In the NFL’s first game of the 2024 preseason, the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears combined for eight kickoffs in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Seven of them were returned and only one went for a touchback, a clear demonstration of the potential effectiveness of the league’s new kickoff alignment. With two-thirds of the […]
Predicting five NFL teams most likely to decline in 2024 season.hienca
It’s time to prognosticate. After months of going back and forth, watching 2023 tape and crunching the numbers, I’m ready to commit. Over the next two days, I’ll make my annual selections for the NFL teams most likely to improve and most likely to decline in 2024. After hitting the improvement side of the coin […]
“What’s Next for Du Plessis, Adesanya, and UFC 305’s Top Stars?.hienca
UFC 305 was full of surprises. The fight card, which took place in Perth, Australia, and featured many fighters from Oceania, showcased many closely contested fights and a handful of wild finishes — including Carlos Prates’ stunning knockout of veteran Li Jingliang. In the main event, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his title against former […]
NFL Training Camp Tour 2024: What We Learned About Eight Midwest Teams.hienca
Matt Verderame empties his notebook to give you the stories that need to be told before the regular season, including three rookies who could put the Chiefs over the top again. Burrow is preparing for the 2024 regular season without Chase, who is waiting on a contract extension from the Bengals. / Sam Greene/The […]
“Saints’ Foster Moreau Signs Oyster for Fan After Training Camp.hienca
This one ranks highly on the list of unusual items to get signed by a professional athlete. Aug 20, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) looks on during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports In this story: […]