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Who Could New York Giants Target After Injury To QB Jaxson Dart?
Jaxson Dart is the latest quarterback to go down following a knee injury he suffered Monday night that could bring his season to an end for the New York Giants. Jaxson Dart continues to battle the injury bug early in his NFL career. The second-year New York Giants quarterback suffered a knee injury on the opening drive of the Monday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Dart was hit on a high-low tackle by Rams outside linebackers Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart resulting in the injury.
JSerra Highlights Best Of Sport At MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown
The inaugural MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown brought several of the top teams from around the country together for a first-of-its-kind event won by JSerra in a dominant showing. CHULA VISTA, California – JSerra High School stepped onto the field at the Elite Athlete Training Center knowing there would be worthy challengers. In the end, the dominant team remained unscathed and finished as the champion of the inaugural Flag Football Showdown.
TeamFB7 Kicks Off Another Season Of Football Coverage!
Another football season is underway, and our sister site TeamFB7 is ready to bring you coverage of all the action across the landscape. From the grassroots and high school to the college game and NFL, we have you covered. Throughout the last year, TeamFB7 has continued to provide coverage of all levels of football and the sport is as intriguing as ever. High school is where it all begins for your favorite NFL players, and we have expansive coverage of the top players in the game.
Bryce Underwood Leads Improbable Last-Second Win For Michigan Over Western Michigan
A controversial call at the end of the game between Western Michigan and Michigan resulted in 1-point win for the 16th-ranked Wolverines as time expired. It was as improbable of a win for Michigan as you will see. The Wolverines went down to their final play to pull out a 13-12 win over Western Michigan avoiding a monumental upset Saturday night in Ann Arbor. The game-winning play came via quarterback Bryce Underwood who heaved a 47-yard Hail Mary caught by JJ Buchanan in the end zone.
QB Brody Rudnicki Scores 5 TDs To Lead Folsom In Win Over Mission Viejo
Senior quarterback Brody Rudnicki helped guide Folsom to a 35-21 win over visiting Mission Viejo on Friday with 5 total touchdowns. FOLSOM, Calif. — Folsom went into Friday’s home matchup with Mission Viejo seeking to avenge a 53-13 loss last season. It went down as the only loss of the year for the Bulldogs. The Diablos made the 460-mile trip from Orange County seeking to building on a 2-0 start to the 2026 season. Folsom quarterback Brody Rudnicki had other plans.
2026 Edison Battle At The Beach: Rising Sophomore Standouts
There were a number of standout 2029 recruits who shined during Saturday’s action at the Edison Battle at the Beach. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The Edison Battle at the Beach provides a glimpse into the upcoming season across Southern California. We already previously highlighted the standout performers from the event overall. When watching St. John Bosco make its way to the championship, we noticed just how many future stars are part of the top teams.
Edison Battle at the Beach: St. John Bosco Claims 2026 Crown
St. John Bosco went undefeated Saturday to claim the 2026 Edison Battle at the Beach championship. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The annual Edison Battle at the Beach event typically serves as a preview of the upcoming season across Southern California. It tends to feature the top teams from the area. Plus, many of the top players opt to participate making it an intriguing event each year.
Preview: Edison Battle at the Beach Sets Stage For Upcoming High School Season
The annual Edison Battle at the Beach passing tournament provides a preview of the upcoming high school season. Edison High School in Huntington Beach will again host its annual passing tournament this weekend. Saturday will bring several of the top area teams to one summer event in the Battle at the Beach. The yearly tournament serves as a preview of the upcoming high school season across Southern California.
The Opening Finals: Previewing The Summer’s Biggest Event
The Opening Finals will bring top high school prospects from across the country to Nike Headquarters in Oregon beginning June 25. Back in January, Nike announced that its annual high school football competition would return after a six-year hiatus. The Opening Finals last took place in Los Angeles but will return to its Oregon roots this week. The three-day event will be highlighted by a 7-on-7 passing competition featuring 120 players from across the United States.
OT7 Finals Los Angeles: Lo-Pro Claims Second Consecutive Championship
The OT7 Finals came to a close Sunday with Lo-Pro once again securing its second consecutive championship with a win over Trillion Boys. LOS ANGELES — The 2026 edition of the OT7 Finals was back on the West Coast over the weekend, but a familiar team found its way to the top. Lo-Pro secured its third title in five years and its second in a row Sunday after winning the championship game.
OT7 Finals Los Angeles: Recapping Day 2 Top Performers
The OT7 Finals wrapped up pool play and began the knockout rounds Saturday in Los Angeles with some elite performances. LOS ANGELES — The second day of action at the OT7 Finals at Loyola Marymount University brought some of the biggest plays of the event. There were highlight catches, throws and interceptions on Day 2. The three-day event finished up pool play for the eight teams in attendance and closed Saturday with the first elimination games.
