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Falcons Star Pass Rusher James Pearce Jr. Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges
Falcons star pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on Saturday in Doral, Fla. after fleeing from the scene of a domestic dispute, according to a report from WPLG in Florida. The 22-year-old Pearce fled the scene and crashed at Northwest 103rd Avenue and 66th Street before being taken into custody. The dispute took place between Pearce and Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson.
How the Packers and Cowboys' Super Bowl Odds Changed After Micah Parsons Trade
The Dallas Cowboys traded two-time All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, ending his drawn out contract saga with Dallas. Rather than pay Parsons, the Cowboys decided to move on from their generational defensive end. In exchange, Dallas landed two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. The 26-year-old Parsons agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract with the Packers that includes $136 million in guaranteed money.
Big Ten Tightens Stance on College Football Playoff Expansion
The Big Ten conference is in a current gridlock with the SEC regarding the future of the College Football Playoff. The league's current stance? They're not compromising on their preferred format unless the SEC makes some changes to their scheduling, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of On3. According to McMurphy, the Big Ten will not back off its preferred format, which would guarantee the league four automatic qualifiers, unless the SEC decides to add a ninth conference game.
Stefon Diggs Wraps Up First Free Agency Meeting With AFC East Team
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs met with the New England Patriots on Thursday and is heading home without a free agency deal, sources told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The Patriots and Diggs had a productive visit and will continue discussing a potential deal, but for now, he will remain a free agent. Diggs tore his ACL last season in his only year with the Houston Texans. Prior to the injury, he caught 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.
Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Makes Stance Clear on Potential Position Change
Boston Red Sox franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers is entering the second season of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract that he signed prior to the 2024 campaign, and he's made no qualms about what position he wants to play in 2025 and beyond. "Third base is my position. That's what I've played," Devers said through his translator. "I don't know what their plans are. I know we had a conversation.
Steve Kerr Flipped Out Over ‘Obvious’ Missed Call During Warriors Loss to Lakers
As the Golden State Warriors attempted to mount a furious fourth-quarter comeback to thwart a 42-point performance from 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, coach Steve Kerr called for a full-court press. After all, with less than a minute to play, the Warriors were trailing by six and needed a turnover to extend the game and give themselves an outside shot of either getting the game to overtime or winning it outright in regulation.
Source: Northern Illinois Weighing Offer to Join Mountain West
Northern Illinois is weighing an offer to leave the MAC and join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, a source told Sports Illustrated's Bryan Fischer. The news of the offer for Northern Illinois was first reported by Action Network. Per a source, NIU has been weighing an offer from the MWC as a football-only member for several weeks and are expected to make a formal decision soon, as @Brett_McMurphy reported. Deal to join would come with an increased conf.
ACC ADs Meet With Firm Regarding ‘Project Rudy’ Super League Proposal
ACC athletic directors met for a presentation today from private equity firm SMASH Capital regarding the college football super league proposal known as "Project Rudy," according to a report from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo. The presentation, which was only informational, was just a small portion of a meeting that was largely focused on the House v. NCAA settlement, Dellenger added. The ACC did not take a position on the super league proposal, nor did the conference make any commitments to it.
Bengals Believed to be Looking for More Deals After Trading for Khalil Herbert
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears on Tuesday morning in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Herbert, who has proven to be a capable third-down change-of-pace back over the course of his career so far, fell on the depth chart in Chicago and was not receiving many snaps.
Florida QB DJ Lagway Carted Off Field With Apparent Leg Injury vs. Georgia
Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway scrambled out to his left for a short gain in the second quarter of Saturday's game against No. 2 Georgia, and came up with an apparent leg injury. Lagway remained on the field, and was carted off with the injury. Lagway, who has found his stride for the Gators since taking over as the starting quarterback for incumbent starter Graham Mertz, left the game with Florida leading 10-3 in the first half in Jacksonville. DJ Lagway is down...
Clark Lea’s Fiery Halftime Speech to Vanderbilt Team vs. Alabama Will Give You Chills
Vanderbilt held a 23-14 lead over No. 1 Alabama last Saturday night and was playing like the much better team on their home field against the top-ranked team in college football. While there was still 30 minutes of football left to be played, it was clear that the Commodores, who have been seen as an SEC doormat for the better part of the last decade, were up to the task of pulling off the biggest upset in school history.
