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Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings
After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers’ stars had other plans. For the remainder of the period, the iconic Oilers offense put on a vintage performance; …
The ‘AP First-Team All-Pro tight ends’ quiz
Travis Kelce had an amazing 2023, on and off the field. Now, the Kansas City Chiefs are rewarding their four-time First-Team All-Pro with a two-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. After winning back-to-back Super Bowls, K.C. is looking to become the first team …
Golden Knights HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo’s costly penalty in Game 5 loss
On Wednesday, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo’s unnecessary penalty late in Game 5 helped set up the go-ahead powerplay goal in a pivotal 3-2 win for the Dallas Stars over the defending Stanley Cup-Champion Vegas Golden Knights, who are now only one loss away from a first-round exit. Following the loss, Golden Knights …
Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights
Finally, a home team won a game in this series. The Dallas Stars went up 3-2 on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference first-round playoff series, thanks to the Stars’ 3-2 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The visitors won the …
New Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer recalls time at Washington
Kalen DeBoer had to make a tough decision.He had just taken Washington to the College Football Playoff National Championship in only his second year with the program. Sure, the Huskies lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the title game, but it appeared as if DeBoer had established something special in …
Watch: Stars’ Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights’ Shea Theodore
An already-intense first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights became more so near the midway point of Game 5. In the second period of a tied game 2-2, Stars forward Tyler Seguin delivered a massive hit on Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore, leading …
Former four-time Super Bowl champion files for bankruptcy
Former four-time Super Bowl champion Bill Romanowski has filed for bankruptcy in response to his lawsuit with the federal government.Romanowski was sued by the U.S. Department of Justice last year for allegedly owing over $15M in back taxes. Romanowski is accused of using his Nutrition53 supplement company improperly. The government’s …
Kentucky lands four-star RB recruit over other notable colleges
It’s a big recruiting win for Kentucky. There’s no doubt about that.Despite facing stiff competition in the form of Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Notre Dame, the Wildcats have secured the commitment for four-star running back Marquise Davis.Davis, who checks in at 6-foot, 210 pounds, is ranked as the …
Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5
Will the Dallas Stars finally win on home ice for the first time this postseason or lose another tight matchup? In Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Stars responded quickly after they went down 1-0 early in the first period. At …
New Chiefs proposed stadium includes interesting twist
The Kansas City Chiefs may be looking for a new home stadium, and there is a new proposal that includes an interesting twist. Voters in Jackson County, Missouri recently voted against a bill that would have raised funds to finance a renovation for Arrowhead Stadium and a new stadium for …
AFC East check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, meaning teams have mostly completed their most significant roster moves for the season. With that in mind, here’s a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each AFC East team. Buffalo BillsMost improved position group: Wide receiverSome may be surprised …
Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross recently got an offer that most would have a hard time turning down.Ross passed on a $10 billion offer for control of the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix from billionaire Ken Griffin, the CEO of multinational hedge fund Citadel …
Travis Kelce raves about the Chiefs’ first-round pick
It’s safe to say that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is stoked Kansas City took wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the 28th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.”It’s looking like [quarterback Patrick Mahomes] has another extremely fast man to throw the ball deep to — or just get the ball …
Analyst highlights concerns about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Perhaps no other quarterback selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has more questions than No. 10 pick J.J. McCarthy. Recently, longtime analyst Greg Cosell emphasized one glaring concern that might slow the ex-Wolverines’ progress with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL favors strong throwers, a quality that Cosell …
Cowboys botched building their RB room this offseason
The Dallas Cowboys lost starting running back Tony Pollard to the Titans over the offseason, creating a hole that needs to be filled. Free agency and the NFL Draft have passed, and the Cowboys are without an RB1 for next season.Dallas announced on Tuesday that it would be bringing back …
Cowboys exec hints Ezekiel Elliot could have big role in 2024
After losing Tony Pollard to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, many expected the Dallas Cowboys to draft a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft last week. The Cowboys drafted four offensive players but none were RBs, and the team opted to reunite with former star Ezekiel Elliott, …
Lindgren brothers still not on speaking terms after Ryan’s Rangers swept Charlie’s Capitals
The Lindgren brothers said that once the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between Ryan’s New York Rangers and Charlie’s Washington Capitals was over, they would start communicating again.But that hasn’t been the case.The brothers, who normally either talk or text regularly, agreed not to do either with each other during …
Longtime Bengals WR visits Chargers, to meet with Titans
Tyler Boyd remains unsigned, but that may not be the case for long. The longtime Bengals wide receiver met with the Chargers this week, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler, who adds the Titans have a Boyd meeting scheduled as well. Boyd will be in Nashville later this week. Among the teams linked to Boyd earlier …
Bears GM discusses if he considered trading Caleb Williams pick
