Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ director reveals what she’s most excited for, outside of Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After years of rumors and rejections, the Chicago Bears are finally going to star on “Hard Knocks” this summer, and NFL Films is excited. On Wednesday’s upcoming episode of NBC Sports Chicago’s “Under Center Podcast,” NFL Films senior producer and …
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Tyreek Hill lawsuit update: Social media influencer suing WR is seeking immediate jury trial, per report
Tyreek Hill faces a civil lawsuit that alleges the Miami Dolphins star broke a woman’s leg during a football drill last summer. But Hill’s lawyer, Julius B. Collins, has dismissed the allegations as “baseless,” per ESPN, countering that the accuser is trying to “generate bad publicity” for the wide receiver in an effort to have medical bills covered. Social medial influencer …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Philadelphia Eagles team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss how Philadelphia’s defense will dictate how successful the Eagles will be this season. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The Eagles next up. One big thing for me is can their defense return to form? I mean, two …
Read More »Tom Brady reveals one of his biggest regrets from his legendary NFL career: ‘What the hell happened to me?’
It’s hard to fathom that Tom Brady has any regrets about his NFL career. Brady, after all, is the only player in league history to win seven Super Bowls and five Super Bowl MVP awards. Brady also won three league MVP awards (tied for the second-most in league history) and is the NFL’s all-time career leader in career passing yards …
Read More »NHL schedule features Stanley Cup rematch, Stamkos’ homecoming
Newly relocated free agents Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault had big reasons to circle dates on their calendars when the NHL released its full regular-season schedule Tuesday. So, too, did newly hired coaches in Craig Berube, Sheldon Keefe and Dan Bylsma. As for the Stanley Cup Final rematches, the defending champion Florida Panthers travel to play at Edmonton on Dec. …
Read More »Patriots sign former Lions LB Jahlani Tavai to three-year deal after 2023 breakout, per report
USATSI The New England Patriots have made a habit of rewarding internal talent this offseason, and that trend continued Tuesday, with the team signing outside linebacker Jahlani Tavai to a three-year contract extension worth up to $21 million, as ESPN reported. Tavai, 27, has emerged as a regular on New England’s defense the last two seasons, ranking second in total …
Read More »Based on a simple look at recent history, Jared Goff might have a decent shot at MVP
Nobody would go into the season saying Jared Goff is the best quarterback in the NFL. That doesn’t really matter for the MVP discussion, however. There is a formula for MVP. The days of Emmitt Smith or Lawrence Taylor winning the award are long, long gone. But it’s not just narrowing it down to quarterbacks or even quarterbacks from playoff …
Read More »Panthers veteran explains the changes he’s seen from Bryce Young entering Year 2, confident he’ll have success
USATSI Finishing 2-15, the worst record in the NFL, is a frustrating and difficult situation for any player. For some players, it can get the best of them, but others choose to use it as a learning experience and grow from the struggles. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen chose the latter. He explained that through the many losses his …
Read More »NHL schedule release: Avalanche, Bruins lead top reveals
With the 2024 draft and the first wave of free agency in the books, the NHL released its 2024-25 regular-season schedule. The defending champion Florida Panthers will raise their first Stanley Cup banner in the rafters in a segue to their season debut against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8. That same night, the league will witness the start of …
Read More »Best, worst and most likely scenarios for Drake Maye’s rookie season
Best, worst and most likely scenarios for Drake Maye’s rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Early July. Time for hot dogs, burned-out lawns, fireworks, vacations and fanciful football content. The kind you disown if you’re wrong. The kind you trumpet if you’re right. “Called it! Did I not call it? I called it in July!” MANY ARE SAYING …
Read More »Ex-Jets employee suing the team over a throwback logo that he designed, per report
USATSI The New York Jets released uniforms in April that are a nod to the team’s past, using the airplane design attached to the team name “Jets.” The logo was designed by Jim Pons in 1978, when he worked as the team’s film and video director, and was used by the Jets for 20 years. The team acknowledged Pons’ contribution …
Read More »Patriots, Jahlani Tavai agree to three-year extension
The Patriots have locked up another one of their key players. New England has agreed to a three-year contract extension with linebacker Jahlani Tavai, according to a report from ESPN. The initial report indicates Tavai’s new deal has a base value of $15 million that can escalate to $21 million. Tavai, 27, was entering the final season of a two-year …
Read More »Leafs re-sign goalie Matt Murray for 2024-25 season
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed goaltender Matt Murray to a one-year, $875,000 deal on Tuesday. Murray, 30, missed all of last season following bilateral hip surgery in October. It was the final year of his four-year, $25 million contract he signed with Ottawa in 2020. Murray played just 26 games with Toronto in 2022-23, finishing 14-8-2 with a one shutout, …
Read More »Fantasy baseball closer watch – Which relievers might benefit from a trade?
Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterJul 2, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Nobody said life is fair when it comes to investing in relief pitchers for fantasy baseball (or, really, for other matters, too). St. Louis Cardinals RHP Ryan Helsley …
Read More »Looking at which NFL stars could hold out during training camp, plus the biggest need for every NFC team
Happy Tuesday, everyone! John Breech may or may not be scouring the jungle for Bengal tigers, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the NFL latest, right here in the Pick Six Newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from an …
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