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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

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The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joshua Karty kicked four field goals and the Los Angeles Rams survived a slugfest a week after winning a shootout, beating the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 on Thursday night in a key game in the NFC West race. Four days after beating Josh Allen and Buffalo 44-42 in the NFL’s highest-scoring game of the season, the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Titans kicker Nick Folk dealing with soreness so Tennessee added insurance

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans ' most consistent scoring threat in an ugly season now is on the injury report, and that’s why they brought back a player for a bit of insurance. Kicker Nick Folk worked through some soreness, making a pair of field goals for Tennessee’s only points last week in the Titans’ loss to the Jaguars, …

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1 month ago

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have no secret formula when it comes to stopping Lamar Jackson. Baltimore turned it over three times — each leading to one of Chris Boswell’s six field goals — and committed 12 penalties while never really establishing the kind of rhythm that comes so easily when they play someone other than the Steelers. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois will face a Michigan State defense that allows 323.6 yards per game, No. Michigan State: Freshman receiver Nick Marsh ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 16.8 yards per catch and is seventh in the conference with 69.1 receiving yards per game. Facts & figures …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lipscombe's Kicks and Hollinger's Picks Propel Presbyterian to Victory

Associated Press

Presbyterian defeated Dayton 28-7 in a thrilling game. Peter Lipscombe kicked four field goals and Tariq Hollinger recovered two fumbles to help Presbyterian score two touchdowns. Quante Jennings and Worth Warner added touchdown runs for the Blue Hose, while Mason Hackett was the quarterback for Presbyterian. The Blue Hose won their second consecutive game after three close losses.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jason Kelce proposes major NFL rule change

Daily Mail

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce apparently wants to take the 'foot' out of football. On the latest episode of his 'New Heights' podcast alongside his brother and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Jason went off on what he deems to be the scourge of the league: kickers making too many field goals. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Field goals aplenty, but Rams need red-zone offense to kick in: ‘It’s cost us so far’

LA Times

The Bears’ Gervon Dexter Sr. tackles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday. In the Rams’ 24-18 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, their first four drives ended with two field goals, a lost fumble and a missed field-goal attempt. “And that will be a big point of emphasis … because it’s cost us so far this year.” Fixing the …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was a sense of relief in a somewhat subdued Dallas Cowboys locker room after a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants. Dak Prescott threw one of his two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys beat the Giants for the seventh straight time and 14th in 15 games. “I lost my first two …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kyron Drones runs, passes Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 37-17

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! NORFOLK, Va. — Kyron Drones threw for a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 win over Old Dominion on Saturday at S.B. And you know, there was a moment there in the second quarter when I thought we were …

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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

Stetson Bennett shakes off 4 INTs, throws winning TD in final seconds as Rams edge Cowboys, 13-12

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For 57 minutes on Sunday afternoon, Stetson Bennett very much looked like a quarterback who had not seen the field in nearly a year. In the last 3 minutes, though, Bennett led the Los Angeles Rams on a game-winning drive that might have brought back memories of him leading the University of Georgia to two consecutive national …

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9 months ago

Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

New York Times

After five months of regular-season and conference tournament action, we have finally reached the best stretch of the year. Record: 28-5 Coach: Kim Mulkey, five Sweet 16s, six Elite Eights, one Final Four, four championships Player to watch: Angel Reese BetMGM odds Title odds +650 Albany 2 SEC 3 3 UConn Portland 3 29-5 Profile Strengths: When Paige Bueckers did …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker, 49ers’ Jake Moody kick longest field goals in Super Bowl history

New York Times

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. The record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history was broken twice on the same night. The record for longest field goal in Super Bowl history lasted all of two quarters. Harrison Butker connects from 57 ‼️ 🎥 @NFL | #SuperBowlLVIIIpic.twitter.com/wdAPbqbE4t — The Athletic February 12, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

From unemployed to Pro Bowl: Soccer players revitalizing the NFL kicking game

LA Times

It was Brandon Aubrey’s wife Jenn who first realized her husband might have been playing the wrong sport. “Taking somebody who’s never done something at a certain level, it’s more about just mastering the muscle memory and things like that,” said Egan, whose kicking school is less than 20 miles from where Aubrey attended high school in Plano, Texas. The …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the playoffs for the fourth straight season — and they have their defense to thank. Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 9-0 on Sunday to win their third consecutive NFC South title. The Buccaneers will host the Philadelphia …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos signs 4-year contract extension

