Sep 3, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Longhorns’ big aspirations for the 2024 season have taken a significant hit thanks to a noteworthy preseason injury. Sophomore running back CJ Baxter, who was penciled in as the team’s backfield starter, suffered injuries to both his LCL and PCL in his right knee on Tuesday. Baxter will require season-ending surgery as a result. Sources: Texas sophomore tailback CJ Baxter injured the…
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Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports After 10 career NBA seasons, one ex-lottery pick is ready for the Hamptons. Former NBA guard Jeremy Lamb announced in a post to Instagram on Wednesday that he is retiring from basketball. Lamb said that it was “time to catch another dream” and thanked all of those who helped him along the journey. Here is Lamb’s full post. The 32-year-old Lamb was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2012 draft and spent the first three seasons…
Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks to the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen offered a curiously dismissive take on the absence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs this year following a trade with the Houston Texans. Allen was asked Wednesday if he missed Diggs, his favorite target over the past four years. The quarterback’s answer was diplomatic, but somewhat surprising all the same. Bills QB Josh Allen on if he misses WR Stefon…
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts during organized team activities at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The NCAA handed down major penalties against Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday in relation to recruiting violations that took place while he was coaching the Michigan Wolverines. In a statement, the NCAA announced that Harbaugh would receive a four-year show-cause order. Harbaugh was also suspended for a full season, a penalty he would have to serve if any school were to hire him during that order. The statement excoriated Harbaugh for having “violated recruiting and inducement rules, engaged in…
Apr 2, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh speaks at press conference at Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The NCAA handed down major punishment against Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, and the former Michigan coach’s attorney had a very blunt response to the decision. Harbaugh has been suspended for one year and given a four-year show-cause order after investigators determined he made impermissible contact with recruits while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. In its 48-page document, the NCAA said Harbaugh “engaged in unethical conduct, failed to promote an atmosphere of…
Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have reportedly dropped out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, and that could be because there was nothing they could do to convince the star wide receiver to play for them. Aiyuk has been given permission to negotiate contract extensions with teams in order to potentially pave the way for a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. According to Matt…
Jan 22, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) warms up before the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has been the subject of numerous trade rumors this offseason, but that speculation can now officially be put to rest for at least another year. Markkanen’s agent, Michael Lelchitski of SIG Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday that Markkanen has signed a new 5-year, $238 million contract with the Jazz. The deal includes $200 million in new money. Utah…
Oct 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs off the field after loss against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Eagles collapsed down the stretch of the 2023 season, and it sounds like the relationship between head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts may have suffered as a result. In a story published on Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus cited several sources who made it clear that Sirianni and Hurts were not on the same page for much of last season. The…
The New York Giants and Detroit Lions have entertained fans by getting into multiple altercations during their joint training camp practices this week, but the NFL was not amused. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Giants and Lions have been fined $200,000 each over the fights that broke out while they were practicing against one another. The fines come several weeks after the NFL sent a memo to teams reminding them that unprofessional conduct at joint practices would not be tolerated. NFL confirmed today that the Detroit Lions and New York Giants organizations have each been fined $200,000 for…
Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco 49ers have been exploring potential trades for Brandon Aiyuk, and the star wide receiver might be willing to take less money on a new deal from one particular team. Aiyuk has been linked to a handful of teams in recent days, most notably the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and New England Patriots. The Patriots reportedly made an offer that the 49ers would have been willing…