In an NFL world full of stacked rosters and divisions, which teams have the best rosters? Nick Wright provided his top five on Wednesday’s edition of “First Things First.” 5. Cincinnati BengalsOdds to win Super Bowl: +1500 Nick’s thoughts: “I think Joe Burrow has the exact right disposition to come back from a wildly frustrating and disappointing year. Not being …
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Odell Beckham Jr. fires back at Dolphins fans after getting called out on social media over his injury status
The Miami Dolphins have now been in training camp for just over three weeks, and in that time, Odell Beckham Jr. still hasn’t suited up for a single practice. The Dolphins haven’t offered any updates about what’s holding Beckham back, and now, it seems that some fans in Miami are starting to get frustrated with the three-time Pro Bowler. Several …
Read More »Ravens’ Justin Tucker appears to hit improbable 68-yard field goal that makes it by inches in practice
USATSI Justin Tucker already holds the NFL record for longest field goal and based on what he was doing in practice this week, it looks like he might be ready to top that record kick. The Ravens’ star set the all-time distance record back in 2021 when he hit a 66-yarder on the final play of the game to beat the …
Read More »Bills linebacker Matt Milano will miss most of season with a torn bicep, in another blow to Buffalo’s defense
Matt Milano left practice early on Tuesday, June 13 with an apparent injury. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano is out for most of the season with a torn bicep, Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news earlier in the day. Milano left practice on Tuesday early with an apparent injury, …
Read More »Jeff Vinik in talks to sell ownership stake in Lightning
Aug 13, 2024, 09:09 PM ET Jeff Vinik is in talks to expand the Tampa Bay Lightning’s ownership group, he confirmed in a statement Tuesday, with the Tampa Bay Times reporting that he would be selling his majority stake in the team. “I can confirm that we are in discussions to further expand our ownership group of the Tampa Bay …
Read More »10 NFL players who could be traded next: Kenny Pickett, Trey Lance among potential candidates to be dealt
Matt Judon has a new home, with the New England Patriots dealing the disgruntled Pro Bowl pass rusher to the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday. The trade preceded another defensive swap later that night, with the Dallas Cowboys acquiring interior man Jordan Phillips from the rival Washington Commanders. Could even more trades be on the horizon? With roster cuts around the …
Read More »Madden NFL 25 ratings: Highest rated players at each position
As the NFL season approaches with training camp in full swing for every team, Madden 25 will be released on Friday, Aug. 16. There’s always a ton of debate from both the players and fans on how accurate the ratings are, or in regard to who got the short end of the stick on certain attributes like speed and acceleration. …
Read More »Fantasy Football Rankings: 6 players who should have higher marks in draft season
The Yahoo! consensus player rankings are excellent. I’m not just saying that; I would feel comfortable recommending anyone use the lists provided as a guide for their draft. But when I created my projections for the 2024 season — which is an exercise I have completed for more than 25 years — there were a few players who stood out …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason: One thing to watch in each Week 2 game as Bo Nix eyes Broncos QB1; Russell Wilson to play?
The 2024 NFL preseason has reached the midway point (hard to believe), as Week 2 of the exhibition slate is considered as the dress rehearsal for some teams while others used their joint practices this week to figure out the state of their roster. Some aspects of the 53-man roster are starting to take shape as position battles are still up …
Read More »Breakout player for every NFL team in 2024: Colts’ Anthony Richardson rises, Dalton Kincaid Bills’ go-to guy
We are now mere weeks away from the start of the 2024 NFL season. Before long, 31 teams will be vying to dethrone the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. To get there, they’ll all need players to step up and be better than they ever were before. Those are the guys we’re here to talk about today: The …
Read More »Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers’ Broberg, Holloway
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 13, 2024, 11:13 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The St. Louis Blues are not only making the rare move of using an offer sheet on another team’s player, they’re doubling up on the tactic. The team announced Tuesday that it tendered offer sheets for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg …
Read More »A ‘prudent’ move? Inside Patriots’ decision to trade Matthew Judon
A ‘prudent’ move? Inside Patriots’ decision to trade Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon has gone from sitting atop a flipped-over trash can in Foxboro to soon sitting inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. After a longstanding contractual impasse with the 32-year-old pass-rusher, the Patriots dealt Judon to the Falcons on Wednesday for a 2025 third-round pick, per league …
Read More »Aaron Judge tallies historic 300th HR; Falcons acquire Matthew Judon; CBS Sports Preseason All-America team
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Read More »Bills work out former first-round pick who’s attempting a comeback after retiring last year, per report
USATSI The Buffalo Bills are considering adding a former rival at wide receiver, as the team worked out former New York Jets wideout Corey Davis on Wednesday, per ESPN. Davis retired in August of 2023, saying that, “stepping away from the game is the best path for me at this time.” Now, the 29-year-old is attempting a comeback. Davis was originally …
Read More »Maple Leafs officially name Auston Matthews their 26th captain
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 AM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday. The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the “C” on his sweater since October 2019. “I’m incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Matthews said. “I’m honored to follow in John’s …
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