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos has signed a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season. General manager Ryan Poles said Santos’ “consistency and dependability will help us continue to elevate.” The 32-year-old Santos is 27 for 29 on field goals and 24 for 26 on extra points heading into Sunday’s game against Arizona. After playing two …

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1 year ago

Chargers’ 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills by the numbers

LA Times

The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals against the Bills and has made 19 attempts in a row. Summary Buffalo 0 14 7 3 — 24 CHARGERS 3 7 3 9 — 22 First Quarter CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 20, 6:32. Third Quarter CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 40, 7:22. Key plays: J.Allen 17 pass to Knox, J.Allen …

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1 year, 2 months ago

49ers drafted Jake Moody because he’s Mr. Calm. Now, rookie kicker gets to show it

New York Times

San Francisco 49ers rookie Jake Moody got the blown-kick treatment last week in Cleveland. “Oh my gosh, c’mon, that’s like six questions,” then-Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York said in August after missing a potentially game-winning field goal in the preseason finale. GO DEEPER 'A Michigan legend': Jim Harbaugh thinks Jake Moody will thrive with 49ers Receiver Ronnie Bell, Moody’s Michigan …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in London

Associated Press

LONDON — Lamar Jackson scrambled, evaded tackles and made big throws when he needed to in his international debut. “Lamar Jackson is not afraid.” Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals and the Ravens struggled mightily in the red zone. After the Titans rallied to pull within 18-13 after Derrick Henry’s 15-yard touchdown run, Jackson …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

Associated Press

ATLANTA — All the talk from Atlanta coach Arthur Smith the last two years about Desmond Ridder’s poise and composure meant little until the quarterback demonstrated he could shine in the final minute with a game on the line. Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, providing a response to those who had called for him to be benched, Younghoe Koo …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott had little time savoring a blowout win in his 100th game as the Buffalo Bills head coach. Dominating as his defense performed in forcing five turnovers and getting nine sacks in a 37-3 victory at Washington on Sunday, McDermott was already focused on Buffalo’s next opponent: the Miami Dolphins. Through three outings, Buffalo has …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Close is no consolation this time as Rams’ offense flails in loss to Bengals

LA Times

The Bengals’ running back Joe Mixon runs 14 yards against the Rams for the first touchdown of the game. Monday night’s game was the first game between the Rams and Bengals since Super Bowl LVI, when the Rams hung on for a 23-20 victory at SoFi Stadium. “He really wasn’t moving too much,” said Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The Titans trade draft pick to Pats for Nick Folk to try to fix kicker issue

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are trying a proven veteran in their latest move to fill a big need. The Titans traded a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the New England Patriots before the NFL’s roster cut deadline for veteran Nick Folk after trying a pair of undrafted free agents during much of the offseason and training camp before …

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

The Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game

Titans kicker Nick Folk dealing with soreness so Tennessee added insurance

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

Lipscombe's Kicks and Hollinger's Picks Propel Presbyterian to Victory

Jason Kelce proposes major NFL rule change

Field goals aplenty, but Rams need red-zone offense to kick in: ‘It’s cost us so far’

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15

Kyron Drones runs, passes Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 37-17

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

Stetson Bennett shakes off 4 INTs, throws winning TD in final seconds as Rams edge Cowboys, 13-12

Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker, 49ers’ Jake Moody kick longest field goals in Super Bowl history

From unemployed to Pro Bowl: Soccer players revitalizing the NFL kicking game

Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos signs 4-year contract extension

Chargers’ 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills by the numbers

49ers drafted Jake Moody because he’s Mr. Calm. Now, rookie kicker gets to show it

Jackson throws TD pass and Tucker kicks 6 FGs for Ravens in 24-16 win over Titans in London

Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next

Close is no consolation this time as Rams’ offense flails in loss to Bengals

The Titans trade draft pick to Pats for Nick Folk to try to fix kicker issue