Oct 17, 2013; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Bryn Renner (2) looks to pass as Miami Hurricanes defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (98) and defensive lineman Tyriq McCord (17) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Remember when the shotgun formation first came about in college football? How about when …
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NFL preseason Week 3 highlights: Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence hooks up with rookie WR to set up early TD
The preseason comes to a close this weekend with a jam-packed, four-day string of games that’ll conclude with a triple-header on Sunday. While the final week of the preseason oftentimes doesn’t see teams roll out their starters, it is a fascinating period with players on the bubble continuing to make their case to make it onto the 53-man roster. As …
Read More »Who has more to prove in final preseason game, Brissett or Maye?
Who has more to prove in final preseason game, Brissett or Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston According to head coach Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots’ quarterback competition will continue through Sunday’s preseason finale vs. the Washington Commanders. The team expects to name its Week 1 starter on Monday or Tuesday. Mayo said all four Patriots QBs will …
Read More »Diamond drops Mavs, Pels, but agrees to air NBA, NHL for ’24-25 seasons
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 23, 2024, 07:13 PM ET CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and the NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast …
Read More »Sooners top 10 in 247Sports team talent composite rankings
Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (10) and running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) celebrate a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports By a number of measures, the Oklahoma Sooners are carrying a ton of talent into the 2024 college football season. …
Read More »Bill Belichick’s possible Hall of Fame induction could be accelerated by new rules
Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the new rules that were approved by the Board of Directors on Friday. They go into effect immediately, including reducing the waiting period for coaches to be …
Read More »Bears’ Darrell Taylor trade puts Dominique Robinson in danger ahead of roster cut day
Bears’ Darrell Taylor trade puts Dominique Robinson in danger ahead of roster cut day originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears ended their preseason slate with a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the state of their defensive line was the lead topic of conversation. The pass rush outside of Montez Sweat has been …
Read More »Week 1 Preview | ‘A game people want to see’: LHAC heavyweights Penn Cambria, Richland meet in opener (with picks)
A year ago, both Penn Cambria and Richland had quarterbacks debut as their respective program’s varsity starter when the Panthers and Rams met in a season opener. That first game provided a glimpse of two young passers who evolved into a pair of the region’s top playmakers as the season progressed. “Last year, both teams had a young quarterback playing …
Read More »Bears trade for Seahawks pass-rusher after missing out on Matt Judon
Getty Images Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been aggressive about beefing up his team’s pass rush, one of its critical needs, within the last year. On Friday, he made another move to do that just. Poles and Chicago traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for edge rusher Darrell Taylor, the team announced. Taylor, …
Read More »Who is Darrell Taylor? Meet the Bears’ newest acquisition to their defensive line
Who is Darrell Taylor? Meet the Bears’ newest acquisition to their defensive line originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Seahawks Friday morning for linebacker Darrell Taylor, the team announced later in the day. Who is Darrell Taylor? Here’s everything to know about the Bears’ newest acquisition. We have traded a 2025 …
Read More »CFB Week 0: Scouting preview for the first handful of college games
Florida State football players Marvin Jones (7) and Patrick Payton (11) take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024. College football is back! It’s not in full force yet, but there are a few college games in what is deemed Week 0 kicking off. For those of us …
Read More »Unlike Matthew Judon, Darrell Taylor trade is right kind of risk for 2024 Bears
Unlike Matthew Judon, Darrell Taylor trade is right kind of risk for 2024 Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has shown he’s not afraid to make a big move when the right opportunity to add to an area of need presents itself. Chase Claypool, Montez Sweat, and Keenan Allen were all significant trades made …
Read More »FOOTBALL: Peru and Maconaquah 2024 previews
Peru and Maconaquah rose through the Three Rivers Conference’s football ranks last season. The Bengal Tigers won their first TRC title since joining the league in 2015 and fashioned an unbeaten regular season overall while Maconaquah had a solid third-place finish in the league. The Bengal Tigers (9-1 overall 8-0 TRC last season) are in rebuilding mode following heavy graduation …
Read More »Bears DB Douglas Coleman III released from hospital Friday
Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital on Friday morning and flew back to Chicago, coach Matt Eberflus said on 670 The Score. Eberflus said Coleman was “walking around” and in good spirits a day after a scary scene at Arrowhead Stadium. Coleman stayed down after making a tackle on the first play from …
Read More »Is a 10-2 USC team guaranteed a College Football Playoff berth?
Jan 11, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A detailed view of College Football Playoff National Championship logo helmet at 2022 Indianapolis Host Committee press conference at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports One caller on our USC football show at The Voice of College Football was curious if a 9-3 Trojan team can get into the College Football …
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