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TCU Star QB Josh Hoover Enters Transfer Portal
TCU Horned Frogs starting quarterback Josh Hoover has entered the transfer portal, he announced on social media. "I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to represent TCU for an incredible four years," Hoover said in a post. "...I want to thank Coach Dykes for giving me the opportunity to play for TCU. I want to thank Coach Briles and the rest of the coaching staff for pushing me to be my best on and off the field.
Notre Dame Heisman Finalist Jeremiyah Love Declares for NFL Draft
Notre Dame star running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love is forgoing his remaining college eligibility and entering the 2026 NFL draft, he announced on social media. Love, who won the Doak Walker award this season as college football's top running back, is expected to be one of the top skill position players off the board in April.
New Report Clarifies Eagles' Stance on A.J. Brown Trade Rumors
A.J. Brown is expected to remain with the Eagles through the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Despite reports of chemistry being off between Brown, quarterback Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Philadelphia offense, the Eagles are not actively looking to trade the star wide receiver.
Angels to Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
The Angels are hiring special assistant Kurt Suzuki as the team's next manager, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Suzuki has spent the last three seasons as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian after spending 16 seasons as a major league catcher. This will be his first manager role at any level. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Angels to Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager.
College Football Week 2 Takeaways: Welcome Back to the Hot Seat, Billy Napier
Week 2 of the college football slate, though light on ranked-on-ranked matchups, certainly did not disappoint. No. 18 Oklahoma took down No. 15 Michigan in the game of the day. But the story of the day was in Gainesville, where unranked South Florida knocked off No. 13 Florida in a stunner at The Swamp. Here are the key takeaways from the second weekend of college football, which featured several notable storylines coming out of the action.
Lakers Insider Predicts How Much Austin Reaves Will Make on Next Contract
Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Austin Reaves has proven to be an invaluable member of the franchise, playing a significant role alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The 27-year-old Reaves is entering the final guaranteed season of a four-year, $53.8 million contract he signed in 2023. After next season, he has a player option for the 2026-27 season that is worth nearly $14.9 million. He is expected to decline and test free agency.
James Franklin Is Not Happy About Big Ten Media Days Being in Las Vegas
Penn State head football coach James Franklin has never been afraid to speak his mind. So it's no surprise that the Nittany Lions head coach came to the defense of the media on Wednesday when discussing his displeasure about Big Ten Media Days taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. In recent years, the annual preseason media event for the league has been set in Indianapolis. Before Indianapolis? Chicago. Those locations, in the heart of Big Ten country, made a lot of sense.
Bill Simmons Verbally Spars With Suns Announcer Over Bradley Beal Downfall in Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns waived veteran guard Bradley Beal on Wednesday, and he plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Beal's departure officially ends the "Big 3" experiment with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in Phoenix. Durant was dealt to Houston in a seven-team deal earlier this offseason, and Booker signed a lucrative extension in Phoenix to solidify his status as the team's franchise player.
Patrick Mahomes Made Surprising Admission About Travis Kelce Retirement Rumors
The Chiefs quarterback did not talk much with Kelce as he contemplated retirement. Following last season's Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, retirement rumors ran rampant for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce caught 97 passes last season for 823 yards and three touchdowns, which is certainly a dip in production from his All-Pro level of play. There were questions about whether or not he would return, but he's back for another season.
Saints sign veteran RB Cam Akers
Veteran running back Cam Akers has signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints following a minicamp tryout this week, the team announced on Friday. The five-year NFL veteran played in 17 games last season, including five with the Houston Texans and 12 with the Minnesota Vikings. Akers carried the ball 104 times for 444 yards and two touchdowns.
Trae Young Had Two Words for Knicks’ Request to Interview Hawks Coach Quin Snyder
Add the Atlanta Hawks to the list of teams to deny the New York Knicks a request to interview their sitting head coach. The Knicks were "firmly denied" permission to speak with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder regarding the franchise's coaching vacancy, and Hawks star Trae Young seems happy about that development. In a reaction to the report from ESPN's Shams Charania that the Knicks were shut down from trying to speak with Snyder, Young had a quick two work reply.
Sovereignty Wins 2025 Belmont Stakes
It has been a banner year for jockey Junior Alvarado aboard Sovereignty. After capturing the Kentucky Derby in May in a showdown with Journalism, Saturday's Belmont Stakes at Saratoga proved to be rematch down the homestretch. Journalism, who closed as a 2-1 favorite, turned for home in the lead at the top of the stretch. That's when Alvarado kicked Sovereignty into gear, as the horse closed with a flurry and captured the Belmont Stakes.
