QB McCarthy limited as hand bruise latest ailment
J.J. McCarthy was a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of a bruised hand he suffered in the third quarter of the Vikings’ 27-19 loss Sunday to the Ravens. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} QB McCarthy limited as hand bruise latest ailment
Samuel 'glad' he joined Steelers after long layoff
Steelers CB Asante Samuel Jr. said he feels the healthiest he has “ever been” after his first football practice in more than a year. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Samuel 'glad' he joined Steelers after long layoff
49ers QB Purdy ramps up practice for return
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be limited, yet still “aggressive” in practice on Wednesday, per coach Kyle Shanahan. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 49ers QB Purdy ramps up practice for return
Pats RB Stevenson to miss third straight game
The Patriots ruled out four players for Thursday night’s game against the Jets, including running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and tight end Austin Hooper. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Pats RB Stevenson to miss third straight game
LaFleur to keep calling plays but must 'look inward'
Packers coach Matt LaFleur has no plans to give up playcalling duties but said Wednesday he will continue to search for ways to jumpstart an inconsistent offense that has scored just 20 points combined in the past two games. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} LaFleur to keep calling plays but must 'look inward'
Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball
Scott Boras wants all prop betting in baseball eliminated. “We want the players’ integrity never to be questioned,” he said Wednesday at the GM meetings. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball
NWSL continuing expansion, eyes 18th team in '28
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said on Wednesday that “it is our intention to admit team 18 and we are targeting a 2028 launch.” Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} NWSL continuing expansion, eyes 18th team in '28
'Signing bonus?' Gronkowski jokes about contract at Patriots retirement ceremony
Pats owner Robert Kraft asked Rob Gronkowski about a two-day contract at the ceremony, prompting a joke. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} 'Signing bonus?' Gronkowski jokes about contract at Patriots retirement ceremony
St. Brown apologizes if 'Trump dance' offended
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown apologized on his podcast if he “offended anyone” with his “Trump dance” touchdown celebration last Sunday while President Donald Trump was in attendance. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} St. Brown apologizes if 'Trump dance' offended
MSU hit with 3-year probation, 14 wins vacated
Due to NCAA violations, Michigan State football was placed on a three-year probation on Wednesday, a school spokesman confirmed. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} MSU hit with 3-year probation, 14 wins vacated
