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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are aiming to go on another winning streak like the one that ended with a thud last week in Houston At 6-6, the Broncos are still alive in the playoff picture but their margin for error is much slimmer after coming up short 22-17 to the Texans on Sunday, which snapped their AFC-best …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Hall of Famer Mike Modano was a member of three U.S. Olympic men’s hockey teams. They were filled with NHL stars, but they managed to take home just one medal, a silver in 2002. If the NHL sends its players to the 2026 Winter Olympics …

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler managed just 14 carries for 18 yards on Sunday, and head coach Brandon Staley says the team may give backup running back Joshua Kelley more carries may to get the offense going. As Staley discussed problems with the running game, he was asked if Kelley could see more touches and answered, “Yeah,” before elaborating. “Competition …

New 49ers DB Ryan recalls Purdy’s ‘magic’ vs. Bucs last season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Since being signed on Tuesday, veteran defensive back Logan Ryan is growing familiar with his new 49ers teammates and coaches in the Bay. However, there is one player in particular that the 32-year-old Ryan knows all too well. While speaking to reporters …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss how the Dolphins running back is splitting carries with Raheem Mostert and his potential value for next season. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] MATT HARMON: Dolphins running backs …

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show It’s another edition of ‘Stat Nerd Thursday’ with Dalton Del Don and Matt Harmon. The two provide one stat you need to know for every team in the NFL heading into Week 14. Del Don and Harmon also preview the TNF matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (no, you don’t …

Veteran pass rusher Bruce Irvin played his first game as a Lion on Sunday, and despite playing only 11 snaps, he had a major impact on the game: Irvin sacked Derek Carr in the first quarter, and he later knocked Carr out of the game with a hit that drew a roughing the passer penalty. Irvin told PFT he knew …

Christian Elliss started at linebacker for the Eagles in last Sunday’s loss to the 49ers, but he won’t be part of the defense in Dallas this weekend. The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they waived Elliss. The move comes after the Eagles signed Shaquille Leonard, which made Elliss the odd man out in the team’s linebacking corps. Elliss had four …

The Seahawks were without their top two running backs — Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet — at Wednesday’s practice. Walker remains out with a strained oblique, an injury that occured Nov. 19, while Charbonnet bruised a knee against Dallas last week. “Kenny ran pretty good in walk-through,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. …

A former financial manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise through its virtual credit card program between 2019 and 2023, according to a seven-page court filing. Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with one count of wire fraud and one count …

The NFL suspended Colts defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad without pay for the next six games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, NFL Media reports. It will end Muhammad’s regular season, with the final game of the suspension carrying over to 2024. Muhammad has spent the season on the Colts’ practice squad but has not played. In seven seasons, …

Giants tight end Darren Waller has not played since late October due to a hamstring injury. But coming out of New York’s bye week, Waller is nearing a return. Via Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com, Waller said on Wednesday that he’s been running routes and his hamstring is feeling good. He’s expecting to return to practice next week and hopes that …

Young blasts Eagles as ‘pretenders’ after blowout loss to 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young was not impressed by what he saw from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in their blowout loss to the 49ers. The legendary former San Francisco quarterback told KNBR’s Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland on Wednesday that he watched the 49ers’ 42-19 …

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is known as “Mr. October.” The NFL has a coach who should be dubbed “Mr. December.” It’s Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, who is 16-0 in December since being hired by the Packers prior to the 2019 season. RELATED: Jordan Love shines in Packers’ win over Chiefs LaFleur, 44, said the perfect mark …

Patriots Mailbag: What does the ideal offseason look like for New England? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The lowly New England Patriots are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in primetime on Thursday night. With the Pats taking a 2-10 record into the Week 14 matchup, many fans will be rooting for a loss that would improve their …