Former NFL Media Employee Jim Trotter Settles Lawsuit With League
Former NFL media reporter Jim Trotter has settled his retaliation lawsuit with the NFL. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2023, alleged retaliation against the NFL after the league opted to not renew Trotter's contract as a journalist covering the league. At the heart of Trotter's lawsuit was that the NFL was frustrated by questions Trotter posed to commissioner Roger Goodell regarding lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in the newsroom.
Projecting the College Football AP Top 25 for Week 7
Week 6 across college football provided the wildest week of the season thus far. Several top 15 teams lost, including No. 1 Alabama, who fell in shocking fashion on the road at Vanderbilt. There was a lot of shakeup in Sports Illustrated's AP Top 25 projection for Week 7. Here's the full ranking. The Projected Ranking 1. Texas Longhorns: 5-0 (1-0 SEC) This Week: Idle Week 7: Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl vs. Oklahoma 2. Ohio State Buckeyes: 5-0 (2-0 Big Ten) This Week: Won 35-7 vs.
Texas A&M’s Mike Elko Deflects Responsibility in Theo Wease-Will Lee Blanket Saga
No. 25 Texas A&M boat raced No. 9 Missouri 41–10 on Saturday afternoon at Kyle Field. It was an impressive win for the Aggies, who have continued to put together strong performances since the season opening home loss to Notre Dame. But Saturday's win, as impressive as it was, was only part of the story of the game.
Jimbo Fisher Eviscerates State of College Football NIL
Former Florida State Seminoles and Texas A&M Aggies head football coach Jimbo Fisher pulled no punches when discussing the current state of college football NIL in a radio spot on SiriusXM this week. Fisher ripped the current state of affairs in regard to student-athlete NIL and provided some potential solutions for college football to evaluate. "College football is - I complain about it, it's still the greatest game.
Gonzaga to Accept Invitation to Join Pac-12 on Tuesday
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are formalizing an agreement to leave the West Coast Conference and join the Pac-12, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel and Ken Bonagura. A formal announcement of Gonzaga's acceptance into the league is expected on Tuesday. The Pac-12 has been working diligently to continue to add to the conference following September's conference resurrection.
Deion Sanders Credits Colorado for UCF’s Upcoming Big Recruiting Weekend
University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has never been short on confidence. Whether it's playing at home or on the road, no matter what the odds, Sanders has always believed that his team has a shot. It's part of the mentality that made him a Pro Football Hall of Famer during his playing career. So it should come as no surprise that Sanders believes his program at Colorado is the reason for UCF's rumored big recruiting weekend with the Buffaloes coming to town.
Aaron Rodgers Blasts Haason Reddick’s Camp For Summer Reports of Jets ‘Disarray’
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers joined The Pat McAfee show on Tuesday and was asked about offseason reporting into alleged "disarray" within the team's locker room. Rodgers was happy to blame one likely culprit into the report, that was furnished by Ben Standig of The Athletic. "I would say the cultural is about the opposite of what that article said," Rodgers said with a laugh.
Tennessee Capitalizing on NIL With ‘Talent Fee’ on 2025 Season Tickets
The University of Tennessee is adding a 10% "talent fee" to its 2025 season tickets for football, the program announced to its season ticket holders by e-mail on Tuesday. The new talent fee cost will be used to pay its players through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The 10% talent fee added to the season tickets is part of a 14.5% price hike overall for 2025 season tickets.
Logistical Issues for Golf Fans Mar First Day of Solheim Cup
The opening day of team matches at the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. was supposed to be an exciting day of golf highlighting the best in women's professional golf on the world stage. Instead, the story of the first day was highlighted by logistical issues for the LPGA as fans waited hours to be bussed from a local concert venue parking lot to the golf course.
Jon Bon Jovi Reveals Hidden Talent of Bill Belichick
Famed musician Jon Bon Jovi, a close friend of former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, says there's plenty of substance to Belichick outside of being a Hall of Fame football coach. It turns out Belichick is plenty of fun when he's not answering questions from the media in a coaching role. "For those who don't believe those stories of the warm, wonderful side that I know of him is true. It is true. It's all true.
