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Richard Sherman pessimistic about return to San Francisco 49ers in 2021 SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- With the salary cap expected to drop and the San Francisco 49ers unlikely to have much space to re-sign their many pending free agents, cornerback Richard Sherman believes this could be his third and final season with the team.
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Michael F. Florio's Week 14 fantasy football sleepers Cole Beasley probably hasn't received enough credit for his play this season. And no, I do not mean in his normal way, where he comes up big on third downs or something and is more valuable to his real-life team than in fantasy. I mean for what he has ...
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Jalen Hurts makes first career start for Eagles vs. Saints PHILADELPHIA -- — The Philadelphia Eagles picked the toughest spot to give Jalen Hurts his first career start. Hurts, the 2019 Heisman Trophy runner-up, takes over for Carson Wentz and leads the Eagles (3-8-1) against the New Orleans Saints (10-2) on ...
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Improved Browns ready for another crack at Lamar, Ravens CLEVELAND -- — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't have many warm and fuzzy memories of Cleveland's opener at Baltimore, other than it being his debut of course. It was a miserable, forgettable afternoon. A beatdown. "We didn't go back and watch ...
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NBA fines Kyrie Irving, Nets $25K each after Irving refused to speak with media The NBA has fined Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets $25,000 each after Irving declined to speak with media last week during a preseason media session, violating league rules. The NBA announced the fines on Thursday. "The fines result from Irving's ...
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Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, James Wiseman 'unlikely' to play in preseason Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman are both "very unlikely" to play in the team's three preseason games, coach Steve Kerr said Thursday. "Neither one will play Saturday and very unlikely to play either ...
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Duke men's basketball cancels rest of nonconference slate Duke announced Thursday it would not play any more nonconference basketball games this season "out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to allow the Blue Devils' student-athletes time over the holidays to spend with their ...
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Oregon Ducks-Washington Huskies football game canceled due to COVID-19 Saturday's game between Oregon and Washington has been canceled, the Pac-12 announced Thursday. Washington is below the required 53 scholarship players available to play, due to positive cases of COVID-19 and related contact tracing protocols, the ...
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Joel Embiid moving on from past harsh words from new Philadelphia 76ers assistant Last season, then-Indiana Pacers assistant coach Dan Burke wasn't much of a fan of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. These days, however, Embiid said things are a lot different, for one big reason: They're now on the same team. "It's easy to say stuff ...
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We Lost 'The Game' By RJ Young FOX Sports college football reporter. Michigan-Ohio State. Ohio State-Michigan. This is where Buckeyes and Wolverines fans learn the meaning of tradition. This is where Buckeyes and Wolverines fans learn to define hatred. This is their initiation ...
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Cristie Kerr toughs out even-par 71 at US Women's Open after golf cart crash HOUSTON -- Cristie Kerr expected the pain. She was determined to play Thursday in the U.S. Women's Open just six days after dislocating three ribs when her golf cart slammed into a pole in darkness. The surprise was when she broke down in tears after an ...
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NFL playoff picture Week 14: Raiders fans should root for these teams AFC playoff picture: Week 14 viewing guide for Raiders fans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Is it Week 14 already? Maybe the lack of preseason had something to do with it, but we're suddenly down to the final month of the NFL regular season.
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Preview: Gophers eager to get back on the field against Nebraska It's been hard enough for Scott Frost to find success at Nebraska. Sustaining it has been harder yet. The last three times the Cornhuskers have won, they lost their next game. They've won back-to-back Big Ten games just once since Frost took over in 2018.
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Michigan State mailbag: Has Mel Tucker proven he's the man for Spartans football? A lot can change on the Ohio Turnpike. In all my decades driving between Toledo and Youngstown — which includes a few speeding tickets in Wood County, a white-out blizzard heading to a concert in Cleveland and a near-death experience on I-75 in ...
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3 Matchups To Watch in Patriots' Week 14 Game vs. Rams The last time the Patriots and Rams went head-to-head, the Lombardi Trophy was on the line. The stakes aren't nearly as high, but New England is fighting for its playoff life and the Rams are looking to run away with a division title. The regular season is ...
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Jaguars Injury Update: Brandon Linder Doesn't Practice Thursday Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone has already declared center Brandon Linder as doubtful to play in Sunday's AFC South clash with the Tennessee Titans. Now, Linder has missed two days of practice with the ankle injury he sustained in Week ...
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Kentucky squares off against ND Notre Dame (1-2) vs. Kentucky (1-3). Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Notre Dame and Kentucky look to bounce back from losses. Notre Dame fell 90-85 at home to Ohio State on Tuesday.
