The San Francisco 49ers have made a draft splash one month before it actually begins. The 49ers have traded up from the 12th overall pick to the third overall in a deal with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Miami receives the 12th overall selection from San Francisco, a third-round pick and first-round picks in 2022 […]

The success of religious schools in men's college basketball has roots going back to the early days of the NCAA Tournament. From the late 1940s through the early 1960s, Holy Cross, La Salle, San Francisco and Loyola Chicago all won national titles. In the 1970s, Marquette was a power and won the championship in 1975. Georgetown, Villanova and St. John's became elite […]

The NFL’s free agency negotiating window wasn’t even a day old when an NFL owner texted the following observation: “Crazy FA period!!!” If it seems we say that every year, it’s probably because we do. Both the names and the contracts seem to get bigger each offseason. In fact, the New England Patriots’ commitment of $152 million in guarantees during […]

NFL free agency produced quite a shuffle at the offensive skill positions, including running back. NFL Network analyst and former RB Maurice Jones-Drew has surveyed the recent relocations of 10 running backs, answering one question for each: Will the player post greater, similar or lesser production with his new team in 2021 than he did with his previous club in […]

A different kind of March madness unfolded on Friday. The 49ers, Eagles and Dolphins spent some time rearranging the 2021 NFL Draft order with a pair of trades that shook up projections and added a lot of fun to this year’s draft. 49ers-Dolphins trade details Dolphins-Eagles trade details There is a very real possibility that quarterbacks are now going 1-3 in this year’s […]

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier is moving and shaking. After trading the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers, the Dolphins leaped back into the top 10 of the draft with another Friday blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Miami acquired the No. 6 overall pick and 156th selection (fifth round) from […]

The Cardinals have found their short-term replacement for Patrick Peterson. Arizona has agreed to terms with veteran corner Malcolm Butler on a one-year deal, the team announced. Butler’s contract is worth up to $6 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Butler became a free agent when the Tennessee Titans released him to clear cap space following a solid 2020 […]

Tom Brady's band is nearly back intact as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reload for a run at a Super Bowl repeat. Running back Leonard Fournette is re-signing for the 2021 season, his deal worth a maximum of $4 million with incentives, according to multiple reports. His return means the reigning champs basically have all of their key players coming back […]

Women’s flag football has next. The NFL, in a joint effort with the National Junior College Athletic Association and Reigning Champs Experiences, announced Thursday that women’s flag football is an emerging sport. The partnership includes a $150,000 grant from the NFL that will be distributed among 15 NJCAA member colleges planning to participate in the sport over the next two years. “The expansion […]

Two years after losing his mother, Caleb Farley was motivated to protect his only living parent at all costs. So when the pandemic hit, the Virginia Tech cornerback became the first college football player to opt out, a move influenced by his mom’s deep faith and a willingness to be bold and different. Maiden, N.C. — It had to be […]