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Alabama honors retired coach with Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Alabama approved naming its football field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in September, when Nick Saban Field will be formally recognized in Tuscaloosa. The university confirmed Friday via a unanimous approval vote that Saban, the head coach who led the Crimson Tide to six national championships, will be added to the signage. "We are humbled that The University of Alabama has honored us with the naming of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium," said Saban. "The remarkable success that the football program has achieved over the past 17 years is a reflection of the hard work of many student-athletes, coaches and staff. Being...
Reports: Vikings, QB J.J. McCarthy agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have agreed to a four-year, $21.85 million contract, two days before rookies are set to report to camp in Eagan, Minn., multiple outlets reported Friday. Per ESPN, the contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and option for a fifth year. McCarthy was the No. 10 overall pick in April's draft after leading Michigan to the national championship. He is expected to compete with veteran Sam Darnold for the starting job, though coach Kevin O'Connell has said the Vikings will not rush McCarthy into action before he's ready. Before...
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins
Jun 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings first round draft pick JJ McCarthy throws out the ceremonial first pitch in a game between the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Cowboys' Stephen Jones: Upcoming contracts 'a challenge'
The Dallas Cowboys will need to write some big checks to hang on to quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons. And Stephen Jones, the team's chief operating officer and co-owner, said the Cowboys are crunching the numbers to try to make it work. "You know when you're talking about CeeDee and Dak and you know somebody like a Micah coming up," Jones told The Athletic's "Scoop City" podcast. "I mean you're talking about two players that aren't quarterbacks that feel like they ought to be a little bit like (the Vikings' Justin) Jefferson, the...
NFL: Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Jul 31, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and chief operating officer Stephen Jones (left) during training camp at the Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers training camp capsule
GREEN BAY PACKERS (9-8) OPEN CAMP: July 21, Green Bay, Wisc. LAST YEAR: Apoplectic would describe the fan base of the Packers in the early part of last season as doubts about Jordan Love being an adequate heir to Aaron Rodgers ran rampant. Then he settled in and guided Green Bay back to the playoffs, getting a ninth regular-season win over the Chicago Bears in January to snag a wild-card spot. His receiving corps looked more than capable and occasionally lethal, but defensive shortcomings and breakdowns in the secondary forced head coach Matt LaFleur to hit reset on that side...
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