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Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice, fantasy analyst Matt Harmon, and NFL writer Charles McDonald debate whether Trevor Lawrence is living up to his hype or if his expectations were too unobtainable. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Trevor Lawrence got paid …

Jun 27, 2024, 02:28 PM ET NEW YORK — Grant Potulny is leaving Northern Michigan to become the coach of the New York Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the hiring of the 44-year-old Potulny on Thursday. Kris Knoblauch started last season as the coach of the Wolf Pack, but …

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is 35 years old, has played 123 regular season games and suited up for 19 playoff games in his eight-year career and is feeling the wear of being a veteran in the NFL. Last offseason, amidst contract disputes, Jones held out through the preseason and the first game of the regular season. While …

It didn’t take long for Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua to establish himself as one of the premier pass catchers in the NFL. In his first two professional games, the fifth-round pick out of BYU caught 25 passes for a whopping 266 yards — and it was just a sign of things to come.  Nacua set rookie records for …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice, fantasy analyst Matt Harmon, and NFL writer Charles McDonald dive into the first year of QB C.J. Stroud and if his rookie success was a fluke or sign of more to come. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

Jun 27, 2024, 02:45 PM ET ST. LOUIS — Claude Julien is back behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues. President of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday that Julien is joining coach Drew Bannister’s staff. Julien spent the past two years scouting for the Blues. The 2011 Stanley Cup-winning coach …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 03:06 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. With the expectation they’ll take Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick of the NHL draft on Friday, the Sharks used Thursday to give their future star additional help. The Sharks traded up to get the 11th pick of …

Happy Thursday, everyone! John Breech is off work and potentially studying Joe Burrow’s latest fashion habits, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the 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 update …

The NFL offseason is perhaps best known for its big-name player movement. This year alone, for example, Pro Bowlers like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley and Stefon Diggs swapped teams via trade or free agency. Just as often as blockbuster moves occur, however, spicy rumors can end up being just that: rumors. With roughly seven months between meaningful football games, it’s …

“The Duke” will remain the official football of the NFL. Wilson Sporting Goods and the league announced a multi-year extension of their long-running partnership on Thursday, which means the company will continue to make the league’s official football. Those footballs are emblazoned with “The Duke” and the signature of the league’s commissioner and they have been part of every NFL …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 02:29 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. A day after making a trade to free up salary cap space, the Vancouver Canucks used those savings Thursday to sign forward Dakota Joshua to a four-year extension. Re-signing Joshua to a pact that will see him earn $3.25 million annually …

Getty Images Barry Sanders has returned to social media nearly a week after announcing that he experienced a “health scare” over Father’s Day weekend. The NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back said that the scare was related to his heart.  Sanders’ first public post since announcing his scare was to inform his followers that he would not …

Randall Cobb and his family are feeling thankful and lucky following a fire at their home in Nashville on Tuesday. The longtime NFL receiver and his wife, Aiyda, thanked those who reached out to them, sharing that no one in the family was harmed in the fire. “Thank you for all the love and positive messages,” the couple wrote in …

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley missed four games last season, and even in his return, he said he didn’t feel 100% all season. The last four seasons, he has been plagued by injury, playing just six games in 2020, one game in 2021, 11 games in 2022 and 13 games last year. The knee, ankle and shoulder injuries that …

When I spoke to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after last December’s win over the Patriots, he had to ask himself whether he’s 27 or 28. He’s 28. He’ll be 29 on September 17. And as he gets closer to 30, the questions about how long he’ll play are inevitable. They’re inevitable for two other reasons. First, the latest Mahomes ad …