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Fletcher Cox, Jason Kelce stand behind Carson Wentz of Philadelphia Eagles PHILADELPHIA -- Some key veterans on the Philadelphia Eagles threw their support behind quarterback Carson Wentz on Wednesday, a day after rookie Jalen Hurts was named the starter for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Defensive tackle ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo says focus not on extension with Milwaukee Bucks There's a multimillion dollar question looming over the NBA that only Giannis Antetokounmpo has the answer to. However, the Bucks superstar didn't put to bed any speculation on his long-term future in Milwaukee on Wednesday, instead saying he will put ...
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Josh Gordon 'excited as hell' to rejoin Seattle Seahawks RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon tweeted Wednesday that he's "excited as hell to be back amongst the family like this." The NFL said when it conditionally reinstated Gordon from his indefinite suspension last week that he ...
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Jerry Jeudy Takes Apparent Shot at Drew Lock, Broncos in Since-Deleted Tweets Frustrations purportedly boiled over for Denver Broncos first-round wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in the wake of Sunday's loss to Kansas City, a game in which the complaintant found himself on a milk carton — missing. In tweets that have since been scrubbed ...
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SMU Mustangs accept invite to Frisco Bowl SMU accepted an invitation to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl, the American Athletic Conference announced Wednesday. This will mark the third bowl appearance for the Mustangs in four seasons and their second consecutive bowl under third-year ...
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Aaron Rodgers named NFC offensive player of the week Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having one of the best seasons of his career and he's coming off a sparkling performance in Sunday's win over the Eagles. Rodgers was 25-of-34 for 295 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-16 win that lifted the Packers ...
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Here's How Packers Qualify for Playoffs GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers are closing in on a second consecutive playoff berth under coach Matt LaFleur. There are several paths to accomplish that feat this week but here's the most straight forward. If Green Bay (9-3) wins at the Detroit ...
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Top breakout candidates to target in fantasy basketball drafts A handful of players make "The Leap" every season, whether it be into the All-Star discussion, into a starting spot, or into a high-usage backup role. Identifying players who fit that mold is an ever-important part of winning fantasy leagues. Let's dive right into ...
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Cristie Kerr's husband says she will play in US Women's Open after last week's golf cart crash SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Less than a week after a golf cart accident sent Cristie Kerr to the hospital during a tournament, she will attempt to play in this week's U.S. Women's Open, her husband, Erik Stevens, told ESPN. Kerr has been in discomfort after being ...
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2020 ACC/Big Ten Challenge schedule, picks: Predictions, odds as Indiana vs. Florida State headlines Wednesday The ACC/Big Ten challenge began in earnest on Tuesday with a bang. No. 3 Iowa flexed its muscles on No. 16 North Carolina with a 13-point win, No. 6 Illinois went on the road and drubbed No. 10 Duke, Penn State smacked No. 15 Virginia Tech in stunning ...
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The Loop Fantasy Football Report: Week 14 Past performance does not guarantee future results. That's great news for run-of-the-mill fantasy football teams as they enter this pivotal week, which is likely either your regular season finale or your playoff opener. We're well past the point where fantasy ...
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Do the Eagles have the worst quarterback situation in the NFC East? Do the Eagles have the worst QB situation in the NFC East? originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington. Oh, how quickly do things change in the NFL. Entering the 2020 season, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was considered a franchise quarterback ...
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Will Phillies make any selections in 2020 Rule 5 draft? The coffee will be a lot cheaper at baseball's Rule 5 draft this year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Baseball's winter meetings will, as usual, end with the Rule 5 draft on Thursday. First, the scene — at least in a typical year: The event usually ...
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Bears' Mitch Trubisky downplays matchup with Texans' Deshaun Watson Trubisky doesn't 'control narrative' on Watson comparisons originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. It's actually surprising that Mitch Trubisky's first question about being drafted over Deshaun Watson came almost four minutes into his Wednesday press ...
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MLB umpire Brian O'Nora pleads not guilty after arrest in sex sting operation Major League Baseball umpire Brian O'Nora pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a pair of misdemeanor charges after being one of 14 men arrested in Ohio over the weekend in a sex sting operation. USA Today reports the 57-year-old O'Nora was released on ...
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Long, cold wait turns Klopp against VAR Jurgen Klopp said his support for VAR is waning after a series of lengthy delays in Liverpool's 1-1 Champions League draw away to Midtjylland on Wednesday. Three times the game was interrupted in the second-half as the penalty that led to the Danish ...
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NFL uses flex scheduling, moving Browns at Giants into Week 15's Sunday night slot The league announced Wednesday that the Cleveland Browns' visit to the New York Giants on Dec. 20 – Week 15 – would flex into NBC's "Sunday Night Football" slot while the originally scheduled contest between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys ...
