[ad_1] Getty Images Veteran NFL official John Parry is back in the league, but not in the same capacity as he was before. Parry has accepted a job with the Buffalo Bills, according to the New York Post. Specifically, the 59-year-old is set to serve as an officiating liaison, which will include helping the coaching staff with replay decisions and rule …

[ad_1] Rachel Doerrie, ESPNMay 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The 2024 draft lottery is in the rearview mirror, …

[ad_1] With the release of the NFL schedule coming on Wednesday, we’ve decided to get ready for the release by taking a look at every team’s strength of schedule for the 2024 season, and well, Browns fans might not like what they’re about to read.  If the Browns are going to make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in …

[ad_1] The 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship is expected to take place in Las Vegas where a national champion for the 2026 season will be crowned, according to The Action Network. The decision has not yet been made official by the College Football Playoff, but “Sin City” playing host to the game is reportedly a “lock.”  Las Vegas will …

[ad_1] The NFL has been in early discussions of going to an 18-game schedule, which won’t happen for a few years. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell even admitted the league was considering the possibility earlier this offseason. The push to eventually go to 18 games hasn’t been abandoned by the league, although the current CBA doesn’t expire until March of 2031.  The …

[ad_1] Why Ja’Lynn Polk’s skill set makes him good fit for Drake Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots badly needed an infusion of talent at wide receiver this offseason, and they addressed that weakness early in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round. Polk was the No. …

[ad_1] Last week, outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith appeared on local radio in Columbus and complained about Michigan football amid the Connor Stalions saga. Smith said that there should be an asterisk next to the Wolverines’ last three wins over the Buckeyes as a result. Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel, who was one of the journalists who originally reported …

[ad_1] May 15, 2024, 01:03 AM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Evan Bouchard scored the game-deciding goal with 38.1 seconds in regulation, making a winner of goaltender Calvin Pickard in his playoff starting debut, and the Edmonton Oilers edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday. The victory leveled the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal …

[ad_1] Getty Images The Buffalo Bills have added another weapon for Josh Allen, as they are signing former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to CBS Sports senior NFL insider Jonathan Jones. It’s a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, which includes a $1.125 million signing bonus, per ESPN.  Valdes-Scantling spent the past two seasons with the Chiefs, …

[ad_1] This offseason, the relentless pursuit of Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko in the transfer portal has been a focal point. His aim? is to land a seasoned wide receiver, a move that could significantly bolster the depth chart for the 2024 season Despite his best efforts and several attempts, players like KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Sam Brown opted for …

[ad_1] Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl champion, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, a two-time NFL MVP, already holds multiple records at 28 years old and is among the top quarterbacks to ever play the game. Players like No. 15 do not come around often, but some, including his tight end, are saying a rookie QB has a similar …

[ad_1] May 14, 2024, 07:47 PM ET NEW YORK — From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, the league announced Tuesday. The award winner is selected personally by Messier and presented since 2007 to a player who “exemplifies great leadership qualities to his …

[ad_1] The Vikings signed another draft pick Tuesday. The team announced it has sixth-round offensive tackle Walter Rouse under contract. The Vikings have four of their seven selections in the 2024 draft signed. Sixth-round kicker Will Reichard, seventh-round offensive lineman Michael Jurgens and seventh-round defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez previously signed. First-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy, first-round linebacker Dallas Turner and …

[ad_1] Former Colorado State athletic director Joe Parker has been hired at Iowa. Former Colorado State athletic director Joe Parker has been hired at Iowa. The University of Iowa announced Tuesday that Parker has been named “Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer.” Parker was removed from the athletic director role by CSU president Amy Parsons in mid-February. …

[ad_1] Kirk Cousins shrugged off any hard feelings Tuesday over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room. Cousins spoke after the two quarterbacks worked together during an offseason training session at the Falcons’ suburban complex in Flowery Branch. “There’s always going to be …