San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was at practice as a spectator five days after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery. Pearsall was hit in the chest and hospitalized overnight after the shooting in central San Francisco on Saturday. He was released from the hospital Sunday and was already back at the team facility Monday. He …
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7 keys to winning your Week 1 fantasy football matchup
Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri will use this space to deliver his keys to victory every week of the 2024 NFL season. The best RB spot of Week 1 belongs to … James Cook This is as good of a matchup as you’ll find in Week 1. James Cook faces the Cardinals, who may have the worst defensive line in …
Read More »Indiana vs. Western Illinois prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 2 picks from proven expert
The Indiana Hoosiers will look to make it two wins in a row when they take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks in a non-conference matchup on Friday night. Western Illinois dropped a 54-15 matchup to Northern Illinois on Saturday, while Indiana topped Florida International 31-7 in its season opener. The Leathernecks, who finished 0-11 last season, have not won since …
Read More »Packers vs. Eagles player props, odds, AI prediction, NFL in Brazil picks: Jalen Hurts over 239.5 yards
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are two of the top receivers in the NFL, but when you have two top pass-catchers in one offense, they can take away each other’s ability to go over their NFL props. The Eagles were one of just four teams with two 1,000-yard receivers, so they can each put together big performances. Should you include …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Week 1 conviction picks
The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 1. Yes, Taysom Hill will make his presence felt in opening week Taysom Hill ran the ball nine times for 75 yards in his one game against Carolina last season, while also catching a pass and completing another. He’s …
Read More »How to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USF Bulls
. The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the USF Bulls on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. After a massive 63-0 Week 1 victory against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the Kalen DeBoer era rolls on against the (1-0) USF Bulls. A year ago, the Bulls gave Alabama one of …
Read More »Jalen Ramsey, Dolphins reportedly agree to record three-year, $72.3M deal
Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $72.3 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with a $24.1 million average annual salary, according to NFL Network. Ramsey surpasses the Denver Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, who signed a four-year extension with a $24 million average annual salary earlier this week. Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro and …
Read More »Are Bengals back to being Super Bowl contenders? Charles Davis previews Patriots-Bengals Week 1 showdown
The Cincinnati Bengals are typically Super Bowl contenders under Joe Burrow, but those expectations were crippled last season with Burrow’s calf and wrist injuries derailing another deep play off run. Despite having a winning record, the Bengals missed the playoffs and didn’t have Burrow for seven games. Those Super Bowl expectations for the Bengals are back with Burrow healthy, starting …
Read More »Dak Prescott contract update: CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys teammates ‘rooting’ for QB landing new deal before opener
FRISCO, Texas — Contract negotiations involving star players and the Dallas Cowboys’ front office are often like riding a roller-coaster. One week, it can seem like owner and general manager Jerry Jones is a Grand Canyon apart from whichever star he is negotiating with. However, the talks can change in the blink of an eye and result in a fresh, …
Read More »Nebraska vs. Colorado odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, Week 2 predictions from proven model
The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) will be looking for another early-season statement victory when they go on the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Colorado crushed Nebraska in a 36-14 final early last year, extending its winning streak to three games in the rivalry. The Buffaloes opened the 2024 season with a 31-26 win over North Dakota State, …
Read More »Tom Brady’s LFG! Player of the Game
Tom Brady will reveal his LFG! Player of the Game during the 2024 NFL season. Check back later to see who he picks. [Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports …
Read More »How Patriots are combating illegal formation penalties in practice
How Patriots are combating illegal formation penalties in practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL referees made an emphasis during the preseason to call illegal formation penalties on offensive linemen, and many teams, including the New England Patriots, were flagged a bunch of times as a result. Well, that emphasis didn’t decrease during Thursday’s regular season opener between the …
Read More »What former 5-star recruit DJ Lagway brings to Florida’s offense
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks at the scoreboard against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports When DJ Lagway committed to Florida in December of 2022, Gator fans were hoping that their quarterback of the future had finally arrived. They also …
Read More »Russell Wilson calf injury: Could Justin Fields start at quarterback for Steelers in Week 1?
Getty Images All offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have insisted that Russell Wilson will be their starting quarterback. They said so when they signed him after he was waived by the Denver Broncos. They said so after they acquired Justin Fields via trade from the Chicago Bears. They said so after the NFL Draft, at minicamp, and at training camp. They …
Read More »Why Lions’ Super Bowl aspirations are dependent on suspect defense taking a big step forward in 2024
No NFL team has had a more dramatic turnaround in recent seasons than the Detroit Lions, who open up the 2024 season Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. After years in the wilderness, three-plus decades without a playoff win, 11 head coaches and countless quarterbacks, the Lions last season went 12-5, won the NFC North and made it all …
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