[ad_1] Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates his touchdown against the LSU Tigers with offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the LSU Tigers 42-28. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 college football season is going to be special for …
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NFL preseason injury tracker: Breaking down the key training camp injuries — and the fantasy football impact
[ad_1] Some teams have been luckier than others so far this preseason on the injury front. Below is a look at some of the major injuries that have affected teams during training camp and beyond, including their recovery outlooks and some fantasy perspective on notable players. Note: The below list does not include injuries that predate this year’s training camp. …
Read More »Rutgers LB Mohamed Toure suffers torn ACL as Scarlet Knights lose star defender ahead of 2024 season
[ad_1] Rutgers will be without one of its top players for the second time in three years after linebacker Mohamed Toure tore an ACL in preseason camp, coach Greg Schiano announced Tuesday. Toure entered the season on the Butkus Award watch list after finishing last season as an honorable mention selection on the All-Big Ten teams selected by coaches and …
Read More »Vikings DC Brian Flores says he was hurt by Tua criticism but wishes QB well
[ad_1] Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores acknowledged Tuesday he was stung by the sharp criticism of his coaching style from Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent public assessment of their time together with the Dolphins. Responding to remarks Tagovailoa made in an interview that aired Monday, Flores wished his former player well and expressed his pleasure in the success the …
Read More »49ers’ Hufanga still not practicing after clearing recovery hurdle
[ad_1] 49ers’ Hufanga still not practicing after clearing recovery hurdle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Safety Talanoa Hufanga …
Read More »Seattle Kraken sign Matty Beniers to seven-year extension
[ad_1] Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 20, 2024, 04:41 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken signed forward Matty Beniers to a seven-year extension on Tuesday worth just under $50 million that locks in a cornerstone piece of the franchise’s future. Beniers, 21, was the Kraken’s first-ever draft pick, No. 2 overall, when …
Read More »Michigan State football releases Jonathan Smith radio show dates
[ad_1] Michigan State’s head coach Jonathan Smith talks with the team during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing. Michigan State football is entering a new era with Jonathan Smith taking the reigns as the program’s new head coach. Smith, entering his new reign at Michigan State, will be continuing a long standing …
Read More »What does each QB in the Class of 2023 need to do to be successful in 2024?
[ad_1] Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Entering the NFL, highly drafted rookie quarterbacks naturally command plenty of attention. They’re the fresh, new faces at the league’s most important position. That comes with intrigue and curiosity. But don’t forget about the second-year passers. They’re the ones who’ve tasted the league but haven’t yet fully established themselves. And in the case of …
Read More »2024 breakout candidates: the obvious & the obscure | Football 301
[ad_1] Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to give their top breakout candidates to keep an eye on for the 2024 NFL season. The duo start with their takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action, as they discuss the Michael Penix Jr. debacle, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Brian Thomas Jr. and more impressive rookies. Nate and Charles …
Read More »Kansas coach Lance Leipold says QB Jalon Daniels is healthy, will start Jayhawks’ 2024 season opener
[ad_1] USATSI Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will get the start in the Jayhawks’ Aug. 29 season opener against Lindenwood, Jayhwaks coach Lance Leipold announced Tuesday. Daniels missed a majority of the 2023 season, including the first game of the year, due to lingering back tightness. “I’ll announce him as our starting quarterback, he will start the opener,” Leipold told reporters Tuesday. “I’ve …
Read More »49ers’ Feliciano likely headed to IR, expected to return mid-season
[ad_1] 49ers’ Feliciano likely headed to IR, expected to return mid-season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano recently had knee surgery that is expected to keep him out of action for approximately half the season. “It could linger for a while,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday. “He’ll probably end …
Read More »Michigan football No. 16 in USA TODAY Sports’ re-rank ahead of 2024 college football season
[ad_1] Despite being fresh off a national championship run, Michigan football’s expectations for the 2024 season are being tampered by many. The Wolverines came in at No. 16 in USA TODAY Sports’ re-ranking of all 134 college football teams, released on Tuesday. They look to replace first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy and former coach Jim Harbaugh, who left to coach the …
Read More »Steelers lineman Nate Herbig placed on season-ending IR with torn rotator cuff
[ad_1] Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered a hit to their offensive line. Veteran interior offensive lineman Nate Herbig has suffered a torn rotator cuff and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday. Herbig suffered the injury during Pittsburgh’s final training camp practice. Herbig, 26, was in line to be the Steelers’ starting center. That job will now …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill spotted at practice wearing a hand brace, didn’t catch any passes Tuesday, per report
[ad_1] Getty Images The Miami Dolphins are already dealing with multiple injuries and now their star wide receiver might be joining that list. Tyreek Hill was seen with a removable brace on his right hand and did not catch any passes during Tuesday’s practice, according to the NFL Network. The severity of the presumed injury is unknown and with head …
Read More »Eagles vs. Packers prediction, odds, line, time, spread: 2024 NFL in Brazil picks from model on 181-129 run
[ad_1] For the first time in its history, the NFL will head to South America for a regular-season contest when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday, September 6. Both squads were playoff teams last season and have aspirations of winning their divisions and making deep runs in the NFC. They’ll open …
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