It sounds like Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles never seriously considered trading the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft that the club used to land USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams last Thursday night. “I don’t think I ever allowed it to get crazy,” Poles said during a Wednesday …
Report: Hurricanes pull extension offer for HC Rod Brind’Amour
Brind’Amour’s current deal expires after this season. There have been extension talks throughout the year, but they did not discuss the framework of a deal last summer, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic and TSN reported in September. Other reporting over the past few months indicated Brind’Amour was waiting until extensions …
Blues first-round pick finally signs entry-level contract
The Blues were one of the busiest teams on draft day in 2023, boasting three first-round picks. One of them had yet to sign his entry-level deal, but that’s changed Wednesday. Otto Stenberg, who was drafted 25th overall, has inked his three-year rookie contract, the club announced. Financial terms were …
Falcons’ Jessie Bates addresses the team’s QB conundrum
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club’s decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year’s draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency. “I think he’ll bring a lot to this …
Carson Wentz trade looks even better for Eagles after 2024 draft haul
There was a point in time that quarterback Carson Wentz was counted on to help build a winning future with the Philadelphia Eagles. And in a way, he has.Wentz spent five seasons with the Eagles, helping lead the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2017. He also earned the only …
DJ Moore already sees one big difference from working with Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore suggested he has already noticed a big difference working out with new quarterback Caleb Williams. Moore told The Mirror US that he has already started working out with Williams, and has noticed that the quarterback’s anticipation is an improvement from what he was used …
Insider predicts if Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix will start
NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated is among those who expect Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton will want to start rookie quarterback Bo Nix as soon as possible. “I do think Sean Payton’s going to get him out there,” Breer said about Nix for a mailbag published on Wednesday …
These are five potential QB1s for the 2025 NFL Draft
It’s never too early to look ahead. For NFL Draft analysts, preparations for 2025 are already underway.Here’s a glimpse at five 2025 draft-eligible quarterbacks (in alphabetical order) who are in the mix to be named QB1 on big boards next year.Carson Beck, GeorgiaArguably the most underrated quarterback in 2023, Beck …
Update on why Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn’t signed NFLPA licensing deal
Before the Arizona Cardinals made Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. the fourth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed last week that Harrison hadn’t yet signed the NFL Players Association licensing agreement. According to Colin Gay of The Columbus Dispatch and Chris Rosvoglou of …
Lightning HC’s controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat
The Tampa Bay Lightning and head coach Jon Cooper are only two days removed from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, courtesy of their 6-1 loss in Game 5 to the Florida Panthers.Cooper said on Wednesday however, that one regret has caused him more distress than the …
Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett ‘excited’ to compete against No. 3 pick Drake Maye
Nobody, including veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, was surprised when the New England Patriots used the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on QB Drake Maye.Brissett understands the NFL is a business, but he isn’t just going to hand the rookie the starting job, either.”That’s all out of …
Deion Sanders enters social media fray after criticism from former player
Colorado coach Deion Sanders responded to criticism of his treatment of a former player on Wednesday with a circuitous post on “X.” “Folks don’t hate u because they really don’t know u,” he tweeted. “They admire u in a Negative way. They realize they can’t be u, think like u, …
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce had selfless reason for wanting to reset market
Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce explained during the latest edition of the “New Heights” podcast why becoming the NFL’s highest-paid player at the position was about more than just getting paid what he feels he’s worth. “I’m so excited and so thankful to this organization for getting it …
Insider predicts when Giants QB Daniel Jones could lose starting job
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network believes that New York Giants backup quarterback Drew Lock could win the starting job from Daniel Jones before Week 1 of the 2024 season after the team missed out on grabbing North Carolina Tar Heels signal-caller Drake Maye during the draft last week. “If they (couldn’t) …
Saints to sign veteran DB
A Saints-to-Lions pipeline formed recently, with Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn in place after lengthy New Orleans tenures. Will Harris will make the reverse trip, committing to the Saints on Wednesday.Busy reshaping their DB corps last year, the Lions reduced Harris’ playing time despite re-signing him. After the former third-round pick had played …
Appreciating T.J. Oshie as Capitals stalwart’s future in flux
The Washington Capitals’ loss in Game 4 of their first-round series against the New York Rangers on Sunday may have signaled the end of more than just their season. Longtime veteran T.J. Oshie, one of the few remaining Capitals from the 2018 Stanley Cup-winning squad, might be forced to …
Jason Kelce explains decision about broadcasting future
It was recently reported that retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will be part of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” programming this coming season. Kelce addressed the matter during the latest edition of his “New Heights” podcast released on Wednesday. “Nothing has been officially inked yet or announced yet but, obviously, there’s been …
Former Patriots QB shares Drake Maye recommendations
Former New England Patriots quarterback and current free agent Brian Hoyer first entered the NFL in 2009 and has seen plenty during his lengthy career. While speaking on the latest edition of the “Eye on Foxborough” podcast, Hoyer discussed if he thinks third overall draft pick Drake Maye should start for …