Dodgers’ Ohtani set to make next step in rehab for potential return to mound
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since his second UCL procedure in 2023. The two-way player has been confined to just designated hitting since signing with the Dodgers, but his return to the mound appears to be getting closer. Ohtani is set to pitch to major league hitters tomorrow in live batting practice at Citi Field ahead of Los Angeles’ game against the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday.
Milwaukee Bucks Collapse, Give Up 8-0 Run in Final Seconds of Overtime for Shocking Loss
It took a while for the Indiana Pacers to wake up in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, but once they did, Tyrese Haliburton & Co. did everything in their power to knock the Bucks out of the postseason on their home floor. The Pacers were down early, trailing 30-13 after the first quarter in a very disappointing start to the contest.
Hunter Renfrow Addresses Health Issues That Led to Year Away From Football
Newly signed Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow spent the 2024 season away from football as he dealt with severe weight loss stemming from a bout of ulcerative colitis. The condition was so bad that Renfrow's weight dropped to 150 pounds. The weight loss was a key reason for his decision to take a year off. "It kicked my butt pretty good," Renfrow said in a feature for Panthers.com. "Last year I fluctuated in weight. I went down to 150 pounds.
NFL Insider Provides Update on Potential Tush Push Ban
The Green Bay Packers have brought a proposal to the table to ban the "tush push" - the lethal short yardage play by the Philadelphia Eagles in which the two running backs push the quarterback forward on quarterback sneaks to assist with forward momentum. After a report from NFL insider Mark Maske earlier this week indicated that the potential ban was losing momentum, a new report from Dianna Russini of The Athletic indicated that some more teams may be getting on board with the ban.
John Tortorella Out As Flyers Head Coach
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella is out after nearly three full seasons on the job and zero playoff appearances, the franchise announced on Thursday morning. Assistant coach Brad Shaw has been named as the interim head coach and will assume those duties for the remainder of the season. "Today I made the very difficult decision to move on from John as our head coach," general manager Daniel Briere said in a statement. "John played a vital role in our rebuild.
Auburn Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in Men’s NCAA Tournament
The Auburn Tigers have earned the No. 1 overall seed in the men's NCAA tournament. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More College Basketball on Sports Illustrated This article was originally published on www.si.com as Auburn Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in Men's NCAA Tournament. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published March 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM.
Panthers to Sign Former Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle
The Carolina Panthers are signing former Dallas Cowboys starting running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year deal, according to a report from Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. The 26-year-old Dowdle rushed the ball 235 times for 1,079 yards and two scores last season. It was the first 1,000-plus yard rushing season of his four-year career.
Lions, LB Derrick Barnes Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The new contract includes $16 million guaranteed. In an offseason of transition in Detroit, with both key coordinators moving on to head coaching jobs, the Lions have turned their focus to keeping their personnel intact.
Lions Set to Release NFL Players Association President, Longtime Special Teams Star
The Detroit Lions are set to release former All-Pro special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin when the new league year begins, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Reeves-Maybin, who is the president of the NFL Players Association, was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2023, and was also named a second-team All-Pro selection on special teams that season. Reeves-Maybin has been one of the most reliable players in the league on special teams since entering the NFL in 2017.
Patrick Mahomes Made Honest Admission About Letting Chiefs Fans Down in Super Bowl
It was not the best night for the Chiefs star in Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, 40–22, as Kansas City was denied their three-peat as world champions. It was not quarterback Patrick Mahomes's best night in the loss to the Eagles, as he finished with two interceptions and a fumble at the hands of the swarming Philadelphia defense.
Hollywood Executives Believe Bills Quarterback Josh Allen Can Be ‘A-List’ Star
Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen has plenty of eyes on him every Sunday due to his status as a starting quarterback in the NFL-and a good one at that. But according to a new report from Life and Style Magazine, Allen could have potential as a Hollywood star in "big movies" thanks to his recent engagement to music and movie star Hailee Steinfeld.
Joe Mixon’s Early Celebration on Touchdown vs. Chiefs Had Troy Aikman Worried
With the Houston Texans trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 13–6 in the third quarter of Saturday's AFC divisional round playoff game, Houston running back Joe Mixon was on a mission to pull his team even in the biggest game of the season. Mixon capped off a 15-play, 82-yard touchdown drive for the Texans with a 13-yard touchdown run where he started high-stepping in the open field just a bit early.
Injured Georgia QB Carson Beck Returns for Final Handoff to Clinch SEC Championship
Chaos ensued in overtime, forcing an injured Carson Beck to return to the game. No. 5 Georgia found itself in an overtime affair for a second consecutive week, this time against No. 2 Texas in the SEC championship. Bulldogs starting quarterback Carson Beck was injured when his arm was bent back on the final play of the first half. It appeared to be an elbow injury for Beck, who did not return to the game in the second half and was seen with a heavy wrap on his arm on the sideline.
