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SMU out to gain traction in opener at Nevada
SMU moved up in status to the Atlantic Coast Conference and opens the season Saturday night when it visits downtrodden Nevada in Reno, Nev. SMU finished off its 11 seasons in the American Athletic Conference with an 11-3 record in 2023, including 8-0 in conference play. Last season's gaudy record, combined with joining the ACC, has given the program its biggest push since the "Pony Express" era, when rushers Eric Dickerson and Craig James began an uprising that saw the Mustangs eventually win 10 or more games in four straight seasons (1981-84). But everything was too wild during that time...
NCAA Football: Southern Methodist at Temple
Oct 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) runs with the ball against the Temple Owls during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Chuckey-Doak Takes Down North Greene, Washburn In Tri-Match
BAILEYTON — The Chuckey-Doak Lady Black Knights volleyball team defeated Washburn and Chuckey-Doak in a tri-match on Tuesday at North Greene. North Greene won the first set against Chuckey-Doak 25-19 before the Lady Knights took the second set 25-21. The third set went back and forth with neither team leading by more than three points before the Lady Knights pulled out a 15-13 win. “Oh my gosh, the energy!” Chuckey-Doak...
Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll taking on teaching at USC
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is headed back to Southern California. But not for the reason you might think. Carroll told Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM on Tuesday that he'll be teaching a class at USC, where he coached the football team from 2001-09 before heading to Seattle. The class will run during the spring semester, but Carroll didn't dive into any other details. "I'm looking forward to that," Carroll said. "It's going to be a really exciting endeavor when it's finalized and all that." When asked if he ever wanted to coach again, Carroll said he could, but he...
Cowboys safe after fire breaks out at team hotel
No one was injured in a fire that broke out on Tuesday at the Dallas Cowboys' hotel in Oxnard, Calif., the site of the team's training camp. Emergency personnel had to respond to the River Ridge Residence Inn after a fire started in one of the guest rooms, which was unoccupied. Cowboys players and coaches were not on scene when the blaze began, as they were getting ready for a walk-through after a practice session that lasted nearly two hours. "There was a fire emergency in one of the guest rooms this afternoon at the team's hotel in Oxnard, Calif.,"...
NFL: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the Salvation Army logo and Dallas Cowboys logo before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
TUSCULUM ROUNDUP: Pioneers Picked To Finish 4th In Volleyball
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Tusculum University women’s volleyball team has been voted to finish fourth in the South Atlantic Conference Coaches’ Poll, the league announced today. Individually, four Pioneers were named to the preseason list. Madison Adkins was named to the second team, while a trio were tabbed to the third team: Martina Foster, Whitney Thompson, and Olivia Crowl. Adkins, an Olive Hill, Kentucky native, is coming off of...
Cowboys sense 'promising' talks with WR CeeDee Lamb
A new deal for CeeDee Lamb suddenly looks more promising from the vantage point of the man writing the check, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Jones said Tuesday there is marked progress is the delta between Dallas and its star receiver. Lamb was a no-show for training camp, refusing to play as negotiations proved to be largely unfruitful. But Jones said there are positive signs in contract negotiations with Lamb and his quarterback. Jones said he likes the chances of Lamb being ready for the start of the regular season Sept. 8 at Cleveland. "Well, I think I am and when...
NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jan 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) after throwing a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half during the wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Five-star RB commits to Alabama, completing flip from Ole Miss
Alabama got a commitment Tuesday from five-star recruit Akylin Dear, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2025. Dear, from Quitman, Miss., had verbally committed to Ole Miss on March 30, only to decommit and open up his recruitment on June 28. He pledged for the Crimson Tide over the Rebels and Mississippi State. The 247Sports composite rankings put him No. 31 in the country, No. 2 at his position and No. 3 in the state of Mississippi in his senior class. "I'm excited to be a part of an elite organization that is going to compete every...
PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Devils Fall; Lady Huskies, Lady Buffs Win
The Greeneville Lady Devils volleyball team opened its season with a 22-25, 17-25, 13-25 loss to Science Hill on Monday. Greeneville’s Kyla Jobe had four kills and five digs; Leah Ford had four kills; Brynlee Jones had five assists and six digs; Trudy Aiken had eight assists and eight digs; and Manning Click had 11 digs and three aces. Greeneville’s JV lost 2-1 and Greenville’s freshman team won 2-0. ...
Vikings DC Brian Flores: Tua Tagovailoa criticism 'hit me'
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores felt the emotional toll of former pupil Tua Tagovailoa's criticism but vowed to use the harsh assessment to grow as a coach. Flores was joined by current Minnesota players on Tuesday and responded to the Dolphins' quarterback telling "The Dan LeBatard Show" that during Flores' time in Miami, he was a "terrible person telling you things that you don't want to hear or probably shouldn't be hearing." "Look, I'm human," Flores said. "So that hit me in a way that wasn't ... positive for me. But at the same time, I've got to use that...
Rutgers loses LB Mohamed Toure to torn ACL
Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL, coach Greg Schiano announced Tuesday. Toure was expected to be a starting linebacker and a key piece in the Scarlet Knights' defense in 2024. He has played in 37 games for Rutgers since 2019 and had 4.5 sacks in each of his past three seasons (2020, 2021, 2023). Toure also missed the 2022 season with an ACL tear. He was named a semifinalist for the College Sports Communicators' Comeback Player of the Year award last fall, as he tallied 93 tackles (9.5 for loss) with 4.5 sacks and an interception. Toure was also on the 2024 Butkus Award watch list for the best linebacker in the country. Rutgers was picked ninth of 18 teams in the Big Ten preseason media poll. The Scarlet Knights open their season at home on Aug. 29 against FCS opponent Howard. --Field Level Media
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Bears led 10-3 at halftime.
Bears to preserve Caleb Williams, starters in preseason finale
Caleb Williams and the majority of the Chicago Bears' starters are done playing preseason games this summer, head coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, Williams was named the starter for the Bears in May and had 170 passing yards and 20 rushing yards with a touchdown in two brief appearances in previous preseason games this month. A part of the first preseason game of the year, the Bears close out the preseason Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are the first team to play -- Sept. 5 against the Baltimore Ravens...
No. 10 Florida State, Georgia Tech kick off 2024 season in Dublin
For 229 days, the college football world has awaited the return of the ever-changing sport. No team is more eager to get back to the proving grounds than No. 10 Florida State. Georgia Tech and Florida State kick off the 2024 season on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland. Saturday marks the ninth college football game played in the country. A College Football Playoff bridesmaid in December, the Seminoles return depth from the 13-1 conference-championship winning team. Florida State brings back 73 players, including nine All-ACC members, an unprecedented number in today's transfer portal-dominated landscape. In the backfield, the Seminoles are led...
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