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As Utah visits No. 21 Colorado on big stage Saturday, how did Buffaloes become the surprise team of Pac-12? One of the many surprises of this college football season has been Colorado's unexpected rise. Going into the final weekend of the regular season, the No. 21 Buffaloes are 4-0 and have a shot at winning the Pac-12 South and playing in the Pac-12 ...
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Real Madrid And Karim Benzema Sink Borussia Mönchengladbach To Reach Champions League Last 16 Once again, Real Madrid has responded. On Wednesday, the Spanish club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 with an emphatic performance to reach the last sixteen of the Champions League and alleviate the pressure on coach Zinedine Zidane, but ...
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Barkley's unusual request to Robinson. And Spoelstra explains why so many alums on staff A six-pack of Miami Heat notes on a Wednesday: ▫ After a season that exceeded all expectations, what's the next area of growth potential for Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson? A couple of former NBA players have some ideas.
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Bears notebook: Khalil Mack day-to-day with shoulder injury The Bears' defense, reeling after a second consecutive meltdown performance, suffered another potential blow as outside linebacker Khalil Mack came out of the Lions game with a shoulder injury and is day-to-day, according to coach Matt Nagy. Mack, who ...
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Oakland, Las Vegas could be Sharks' home to start 2021 NHL season Oakland, Vegas could be Sharks' home to start '21 NHL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. The Sharks, like the 49ers, could be looking for a new home after Santa Clara County banned high school, college and professional sports teams ...
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Mariners agree to deal with former Mets pitcher Chris Flexen The Mariners' first free-signing of the offseason was indeed a pitcher. But it wasn't from the typical talent pool that most expected. An MLB source confirmed that right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen has agreed to a two-year, $4.75 million major-league contract ...
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Tim Benz: Steelers 'popcorn' problem exists with passing game too Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin dusted off one of his favorite "Tomlinisms" to describe his offense's anemic run game. "The bottom line is popcorn," Tomlin said Tuesday, just a few hours removed from his team's first loss of the season. Tomlin often busts out ...
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Peterson: The Texas game was a highlight reel of Iowa State's biggest season-long plays Big plays. Season-defining plays. Iowa State's straight-line drive (minus the Oklahoma State hiccup) to the Dec. 19 Big 12 Conference championship game against Oklahoma was full of them. You don't stand alone at 8-1 team while enduring the Power Five's ...
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Orioles Minor-League Update: Frederick Transitions To MLB Draft League, Aberdeen Now High-A The Orioles announced Dec. 9 that the club has invited the Aberdeen IronBirds, Bowie Baysox, Delmarva Shorebirds, Norfolk Tides, and the communities they serve to continue as economic development and entertainment partners. The Orioles will also ...
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Winter sports are a go for the PIAA, but the postseason will have a different look The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association winter sports season will begin on time Friday, but the high school postseason will have a different look in March. The PIAA Board of Directors passed several major changes to the winter sports playoffs on ...
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Hamilton: Sabres bracing for financial hit in new NHL season BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL and its Players Association have decided to abide by the new collective bargaining agreement they signed over the summer. That means the owners will get no more financial relief for the upcoming season. The NHLPA was willing ...
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Ethan Joyce: College Football Playoff doesn't care about Group of Five; it's time for G5 to stop caring, too Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field before a game against Georgia State Oct. 31 in Atlanta. JOHN AMIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS · Email; Print; Save.
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Wednesday Cheese Curds: Tavon Austin's time is now The late-season free agent signing is always a fun storyline, and it's especially fun in Green Bay. Whether it's Andre Rison in 1996, Howard Green in 2010, or even Tyler Ervin last season, a free agent addition in the dog days of the regular season adds a little ...
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Josh Allen makes perfect 'Office' joke after Rainn Wilson complimented him For the second time this week, The Office character Dwight Schrute was referenced in the NFL. The first instance was Sunday when the Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans, and quarterback Baker Mayfield was asked about his improvement this ...
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Fleury Has Earned Top Spot in the Golden Knights Goal 35 years old is "old" for a professional athlete in 2020, and it is especially old for a hockey player. For a goalie? it's archaic. At that juncture of your career, you're likely a backup in the NHL, that is if you're even sharp enough to still be there. However, if you're ...
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Watch: Chargers' coach Anthony Lynn with unfortunate Pearl Harbor reference Losing in the NFL takes its toll. And being shellacked by the New England Patriots, 45-0, must have sent Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn reeling. That can be the only explanation for an awful Pearl Harbor analogy the coach of the 3-9 team shared ...
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