Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was sued Monday in Houston for sexual assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff, who is identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe, accuses Watson of misconduct in October 2020, when Watson played for the Houston Texans. She allegedly hosted Watson for a dinner date at her apartment. While in the apartment, …

Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kobe Prentice (6) celebrates with tight end Josh Cuevas (80) and wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) after a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-16. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images In Week 2 of the 2024 SEC football season, the conference as a …

LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed, but the Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a contract extension before the team opens the regular season on Oct. 9. “I’m pretty optimistic it’s …

USATSI The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers will be without one of their top players for Monday night’s showdown against the New York Jets. Star running back Christian McCaffrey is inactive, according to the team, as he continues to deal with calf and Achilles issues.  McCaffrey was officially listed as questionable to play. He had expressed optimism that he would …

The University of Alabama football team comes to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday with a new face leading the way: Kalen DeBoer, the former Washington head coach named to replace coaching legend Nick Saban for the 2024 season. Here’s what to know about DeBoer, who turns 50 later this month: Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson …

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will not play in the “Monday Night Football” matchup against the New York Jets. The 49ers listed McCaffrey as inactive due to calf and Achilles injuries. McCaffrey got hurt early in training camp and missed four weeks of practice before returning to the field last week. He was listed as questionable and …

CMC ruled out of 49ers’ season opener with calf, Achilles injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After Christian McCaffrey went through a couple of practices last week, he brushed aside any questions about his availability being in doubt for the 49ers’ 2024 NFL regular-season opener. However, the 49ers had different ideas. McCaffrey was listed among …

Getty Images A familiar face is coming back to Pittsburgh. The Steelers, one day after their season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons, are re-signing veteran safety and former first-round pick Terrell Edmunds, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  Edmunds had been on the Jaguars’ practice squad after he did not make the team’s initial 53-man roster. He started the 2023 season with …

A huge game from quarterback Bryce Baker and outstanding defense led the visiting East Forsyth varsity football team to a 49-14 win over AC Reynolds on Friday night. The Eagles defense was able to subdue a good offense throughout the game, and East Forsyth scored 42 unanswered points up until late in the second quarter. But Eagles Head Coach Todd …

Getty Images Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze sprained his MCL in the club’s Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN. This comes after the pass-catcher underwent an MRI on Monday to judge the severity of the knee injury, and he is now considered week-to-week. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters he believes Odunze suffered the …

Getty Images Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out, but the San Francisco 49ers offense is not devoid of weapons, and that includes at the running back position.  With McCaffrey out, the bulk of the 49ers’ carries will likely go to Jordan Mason, a third-year player who is slated to make his first career start. While he hasn’t had a lot of regular season …

Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (3) and quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) celebrate after a first half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football picked up a critical win last week in relation to reaching the postseason this year. That win has …

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson continues to receive encouraging news about the knee injury he suffered Sunday in the team’s 33-17 Week 1 win at the Cleveland Browns. He is considered week-to-week with a sprained MCL, per ESPN. Ferguson rolled over and grabbed his knee after a two-yard catch with 6:35 left in the third quarter …

For the second straight year, the New York Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football. And while they’d like to open with a win over a Super Bowl contender — like the team did last year in beating the Buffalo Bills — they’d prefer to do it with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing more than just …

Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (96) stops South Florida Bulls running back Kelley Joiner (8) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images For the second straight year, the USF Bulls gave the Alabama Crimson Tide all they could handle. Alabama entered the fourth quarter with …