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As he embraces everyone, JJ Barea is the coolest person in the neighborhood JJ Barea is that cool next door neighbor. You know him. The person who would rally all the neighbors together and make sure everyone got along. Barea has that unique sense of one-ness, that sense of purpose, that sense of one for all and all for one.
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Countdown to Kickoff: Can Cam Newton and the Patriots keep rolling in Thursday night showdown against the Rams? The Patriots need to keep winning if they want a shot at the postseason, but they could also stand to benefit from help from other teams around the league. If you're a New England fan, who should you root for this weekend? Here's a look at some key games ...
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Army hosts Navy for 1st time in 77 years due to COVID-19 Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo never tires of the feeling that permeates the locker room in the moments before the opening kickoff of the annual matchup against Army. "There's a chill that goes through you unlike any other game," Niumatalolo said. "It's the ...
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Has Arkansas State launched another coach with Blake Anderson going to Utah State? Blake Anderson, who led Arkansas State to six consecutive winning seasons before struggling in 2020, accepted the head coaching job at Utah State on Thursday. This could be considered one of the rare moves that is a net positive for all involved.
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The Jonas Aidoo Blog: This is Why I Committed to Marquette... Liberty Heights (Charlotte, N.C.) center Jonas Aidoo ended his recruitment on his 18th birthday, picking Marquette over Georgia, Houston, Kansas, Miami, North Carolina State, Providence, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wake Forest. Aidoo, an SI ...
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Former Red Sox Daniel Bard earns NL Comeback Player of the Year award Ex-Red Sox Daniel Bard named NL Comeback Player of the Year originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Daniel Bard's return to the big leagues was undoubtedly one of the best stories of the 2020 MLB season. Bard began his professional baseball ...
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Red Sox select righthander Garrett Whitlock from Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft The Red Sox spent $100,000 on a lottery ticket on Thursday when they selected righthander Garrett Whitlock from the Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft. By virtue of their record last season, the Sox had the fourth pick of the draft and grabbed the 24-year-old.
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Gators look to end six-game skid to rival Florida State in men's hoops GAINESVILLE — When it comes to Florida's annual struggles with Florida State, coach Mike White knows the score — thank you very much. The Gators' six-game losing streak to the rival Seminoles includes five straight losses for teams coached by White ...
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US Will Not Punish Olympic Athletes for Peaceful Protests The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday that it would no longer punish athletes who participate in peaceful protests, such as kneeling or raising a fist at a medal ceremony, putting itself in direct conflict with the ...
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Cincinnati Reds add minor leaguers in Rule 5 Draft; Kyle Boddy named Director of Pitching The Winter Meetings were canceled this year because of the pandemic, but the annual Rule 5 Draft continued with its normal schedule. The Reds did not select any players in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft, ending a five-year streak of making at ...
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Tigers snag 'everyday prospect' Akil Baddoo from Twins in Rule 5 draft 'Tis the season for buying – and the Tigers hope they found a bargain Thursday when they grabbed Twins outfielder Akil Baddoo with the third pick in MLB's Rule 5 Draft. Baddoo, 22, has a lyrical name destined for significant Tigers jersey sales should he find ...
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First two picks of the Rule 5 draft are Angels and Dodgers pitchers The Angels and Dodgers lost promising young pitching prospects in the major league portion of the MLB Rule 5 draft Thursday. Right-hander Jose Soriano of the Angels was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dodgers right-hander Brett de Geus ...
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Boston College football team opts out of Bowl Game opportunity following pandemic-impacted season (CNN) Boston College's football team will opt out of any opportunity to play in a bowl game, officials said Thursday, marking the latest change in this year's football season which was upended by the coronavirus pandemic. "Our student-athletes have sacrificed ...
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The Latest: Washington-Oregon Football Game Canceled The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Washington's football game at Oregon on Saturday has been canceled because of COVID-19 cases in the Huskies' program. The Pac-12 announced the decision Thursday.
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James Harden lists Milwaukee Bucks among teams for which he'd like to play It appears James Harden has imagined playing in concert with the unique skill set offered by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Harden, a former league MVP, seven-time All-Star and three-time scoring champion has told Houston he would accept a trade to the ...
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HE SAID IT: Eyebrows, hopes will go up at what Phil Simms sees in Miami Dolphins' future CBS analyst Phil Simms is bullish on the Dolphins. How bullish? About as bullish as it gets. "I think at this time next year we could be talking about them as a Super Bowl contender," he said. Simms offered those comments in advance of his network's coverage ...
