May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) runs drills during the 49ers rookie minicamp at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY SportsRicky Pearsall continues to make remarkable progress less than six weeks after getting shot.San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed to reporters on Friday that the rookie receiver Pearsall is set to have his practice window open in the coming days. Shanahan noted that Pearsall could likely begin practicing as early as Monday, which would allow for a potential return to action in the near…
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Sep 30, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Northwestern Wildcats helmet on the field prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Anyone watching the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday will note a familiar last name doing the kicking. Northwestern’s regular kicker, Jack Olsen, will miss Friday’s game against Maryland due to a lower body injury, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. As a result, Luke Akers, son of longtime Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers, will handle kicking duties. Source: Northwestern will be without K Jack Olsen, who is week-to-week with a lower…
Oct 15, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin walks off the field during a timeout during the first quarter of the game against the Auburn Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports The Ole Miss Rebels have been accused of faking injuries so many times this season, the program felt the need to issue a statement about it on Friday. The abrupt statement, released Friday evening, acknowledged that Ole Miss has been part of an ongoing discussion about “feigned injuries.” The statement said the school has cooperated with the National Coordinator for Football…
Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft watches from the sidelines before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a clear statement about safety Jabrill Peppers’ future with the team after Peppers was arrested last weekend on drug and assault charges. Peppers was arrested early Saturday on charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and possession of cocaine. Peppers has denied the allegations, and his attorneys claim to have evidence…
Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) jogs off the field following the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports The NFL and NFLPA addressed concerns over the handling of a potential Josh Allen concussion during Week 5, and are once again defending the protocols. Allen briefly left Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans after taking a big hit to the head during the fourth quarter. The hit was enough to put Allen into the concussion protocol, and he was checked by doctors on the…
Jan 31, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view of a NBA on TNT logo on the broadcast table before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images As they enter what will most likely be their final season with the rights to the NBA, TNT is going big. TNT announced this week that they have hired the retired eight-time All-Star Vince Carter as part of their regular TV crew next season. Carter will be serving as a studio analyst for the network and is set to feature on…
Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on the sideline during the first half against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY SportsQuarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will be short at least one key player for their Week 6 game against the Houston Texans.The Patriots ruled running back Rhamondre Stevenson out for Week 6, as he is dealing with a foot injury. Antonio Gibson is likely to get most of the work in Stevenson’s absence.This is not how the Patriots would have wanted Maye’s career as starter to…
Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Uncle Drew may be going back to his roots come the next Olympic Games. Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving spoke this week to Sam Amick of The Athletic for a wide-ranging interview. At one point in the interview, Irving discussed the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and said that he would be open to playing for Australia if he is not selected…
Oct 2, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) walks off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in overtime at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/Green Bay Press Gazette-USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs on Friday spoke with the media and finally addressed his suspension from the team. Doubs had been suspended for one game due to what the team said was detrimental conduct. Doubs missed practice last week and did not give the team any notice about it. A report suggested that Doubs was unhappy with his…
Oct 30, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) before playing against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an update Friday regarding Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey is eligible to come off injured reserve, but the team will not be opening the 3-week window for him to be activated to the roster, Shanahan told the media. Not only will the practice window not be opened for McCaffrey, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter says McCaffrey is not expected to play in the 49ers’…