OT7 Finals Los Angeles: Recapping Day 1 Top Performers
Day 1 of the OT7 Finals brought plenty of impressive performances from the collection of talent gathered in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — The OT7 Finals are playing out this weekend in Los Angeles, and Day 1 of the event featured several highlight plays. There are eight teams overall competing for the OT7 crown after a spring of events. In all, 12 games were played Friday with another round of pool play set for Saturday at Loyola Marymount University.
FEATURE: Palos Verdes QB Ryan Rakowski Using Offseason As Springboard For National Exposure
Ryan Rakowski continues to raise his stock on a national level in what has become a pivotal offseason for his future. Palos Verdes High School (California) standout rising senior quarterback Ryan Rakowski is on an upward trajectory. He is fresh off a standout showing at the Elite 11 Finals down the road at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach this month. This week, he will try to lead the Trillion Boys to a championship at the OT7 Finals.
Elite 11 Finals: Breaking Down The Standout Performances
The three-day Elite 11 Finals brought 20 of the top quarterbacks from across the country onto one field to battle it out in various skills challenges. The Elite 11 Finals wrapped up on Sunday with a 7-on-7 competition capping an eventful three days. It was a great opportunity to evaluate many 20 of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class next to one another. Unlike previous years, the Elite 11 will hold off on announcing an MVP until after The Opening Finals in Oregon later this month.
Elite 11 Finals: 7-on-7 Competition Highlights Day 3
The Elite 11 Finals wrapped up with a 7-on-7 competition to close out the 2026 version of the event with several high-level performances. The 2026 edition of the Elite 11 Finals is in the books after the event wrapped up Sunday with a 7-on-7 competition. All 20 competitors took the field with high schools teams from around Southern California looking to close out the competition on a high note.
Elite 11 Finals: Peter Bourque Leads Day 2 Top Performers
Day 2 of the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles was forced to go into a throw off to determine the Pro Day workout champion eventually won by Peter Bourque. MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — The second day of the Elite 11 Finals is usually the day were most of the separation happens. The eventual MVP of the event typically shines during the Pro Day workout. Tabor Academy (Mass.) star Peter Bourque certainly put himself in strong position to earn the title after his showing Saturday.
Elite 11 Finals: Day 1 Breakdown
Day 1 of the Elite 11 Finals was capped by the fun rail shot challenge that was won by an unlikely participant setting up for a potentially exciting couple days in Los Angeles. The 20 quarterbacks vying for the title of Elite 11 Finals MVP took to the field Friday evening to begin the three-day event. There will eventually be a selection process leading to the 11-man list plus one MVP winner as well.
Elite 11 Finals: Previewing The 2026 Field
The Elite 11 Finals will play out over three days in Southern California as 20 rising senior high school quarterbacks compete for the title at the annual competition. The culmination of the next three days will bring about a new Elite 11 champion. The annual quarterback event kicks off Friday night in Los Angeles with 20 quarterbacks vying to be named the MVP. The prospects will come from all parts of the country, and the field features many of the top-rated recruits in the 2027 class.
Aaron Rodgers Says Retirement Will Follow 2026 Season
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday when speaking with Pittsburgh Steelers that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL before retirement. The last ride for Aaron Rodgers will take place in the 2026 season … at least that’s what he says. Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback confirmed to reporters that he will hang up his cleats following his 22nd NFL season.
Reports: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers Agree To 1-Year Deal
Aaron Rodgers finally ended his lengthy decision-making process by agreeing to a 1-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The Pittsburgh Steelers will get to hold off on worrying about the quarterback position for another season. Saturday, the team and Aaron Rodgers agreed to a 1-year contract that will bring the veteran signal caller back to the Steel City in 2026, per multiple reports. It will be the 22nd season for Rodgers in the NFL and his second in Pittsburgh.
Duece Jones-Drew Following Father’s Footsteps After Committing To UCLA
Duece Jones-Drew committed to UCLA on Sunday and will follow in his dad Maurice Jones-Drew’s footsteps when he joins the Bruins. Jones-Drew will be represented on the back of a UCLA jersey once again next year after Duece Jones-Drew announced his commitment to the Bruins on May 3. The Concord (Calif.) De La Salle running back will join a legacy in Westwood started by his dad. Maurice Jones-Drew became one of the most prolific backs in Bruins history during his career from 2003-05.
