[ad_1] Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 05:03 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Keanu Reeves is taking a break from his day job — and it’s for a good cause. The Canadian actor signed a one-day contract with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires on Thursday to support the Canadian Mental Health Association’s …
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Jayden Daniels won’t play vs. Patriots, Drake Maye in preseason finale
[ad_1] Jayden Daniels won’t play vs. Patriots, Drake Maye in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL fans hoping to see the first ever matchup between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye in Sunday’s preseason finale between the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots were disappointed Friday when it was announced the LSU product won’t play. Daniels played in …
Read More »Colorado won’t take questions from journalist who was critical of Deion Sanders
[ad_1] The University of Colorado has effectively decided to muzzle a journalist because of the critical commentaries he wrote about head football coach Deion Sanders. The university confirmed Friday that it would no longer take questions from Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler at football-related events. “After a series of sustained, personal attacks on the football program and specifically Coach Prime, …
Read More »2024 Vikings report: What to expect from Sam Darnold’s WR rotation, Stephon Gilmore-led defensive backfield
[ad_1] EAGAN, Minn. — A steady rain fell upon the Minnesota Vikings during their final practice of 2024 training camp on Thursday. It may have been an appropriately gloomy symbol of outside expectations for the team, considering the tragedy that has befallen the franchise on and off the field this offseason. And yet there were also clear signs for optimism …
Read More »Patriots-Commanders players to watch: Can Maye really win QB job?
[ad_1] Patriots-Commanders players to watch: Can Maye really win QB job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — With the Patriots set to play their preseason finale on Sunday, let’s highlight some of the players worthy of your attention. These are players whose roles or roster spots (or both) are in question, and whose fortunes could be impacted by …
Read More »Bears’ Douglas Coleman III released from hospital after leaving preseason game vs. Chiefs in ambulance
[ad_1] Getty Images Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital on Friday morning hours after he was injured during Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, and taken off the field on a stretcher. According to a report from ESPN, he left Arrowhead Stadium in an ambulance. On Friday, coach Matt Eberflus …
Read More »Trojans Wire and fans predict win totals for USC in 2024
[ad_1] Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire On the latest episode of the Conquest Call-In Show, presented by the USC Voice of College Football YouTube channel, we have something you will enjoy. USC fans, Matt Zemek, and I discussed win total possibilities for the USC Trojans as they enter the Big Ten this college football season. Will USC go 8-4 and leave …
Read More »Sharks acquire goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from Predators
[ad_1] Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 05:00 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Yaroslav Askarov, one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects, was traded Friday to the San Jose Sharks in a move that accelerates one of the league’s most promising rebuilds. The Sharks received Askarov, forward Nolan Burke and a 2025 third-round …
Read More »NFL roster cuts tracker 2024: Full list of team-by-team moves, cuts for all 32 clubs as deadline approaches
[ad_1] Getty Images The anticipation for the 2024 regular season is here. Teams are preparing for their Week 1 matchup, but have to take care of finalizing their 53-man roster before preparation for the season opener. The 53-man roster cut deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 28, as all 32 teams must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players by …
Read More »Ohio State football apparently offered major NIL bag to 5-star recruit
[ad_1] . Ohio State has had a rough stretch on the recruiting trail lately with recent commitment of David Sanders Jr. to the Tennessee Volunteers, but it appears we have some additional insight to what went wrong with the five-star’s recruitment to Ohio State. Sanders chose Tennessee over not just Ohio State, but other hard hitting programs like Georgia. According …
Read More »NFL hands down multiple suspensions: Cardinals WR Zay Jones receives five-game ban, Rams OL gets two games
[ad_1] USATSI The NFL handed down a couple of notable suspensions on Friday stemming from violations of the league’s personal conduct policy. Rams announced offensive lineman Alaric Jackson received a two-game suspension, while Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones received a five-game ban. Jones was arrested last November and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, but those charges were dropped in March. Despite …
Read More »Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs
[ad_1] Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital and returned to Chicago on Friday after he was injured while making a tackle during a preseason game against the Chiefs. “He was walking around,” Bears coach …
Read More »Ohio State great Archie Griffin celebrated a milestone birthday this week
[ad_1] Aug 1974; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin (45) during the 1974 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy turned 70-years young this week. Former Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1954, and would eventually change college football …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes admits he may have delayed NFL career if NIL deals were around during Texas Tech tenure
[ad_1] One of the biggest draft picks of the past decade came when the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 10 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft to add then-Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Fast-forward to the present day and Mahomes has led the franchise to three Super Bowl titles, including back-to-back championships over the past two years. While …
Read More »Should Giants consider bringing back Adoree Jackson to solve cornerback concerns?
[ad_1] With some additional needs remaining on the 53-man roster, GM Joe Schoen and the Giants decided to create some cap space this past week by restructuring Andrew Thomas’ contract. By converting his salary for this season into a signing bonus, the All-Pro left tackle now gives Big Blue just about $18 million to work with as they look to …
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