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North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye possess all the qualities any NFL team would desire in a pocket passer prospect. Maye has the stature (6-foot-four, 229 pounds), the arm talent, and the athleticism to make almost any throw, whether that’s a deep ball from the pocket or on the run. His collegiate production is a result of these traits as he …

It’s a typically busy Thursday night in the NHL, with 14 games on the schedule. And there are some absolute gems among those 14 contests, including several that could be run back during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The early window includes three games that could take place in either the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket or further …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNMar 28, 2024, 07:30 AM 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 NHL regular season is nearly done, meaning many teams …

The Chiefs, Ravens and 49ers will have the NFL’s best records in 2024, if the betting odds are to be believed. Kansas City, Baltimore and San Francisco each had win totals of over/under 11.5 in the odds that were released by DraftKings. The 11.5 number is the highest in the league. The Chiefs are -110 favorites to go over 11.5 …

Kickers’ moments of glory could be coming to an end if Larry David gets his way. Photograph: Eric Hartline/USA Today Sports The NFL will look radically different next season. The league’s owners voted on Tuesday to approve a new kickoff rule originally adopted in the XFL. It is one of the most groundbreaking changes in league history. After slowly legislating …

Louis Rees-Zammit started all five of Wales’ matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France Louis Rees-Zammit is set to sign for reigning Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs later this week. The former Wales rugby union winger, 23, drew interest from several NFL franchises, but is expected to sign for the AFC West team on Friday. Rees-Zammit …

The Steelers voted in favor of the NFL’s new kickoff rule, but more to go along with what the league wanted than because they’re enthusiastically in favor of it. Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that once it was obvious the league had secured the necessary 24 votes for the kickoff rule to change, he decided he’d side with the …

After the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick parted ways, many assumed he’d land elsewhere as a head coach. He didn’t. Now, many assume he’ll take a high-profile media job. He might not. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that Belichick “has told networks he is disinclined to be part of a regular studio show.” He could still do something less regular …

Former Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison has been seen as the favorite to be the first non-quarterback drafted for most of the last year and betting markets continue to point in that direction, but former LSU wideout Malik Nabers also has his supporters around the league. Whether Nabers or Harrison goes off the board first, neither is likely to …

When pass rusher Danielle Hunter signed with the Texans in free agency, he reportedly wasn’t going to the highest bidder. Hunter actually was offered more by the Colts than the deal he signed for with the Texans, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Hunter’s contract with the Texans is for two years and $49 million, with $48 million guaranteed. It’s …

York shares reason for shift in 49ers’ principal ownership originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — The York family owns 97 percent of the 49ers, and that is the way they expect to keep it for a long, long time. Jed York, 43, who has served as 49ers CEO since 2010, purchased enough equity from his mother, …

The Giants are one of a handful of teams set to meet with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft. In addition to the Giants, Daniels has meetings set with the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders, his agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The Giants, who hold the …

Caleb Williams-Bears unstoppable union comes into focus in several ways at NFL meetings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORLANDO — Bears general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, president Kevin Warren, and chairman George McCaskey did their best to stay on message at this week’s annual NFL league meetings when asked about their plans for the No. 1 …

Perry’s 2024 Mock Draft 5.0: Pats-Vikings trade produces a bounty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present to you The 2024 Tom E. Curran Mock Draft! No, Tom’s not writing this one. But we wanted to put together a mock that lays out what exactly the Patriots could come away with if they go ahead …

Wide receiver Josh Reynolds helped the Lions end a playoff drought last season and he’ll now try to do the same thing for the Broncos. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Reynolds has agreed to terms on a two-year contract in Denver. The deal is reportedly worth up to $14 million. Reynolds was claimed off of waivers by the …