill also said he wants one of the officers involved in the incident dismissed from the police force, echoing …
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Giants’ Daniel Jones says he’s ‘not easily offended’ after being heckled by angry fans following Week 1 loss
While New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been a lightning rod for criticism from the moment he was chosen No. 6 overall in 2019, there was a decidedly vicious and alarming escalation in New York’s sentiment towards him after the Giants’ lifeless, listless 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Jones — who played arguably the worst …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey injury: 49ers star RB optimistic, feels he’s ‘ready to go’ despite calf, Achilles issues
Christian McCaffrey missed the San Francisco 49ers’ 2024 season opener due to calf and Achilles injuries. The 49ers consider McCaffrey day-to-day in his recovery, according to Kyle Shanahan, but NFL Media reports the veteran is believed to be a long shot to play in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Talk to McCaffrey himself, however, and you’ll get a much more optimistic …
Read More »Georgia Tech Announces Pregame – The Ultimate Tailgate
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech Athletics is excited to announce a new tailgating experience at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Pregame- The Ultimate Tailgate. Yellow Jacket fans can purchase tickets for the tailgate here, which includes unlimited food, beer, wine and canned cocktails before GT Football home games, starting with October 5 vs. Duke. Pregame – The Ultimate Tailgate Information Beginning on …
Read More »Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy criticizes Chiefs medical staff for slowness in caring for eye injury
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticized the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff for being slow to respond to his eye injury during the teams’ season opener last week. Van Noy injured his right eye in the third quarter on Thursday night and said he was “disappointed” about how long it took for Chiefs doctors to see him in the …
Read More »Tyrique Stevenson wins NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week award for stellar opener
Tyrique Stevenson wins NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week award for stellar opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was awarded the league’s NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after a strong opener in the team’s win over the Titans last Sunday, 24-17. Stevenson gave the team the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter …
Read More »Michigan football announces Sherrone Moore has signed his contract
Photo: Isaiah Hole On the eve of Michigan football’s season opener against Fresno State, some odd news hit the wire when it was revealed that new head coach Sherrone Moore still had not signed his contract that was offered back in January. Many speculated as to what that was about, with some jeering the Wolverines for what appeared like a …
Read More »Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies sexual assault claims through attorney, will play Sunday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago. The woman filed the lawsuit Monday in Texas , saying Watson forced himself on her during a dinner date in her apartment in Houston in 2020. She’s seeking in excess of …
Read More »49ers star Christian McCaffrey limited in practice with calf injury, still questionable for game vs. Vikings
While it’s still unknown if Christian McCaffrey will be able to take the field on Sunday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he never considered putting his star running back on injured reserve. McCaffrey, who was a late scratch for their season-opening win against the New York Jets with a calf injury, appears to be on the cusp …
Read More »College football top 25: Idaho climbs in newest FCS Power Rankings after upsetting Wyoming
Getty Images We had two FCS-over-FBS victories last weekend. Southern Utah knocked off UTEP 27-24 in overtime. Huge shoutout to Thunderbirds coach DeLane Fitzgerald, who has done such an awesome job with this program now in Year 3 in Cedar City. Southern Utah has gotten better each season under his guidance and finally gets a landmark victory on his résumé …
Read More »2024 NFL futures: Packers to struggle without Jordan Love? What SportsLine Projection Model sees for Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers ended the Aaron Rodgers era when they traded the four-time NFL MVP to the New York Jets after the 2022 season and handed the reins to Jordan Love, the quarterback for which they traded up to select with the 26th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Saddled with the task of succeeding someone who guided …
Read More »2024 NFL futures: Why the SportsLine Projection Model still loves the Ravens in the AFC North after Week 1
And the solo leader of the AFC North after Week 1 is (drumroll please), the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes, after kicking six field goals to beat the Falcons 18-10, the Steelers (1-0), a team that was a popular pick to finish last in the division and with no definitive starter at quarterback, currently sit alone atop the AFC North, a division …
Read More »Rams put WR Puka Nacua, G Steve Avila, OT Joe Noteboom on injured reserve
Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom have been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams after their injury-filled season opener. The Rams on Wednesday also signed offensive lineman Dylan McMahon off Philadelphia’s practice squad and signed offensive lineman Geron Christian. Los Angeles re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe on Tuesday. Nacua reaggravated his knee …
Read More »Gophers football: P.J. Fleck on freshman QB Drake Lindsey’s debut: ‘Cool, calm, precise’
True freshman Koi Perich’s performance in the Gophers’ 48-0 win over Rhode Island last week — an interception and a 28-yard punt return — brought a lot of attention. So did one post-game quote. “I got to take it to the crib,” Perich said on feeling a need to score a touchdown after finding an opening on his first career …
Read More »Packers coach Matt LaFleur still won’t rule out QB Jordan Love for Sunday’s game
The most likely outcome for the Green Bay Packers this week is that Jordan Love sits out with his sprained MCL. Malik Willis would start in his place. But the fact that Packers coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out Love playing in Week 2 has to be some positive news for Green Bay fans hoping their quarterback returns soon. …
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