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Brandon Aiyuk is still hoping to suit up in red and gold this fall amid stalled contract negotiations with San Francisco, saying he’s “for sure” ready to play for the Niners despite the two sides being unable to agree on an extension thus far. The 26-year-old revealed provided insight about his NFL future when asked what jersey he’ll be wearing …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 30, 2024, 04:15 PM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The 2024 NHL draft was a spectacle in every sense …

Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan hung up his cleats following the 2007 at the age of 36 after 15 seasons with the New York Giants. Now 52, Strahan is considering retirement again, this time from television. Strahan has become a familiar face on television, as a host of multiple shows and serving as an analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. The …

USATSI Running back Christian McCaffrey fell just short of earning a Super Bowl ring in February, when the San Francisco 49ers lost 25-22 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. On Saturday, the former first rounder finally got his ring … it was just a different type of ring. The three-time Pro Bowler capped off the biggest year of his …

Phillies offense cools (again), Nola’s burned late as Marlins steal another gameThe Phillies offense only mustered two runs for the second straight game, on just five hits, and Aaron Nola’s start is ruined by two runs in the 7th that ends up giving the Marlins the win.<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-offense-cools-again-nolas-burned-late-as-marlins-steal-another-game/594681/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Phillies offense cools (again), Nola’s burned late as Marlins steal another game</a> originally …

ESPN analytics low on big Bears improvements, playoff chances. Inside the numbers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago On paper, the Bears are one of the most improved teams in the NFL this year. ESPN analytics doesn’t see those improvements leading to significantly more wins in 2024, however. On NFL Live, ESPN shared that their analytics believes the Bears will …

Jun 30, 2024, 01:42 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — They waited 30 years. It was going to take more than a massive thunderstorm to deter the Florida Panthers from this party. Not even a torrential downpour — so bad that flood warnings were issued in the area — accompanied by a huge lightning storm could stop the Panthers’ Stanley …

Aaron Rodgers is back, baby. After an apparent trip to Egypt that caused him to miss the Jets’ mandatory minicamp, Rodgers showed up last night for the UFC event in Las Vegas. Via Tom Holmlund of the New York Post, Rodgers sat with former Packers teammate Marcedes Lewis for the fights. The Egypt story had been making the rounds of …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 30, 2024, 01:07 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Just two years after making him their prized free-agent signing, the Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers Sunday with the purposes of a buyout. The Oilers’ decision to buyout Campbell, who signed a five-year contract in 2022 worth …

Tackle La’el Collins suffered a severe knee injury in December 2022 and said there were times he thought he “might not come back” while trying to work his way back to full health last season. Collins was unemployed for most of the year, but did end the season on the practice squad in Dallas. He never appeared in a game …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: The real issue with Jalen Hurts isn’t leadership originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The real issue with Jalen Hurts, a remarkable stat from the 2017 Super Bowl run and the future of one of the greatest Eagles of all-time. We’re 24 days out from training camp, and it’s time for this week’s Roob’s 10 Random …

Punter Marquette King is looking for an NFL job this offseason and believes there is a space for him in the league. Following the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL), multiple players joined the NFL, but King was not among that group. The 35-year-old played for the Arlington Renegades and was named All-UFL punter. He was an XFL …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 30, 2024, 11:58 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent winger Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick. The 29-year-old Guentzel is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Monday …

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to know that the NFL wants to expand the regular season to 18 games. It also doesn’t require psychic powers to know that the league needs to be ready to potentially write a check for $14.088 billion (plus prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ fees) after all appeals are exhausted. Put the two together, …

The Patriots might have gone younger at coach, but they definitely won’t be going softer. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, new coach Jerod Mayo will delay training-camp practice start times by 90 minutes. Last year, Bill Belichick started practice at 9:30 a.m. ET. Mayo will get them started at 11:00 a.m. ET. That will give the sun, and …