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Doubt & Lack Of Support Ironically Fuel Job Security For Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers Job security. Everyone craves it, especially when the world feels upside down. And nothing gives that stamp of approval like being widely considered the most talented in your industry, a proven winner, and the face of the company—or so I thought. Everything ...
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Washington win streak directed by Mr. Comeback, Alex Smith WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Smith, in his words, could "see the blood pumping out" of a cut under his left sock late in the first half of Washington's last game. So could the TV audience. "Never," the 36-year-old quarterback would say after the win, matter-of-fact ...
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Arizona's Fitzgerald back after 13-day bout with COVID-19 Veteran Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald described fairly mild physical symptoms during his 13-day absence from the Cardinals after testing positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago. The mental aspect was much more taxing. "The scariest part is nobody can ...
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Steelers place Vince Williams on covid list, left perilously thin at inside linebacker 56 minutes ago. Veteran inside linebacker Vince Williams became the latest member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to be placed on the NFL's reserve/covid-19 list. The team announced the transaction in a brief, 15-word statement late Thursday afternoon.
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Steph Curry Has High Expectations For Rookie James Wiseman While the Warriors will be without Klay Thompson this season as they look to once again be an NBA contender, they had the luxury of drafting No. 2 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Golden State selected James Wiseman, who was considered the best center in ...
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Wild Jack Easterby report suggests Patriots helped give rise to a mad man We all know that the the New England Patriots have been engulfed in a number of controversies throughout their rich history. If not for their unprecedented run of dominance over the last two decades, you can bet that their reputation would've been brought ...
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LeBron James Jokes Marc Gasol Has His Defensive Player of the Year Award Coming off of an NBA title, LeBron James and the Lakers got to work quickly during the offseason in bolstering their roster. James recently appeared on the Road Trippin' Podcast, hosted by Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton where he talked ...
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Do NFL Teams Really Get A Bounce After Firing Their Coaches? Matt Patricia didn't beat the Chicago Bears once in five tries as Detroit Lions head coach. Not only did his Lions go 0-5 against their divisional rival over three seasons, they were outscored by an average of 6.8 points per game. But in the first game after ...
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Michigan State unveils 'Gruff Sparty' helmets for game at Penn State Michigan State football already brought back an old look this season and is now going with a new one. The program's weekly uniform reveal on its official Twitter account on Thursday depicted a green helmet with a "Gruff Sparty" logo on it. The Spartans (2-4) ...
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Eric Kendricks, Kyle Rudolph remain absent from Vikings practice It seems the Minnesota Vikings could be without a couple of important starters for this Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While most players took the field at TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Thursday morning, linebacker Eric Kendricks ...
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Cincinnati Reds pass on Rule 5 Draft, lose P Mac Sceroler to Baltimore Orioles The virtual Rule 5 Draft was held today at the tail end of the virtual Winter Meetings that have been 'going on' this week. Usually, it's a time that sees a little bit of action from the Cincinnati Reds, who have selected the likes of Mark Payton and Jake Cave over ...
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The Good & The Bad from BYU Basketball vs Boise State BYU basketball overcame a dreadful start against Boise State on Wednesday night only to fall short in the final minute. Here is the good and the bad from BYU-Boise State. The good. Caleb Lohner has struggled shooting the ball in the first few games of his ...
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MLS Cup: Columbus Crew SC, Seattle Sounders FC best combined XI | Greg Seltzer While everyone and their mothers are out there trying to imagine how it will look when Columbus Crew SC and Seattle Sounders FC clash for MLS Cup on Saturday (8:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info), I've taken a little time to go the other way with this Rolls ...
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Raiders open three-game homestand against Colts INDIANAPOLIS (8-4) at LAS VEGAS (7-5). Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. OPENING LINE – Colts by 3. RECORD VS. SPREAD – Colts 7-5; Raiders 7-5. SERIES RECORD – Raiders lead 10-8. LAST MEETING – Raiders won at Colts 31-24 on Sept. 29, 2019.
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NFL star's heartwarming offer to cancer-stricken young fan NFL star Kyler Murray's full focus is on trying to lead the Arizona Cardinals into the Playoffs, but that doesn't mean he's lost perspective. Murray took time to respond personally to a cancer-stricken young fan, then followed it up with a heartwarming invitation to ...
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Tom Brady Is All Set With Cold Weather, Won't Be Living In Northeast Anymore BOSTON (CBS) — When a Florida man professes his disdain for the cold weather, it really shouldn't be a headline. But when that Florida man is Tom Brady, and he's talking about the chilly weather in New England, it's going to cause a ruckus on the internet.
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