The Buffalo Bills have traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in exchange for NFL Draft compensation, which means the Pittsburgh Steelers can cross one name off their list of possible trade possibilities. Diggs was a name the Steelers should have kept an eye on because he was supposed to be up for grabs throughout the summer. According to reports, Pittsburgh “explored” the wide receiver trade market in recent weeks, raising the possibility that Diggs was a potential target. Although there wasn’t as much of a link as there was with Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers,…
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Lamar Jackson, Ravens ‘mad’ after offense sputters vs. Chiefs BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was so infuriated by throwing an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter that he ripped off his helmet with both hands and slammed it to the ground while walking to the sideline. For the presumptive NFL Most Valuable Player, another season filled with promise ended with a thud in the postseason. You have reached ESPN’s UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version. NFL Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams NFL Draft NFL FPI Total QBR Injuries Transactions Lamar Jackson, Ravens ‘mad’ after offense sputters…
The Vikings are currently in the midst of maybe their most significant offseason to date. With Kirk Cousins joining the Falcons in free agency after serving as Minnesota’s primary quarterback for six seasons, there has already been a significant amount of upheaval. The best defensive player on the club, Danielle Hunter, is also gone. Less than a month separates general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell from the draft, where it is anticipated that they will choose a quarterback of the future in the first round. The fact that superstar receiver Justin Jefferson, the face of the Vikings,…
Titans must stay strong and suspend players facing drug charges THE Gold Coast Titans must stay strong and suspend players facing drug charges. Even if the club ends up in court having to defend its actions it is imperative the Titans continue to keep the accused players away from the frontline until this matter is sorted out. The players should not be seen in the club’s playing ranks until the court decides whether they are guilty or innocent. If guilty they should be sacked immediately. Rugby league has lived with and thrived on controversy for more than a century…
NFL suspends five players, including four Lions, for violating gambling policy The NFL suspended five players for violations of the league’s gambling policy, including four Detroit Lions, on Friday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the league suspended Lions receivers Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, Stanley Berryhill and safety C.J. Moore, and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney. Williams and Berryhill received six-game suspensions. Cephus, Moore and Toney were all suspended indefinitely and can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season. The NFL later confirmed the suspensions. “A league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in…
North Queensland Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit NRL star Luciano Leilua has been suspended from driving and fined $300 after being caught drink driving in Townsville last month. The North Queensland Cowboys forward was intercepted at Thuringowa Central on January 21 at 12:35am. Queensland Police said the 27-year-old had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.052 at the time and charged him with low-range drink driving. In Queensland, the blood alcohol limit is 0.050. Leilua appeared in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was issued a month-long…
safety suspended by NFL without pay for rest of season The NFL said it has suspended Damontae Kazee for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players”; the call comes after Kazee hit Colts’ Michael Pittman who left the field with a concussion The NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee without pay for the remainder of the regular season and any potential postseason games for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players,” the league said in a statement Monday. The suspension comes after Kazee was ejected…
Report: 11 West Virginia Players Suspended for Opener vs. Eastern Kentucky The West Virginia Mountaineers football team will reportedly be without 11 players because of suspension when they host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their season-opening game Saturday. According to Mike Casazza of EerSports, the suspensions are not related to COVID-19 and are instead because of violations of team rules. All 11 suspensions are reportedly for one week, meaning the players will be eligible to play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 26. Per Casazza, the 11 suspended players are starting left tackle Junior Uzebu, starting center Chase Behrndt, starting slot receiver T.J. Simmons, backup slot…
Nebraska football is deep into the offseason and spring football is underway, with members of the 2024 recruiting class on campus and winter conditioning work all finished. This seems like an ideal time to take stock of each position group. Up next is the Husker linebacker and EDGE rusher group, which enjoyed a strong 2023 season, but must replace a pair of veterans this year. BREEZY 2023 REVIEW No position group likely typified Nebraska flexing its defensive depth more than the Husker linebacker group in 2023. While mainstays like Luke Reimer and Nick Henrich both showed up again last season,…