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Only a few days remain until the start of the 2023 NFL preseason for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts will start their preseason with a Saturday matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Indianapolis took on the Bills during the 2022 preseason, falling in a 27-24 loss at Highmark Stadium. The game saw quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger, Nick […]

Former Florida State safety commit Rydarrius “Red” Morgan committed to the Alabama football program, he announced in a Wednesday tweet. 10000000% Committed 🐘 #RDN @Coach_TRob pic.twitter.com/wlNFVm2YZF — RYDARRIUS “RED“ MORGAN (@Rydarrius1) August 9, 2023 Morgan, a three-star recruit from Central High School in, Phenix City, Ala., initially committed to Florida State in July. He held offers from Cincinnati, Miami, Appalachian State, […]

Only a few days until the 2023 NFL preseason officially kicks off. The Titans will take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Tennessee faced the Bears in the preseason in 2021, falling in a 27-24 loss at Nissan Stadium as Titans quarterbacks Matt Barkley and Logan Woodside combined for 226 passing yards and one touchdown. […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Justin Houston had high praise for defensive end and now-Panthers teammate Brian Burns. “I think I’m gonna love playing with him. That kind of talent don’t come around often,” Houston said, via The Athletic Panthers Staff Writer Joseph Person. “He’s proven already. I think everybody sees and knows what he’s got. “The sky’s the […]

Nebraska linebacker Maverick Noonan suffered a season-ending knee injury on Tuesday, according to a tweet from The Athletic Nebraska Staff Writer Mitch Sherman. “Nebraska coach Matt Rhule reports that true freshman LB Maverick Noonan is out for the year with a knee injury. He’ll need surgery,” Sherman wrote. “Noonan made strides in the spring as an early […]

North Carolina transfer wide receiver Tez Walker’s waiver for immediate eligibility has been denied, according to a Tuesday tweet from Inside Carolina Sports Reporter Taylor Vippolis. “Major news for Carolina: Tez Walker’s waiver for immediate eligibility has been denied,” Vippolis wrote. “UNC is trying to appeal the decision by the NCAA. This comes a day after […]

The Georgia Bulldogs finished their 2022 campaign on top of the college football world following a 65-7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football National Championship. Quarterback Stetson Bennett, who made his first career start against South Carolina in September, finished the matchup with 304 passing yards and four touchdowns. It would […]

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller became the fifth-fastest WNBA head coach to reach 150 wins, according to a Sunday tweet from the Sparks. “@CurtMillerWBB becomes the 5th-fastest coach in the @WNBA to reach 150 wins,” the Sparks wrote. “He is also 1 of 3 coaches to win over 275 collegiate & 150 professional games – […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. “Four-time Pro-Bowl LB Justin Houston reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, per source,” Schefter wrote. Houston, a four-time Pro Bowler and a […]

The Minnesota Vikings signed former New England Patriots and Chicago Bears wide receiver N’Keal Harry on Sunday, according to a tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. “The Vikings have signed WR N’Keal Harry,” Yates wrote. The Buffalo Bills hosted the former Arizona State standout for a workout in July. Harry, a former first-round pick from the Arizona State […]

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons guard Josh Andrews amid a multitude of roster moves, the team announced in a Sunday tweet. “#Eagles have officially signed OL Josh Andrews, waived/injured WR Charleston Rambo, and released LB Davion Taylor,” Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles reporter Jeff McLane wrote in a Sunday tweet. “Taylor, the […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson went over the extension he signed with the Bengals as he met with the media on Sunday. “It’s almost a sigh of relief that things are done and I can continue to go out and play football,” Wilson said, via a Sunday tweet from The Athletic Senior Writer Paul Dehner Jr. […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr raved about New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson’s leadership skills before the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “I think Jalen is such a natural leader,” Kerr said, via a Sunday article from ESPN NBA Writer Tim Bontemps. “Because he’s a point guard, he immediately comes to mind. He’s the one who’s leading […]

The Buffalo Bills have activated defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a Sunday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “The #Bills have activated DT Jordan Phillips off the active/PUP list,” Rapoport wrote. The Bills announced they had placed Phillips, edge rusher Von Miller and linebacker Tyler […]

The Arizona Cardinals are signing former Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack to a one-year contract, according to a Friday tweet from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. “The #Cardinals signed veteran RB Marlon Mack to a one-year contract,” Pelissero wrote. The Cardinals hosted a tryout for Mack on Thursday. A former fourth-round choice out of South Florida, […]

The Hall of Fame Game featured its fair share of memorable moments. Even after the lights went out during the second half of Thursday’s matchup, the Cleveland Browns earned a 21-16 victory over the New York Jets after they clawed back from the nine-point deficit they faced by the half. Cleveland’s quarterback duo of Kellen Mond and […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts defensive end Yannick Ngakoue posted a one-emoji tweet after he signed with the Chicago Bears on Thursday. 🐻 — Yannick Ngakoue (@YannickNgakoue) August 4, 2023 Ngakoue signed a 1-year, $10.5 million contract with the Bears on Thursday night, adding a seven-year NFL veteran with 65 career sacks to Chicago’s defensive line. […]

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen excelled in his Philadelphia debut as he took the mound against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Michael Lorenzen turned in an excellent Phillies debut pic.twitter.com/CjHt1odITO — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 3, 2023 The 31-year-old pitcher ended the outing with six hits, two runs, one walk and five strikeouts over eight […]

Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham gave a promising update for quarterback Cam Rising when he spoke to reporters on Monday. “He’ll be practicing, but he’ll have limitations,” Whittingham said, via On3 Florida Gators Senior Writer Nick de la Torre. “That will pretty much be the report for at least a couple of weeks, practicing […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer had high praise for wide receiver Davante Adams during a Wednesday press conference at Raiders’ training camp. “A 50-50 ball for most receivers is 80-20 for him,” Hoyer said on Wednesday, via a Wednesday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter Paul Gutierrez. Adams, a former second-round pick out of Fresno State, played and […]

The Houston Texans are signing former New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos tight end Nick Vannett, according to a Wednesday tweet from KPRC 2 Houston NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. “#Texans to sign veteran tight end Nick Vannett today, per a league source @KPRC2,” wrote Wilson. Nick Vannett, a former third-round pick from Ohio State, has played in […]

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright earned WNBA Coach of the Month honors after an impressive July run by the Dream, according to a Wednesday tweet from the WNBA. “Tanisha Wright of the @atlantadream is the Coach of the Month after leading the Dream to a 8-3 record during the month of July,” the tweet read. “Congrats, […]

The Las Vegas Aces became the second team in WNBA history to start a season with a record of 24-2 following a 93-72 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, according to a Wednesday article from the Associated Press. “Las Vegas (24-2) has won eight straight games to become the second team in WNBA history to start […]

Former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas had a heartfelt message for Browns fans before his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. “I want to express the gratitude that I have for Cleveland Browns fans, for Northeast Ohio, and everything that they’ve meant to me and the motivation that they gave me during […]

Brazilian forward Marta’s World Cup career ended after Team Brazil was eliminated from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 0-0 draw to Team Jamaica on Wednesday, according to an article from ESPN Australia Correspondent Joey Lynch. “Marta’s legendary Women’s World Cup career has come to an end after Brazil were eliminated from the […]

Five-star edge rusher Dylan Stewart committed to the South Carolina football program on Tuesday, according to a tweet from On3 Recruits National Recruiting Expert Hayes Fawcett. “BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Dylan Stewart tells me he has Committed to South Carolina,” Fawcett wrote. “The Top 10 Player in the ’24 Class chose the Gamecocks over Ohio State, Georgia, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders released tight end OJ Howard on Tuesday, according to a tweet from Vegas Nation reporter Vincent Bonsignore. “The @Raiders have released TE O.J. Howard,” Bonsignore wrote. Howard, a former first-round pick out of Alabama, has played in 72 games and started in 56 since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first selected him with the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said he believes he better understands the Pittsburgh offense on Monday. “I have a better understanding of the offense,” Pickett said, via NFL.com Senior National Columnist Judy Battista. “I can communicate better with guys, because we automatically have a familiarity. I can communicate a lot more clearly than a year before.” Steelers […]

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones highlighted the connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore on Monday. “One and two,” Jones said Monday when asked how the offense looks different, via NBC Sports Chicago. “Justin Fields and DJ Moore, yeah, that’s different. That’s really different. There’s been some really nice passes, some really nice […]

Next season will be an important one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coming off of an 8-9 season in 2022, the Bucs will have plenty to look out for before they kick off against the Minnesota Vikings in September. They will have to see how some of the team’s newer faces, including quarterback Baker Mayfield […]

The San Francisco 49ers made their fair share of moves to add to the roster before the start of the 2023 NFL season. They signed quarterback Sam Darnold, formerly of the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers, to a one-year contract in March. Darnold can add to a quarterback room that features Trey Lance and Brock […]

The Indianapolis Colts had an eventful 2022 season. The Colts fell to 4-12-1 in 2022 despite acquiring quarterback Matt Ryan in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons, putting them third in the AFC South and 15th in the AFC. Indianapolis hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to be the team’s new head coach […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made plenty of key moves to add or retain key players and strengthen their roster before the start of the 2023 season. The Eagles re-signed quarterback Jalen Hurts to a five-year, $255 million contract in April. They brought aboard quarterback Marcus Mariota and running back Rashaad Penny on one-year contracts. Running back D’Andre Swift […]

The Tennessee Titans made a few key moves to help strengthen the roster before the 2023 NFL season. They signed offensive tackle Andre Dillard to a three-year, $29 million contract in March. They re-signed a few players to one-year contracts, including center Corey Levin and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. The Titans brought in five rookies through the […]

Do the Miami Dolphins have what it takes to make another appearance in the NFL Playoffs? Miami ended its 2022 campaign with a record of 9-8, the same record it earned in 2021. The Dolphins brought in plenty of talent to help strengthen the roster before the start of the 2023 NFL season after they […]

The New Orleans Saints will have plenty to look out for before the start of the 2023 NFL season. The Saints added some new faces and retained a few familiar ones during the 2023 offseason, including former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams. “This organization, the family dynamic, the […]

How close are the Las Vegas Raiders to finding their way back to the NFL playoffs? The Raiders ended last season with a record of 6-11 after they went 10-7 the season before, putting them in third place in the AFC West and 13th in the AFC. Las Vegas will have plenty to look out […]

The Detroit Lions were so close last season. A tale of two seasons saw Detroit recover from a 1-6 start to their 2022 campaign, going 8-2 to end the year with a record of 9-8 and their highest regular-season wins total since the 2017 season. They took eighth place in the NFC with spots ahead […]

How close are the Arizona Cardinals to finding their way back to a spot in the NFL playoffs? Under a new head coach and a few new faces on the roster, the Cardinals will have plenty to look out for before the start of the 2023 NFL season. Arizona ended the 2022 season with a […]