Brock Purdy Erupts Into Living Room Celebration After Iowa State Upsets No. 21 Iowa
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spent four seasons as Iowa State's starting quarterback and knows the in-state rivalry with the Iowa Hawkeyes well. So it's no surprise that Purdy, whose season begins on Monday night against the New York Jets, found time to lock in and watch Iowa State's thrilling 20–19 upset victory over No. 21 Iowa on Saturday afternoon.
Ravens’ Isaiah Likely Had Bold Message for Chiefs, and NSFW One for Heckling Fan
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Isaiah Likely burst onto the scene in his first professional game on Thursday night, catching nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown (while nearly snagging another) in the team's 27-20 loss to the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Likely had a 49-yard touchdown catch, and he nearly hauled in another as time expired, but his foot was on the back boundary and ruled incomplete, which ended the game and the Ravens' upset hopes.
Chiefs’ Chris Jones Explains How He’s Been ‘Very Spoiled’ Since Entering the NFL
Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones has had it pretty good since entering the NFL in 2016. Jones has been a part of each of the franchise's three Super Bowl titles since arriving in Kansas City, and the Chiefs are once again favorites entering 2024 as they try to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. Jones was asked about what life is like playing for the Chiefs this week ahead of Thursday's Week 1 tilt with the Baltimore Ravens, and he responded in hilarious fashion.
Pittsburgh Star Running Back Rodney Hammond Ruled Ineligible for the 2024 Season
Pittsburgh Panthers star senior running back Rodney Hammond has been ruled ineligible to participate in the 2024 college football season, the school announced in a press release on Friday afternoon. Hammond is not suspended. He remains a member of the football program and is allowed to practice with the team despite being ineligible for game competition. No further details were given regarding why Hammond was ruled ineligible for the season.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Calls Coverage of Olympics Benching ‘A Lot’
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is home from the Paris Olympics and is hard at work preparing for the upcoming NBA season, which is set to begin in late October. After winning his first NBA title earlier this summer, Tatum suited up for Team USA in an experience in Paris that certainly wasn't what he expected. Tatum played a supporting role on Team USA, but was benched in two games against Serbia, with one benching coming in group play and another coming in the semifinal matchup.
Connor Stalions Denied Scouting Opponents in-Person to NCAA in Netflix Documentary
Netflix released its much-anticipated documentary about disgraced former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions on Tuesday. Stalions, who came under fire for allegations of video taping opposing teams' signals and using them for a competitive advantage, was fired last fall after the NCAA opened an investigation into the program that centered around the scouting methods of Stalions.
Pete Carroll, Returning to USC As Teacher, Comments on ‘Desire’ to Coach Again
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has been asked about a return to coaching plenty since he stepped down from his head coaching role with the franchise after 14 seasons in January. Carroll, who won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks in February of 2014, has remained with the franchise in an advisory role. Despite this summer being much different for Carroll than the last three-plus decades as a coach in both the NFL and college ranks, the 72-year-old is enjoying the change of pace.
Tom Brady Brilliantly Broke Down What He Loves the Most About Patrick Mahomes
Future Pro Football Hall of Famer and new Fox NFL color commentator Tom Brady broke down the game of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and named him the best quarterback in the game today. Brady and Mahomes have plenty of mutual respect that has developed over the years from playing against one another on some of the NFL's biggest stages, but that hasn't stopped Brady from gushing over the play of the three-time Super Bowl champion in Mahomes.
Shane Beamer Putting Two Walk-ons on Scholarship Is the Best Thing You’ll See Today
College football programs across the country are hard at work in fall camp preparing for the new season, which means it's that time of year again for the always viral videos of walk-ons being rewarded scholarships to emerge across the internet once again. On Sunday, it was South Carolina's turn to get its fans fired up and excited for two hardworking veterans in redshirt senior running back Bradley Dunn and redshirt junior linebacker Ronnie Porter.
Everyone Made the Same Joke About Stephen Curry’s Olympic ‘Night-Night’ Celebration
United States star Steph Curry put on an absolute shooting clinic in Saturday's Olympic gold-medal game against France. Curry, who finished with 24 points on eight made three-pointers, buried five of his eight made threes in the fourth quarter to help clinch the victory for the United States, 98–87. In his first Olympics, Curry was the difference maker in several games throughout the tournament-none bigger than in the gold medal game against the French on Saturday.
