Getty Images An emotional Dion Dawkins couldn’t believe what he witnessed from the sidelines in Miami. The Buffalo Bills offensive tackle had a powerful statement on Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion and what happened the moment Tagovailoa made contact with Damar Hamlin late in the third quarter of the Bills’ victory over the Miami Dolphins. “It was the saddest thing. I promise you, …
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Tua Tagovailoa’s contract: How could retirement affect QB’s deal? Salary cap expert forecasts what’s next
In the case of Tua Tagovailoa, most fans and analysts seem to agree: The chief priority for the Miami Dolphins after Thursday night is doing right by the quarterback’s health, considering the 26-year-old is fresh off his third documented concussion in the last two years. Medical experts believe retirement should be in the cards, as do several NFL greats who’ve …
Read More »Changes expexted on LSU’s defense ahead of South Carolina game
Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (4) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports As LSU enters conference play against South Carolina, the Tigers are tinkering with the defensive personnel. The most notable of which is at the linebacker …
Read More »Chiefs place Hollywood Brown on injured reserve, receiver to undergo shoulder surgery, per report
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to move to 2-0 on the young season when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Just as they did when they defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the opener, however, they’ll have to do it without wide receiver Hollywood Brown. In fact, he’ll be out for the foreseeable future. Kansas City …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in illuminating Week 2 matchup vs. Vikings
Five 49ers to watch in illuminating Week 2 matchup vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback, running back and edge rusher. The 49ers are quite familiar with some of the Vikings’ key offseason acquisitions, especially quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Aaron Jones. San Francisco is coming off an impressive Week …
Read More »2024 college football Week 3 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas expert makes picks
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs open SEC play this week when they travel to take on the Kentucky Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Bulldogs are coming off a comfortable 48-3 victory over Tennessee Tech last week as quarterback Carson Beck racked up five passing touchdowns in the win. The Wildcats, meanwhile, were humbled in their SEC opener, …
Read More »Man charged in death of Gaudreau brothers had .087% BAC
Sep 13, 2024, 11:29 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087%, above the .08% legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were killed in Carneys Point, New Jersey, …
Read More »Who is Skylar Thompson? Get to know the Dolphins QB who may replace Tua Tagovailoa following latest concussion
The Miami Dolphins may be without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the foreseeable future after he suffered a concussion in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. This is the latest in what has become a growing list of head injuries involving the former first-round pick, which is why the club may be embarking on an extended period …
Read More »Jalen Milroe, Drew Allar among rising QBs already generating NFL Draft buzz
Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst The 2024 NFL Draft featured a record six quarterbacks among the first 12 picks, yet the never-ending search for talent at the position remains. Entering this year’s college football season, several signal-callers — like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Georgia’s Carson Beck — had already gained significant traction with NFL scouts. Through the …
Read More »DJ Lagway Bowl: How one recruitment shapes Texas A vs. Florida matchup
College football’s week three slate may not be filled with ranked matchups and raucous atmospheres, but the games are certainly not without compelling storylines. One of the more underrated matchups college football fanatics should be tuned into is the Texas A&M Aggies heading into the Swamp to take on the Florida Gators. A midday contest of a pair of 1-1 …
Read More »Lil Wayne sounds off on being snubbed for Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans: ‘It hurt a lot’
Rapper Lil Wayne is weighing in on not being selected to perform at the halftime of Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, which is scheduled to take place in his hometown of New Orleans. In an emotional video that was posted to his Instagram account, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., stated that “it hurt a lot” …
Read More »Report: 49ers eyed Meyers trade with Raiders before Aiyuk deal
Report: 49ers eyed Meyers trade with Raiders before Aiyuk deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers worked through contingency plans in the event they were unable to come to an agreement with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco reportedly inquired with the Denver Broncos about a trade for receiver Courtland Sutton but were rebuffed before Aiyuk …
Read More »Texas vs. UTSA odds, spread: 2024 college football picks, Week 3 predictions from proven computer model
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (2-0) will be eyeing another blowout victory when they host the UTSA Roadrunners (1-1) on Saturday night. Texas cruised to a 52-0 win over Colorado State in Week 1 before making a statement with a 31-12 road win at then-No. 10 Michigan last week. UTSA beat Kennesaw State in its opener, but it lost to …
Read More »Week 2 NFL picks, predictions, best bets from Vegas expert: This 3-team football parlay pays out 6-1
After winning in his pro debut, Caleb Williams will appear on Sunday Night Football for the first time when his Bears visit the Texans. Houston is a 7.5-point favorite, per the Week 2 NFL odds, and No. 1 overall picks have a mixed history when it comes to playing on primetime as rookies. Since 2018, top picks are 1-5 straight-up …
Read More »This Week in Ohio State Football: Play-calling, transfer QBs and more on C.J. Hicks
Sep. 13—This week in Ohio State football, the Buckeyes do not have a game, but we still have a thoughts on what we’ve seen in the early season. Here are three: 1. Maybe having the play caller independent of the head coach really will make all the difference for the Ohio State offense. Ryan Day did not want to give …
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