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4 days, 23 hours ago

Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

LA Times

Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant victory after a week of disconcerting developments in the transfer portal. But in a post on social media, the redshirt sophomore announced Wednesday that he would run it back for another season at USC, explaining …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Browns waive Kadarius Toney, place Greg Newsome II on IR

New York Times

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II’s season is over due to a hamstring injury, and the Browns also waived wide receiver/punt returner Kadarius Toney on Tuesday. With the Browns at 3-10 and headed toward an uncertain future in large part because they still have more than $170 million in salary-cap commitments to quarterback Deshaun Watson, both of general manager Andrew …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 29 - Dec. 5

Associated Press

Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1988 — Oklahoma State’s Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy then proves he’s worthy of the award with spectacular performance in a 45-42 win over Texas Tech in Tokyo. 2016 — Tom Brady becomes the NFL’s career leader in victories by a quarterback, earning his 201st by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

New York Times

Penn State enjoyed another stress-free Saturday and remains in a favorable position to host a first-round College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. On one play, Warren lined up under center on third-and-short, but center Nick Dawkins snapped the ball through Warren’s legs to quarterback Drew Allar. He is tied with Pat Freiermuth for the most career touchdowns by a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heisman Contender Gabriel Leads No. 1 Oregon to Victory Over Michigan

Associated Press

Oregon secures a 38-17 victory over Michigan, with Dillon Gabriel leading the Ducks to victory. The Ducks dominated the first half, scoring 28 points, but the Wolverines clawed back with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Gabriel's touchdown run and receiving performance were key for Oregon, while Jordan James provided balance with his rushing and receiving touchdowns. The poll implications …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers vet Cordarrelle Patterson hasn’t let pride get in the way during a record-setting career

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Cordarrelle Patterson doesn’t fit into a specific box. The Steelers signed Patterson to a two-year deal in March, intrigued by his versatility and deep knowledge of first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s playbook. Smith coached Patterson for three seasons in Atlanta, where Smith quickly learned there wasn’t anywhere he could put Patterson on the field that would make Patterson …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Estancia football takes first loss as offense stalls versus University

LA Times

Estancia kick returner Brandon Bettinghausen finds open space and runs around the defense for a touchdown against University on Thursday. There’s no way we should have won that game, with five turnovers.. We stunk up the place on offense tonight.. Just a nightmare.” Brown topped 100 yards for the third straight week, finishing with 127 on 21 carries, but it …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

New rules led to more kickoff returns and no hip-drop tackle penalties in the preseason

Associated Press

The early returns on the NFL’s new kickoff rules are in from the preseason and the result is a significant increase in returns. There were also more big returns and better average starting field position, which could increase scoring after a drop last season to the lowest level since 2017. Last season led to a new low with just 21.8% …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Returner Derius Davis has a huge ‘stake’ in Chargers’ special teams

LA Times

Most people look at the player who initiates the new NFL kickoffs as the kicker. “That guy looks like a steak dinner to me,” said Davis, slated to return kicks for the Chargers. “Not only did the league need, but I think the players needed it, just to have that extra excitement to go out there and play for your …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 15 Tennessee opens season with high expectations against FCS foe Chattanooga

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I really like this team.” Tennessee opens Heupel’s fourth season Saturday at home against Chattanooga, a Football Championship Subdivision team ranked No. “We’re going to be in an adverse situation Saturday from the time it’s kicked off until the time it’s over,” Chattanooga coach Rusty Wright …

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4 months ago

Flag football popularity on the rise in Southland

LA Times

Maia Helmar threw for 70 touchdowns on her way to earning Sunset League most valuable player last season The high school flag football season is underway in the Southland and the race to crown the first Southern Section champion has begun. 2 in California last fall behind quarterback Madi Lam, who passed for 5,584 yards and a nation-best 91 touchdowns …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Oh snap! Jets’ Thomas Hennessy details what goes into perhaps the NFL’s most underappreciated job

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Thomas Hennessy’s journey to the NFL began with one big snap decision in high school. Hennessy, the older brother of Eagles center Matt Hennessy, has since become one of the NFL’s most consistent and reliable long snappers — a job that remains perhaps one of the most underappreciated in sports. Mechanically, at a basic level, that’s …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Two runs for one yard and special teams deployment: Louis Rees-Zammit makes NFL debut

The Telegraph

Louis Rees-Zammit made his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in a pre-season defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, seven months on from his final game of rugby union for Gloucester. The 23-year-old former Wales wing was used in multiple ways by the Chiefs in their 26-13 defeat in Jacksonville, with Rees-Zammit featuring as a running back on offense …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

First two kickoffs under NFL’s new rules are both returned to the 26

Associated Press

CANTON, Ohio — The first two kickoffs under the NFL’s radical new rule were both returned a yard farther than the old touchback. Houston’s Steven Sims fielded Cairo Santos’ kickoff at the 5 and ran 21 yards before he was tackled at the 26 to open Thursday night’s preseason game between the Texans and Chicago Bears. If a ball hits …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders’ pre-training camp 53-man roster projection: Defense looking strong on paper

