Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 01:03 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — Like the majority of the Dallas Stars, Matt Duchene is seeking his first Stanley Cup championship. But after their Game 5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, he’s searching for reasons the conference’s top seed is one loss away from elimination. …
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Noticeably thinner Tua Tagovailoa shows up for promotional event
His head coach called him “svelte.” He looks downright skinny. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa supposedly loss 10-15 pounds this offseason. Perhaps that’s accurate — in one of his legs. Via Jenna Lemoncelli of the New York Post, Tagovailoa showed up for an event on Friday looking noticeably thinner. Click the link and scroll through the photos. Yes, the length of …
Read More »Oilers beat Stars in Game 5, take 3-2 lead in West finals
May 31, 2024, 11:30 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two quick power-play goals, Stuart Skinner stopped 19 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 in the Western Conference finals Friday night to take a 3-2 series lead. There hadn’t been a power-play goal by either team in this series until Nugent-Hopkins scored on …
Read More »Saginaw routs Moose Jaw, will meet London in Memorial finale
May 31, 2024, 10:45 PM ET SAGINAW, Mich. — Ethan Hay scored his second goal of the game in Saginaw’s five-goal second period and the host Spirit beat the Moose Jaw Warriors 7-1 on Friday night to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game Sunday night against the London Knights. Hay also had two assists to help Saginaw rebound from …
Read More »Derek Carr: I think skill would go down if proposed offseason changes are put in place
The NFL Players Association is expected to propose changes to the offseason calendar that would do away with the voluntary organized team activities that are now underway around the league and replace them with additional work in the summer that would lead right into training camps. While the proposal is coming from the NFLPA, Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris said …
Read More »Lions looking for “next level” from Jahmyr Gibbs in passing game
Lions General Manager Brad Holmes said recently that the team expects running back Jahmyr Gibbs to carry a heavier load in his second season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a sharp rise in the number of times he runs the ball. Gibbs caught 52 passes during his rookie season and running backs coach Scottie Montgomery touched on that area of …
Read More »John Ross: I knew it was a mistake when I retired, feel ready to play for the Eagles
John Ross has had a disappointing NFL career, but he’s glad that career isn’t over. Ross, the wide receiver selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, has just 957 receiving yards in his career. Last year he announced his retirement, but this year he came back, signed with the Eagles, and said he’s ready to prove …
Read More »Bears check off trifecta of undesirable boxes for the season with ‘Hard Knocks’ inclusion
Bears check off trifecta of undesirable boxes for the season with ‘Hard Knocks’ inclusion originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Announced on Thursday, NFL, NFL Films and HBO selected the Bears as the next subject of this offseason’s “Hard Knocks” documentary, checking off the trifecta of undesirable boxes NFL teams aim to avoid. What does the trifecta mean? Hat tip …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: Is this the last hurrah for Daniel Jones?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 campaign, looking to bounce back and resemble the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the quarterback spot… Projected depth chart Starter: Daniel JonesBackups: …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: What’s this team look like with a healthy Aaron Rodgers?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the quarterback position… Projected depth chart Starter: Aaron …
Read More »Why 49ers TE Kittle believes ‘violent’ Jennings is ‘1 of 1′
Why 49ers TE Kittle believes ‘violent’ Jennings is ‘1 of 1′ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When the news hit that Jauan Jennings was staying in the Bay with the 49ers through at least the 2025 NFL season, the wide receiver was welcomed back — both in person at the 49ers facility and online by the Faithful — …
Read More »Giants sign second-rounder Tyler Nubin
The Giants wrapped up the week by wrapping up their draft class signings. Safety Tyler Nubin became the last of their six picks to agree to a deal on Friday. The second-round pick signed a four-year contract with the NFC East team. Nubin played 55 games and made 43 starts during his time at Minnesota. He set a school record …
Read More »Patriots sign third-round OT Caedan Wallace to his rookie deal
The Patriots signed third-round offensive tackle Caedan Wallace to his four-year rookie contract, the team announced Friday. He is the sixth of eight draft picks to sign, leaving only second-rounder Ja’Lynn Polk and fourth-rounder Layden Robinson unsigned. The Patriots used the 68th overall pick on Wallace. They hope he can earn the starting left tackle job after playing almost exclusively …
Read More »Why Bears believe Caleb Williams is ‘suited’ to thrive in ‘Hard Knocks’ spotlight
Why Bears believe Caleb Williams is ‘suited’ to thrive in ‘Hard Knocks’ spotlight originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears are the flavor of the NFL offseason, and their reward will be a training camp date with NFL Films’ T.V. show “Hard Knocks.” Being on “Hard Knocks” is something Bears ownership has long opposed, and …
Read More »Saints complete draft class signings, getting Kool-Aid McKinstry under contract
The Saints have completed their draft class signings. Second-round cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry was the last to sign, inking his four-year rookie contract Friday. First-round offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, fifth-round quarterback Spencer Rattler, fifth-round receiver Bub Means, fifth-round linebacker Jaylan Ford, sixth-round defensive tackle Khristian Boyd and seventh-round offensive tackle Josiah Ezirim all signed earlier this month. The Saints traded up …
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