Latest Court Decision Clears Path For Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss To Play In 2026
Trinidad Chambliss now has a clear path to return to the field for Ole Miss in 2026. The Mississippi Supreme Court denied an appeal by the NCAA following a preliminary injunction ruling in favor of Chambliss last month, per multiple reports. Judge Robert Whitwell granted the temporary injunction at the Lafayette County Chancery Court on Feb. 16. His ruling sided with the Ole Miss quarterback who argued that he should be awarded a medical redshirt following his time at Ferris State.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow Hopes To Participate In 2028 Olympics
Joe Burrow quarterbacking Team USA to a gold medal? It’s on the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback’s mind at the very least. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will feature flag football for the first time. Team USA showed over the weekend that it is already a force in the sport with non-NFL players. (Photo by Matt Moreno/TeamFB7) However, NFL players will have the opportunity to compete for a spot on the 10-man Olympics roster. League owners approved the inclusion for its players last spring.
Team USA Makes Statement At Fanatics Flag Football Classic
LOS ANGELES — Team USA Flag Football made a statement Saturday, but maybe it should have been expected. The players don’t have the household names of their NFL counterparts. They certainly made it clear why they need recognition after winning the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. Team USA dominated its first two games at the exhibition tournament to the tune of 82-30.
Table Set For Fanatics Flag Football Classic In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Saturday’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic will present a unique opportunity for football fans. The NFL Pro Bowl provided a glimpse into what flag football looks like with NFL players. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles is expected to include players from the league as well. How do they match up with athletes who have dedicated their careers to the game, however? Well, that is the question.
Maine’s Online Casino Law is an Attempt to Rectify a Centuries-Old Issue
Key Points The Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming puts the Wabanaki Nations on more equitable footing with commercial operators in Maine. A conservative estimate of the total value of iGaming in Maine is around $167 million annually. Tribal nations within the borders of Maine have a unique relationship with the state that has put them at a disadvantage, and iGaming could start to mitigate that inequity.
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QB Kyler Murray Inks 1-Year Deal With Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray‘s move to Minnesota is no longer just a rumor. The former Arizona Cardinals quarterback signed with the Vikings on Thursday, the team announced. The former No. 1 pick will get his opportunity to find success in a new home following a rocky finish to his time in the desert. Norm Hall/Getty Images Murray was officially released by the Cardinals on Wednesday following a previous decision informing him of the expected move.
Ravens Back Out Of Maxx Crosby Trade With Raiders
Maxx Crosby will not join the Baltimore Ravens after all. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) That news was made official Tuesday after the Las Vegas Raiders released a statement acknowledging the decision. The two teams previously agreed to a blockbuster deal that sent Las Vegas two first-round draft picks in exchange for the veteran edge rusher. Instead, the deal is off the table and it is unclear what comes next.
Breaking: Raiders Reportedly Sending All-Pro Edge Rusher Maxx Crosby To Ravens In Blockbuster NFL Trade
Maxx Crosby has found a new home. The All-Pro edge rusher is being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens per multiple reports. The Ravens will send back two first-round picks to the Raiders in exchange for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end. The Raiders will now hold the No. 1 and No. 14 picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. They will also receive a first-round pick in next year’s draft as part of the trade.
NFL Receiver Rondale Moore Dies At 25
Minnesota Vikings receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at age 25. The former Purdue star was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021 with the 49th overall pick. The Vikings announced Moore’s death Saturday. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” the Vikings said in a statement. “While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our condolences and the full support of the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL Draft Combine Snubs: 10 Players Who Should Have Been Invited to Indianapolis
The NFL scouting combine will take place later this month allowing front office personnel to continue to build out their draft boards. The 2025 season is in the rearview mirror, and teams are now focused on what they’re building for 2026. The East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl provided a glimpse into some of the prospects available. The scouting combine will take that a step further with even more top players expected to attend.
Nebraska Offer For Makena Cook Signals Continued Growth Of Flag Football
You don’t have to look further than the recent Super Bowl week to see how much flag football continues to grow. The NFL Pro Bowl is highlighted by a flag football game. The sport will make its debut in the Olympics two years from now in Los Angeles. The first-ever tournament featuring Division I colleges will take place this spring. Makena Cook is now part of the sport’s expansion. Flag football’s rapid rise is clear and only gaining steam.
Super Bowl LX: Will Stefon Diggs Propose to Cardi B Odds & Predictions
Key Points Sara Jane breaks down Stefon Diggs, Cardi B Super Bowl LX proposal betting odds The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX We are just one week away from Super Bowl LX, which will feature a rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. That said, Ballislife Bets will be releasing Super Bowl LX content all week! But first, let's take a look at whether Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs will propose to singer Cardi B.
