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San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that quarterback Brock Purdy could suit up Sunday against the Rams for the first time in six weeks, potentially as Mac Jones’ backup, with a decision due Saturday. Purdy is q…
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is preparing for a pivotal Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles while mourning former Dallas Cowboys teammate Marshawn Kneeland, who police say died by apparent …
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards has left the Wildcats and is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Limited by injuries this season, he appeared in four games with 34 carries for …
USC, ranked No. 20, beat Northwestern 38-17 Friday night after springing a legal fake punt. Third-string quarterback Sam Huard, wearing the same No. 80 as punter Sam Johnson following a quiet roster change, joined the pu…
After being dealt to the Colts at the NFL trade deadline, Jets All-Pro Sauce Gardner responded to a viral video of two young fans by promising brothers Trey and Bryce two of his first Colts jerseys and sending footballs.…
With four injured receivers, the Seahawks expect newly acquired Rashid Shaheed to play heavily in his debut after arriving Wednesday via trade. Cooper Kupp is questionable with heel and hamstring issues, Tory Horton is d…
Fox Sports said Friday it no longer employs former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez. In a family statement, his brother Nick said Sanchez is recovering from serious injuries while grieving the loss of a close friend, calling…
Washington is mourning goalkeeper Mia Hamant, 21, who died Thursday from kidney cancer, the university said. A 2024 standout, she posted a 0.66 goals-against average — third best in program history — and later sat out he…
The Los Angeles Rams will elevate kicker Harrison Mevis from the practice squad to face the 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said Friday, after Joshua Karty missed an extra point and a 39-yarder in Week 9. McVay also confirm…
Lando Norris secured sprint pole in Sao Paulo, topping all three sessions and edging Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by 0.097s, with McLaren teammate title rival Oscar Piastri third. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was sixth, behind …
In Green Bay, Micah Parsons reflected on the death of former Dallas Cowboys teammate Marshawn Kneeland, who authorities say died Thursday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Parsons, traded to the Packers in August, prais…
Head coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots will be without starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) for Sunday's road game against the Bucca…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. will miss Sunday’s game against the Texans with an ankle injury, sidelining the team’s leader in catches (30) and yards (420). With Travis Hunter on IR because of a k…
Rico Dowdle is on track to suit up for the Panthers against the Saints on Sunday, but their receiving corps took a hit Friday. Head coach Dave Canales said first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan suffered a hamstring injury a…
Jayden Daniels avoided ligament damage after dislocating his left elbow against Seattle and won’t need surgery, but he’s out until at least Week 13, with reevaluation during Washington’s Week 12 bye before a Nov. 30 home…
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will be posted Friday, sources told ESPN, opening a 45-day window that begins 8 a.m. ET Saturday and ends 5 p.m. Dec. 22. The 25-year-old left-handed third baseman, who holds the NPB Ja…
The Broncos’ pass rush tightened its grip after sacking Raiders quarterback Geno Smith six times Thursday night, pushing Denver to 46 sacks through 10 games. At this pace, they would finish with 78, eclipsing the single-…
The NFL is mourning Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, found dead of an apparent suicide after he fled a crash; acquaintances had received a group text saying goodbye, according to recordings archived by…
Florida finally unveiled 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman Olivier Rioux in its 104-64 rout of Northern Florida, as 'We Want Ollie' chants pushed coach Todd Golden to sub him in with 2:09 left. The Canadian center, officially t…
From trade deadline calls to midseason pressure, AFC North beat writers dissected where their teams stand. The Steelers added safety Kyle Dugger but passed on a receiver, a polarizing choice given their veteran-heavy ros…
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith endured a bruising Thursday, throwing his league-high 12th interception and taking six sacks in a 10-7 loss to the Broncos that dropped the Raiders to 2-7. The offense managed 188 yards. Sm…
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll voiced sharp frustration after a Thursday night 10-7 loss to the Broncos, saying the offense isn't scoring and must run the ball better. He noted offensive coordinator Chip Kelly stayed wi…
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith left briefly on the first play of the fourth quarter after a scramble ended with Nik Bonitto grabbing his right knee and Malcolm Roach landing on him. He limped off in pain, and Kenny Picke…
Fathers of two 2024 first round receivers are voicing frustrations, and one son is trying to steady the noise. After Chicago’s 47-42 win over the Bengals, where Rome Odunze had no catches on three targets, his father Jam…
Rico Dowdle surged to RB2 and remains an RB1, pending a precautionary quad issue. Arizona will start Jacoby Brissett over injured Kyler Murray, lifting Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison amid a pass-happy tilt. Chicago wei…