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ESPN signs former NFL MVP Cam Newton, to appear as regular on 'First Take' ESPN hired former NFL quarterback Cam Newton as a regular contributor to primarily appear on the morning show "First Take," the network announced Thursday. Newton will make his debut Friday during a taping at Tennessee State University as part of the

Opinion: Russell Wilson seizing Steelers' starting QB job is only a matter of time Time and healing.  That’s the reality check when it comes to the status of Russell Wilson. The veteran quarterback was a full participant in a Pittsburgh Steelers practice for the first time in weeks on Wednesday, his nagging right calf injury

Venezuela vs. Argentina live updates: Watch Messi play World Cup qualifying match tonight Could Lionel Messi and Argentina's national football team’s late arrival in Venezuela Wednesday night impact their performance? Because of travel restrictions and Hurricane Milton ripping through Florida, the team left Miami yesterday afternoon and had a layover in Colombia before arriving in

NFL Week 6 picks straight up and against spread: Will Jets or Bills land in first place Monday? The surprising firing of New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh – at least in terms of its timing – got Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season off to a notable start. It adds further intrigue

Opinion: Duke's Jon Scheyer faces unique pressure with top prospect Cooper Flagg on team CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jon Scheyer, the 37-year-old coach of college basketball’s most scrutinized program, has recently found a mutual sounding board in Marcus Freeman, the 38-year-old coach of college football’s most scrutinized program.  In all of sports, there may be no

Sabrina Ionescu brought back her floater. It’s taken the Liberty to the WNBA Finals LAS VEGAS — Sabrina Ionescu couldn’t score.  In Walnut Creek, California, Ionescu was a short, scrawny sixth-grader playing on an eighth-grade boys team with her twin brother Eddy. Male defenders were considerably bigger and stronger, bumping her and altering her shot.

Opinion: LSU's Brian Kelly spits quarterback truth before facing Mississippi, Lane Kiffin When projecting whether teams possess the goods to make the College Football Playoff, we examine factors including schedule strength, quality of a depth chart, transfer haul, program pedigree and coaching momentum. Every element matters, but we tend to overcomplicate this. LSU’s Brian Kelly

WNBA Finals: USA TODAY staff predictions for Liberty vs. Lynx So, is the sixth time the charm?  The 2024 WNBA Finals will mark the sixth time that the New York Liberty, one of the OG W franchises, plays for a crown. New York’s players are the first to admit they are sick of being a

What makes transfer quarterbacks successful in college football? Experience matters Offseason gambles have paid off in a big way for No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon, who meet on Saturday in a Big Ten clash pitting two of the best teams and best offenses in the Bowl Subdivision. Both teams exited last season

Jayden Daniels brushes off Lamar Jackson comparisons: 'We're two different players' Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has frequently drawn comparisons to Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson during his career. While Daniels may be flattered by those comparisons, he doesn't believe they are warranted, as he explained ahead of his Week 6 matchup with the two-time

Opinion: The quarterback transfer reality: You must win now in big-money college football world This is a simple exercise, OK? Take a look at the US LBM Coaches Poll. The first three teams in the poll – Texas, Ohio State and Oregon – are using transfer quarterbacks.  Five of the top 10 teams, and 11

New Orleans Saints to start rookie QB Spencer Rattler in place of injured Derek Carr With Derek Carr expected to miss multiple games, the New Orleans Saints will turn to a rookie quarterback to be under center. Head coach Dennis Allen announced on Wednesday that Spencer Rattler will make his first career start on Sunday