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The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs field is down to four teams. The New York Rangers will take on the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference finals, with Game 1 slated for Wednesday night (8 ET, ESPN/ESPN+). Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars square off against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals, with Game 1 on Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT). …

Former NFL linebacker NaVorro Bowman played the best years of his career with Jim Harbaugh as his coach, with three first-team All-Pro selections during his four years playing with Harbaugh’s 49ers. Now Bowman is on Harbaugh’s staff as the Chargers’ linebackers coach, and Bowman says he and Harbaugh are a perfect match. “Coach Harbaugh, I loved playing for him when …

In March, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said that Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be joining the ticket as the candidate for V.P. Rodgers said nothing about it until Kennedy decided to go in a different direction. In the interim, the Jets were in the dark regarding whether Rodgers would have played or not played while running for …

Getty Images Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams battled a high ankle sprain last season, which caused him to miss nearly a quarter of the season. Williams is on the mend again, and will miss significant time. Head coach Sean McVay said Williams has a foot issue and will be out for the offseason workout program, but is expected to …

The 2024 NFL offseason continues to roll along, as 31 teams have now begun OTAs. This is the first time we will see rookies practice with veterans, and maybe the last time we will get to see players like Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence throw the pigskin around before they put pen to paper on what they hope will be lucrative, …

Veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is not with the Steelers at their organized team activities because he’s negotiating with the club for a new contract and the absence isn’t causing head coach Mike Tomlin to lose any sleep. Tomlin said on Tuesday that it is “probably an easier day for me with him not being here” because Heyward’s absence allows …

The Jets were not in the playoffs last season or in any other season since 2010, but the NFL’s schedule for 2024 treats them like a marquee team. Seven of the team’s first 11 games will be played in standalone windows and six of them are going to be prime time games, including the season-opener on a Monday night against …

The Steelers made several changes on the offensive side of the ball this offseason with the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the acquisitions of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at the top of the list. During an interview with Peter Schrager of NFL Media during the draft last month, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said all three …

The Chiefs have second-round offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia under contract. Suamataia signed his four-year rookie deal Monday, according to the team’s transactions page. His signing leaves only first-round receiver Xavier Worthy unsigned, with five other picks having previously signed. Suamataia is competing with Wanya Morris, a third-round pick in 2023, for the starting left tackle job. The Chiefs did not …

49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are not present for the team’s organized activities Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Aiyuk’s absence was expected. He is seeking a contract extension, and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the sides are not close in talks. Aiyuk is not expected at any of the voluntary work. It …

Justin Fields speaks on Ryan Poles, Steelers trade in first Pittsburgh press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears traded up to select Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2021 draft, the idea was that he would be the man to end decades of ineptitude at quarterback. Obviously, things didn’t work out that …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss Atlanta’s offseason and their decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. instead of a defensive player. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View …

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Eric Stokes have both suffered multiple hamstring injuries in their brief NFL careers. This offseason, they saw specialists in an attempt to fix their ongoing problems. Along with members of the Packers’ training staff, Watson and Stokes went to Badger Athletic Performance, which in 2021 received a $4 million grant from the NFL …

Earlier this week, Panthers coach Dave Canales said prime-time games have to be earned. That’s partially true. A perennially sluggish team can acquire prime-time games by landing a big-name player, like Aaron Rodgers. It made the Jets an attractive team last year, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. It got them six primetime games in 11 …

Through his first two seasons, Packers receiver Christian Watson has experienced multiple hamstring issues. Watson has seen a specialist this offseason with the hope of solving them. And recently, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator Jason Vrable noted that Watson is “in a great place now” with his hamstring. During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur said “time will …