ORLANDO, Fla. — Jerry Jones began painting himself into this corner in January. The always interview-friendly Dallas Cowboys team owner used two words that began to ring across league halls. He doesn’t regret them, per se. But he’s aware of them. He knows how they’ve been interpreted and he knows that interpretation has veered from his own. So after a …
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The NFL seems to be destined to ban the hip-drop tackle this week. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones regards it as a done deal. Jones said he “absolutely” expects a ban to happen, via Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. “You can coach that one. In my mind, that’s one of the easier deals. It reminds me a little of [the] horse …
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The Eagles have had two different 1,000-yard rushers the past two seasons in Miles Sanders and D’Andre Swift, but they haven’t had a difference-maker at the position since LeSean McCoy. They have that now after signing Saquon Barkley. The former Giants running back had 2,892 yards from scrimmage and 20 total touchdowns the past two seasons combined. “I’m really excited …
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The New England Patriots have thus far held onto the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft despite speculation and rumors they may trade down if they are not enamored with any of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft. But new head coach Jerod Mayo said at the NFL’s annual meetings Sunday that the Patriots are still …
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Kenny Pickett arrived to the Steelers as a ballyhooed 20th overall selection in 2022. Pittsburgh fans saw the University of Pittsburgh product as their savior. Pickett left with far less fanfare after 24 starts in two seasons. The Steelers traded Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson and while nearing a deal with the Bears for Justin Fields, a …
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Mar 24, 2024, 09:08 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Sam Reinhart scored two goals to reach 50 on the season, Brandon Montour added three assists and the Florida Panthers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night. Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe also scored for the Panthers, who tied the Boston Bruins with …
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When the Steelers overhauled their quarterback room, it was reported that Russell Wilson would be the clear starter over Justin Fields, both of whom Pittsburgh acquired in March. It turns out that it’s not that cut and dried. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke with reporters on Sunday for the first time since the Steelers acquired the two quarterbacks and traded …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 24, 2024, 08:52 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has decided not to appeal his six-game suspension for a high stick to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor, a source told ESPN on Sunday night. The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Wilson on Friday. It’s …
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Russell Wilson will indeed be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback entering the team’s offseason workouts. Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson has the “pole position” in the quarterback battle with Justin Fields, whom the team also acquired this offseason. “We’ve been very transparent about the pecking order, at least to start,” Tomlin told reporters at the NFL’s league meetings on Sunday. …
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Mayo: Drafting a QB is a ‘priority’ but Patriots ‘open to deals’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston ORLANDO – Light rain fell on the NFL coaches as they stiffly assembled for their yearly “team picture” in front of the Ritz-Carlton at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Annual League Meeting. Fresh off three hours cooped up in a conference …
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Mar 24, 2024, 07:30 PM ET The field for the NCAA men’s hockey tournament is set, with 16 teams looking to earn a trip to St. Paul, Minnesota, for the Frozen Four. Regional play begins Thursday and concludes March 31, with the national semifinals set for April 11 and the championship game on April 12 at the Xcel Energy Center. …
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PFF reveals its ‘perfect’ first round for the Bears in 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago How should the Bears use their two top-10 picks for the perfect first round of the draft? That’s what PFF aimed to answer in a column published on Sunday. The Bears have put themselves in position to turn the page from …
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Mar 24, 2024, 06:39 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights recalled goalie Jiri Patera from their American Hockey League affiliate in Henderson to replace Adin Hill as Vegas embarks on a crucial four-game road trip. Hill was injured in the third period of Saturday night’s 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and replaced by Logan Thompson. Coach …
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Before free agency began, the Cowboys insisted they wanted to keep Tyler Smith at left guard even if left tackle Tyron Smith left in free agency. Now that Tyron Smith has left for the Jets, the Cowboys say Tyler Smith is an option at left tackle. “I’d say that’s a good, viable thing. . . . Keep the idea there. …
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How every No. 1 overall QB who started Week 1 has fared over the course of their careers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago How will Caleb Williams (or Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, but really Caleb Williams) fare as a rookie QB? That’s the question in Chicago following the trade that sent Justin Fields to the Steelers. With Fields …
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