There wasn’t much in the box score to suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs should’ve defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Chiefs were outgained (320-286) by their conference rival. They committed three turnovers — throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble — compared to the Bengals’ one turnover. Perhaps the most damning stat, though, came courtesy of their three-time …
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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore cannot be fired over NCAA sign-stealing investigation, per clause in contract
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore finally signed a contract last week after working since Jan. 20 on a memorandum of understanding. Why Moore still wasn’t working under a formal contract upon being promoted from offensive coordinator to replace Jim Harbaugh and despite him and the school agreeing to a five-year, $30 million deal wasn’t certain. As could be expected, the …
Read More »49ers injuries piling up: Deebo Samuel expected to miss several weeks after straining calf vs. Vikings
Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with another notable injury. The 49ers, who recently put All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, will also be without receiver Deebo Samuel for a couple of weeks after he strained his calf in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Samuel will likely miss -at least …
Read More »Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back
Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson had Minnesota Vikings fans on their feet after his 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium – but it wasn’t him who stole the show online. Midway through the second quarter of the 49ers’ 23-17 loss …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UTPB gets back on track after blowout victory
Sep. 16—UTPB head coach Kris McCullough finally got a win against a Colorado school. It took a couple of attempts but the Falcons helped him get one back on the Rocky Mountain State in UTPB’s 67-14 win against Adams State this past Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. Last year, the Falcons were dealt a 35-27 loss to Western …
Read More »Detroit Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to eight-year contract
Sep 16, 2024, 07:51 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million Monday, marking an average annual value of $8.075 million. Raymond, 22, was the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft, and he has blossomed into one of the Red Wings’ best players. In 2023-24, Raymond’s third season in the …
Read More »Why Ben Roethlisberger believes Steelers’ Justin Fields should continue to start at QB over Russell Wilson
Exactly 20 years ago, a rookie quarterback named Ben Roethlisberger was thrown into the starting lineup after an injury took out the Steelers’ starting quarterback. While he certainly had his moments that foreshadowed his future Hall of Fame career, Roethlisberger largely leaned on a dominant defense that year while winning each of his 12 regular season starts. That experience might …
Read More »2024 college football Week 4 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas expert reveals picks
New conference matchups will be in the spotlight during the Week 4 college football schedule. No. 11 USC travels to No. 18 Michigan in a Big Ten showdown between opponents that met eight times in the Rose Bowl. The latest Week 4 college football odds via SportsLine consensus list the Trojans as 6-point favorites. In the SEC, No. 6 Tennessee …
Read More »49ers WR Deebo Samuel out a ‘couple weeks’ due to calf strain
San Francisco wideout Deebo Samuel will miss time after suffering a calf injury Sunday. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Samuel suffered a calf strain in the team’s 23-17 Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will be out a “couple weeks.” This season, Samuel has recorded 13 receptions for 164 yards, along with 10 carries …
Read More »Report: Ja’Whaun Bentley out for season with torn pec
Report: Ja’Whaun Bentley out for season with torn pec originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley’s injury appears to be worse than the team initially thought. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday evening that Bentley will miss the rest of the season due to a torn pec suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. …
Read More »Where does MSU land in latest Action Network bowl projections update?
Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles throws a pass before the football game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football continues to be listed in Action Network’s weekly bowl projections. The Spartans are 3-0 on the year following this past week’s win over Prairie View A&M, which means they are halfway …
Read More »Eagles vs. Falcons prediction, odds, spread, time: Monday Night Football picks by model on 184-130 run
The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) will visit the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) in a primetime tilt on Monday Night Football to close out the Week 2 NFL schedule. Both offenses have plenty of playmakers, but each club got off to a different start in 2024. In the Week 1 win over the Packers in Brazil, Philadelphia finished with 410 total yards of …
Read More »Eagles vs. Falcons player props, AI prediction, NFL odds, MNF picks, SGP bets: DeVonta Smith over 73.5 yards
The Atlanta Falcons have suffered six straight losing seasons and are coming off an 18-10 loss to the Steelers, so they will be desperate to bounce back against the Philadelphia Eagles in primetime on Monday Night Football. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his Atlanta debut, completing 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. His …
Read More »MSU Football offers 3-star Colorado DL Tufanua Ionatana
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football has extended an offer to one of the top players from Colorado in the 2026 class. Three-star defensive lineman Tufanua Ionatana of Englewood, Colo. announced on Sunday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. He shared the recruiting news via social media platform X. Ionatana is ranked as the No. 52 defensive …
Read More »Eagles vs. Falcons, Week 2 Monday Night Football: Top NFL anytime touchdown scorer props revealed
Many football fans were surprised late last week to learn A.J. Brown was battling a hamstring injury, but with Brown out on Monday Night Football when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons, how will this alter the Eagles’ offense? Brown has been Jalen Hurts’ top target in Philadelphia, so will the Eagles be a run-heavy offense behind Hurts and …
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