Massive expected visitor list for Cal's Premier Day event this weekend
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Listed Senior Bowl Height For QB Diego Pavia Draws Attention
The college football season is over, and players like Diego Pavia now turn their attention to a new goal. The NFL combine will take place next month in Indianapolis, and there will be plenty of intrigue. The quarterback group is considered thin this year with a drop off after Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. There will be plenty of scrutiny about the position behind the Indiana star. Pavia was one of four players to earn a spot on the stage in New York in December.
OL Roger Vanderhoef commits to Cal as latest 2026 addition
Former Sacramento State commit Roger Vanderhoef announced his pledge to Cal on Saturday.
Cal lands commitment from 2027 Sacramento EDGE Giovanni Hodge
Cal landed its first commitment of the 2027 class on Friday as Sacramento-Grant EDGE Giovanni Hodge gave the Bears his pledge.
Recap: Cal never trails in impressive upset win over No. 14 North Carolina
North Carolina did not make the trip to the Bay Area during the first season in a new-look ACC. The Tar Heels probably hope they got the same reprieve this year. Cal never trailed as Mark Madsens team secured its second victory over a ranked opponent Saturday at Haas Pavilion. The Bears leaned on 20 points from John Camden and key plays down the stretch from Justin Pippen to pull out the 84-78 win. Saturdays contest did not come without its nervous moments for fans at Haas Pavilion.
Cal forward Rytis Petraitis announces season-ending injury
Rytis Petraitis will not take the floor again at Cal this season. The senior, who is now in his second year with the Bears, announced Friday that an injury will sideline him for the rest of the season. Petraitis has been dealing with a lower leg injury that required surgery. The Bears confirmed the surgery and decision Friday afternoon. “I would like to say thank you to the fans, the coaching staff and my teammates for supporting me both on and off the court.
UCLA hauls in commitment from Ohio State safety Malik Hartford
Malik Hartford became the 40th transfer commitment of the cycle for UCLA on Tuesday evening. The Ohio State safety has announced his commitment and now joins the Bruins after three seasons with the Buckeyes. He played in four games this season and collected 2 tackles. He will use the 2025 season as a redshirt year giving him two seasons of eligibility with the Bruins. The West Chester, Ohio native played in 13 games in 2024 and has now appeared in 26 contests across three seasons.
Defensive back DJ Barksdale becomes latest JMU transfer for UCLA
DJ Barksdale became the the fifth James Madison player to announce a move to UCLA this offseason on Tuesday.
Transfer Portal: Four-star WR Ian Strong signs with Cal
Rutgers transfer receiver Ian Strong committed to Cal on Monday giving the Bears a cornerstone addition this offseason.
Transfer Portal: Cal adds South Dakota OL Jacob Arop
South Dakota offensive tackle Jacob Arop announced his transfer commitment to Cal on Monday following a weekend visit with the Bears.
Preview: Cal opens ACC play against No. 16 Louisville
Cal is off to its best start since the 1959-60 season but will open ACC play on Tuesday against its first ranked opponent.
Portal Preview: Cal's biggest transfer needs this offseason
Cal has secured its quarterback for 2026, but the Bears will need some more pieces around Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to take the next step under Tosh Lupoi.
Cal announces four new coach additions from Oregon for Tosh Lupoi's staff
Tosh Lupoi continues to fill out his first staff at Cal while he finishes his final season at Oregon. Whenever the Ducks’ College Football Playoff run comes to an end, a few more staff members will be moving to the Bay Area from Eugene. The Bears announced four new additions to the staff with all four coaches coming to Cal from Oregon. Lupoi has tapped into his pipeline to add to Cal’s staff as he takes over as head coach heading into 2026.
Michael Hutchings, Da'Von Brown announced as Cal's new defensive coordinators
Tosh Lupoi is going to model his first staff at Cal in a similar fashion to the one he’s leaving at Oregon. Cal announced the hirings of Michael Hutchings and Da’Von Brown on Friday night. Hutchings will take over the role of defensive coordinator while Brown will serve as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Hutchings returns to the Bay Area after three seasons in the NFL where he was most recently the safeties coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Recap: Late touchdown costs Cal in Hawai'i Bowl loss
Cal jumped out to a 21-0 lead before Hawai’i could blink. Then momentum changed. The Bears needed every point to hold off a push from the home Rainbow Warriors in Wednesday’s Hawai’i Bowl. In the end, the Cal defense couldn’t contain Hawai’i enough to earn a victory. The result was a 35-31 loss in a game the Bears led with 1:57 left. The defining play came with 10 seconds on the clock when UH backup quarterback Luke Weaver hit receiver Nick Cenacle in the end zone on a 22-yard connection.
Preview: Cal faces Hawai'i in Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl
The Bears and Rainbow Warriors meet up for the first time since 2016 in a Christmas Eve bowl game Wednesday.
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