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Ranking 24 MVP candidates in '24
Preseason awards were left behind in college and most of our 24 candidates for Most Valuable Player have other trophies at heart as the 2024 season kicks off. ,Our NFL writers checked in with the players we consider capable of claiming the MVP award when the dust settles on the 18-week regular seaso...
Weekend Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway
After a dramatic regular-season finale that saw Chase Briscoe charge into the Playoffs with an 11th-hour victory at Darlington Raceway, the NASCAR Cup Series begins the 10-race process of identifying a champion.,Arguably, this is the most unpredictable Playoff since NASCAR implemented the eliminatio...
Suspect in shooting of 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall 'very sorry'
A 17-year-old charged in the shooting of 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in a San Francisco juvenile court.,According to police, Pearsall was shot in the chest Saturday in San Francisco's Union Square as part of an alleged robbery attempt. Pearsall fought ...
North Carolina turns to QB Conner Harrell with Charlotte up next
Redshirt sophomore Conner Harrell will get his second career start and first of the season when North Carolina hosts Charlotte on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Harrell was thrust into action when starter Max Johnson sustained a season-ending leg injury in the third quarter of the season op...
Suspect in shooting of 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to appear in court
A 17-year-old charged in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon.,Pearsall was shot in the chest Saturday in San Francisco's Union Square as part of an alleged robbery attempt. Pearsall fought back, and the suspect also...
Holdout 49ers LT Trent Williams reports, receives $82.66M deal
All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams reported to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday and agreed to a restructured three-year, $82.66 million deal that includes $48 million at signing, ending a protracted holdout.,The move apparently comes in time for Williams to take the field Monday night against the ...
2024 NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs defend throne in three-peat bid
Kansas City begins the 2024 season where it wrapped last season: atop the NFL power rankings.,The Chiefs open defense of consecutive Super Bowls and a bid for an historic three-peat on Thursday at home, facing a team capable of knocking them from the cushioned perch in the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens....
Report: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) to return to practice
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to return to practice Tuesday, ESPN reported.,McCaffrey, 28, has missed the majority of training camp while nursing a strained calf.,The news comes on the heels of a report that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is close to signi...
AFC West: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
AFC West division preview,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Kansas City Chiefs (12-5),The whole gang's back together as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid vie to become the first team to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. ,Los Angeles Chargers (9-7),New coach Jim Harbaugh might need t...
Holdout OT Trent Williams reports, new contract expected
All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams reported to the San Francisco 49ers and is expected to sign an adjusted contract, ending a protracted holdout in time to take the field Monday night against the New York Jets for the start of the regular season. ,Williams' agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, shared the n...
AFC South: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
AFC South division preview, ,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Houston Texans (11-6),Get the right coach-QB combo and you'll go places. Houston did that last year with DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud and are in prime position to make it 2-for-2 this season.,Jacksonville Jaguars (10-7),Jacksonville...
AFC East: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
AFC East division preview,2024 predicted order of finish, record,New York Jets (13-4),Veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers is back to take care of business on one side of the ball while what could end up being the top-rated defense in the league will be going to work on the other. , ,Miami Dolphins ...
AFC North: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
AFC North division preview,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Cincinnati Bengals (11-6),A healthy Joe Burrow should have Cincinnati back in the playoff hunt for the third time in four seasons. The contract dispute with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase could be a distraction. The Bengals have enough t...
NFC North: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
NFC North division preview, ,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Detroit Lions (12-5),Playmakers and power in the trenches take the offense to another level. If the young secondary holds up, competing for home-field advantage isn't out of the question.,Green Bay Packers (12-5),Jordan Love and Jos...
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall out at least 4 games after being shot
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall went on the reserve/non-football injury list on Monday after he was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt over the weekend. ,Pearsall, 23, will miss at least the first four games of his rookie season following the incident in San Franciso's Union...
NFC South: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
NFC South division preview, ,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7),Baker Mayfield's continued resurgence at quarterback and a stable defense will lead to a fourth consecutive division title.,Atlanta Falcons (9-8),Kirk Cousins is an upgrade at quarterback and adding edge ...
NFC East: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
NFC East division preview,2024 predicted order of finish, record,Philadelphia Eagles (12-5),If Saquon Barkley stays healthy, Philly avenges last year's collapse to extend the trend of a different division winner every year since 2004., ,Dallas Cowboys (11-6),MVP runner-up Dak Prescott and three-time...
NFC West: 2024 Outlook, Preview, Predictions
NFC West Division preview,2024 predicted order of finish, record,San Francisco 49ers (12-5),The 49ers have plenty of playmakers and signed "hold-in" WR Brandon Aiyuk to an extension. But LT Trent Williams remains a holdout and without him the line might not give Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Dee...
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall out of hospital after being shot in robbery attempt
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday after being shot in the chest in a robbery attempt on Saturday in the city's Union Square district, the team announced.,Pearsall, 23, had been upgraded to fair condition, according to media reports, afte...
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall stable after being shot in robbery attempt
San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday afternoon in the city's Union Square district and was in stable condition at a local hospital.,Mayor London Breed said San Francisco police were on the scene "immediately" and the suspected shooter was in custody. At a news ...