Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh physically and mentally stands behind quarterback Justin Herbert, who readies for a snap on the first day of training camp. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) He strutted around the deep green football fields like a new father, shouting and gesturing and celebrating with cheers and compliments and a loudly blown whistle. Then Jim Harbaugh explained. …
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Jul 24, 2024, 07:29 PM ET Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million contract on Wednesday. The deal comes as Luukkonen, a restricted free agent, was scheduled to have his contract determined in arbitration in the …
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Football is here! NFL training camps have started all across the country, creating storylines and new exciting things for fans to follow. But this week’s Four Verts column starts with a baffling contract situation that has been talked about ad nauseam up to this point. No one knows what Dallas is doing, but it’s provocative The Cowboys are constantly mainstays …
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put his contract situation aside and participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday as Miami began training camp workouts. The fifth-year QB is seeking a new, lucrative deal to place him on the same category as fellow quarterbacks who were selected alongside him in the 2020 draft. On Tuesday, several of Tagovailoa’s teammates anticipated he would join …
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Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens remind you to not interrupt your opponent if they’re making a mistake and to capitalize on it later. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Give me your next don’t for the people …
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The Lions roster will be looking a little fuller in the rest of this week’s training camp practices. According to the NFL’s daily transaction report, the team has activated seven of the players they placed on injury lists heading into training camp. That list includes defensive back Brian Branch, who was placed on the physically unable to perform list because …
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49ers’ Lenoir explains why he has hilariously irritating superstition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Professional athletes have been known to have some interesting superstitions but 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir might have the most hilariously irritating of them all. Speaking to Kay Adams on Tuesday’s “Up & Adams Show,” the cornerback explained his odd and noisy superstition. While speaking …
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Guerendo injures hamstring on Day 1 of 49ers camp, to undergo MRI originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his hamstring after going down in the 49ers’ first practice of training camp on Wednesday. During an 11-on-11 session late in practice, Guerendo sustained an injury …
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How Bears are adding unique D-line wrinkles to elevate Montez Sweat, pass rush in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears’ defensive line enters training camp as the team’s biggest question mark ahead of the 2024 season. The Bears watched defensive tackle Justin Jones leave in free agency while edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue remains …
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A handful of players on the San Francisco 49ers want a new bag. Add left tackle Trent Williams to that list. Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed to the San Francisco press core on Wednesday that Williams is absent from training camp due to a contract dispute, per ESPN. Williams, 36, is entering the fourth season of a six-year, $138.1 million …
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Training camp stock watch: Can first-round burner revive career with Pats? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — No Bill Belichick. No Tom Brady. No buzz? The level of excitement surrounding Day 1 of Patriots training camp, as the team ushers in a new era led by head coach Jerod Mayo, seemed to be muted at times. Maybe that …
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49ers training camp takeaways: Rookie Mustapha makes Day 1 splash originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers officially opened training camp on Wednesday with two of their top offensive players skipping the first practice of the summer. One is a hold out. The other is a hold in. The 49ers went through an hour-long, non-padded …
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Eric Williams NFC West Writer Players showing up at training camp and unexpectedly playing at an elite level is nothing new in the NFL. Just last year, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and running back Kyren Williams, Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland emerged from relative obscurity to become some of the best players …
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Mike Onwenu addresses ‘surprising’ position change on Pats o-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots paid Mike Onwenu offensive tackle money this offseason. So, it was a bit eye-opening to see the 26-year-old take reps at guard on the first day of training camp. Onwenu lined up at right guard during Wednesday’s session outside Gillette Stadium, …
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Aaron Rodgers’ offseason excursion to Egypt during mandatory minicamp made quite a few headlines. The New York Jets quarterback has another trip in mind. And it would be even bigger news. “The goal is New Orleans,” Rodgers said Wednesday, referring to the site of this season’s Super Bowl. The 40-year-old Rodgers is putting the torn left Achilles tendon that abruptly …
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