New York Times

Offseason team activities provided valuable time for the Las Vegas Raiders to install their scheme, work on team chemistry and evaluate players. GO DEEPER Raiders OTAs: Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew bring different strengths to QB competition Running back Starter: Zamir White Backups: Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Dylan Laube Analysis: Two years after he was drafted to become Josh Jacobs’ successor, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chang'e 6 capsule opened in Beijing, unveiling far side Moon samples

China Daily

The returner of the Chang'e 6 lunar probe is opened during a ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, June 26, 2024. The returner of the Chang'e 6 lunar probe was opened at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. The reentry capsule of the Chang'e 6 mission was …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit: I achieved everything I wanted in rugby

The Telegraph

Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has claimed he “achieved everything I wanted to in rugby” before he made his sensational switch to NFL, where he is stepping up his bid to feature for Kansas City Chiefs. Rees-Zammit left rugby union on the verge of the Six Nations earlier this year, informing Gloucester, his club, and Wales of his decision to …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mission to shed light on dark side of the moon

China Daily

A Long March 5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e 6 spacecraft, blasts off from its launchpad at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan province, May 3, 2024. China on Friday launched its Chang'e 6 spacecraft to collect and return samples from the moon's mysterious far side — the first endeavor of its kind. The Chang'e 6 mission has …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Carolina Panthers draft Xavier Legette: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times

The Carolina Panthers selected South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette with the No. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft ‘The Beast’ breakdown Legette ranked No. 📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/bs7OwQnlbn — Gamecock Football December 30, 2022 Nick Baumgardner’s grade The …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars QB Lawrence and WR Kirk are on track to start team’s regular-season finale at Titans

Associated Press

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and receiver Christian Kirk are on track to start Jacksonville’s regular-season finale at Tennessee on Sunday that will decide the AFC South champion. Lawrence flew with the team to Nashville on Saturday after practicing in a limited capacity the last three days, and Kirk was activated from injured reserve after missing the last four games following groin …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack make Pro Bowl despite disappointing Chargers season

LA Times

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen leaps to catch a pass against Lions safety Tracy Walker III. Chargers’ wide receiver Keenan Allen and edge rusher Khalil Mack were selected for the Pro Bowl on Wednesday. At 32 and in his 10th season, Mack has excelled throughout the season despite fellow edge rusher Joey Bosa missing significant time because of injuries. Allen made …

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1 year ago

Packers have tougher path to playoffs after momentum-stopping loss to Giants

Associated Press

Even after perhaps their most disappointing loss of the season, the Green Bay Packers still have an opportunity to make the playoffs. “They didn’t do nothing that we didn’t see.” Green Bay still found itself in position to win after Jordan Love’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Malik Heath put the Packers ahead 22-21 with 1:33 remaining, but Tommy DeVito drove …

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1 year ago

Rams kicking selves after Ravens sub Tylan Wallace wins game on first day as returner

LA Times

The Ravens’ Tylan Wallace breaks free for the deciding 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in overtime against the Rams. Tylan Wallace went from a fill-in to an instant superstar Sunday, lifting the Baltimore Ravens to a 37-31 victory over the Rams with a 76-yard punt return. Tylan Wallace does a celebratory flip into the end zone after his 76-yard …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Big Ten West-leading No. 24 Iowa goes for 9th straight over Gophers in Floyd of Rosedale trophy game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The junior leads the Big Ten with an average of 13.1 yards per punt return and gave the Hawkeyes the tiebreaking touchdown with a 70-yard return late in the fourth quarter against Michigan State on Sept. 30. Though Stilianos has started the last four games …

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Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

Browns waive Kadarius Toney, place Greg Newsome II on IR

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 29 - Dec. 5

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

Heisman Contender Gabriel Leads No. 1 Oregon to Victory Over Michigan

Steelers vet Cordarrelle Patterson hasn’t let pride get in the way during a record-setting career

Estancia football takes first loss as offense stalls versus University

New rules led to more kickoff returns and no hip-drop tackle penalties in the preseason

Returner Derius Davis has a huge ‘stake’ in Chargers’ special teams

No. 15 Tennessee opens season with high expectations against FCS foe Chattanooga

Flag football popularity on the rise in Southland

Oh snap! Jets’ Thomas Hennessy details what goes into perhaps the NFL’s most underappreciated job

Two runs for one yard and special teams deployment: Louis Rees-Zammit makes NFL debut

First two kickoffs under NFL’s new rules are both returned to the 26

Raiders’ pre-training camp 53-man roster projection: Defense looking strong on paper

Chang'e 6 capsule opened in Beijing, unveiling far side Moon samples

Louis Rees-Zammit: I achieved everything I wanted in rugby

Mission to shed light on dark side of the moon

Carolina Panthers draft Xavier Legette: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Jaguars QB Lawrence and WR Kirk are on track to start team’s regular-season finale at Titans

Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack make Pro Bowl despite disappointing Chargers season

Packers have tougher path to playoffs after momentum-stopping loss to Giants

Rams kicking selves after Ravens sub Tylan Wallace wins game on first day as returner

Big Ten West-leading No. 24 Iowa goes for 9th straight over Gophers in Floyd of Rosedale trophy game