Three best landing spots for former Jaguars WR Zay Jones
The Jacksonville Jaguars surprisingly released veteran wide receiver Zay Jones on Tuesday.The 29-year-old should have several suitors on the open market after registering 116 catches for 1,144 yards and seven touchdowns in the past two seasons.Here are the three best landing spots for Jones.Arizona CardinalsThe Cardinals used the No. 4 …
Three players to upgrade Philadelphia Eagles’ return game
The Eagles ranked 29th in kick returns last season. Former Eagle Boston Scott wasn’t great but led the team in yardage for three of the past four seasons. Now that he’s a Ram, these players should look to take his place.“The Veteran” CB Isaiah RodgersRodgers missed the entire 2023 season …
Analyst predicts Steelers will make two surprise cuts following strong draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with yet another strong rookie class in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many believe the team emerged from the player-selection process with multiple Day 1 starters, which is exactly why former ESPN and Steelers radio host David Todd thinks two surprise veterans (OL Nate Herbig …
Draft expert thinks unheralded Western Michigan DE is a steal for Cowboys
Dallas fans may have scratched their heads when the Cowboys selected Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th overall pick, but some think he’s a potential steal.In a column assessing each team’s draft class, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler tabbed Kneeland as his favorite pick for the Cowboys. (He ranked …
NHL announces 2024 Norris Trophy finalists
The Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, the Predators’ Roman Josi and the Avalanche’s Cale Makar are this year’s Norris Trophy finalists for the league’s top defenseman, as announced Wednesday. Technically awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position throughout the season,” the Norris, like many others, is …
Former Patriots player makes Tom Brady plea for 49ers
It certainly appears that talk about legendary quarterback Tom Brady possibly making a comeback either before or during the 2024 NFL season isn’t quieting down anytime soon. As shared by Kyle Madson of Niners Wire/USA Today, former New England Patriots tight end and current WEEI personality Jermaine Wiggins campaigned during a …
Davante Adams hints he may have jumped the gun in requesting trade to Raiders
When the Green Bay Packers franchise-tagged Davante Adams during the 2022 offseason, the star wide receiver took a risk.With then-Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers non-committal about his future and Adams unsure if he wanted to commit to Green Bay long-term, he requested a trade to the Las Vegas Raiders and promptly …
Houston Cougars ignoring NFL’s cease-and-desist letter regarding uniforms
The NFL last season ordered the University of Houston to stop wearing light blue uniforms, but the Cougars are no longer going to oblige.In October, the NFL sent the University of Houston a cease-and-desist letter ordering the school to stop any further use of the Houston Oilers’ trademarked “Luv Ya …
Buccaneers want former first-round pick to become ‘dominant’ in 2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised the league in 2023, making a push to the postseason and upsetting the defending 2022 NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.The Buccaneers know they won’t be surprising anyone in 2024, so they need their players to take their play to another level.One of those players Tampa Bay …
Seven burning questions for the NFL’s pending 2024 schedule release
This month, the NFL will reveal the 2024 regular-season schedules for its 32 teams. Here are seven questions we have before we learn when each game will be played.1. Where and when will the schedule be announced?NFL Network and ESPN2 will both air broadcasts. The past four NFL schedules have …
Lightning reportedly extend HC Jon Cooper
The Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a one-year extension, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports. He’ll remain in Tampa through the 2025-26 campaign. He’d previously signed a three-year extension in October 2021 that ensured he’d be paid by the team through 2024-25. Speaking to reporters at this morning’s …
Insiders expand on 49ers’ plans for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport explained on “The Rich Eisen Show” why the San Francisco 49ers seem set on holding onto wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. “If the 49ers wanted to trade Deebo Samuel…you can do it, you can get really good value, it just won’t help you right …
Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix Jr. to avoid past ‘unsettling feeling’
The Atlanta Falcons have been highly criticized for drafting QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after handing QB Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract ($100M guaranteed) in March.However, it seems the Falcons’ decision to select Penix Jr. was highly influenced by …
Steelers QB Russell Wilson named ‘big winner’ of NFL Draft
Analyst Daniel Jeremiah explained during an on-air NFL Network segment why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Russell Wilson could emerge this fall as one of the big winners of the 2024 NFL Draft. “Just when you look at what they surrounded him with,” Jeremiah said, as shared by Ross McCorkle …
Cardinals OC says star rookie must earn role ‘like everyone else’
The Arizona Cardinals used the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select the first non-quarterback in Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.Using valuable draft capital on such a player likely means he’ll be a Day 1 starter, but offensive coordinator Drew Petzing revealed on Tuesday …
The Chicago Bears could be fantasy gold
Hoping to win a fantasy championship? Look no further than the Windy City. With a pair of top-10 talents added to the roster, the Chicago Bears have everything you need. QB Caleb Williams Without an NFL resume, some fantasy managers could be reluctant to take Williams over more established starters. That would …
Bengals building an explosive offense for 2024 season
The Cincinnati Bengals increased their offensive explosiveness this offseason by adding key pieces in free agency and the NFL Draft. After drafting Jermaine Burton with the 80th pick in the draft, the Bengals now have multiple deep threats in the receiving room. Burton has top-caliber speed, running a 4.45 40-yard dash …