Two Teams Have Completed Trade Framework for 49ers Star Brandon Aiyuk, per Report
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade ahead of training camp as he seeks a new contract. Aiyuk, who is coming off his best season as a professional, has plenty of interested suitors, including two teams that have completed trade framework for the star. According to a report from Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have trade framework from the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots.
Spurs Legend Tony Parker’s LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama Comparison is Spot On
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA last season with expectations that have not been seen since LeBron James was drafted in 2003. James, to his credit, has won multiple championships and has cemented himself as one of the greatest players of all-time, meeting those expectations over the course of his long career.
Georgia WR Rara Thomas Dismissed From Program After Family Violence Arrest
Georgia senior wide receiver Rara Thomas has been dismissed from the program following his arrest on multiple family violence-related charges last week. Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart announced the news of Thomas's dismissal at the beginning of a press conference on Thursday for fall camp. "On Rara, I had a chance to sit down with him and meet face-to-face Tuesday, which I think was really important, and let him know that he can no longer be a part of the football team.
Grizzlies to Re-Sign Luke Kennard to One-Year Deal, per Report
The Memphis Grizzlies are bringing back sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard on a one-year, $11 million contract, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Kennard played well when healthy for the Grizzlies in his first full season with the franchise last year following a 2022 trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.
When Is Caitlin Clark’s Next Game? How to Watch Indiana Fever Games After Olympics
Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark is off to a torrid start in her first season as a professional, scoring 17.1 points per game while averaging 8.2 assists and 5.8 rebounds on 40.5% shooting from the floor and 32.7% from three. Clark's impressive play in the first half of the WNBA season for the 11-15 Fever earned her an All-Star selection in her first year in the league.
USC’s Lincoln Riley Isn’t Sold on Keeping Annual Rivalry Game With Notre Dame
USC is preparing to play in the Big Ten for the first time this fall, and in a conference loaded with some of college football's best programs, there's a natural question about whether or not it's in the program's best interest to keep its annual rivalry game with another college football power, Notre Dame.
Breakout Star Andrew Nembhard Agrees to Three-Year Extension With Pacers, per Report
The Indiana Pacers and guard Andrew Nembhard have agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension that will keep him with the franchise through the 2027-28 season, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Nembhard, who was selected at the top of the second round in the 2022 NBA draft out of Gonzaga, has emerged as one of Indiana's key rotational pieces alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.
Jrue Holiday Shut Down Reporter's Question About Kevin Durant in Team USA Presser
Team USA narrowly defeated Germany 92-88 in the final matchup of Olympic exhibition play before the Paris Games begin next week. The team hasn't looked perfect, but they've yet to lose a game heading into Olympic play. Team USA has been playing without the leading scorer in the history of USA basketball, Kevin Durant, who is working his way back from a calf strain suffered while preparing for training camp.
Anthony Edwards Hilariously Names One Sport He’d Beat His Team USA Teammates In
Minnesota Timberwolves and Team USA basketball star Anthony Edwards will be a key cog in the country's pursuit of an Olympic gold medal in the Paris games that begin later this month. But if he wasn't competing in basketball, he thinks there's one Olympic sport where he'd excel. Not only that, Edwards believes that he'd smoke his teammates on Team USA...in freestyle swimming. "Freestyle," Edwards said, without hesitation, when asked about which swimming event he'd compete in.
Georgia Football Now Up to 24 Total Driving-Related Incidents Since 2023, per Reports
Georgia's football program has had plenty of success on the field for the better part of the last decade, capturing two national titles while in consistent contention in a competitive SEC. But since winning its most recent national championship in January 2023, the program has developed significant off-field issues surrounding a culture of racing and reckless driving.
Cody Bellinger’s Trade Fate With Cubs Up in Air After Injury
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger was considered a potential trade chip ahead of the MLB trade deadline at the end of the month, but following a hand injury suffered on a hit by pitch in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles, it appears that he may be heading to the injured list. Bellinger was hit in the hand by a 97-MPH fastball in the top of the seventh inning and was forced to leave the game.
Anthony Edwards Doubles Down on Being USA’s Top Scoring Option After Win vs. Canada
Team USA began exhibition play ahead of the Paris Olympics, defeating Canada 86-72 on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who made waves earlier this week when he called himself the team's No. 1 option on a squad filled with Hall of Famers, backed up his bold statement with an efficient 13-point, three-rebound performance on 6-for-10 shooting off the bench in the victory for the United States.
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