NBA Fans Loved Shaquille O’Neal’s Dunk in His Suit on ‘Inside the NBA’
On Tuesday night, Inside the NBA was at its best. There was plenty of banter, including Charles Barkley insinuating that Hakeem Olajuwon got in Shaquille O'Neal's head as a player, and culminating later with O'Neal dunking a basketball in-studio to prove his colleagues wrong. Here's the clip of the whole exchange, which included Ernie Johnson and Kenny "The Jet" Smith asking the 52-year-old Shaq not to hurt himself on live televison.
Kevin Durant Made Victor Wembanyama Look Silly With Sweet Move
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant relished the opportunity to face second-year San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday night, and Durant and the Suns came through with a 104-93 win. Nearing the midway point in the second quarter, Durant caught the ball on the wing with Wembanyama defending him.
Shane Beamer Makes South Carolina’s Playoff Case After Win vs. Clemson
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer believes that his program belongs in the 12-team College Football Playoff following Saturday's 17–14 road win over No. 12 Clemson to conclude a 9–3 regular season. The Gamecocks drove down the field late, trailing 14–10, and took the lead after star quarterback LaNorris Sellers ran it in from 20 yards out on third-and-16 to give South Carolina the 17–14 lead after the extra point.
Cal Equipment Manager Gets Film Breakdown After Epic Tackle of Helmet Thief
The California Golden Bears mounted an epic fourth quarter comeback last Saturday to defeat bitter rival Stanford 24-21 to clinch bowl eligibility. The story in the immediate aftermath of the win was the epic postgame interview given by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza in which he emotionally described what it meant to become bowl eligible. However, a second storyline has emerged that's capturing headlines as Cal prepares for SMU in the regular season finale this weekend.
Projecting the College Football Playoff Rankings for Week 14
In the penultimate Saturday of the regular season in college football, seven of the top 20 teams in the sport lost. With upsets abound, there are plenty of changes expected when the newest College Football Playoff rankings are revealed on Tuesday night. Here's Sports Illustrated's latest CFP poll projection after an action-packed Saturday across the sport. The Projected Ranking 1. Oregon Ducks: 11-0 (8-0 Big Ten) This Week: Idle Week 14: Home vs. Washington 2.
Where Is College GameDay This Week? Week 14 Schedule, Location, TV
ESPN's College GameDay has made its call for which campus will host the traveling television spectacle for the final week of the regular season across the sport. Here's everything you need to know for College GameDay's location for Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Where Is College GameDay This Week? For the second time this season, College GameDay is heading to College Station, Texas as Texas A&M hosts Texas in a showdown that has plenty of SEC title implications for both teams.
Chris Jones Responds to Getting ‘Dunked On’ by Travis Kelce in Chiefs Practice
Life is good for the Kansas City Chiefs. Fresh off back-to-back Super Bowl titles, Kansas City is 9-0 this season on their quest to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. The offense is rolling and the defense is one of the best in football thanks to players like tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones. Jones and Kelce have a close friendship, marked by antics in practice such as pretending to dunk on each other.
Wild Stat Shows Eagles’ Uncanny Tendency to Poach Saquon Barkley Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continued his strong first year in green and white with a monster performance on Thursday Night Football in the win over the Washington Commanders. Barkley carried the ball 26 times for 146 yards and two scores in the victory, as he continues his renaissance season with his new team. But for as incredible as Barkley has been for the Eagles this season, his stat line could be even better.
Eli Manning Nailed Viral Headstand Celebration After Chiefs’ Game-Winning TD
Sunday's NFL action saw the rare college football-NFL celebration crossover, as the aptly-dubbed "headstand celebration" that was first done by Incarnate Word wide receiver Jalen Walthall made its way to NFL fans everywhere. First, it was Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, and went right into the signature celebration.
Clayton Kershaw Had High Praise for Dodgers’ World Series Victory Parade
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw was a key piece to the franchise's 2020 World Series championship, one that didn't include a victory parade due to restrictions in Los Angeles from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to 2024, and Kershaw unfortunately dealt with an injury-riddled campaign that only saw him make seven starts all season before missing the rest of the year due to bone spurs in his toe.
Freddie Freeman Had Powerful Message About His Son After Dodgers’ World Series Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers captured the 2024 World Series title in five games over the New York Yankees, finishing the series off in New York with a five-run comeback in a 7-6 Game 5 clinching victory. Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman earned World Series MVP after hitting home runs in each of the first four games of the Fall Classic. Freeman finished the five-game series batting .300 with four home runs and 12 RBI.
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.
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