[ad_1] With talented returning players and a strong emphasis on the fundamentals, the Exeter football team has certainly put in the work this offseason to remain a contender in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon Football League. “To win the first game in front of us; we take everything week by week,” Eagles senor wide receiver Carter Redding said. “So whether …

[ad_1] Eagles training camp observations: Playing through the rain originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was a rainy morning at the NovaCare Complex for Day 13 of training camp. In shorts and shells, the Eagles practiced for 1 hour and 43 minutes through some pockets of somewhat heavy precipitation. This was a “yellow” day as the Eagles ramp back …

[ad_1] Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Lombardi Award, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Houston, announced on Thursday, August 15, the 90 players who will compete for this year’s coveted award. The Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame …

[ad_1] The grass at Soldier Field is facing some scrutiny this morning ahead of the Bengals-Bears preseason game that is scheduled to kick off at noon local time. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Ian Cunningham have been on the field before the game, looking at the turf and inspecting different areas in what is more than a …

[ad_1] Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the chains during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports As the college football season quickly approaches, teams all across the country are gearing up to succeed in their …

[ad_1] Five 49ers to watch in Purdy’s anticipated preseason debut vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Originally, the 49ers figured to play few (if any) of their regulars in this week’s NFL preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. After all, the 49ers’ starters were expected to get the equivalent of two full games’ …

[ad_1] When you cover college football nationally, you quickly discover that many fans across the country are convinced you hate their team. It’s easy to understand why. These fans know the ins and outs of every part of their program, while those of us responsible for tracking 134 different schools can never be so informed, which comes off as disrespectful …

[ad_1] Ed “Too Tall” Jones faced two main obstacles during his 15-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. One was playing his entire career when the chop block was legal (it was finally outlawed the year after Jones retired). The other was the “America’s Team” label that forever changed the Cowboys’ franchise.  Jones, a former All-Pro defensive end, said the nickname …

[ad_1] The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles in four years. When that happens, flag football will be an official event, for the first time ever. That development has caused plenty of NFL players to propose horning in on the action. A recent promo had Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing a flaming ball over the cauldron at the top of …

[ad_1] The first Friday night of the high school football season in the Greater Savannah area was marred once again by unruly fans as host Calvary Day and Beach had to call their game off at halftime after a fight broke out under the Cavalier stands. But the product on the field was impressive to watch as Calvary was rolling …

[ad_1] Later today, quarterback Russell Wilson will make his preseason debut for the Steelers. It’s the culmination of a process that started after the Broncos released Wilson, and after the Steelers decided to sign him to a one-year, $1.21 million deal. In a recent feature regarding Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio asked coach Mike Tomlin whether he called Broncos …

[ad_1] The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are ranked No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 ahead of the 2024 college football season. Notre Dame will have a tough test out of the gate as the Fighting Irish travel to Kyle Field to take on the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, Aug. 31. Notre Dame is coming off …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — The countdown toward the 53-man roster deadline is on. With just 10 days remaining until teams have to trim their rosters to 53 players, the Philadelphia Eagles will have some decisions to make regarding the depth chart and roster construction. While some players have made their push to make the 53-man roster, others are in danger of …

[ad_1] MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners congratulates Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide after Alabama Crimson Tide defeat the Oklahoma Sooners 45-34 to win the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) …

[ad_1] Getty Images Through his first seven NFL seasons, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has consistently been one of the best running backs in the league. Coming off of arguably his best season — during which he ran for a league-best 1,459 yards, led the NFL in touches (339) and total touchdowns (21) and was named Offensive Player of …