Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert became an unexpected hero on Thursday when a helicopter crashed into Tampa’s Hillsborough Bay. At a press conference Friday, Gabbert said he and his two brothers were cruising nearby on jet skis and watching some sailboats at a yacht club from a distance when they heard a “faint noise” south … Read more
Getty Images David Blough becomes the fourth starter for the Cardinals in four games. Kyler Murray started Week 14 before a knee injury ended his season; Colt McCoy started Week 15 before being diagnosed with a concussion; and Trace McSorley started week 16. McCoy was expected to return to the starting lineup this week, but … Read more
Getty Images New Jersey-based Sportsbooks received an injunction Friday to halt betting on the Citrus Bowl between Purdue and LSU because “any person associated with the Purdue Football team” violates state rules, according to ESPN. That person is reportedly retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees. On December 15, Purdue announced that Brees was joining the Boilermakers … Read more
El Paso, Texas – For a few lost minutes, it looked like the final image of Dorian Thompson-Robinson in a UCLA uniform would be him slowly walking off the field into a tunnel, his left arm draped over a trainer’s shoulder. The injured quarterback was given a reprieve Friday afternoon when his team picked up … Read more
MADISON – Wisconsin coach Greg Gard got a rare breather at the Kohl Center on Friday night. UW got off to a strong start attacking the court, sputtering late in the first half by relying on three-pointers too often, but then took control early in the second half en route to building an 18-point lead … Read more
the robbers Derek Karr decision has become this week’s main NFL storyline, and it creates an interesting trading market for a player who has been loosely involved in trade rumors for years. It may not have been Josh McDanielsdecision to go in this direction. At least not now. McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler met on … Read more
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. − Tennessee’s best season in over 20 years ended appropriately with a 31-14 victory over Clemson in the Orange Bowl on Friday. Quarterback Joe Milton threw touchdown passes to three different receivers to earn MVP honors. Linebacker Aaron Beasley had 12 tackles, a career-high four tackle-for-loss and two sacks to lead a … Read more