6+ min ago (428+ words) The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center on Sunday afternoon. After losing five in a row, the Blackhawks were looking for a big performance to get out of their funk. This plan did not get off to a good start, however, as the Ducks had a 3-0 lead about halfway through the first period. It was as sloppy a start as the Blackhawks have had this season. At 17:57 of the opening period, on the power play, Connor Bedard hit Frank Nazar for a shot that was deflected in by Tyler Bertuzzi to get the Blackhawks on the board. That 3-1 Ducks lead bled into the first intermission. In the second period, which has been the bad period for Chicago this year, they were magnificent. It could be their best middle frame of the season. While outplaying Anaheim,…...

7+ min ago (569+ words) So Sunday was quite the day for the Northern Ireland native. Smyth had a successful debut in the New Orleans Saints" 21-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins. Smyth kicked a 56-yard field goal in his first NFL attempt and had a successful onside kick when the Saints needed possession with 1:17 remaining. "You were curious if the opportunity was going to come up," Smyth said. "You just have to stay ready." The Saints elevated Smyth, a former Gaelic football player in Northern Ireland, from the practice squad this week to take over placekicking and kickoff duties. He replaced Blake Grupe, who was cut on Tuesday after his two missed field-goal attempts last Sunday raised his total of misses to eight. New Orleans also brought in veteran kicker Cade York to compete with Smyth. "It took a long time, and you say, "I…...

7+ min ago (83+ words) LSU WR Kylan Billiot plans to enter his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. That comes per reporting this evening by On3s Hayes Fawcett. "BREAKING: LSU WR Kylan Billiot plans to enter the @TransferPortal, per his agency @SetVisionMgmt," posted Fawcett. This report will be updated further To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3s Transfer Portal'wire.' The'On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account'and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves....

23+ min ago (367+ words) The Cleveland Browns fell to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, 26-8, but it wasn't without controversy. "I see why he got punched in the nuts," Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris said after the game. "He says some things that you should not say to another man. Ever. But I don't respect it because you say it and then go run behind your offensive line. That's some real soft s--t, and I want that known. I see exactly why they punched your nuts and I'm surprised nobody's punched him in the jaw yet." Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig was suspended for one game after hitting Jennings in the groin in a Monday night matchup against the 49ers. Jennings' trash talk on the field is causing some drama, but he did play well against Cleveland. He had four receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown…...

23+ min ago (312+ words) All week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dealing with a wrist issue, which was reported to have several fractures, but he got the all clear to play in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. But maybe he shouldn't have. Rodgers endured a tough first half against the Bills, going six of 13 for just 54 yards as the offense struggled to get anything going. But starting the second half, the Steelers had a chance to get some positive momentum going, and on the first play, Rodgers ran a play action, but no receivers were open, and Joey Bosa strip-sacked Rodgers, as Christian Benford got a scoop and score while Rodgers lay on the field in pain. And as it turns out, that might have been his last involvement in the game, as backup quarterback Mason Rudolph came straight into the lineup. More:…...

29+ min ago (319+ words) While Gator Nation attempts to decipher how it feels about the hiring of Jon Sumrall as Florida's new head coach, several program legends are publicly endorsing him. Proven winners in Gainesville, such as Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel and Urban Meyer, praised Sumrall's r'sum', energy and leadership, noting his history of building physical, disciplined teams and his rapid rise through the coaching ranks. While people associated with the University, such as athletic director Scott Stricklin, stand to gain something from a positive endorsement of Sumrall, neither Meyer nor Spurrier have spared anyone's feelings throughout their careers. Here are their full statements. "I'm 100 percent supportive of the hiring of Coach Sumrall. He is an excellent choice and has the track record to prove it. He is a young coach on the way up and certainly has a winning record and produced winning…...

31+ min ago (882+ words) Follow along with USA TODAY Sports' live coverage of the Commanders vs. Broncos game on "Sunday Night Football." As the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos begin their Week 13 "Sunday Night Football" game to close out November football, one player is conspicuously missing. What happened to Jayden Daniels? And when could the Commanders' quarterback return? Daniels sustained a dislocated left elbow injury in the final moments of Washington's Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the gruesome appearance of the injury when it happened, the Commanders quarterback managed to avoid any fracturing or ligament damage in his elbow. That meant Daniels may have a chance to return in 2025 rather than ending his season early. COMMANDERS-BRONCOS: What channel is Sunday Night Football? Time, TV, streaming Since the injury, Daniels has missed two games and is missing a third in Week 13. If the…...

41+ min ago (404+ words) For the fourth time in the last five years, the Wisconsin Badgers failed to secure Paul Bunyan's Axe, falling to Minnesota 17-7 in a snow-covered Huntington Bank Stadium. It's also the second-straight season that the Badgers' rivalry trophy case remains empty. It was a solid defensive effort by the Badgers, as they held the Gophers to 218 yards of total offense. Despite having 50 more yards of offense, three turnovers doomed Wisconsin, including two back-breaking interceptions from Hunter Simmons in the third quarter. The second set up a short field for Minnesota, and they capitalized with a touchdown pass to make it a two-score game in the second half. This game was such a deflating loss for Wisconsin. The Badgers built excitement with two ranked wins this month, and a win over Minnesota would generate some positive momentum heading into the offseason. Instead,…...

41+ min ago (326+ words) The post LSU LB Whit Weeks trolls Ole Miss fans with savage IG post after Lane Kiffin move appeared first on ClutchPoints. Lane Kiffin ultimately decided to leave the Ole Miss Rebels and accept the head coaching job for the LSU Tigers. It's been a massively controversial situation for Rebels fans, as it appears to be an ugly departure. Amid the chaos, Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks rubbed salt in the wound of the Ole Miss fanbase with a savage post on Instagram. Weeks, who is a junior linebacker, posted a picture of himself on Instagram of when he was taunting Ole Miss during LSU's Week 5 matchup against them. He shared the image of himself making crying motions while also adding two laughing emojis to his post. Ironically enough, Whit Weeks is dating Lane Kiffin's daughter, Landry. Their relationship became public…...

42+ min ago (333+ words) The University of Florida Athletic Association hired Jon Sumrall as the 31st head coach of the Gators on Sunday. Shortly after reports came in on Sumrall agreeing to terms with Florida, the UAA and athletic director Scott Stricklin made things official. "Jon Sumrall is a proven winner and an exceptional leader who has built successful programs at every stop," Stricklin said. "He brings tremendous energy, strong recruiting relationships across our footprint, and a philosophy rooted in toughness, discipline and player development. "He will cultivate a daily culture of competitiveness, accountability and winning that drives success on the field and throughout our program." Stricklin added that Sumrall understands the lofty expectations everyone involved with the program has, specifically noting a dynamic offense " a major criticism of previous head coach Billy Napier. "One of my first priorities will be to assemble an incredible…...