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just now (175+ words) Wide receivers Mike Evans, left, and Jalen McMillan, shown celebrating an Evans touchdown catch against the Commanders in January, are active for tonight's game against the Falcons in Tampa. [JEFFEREE WOO | Times] Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are active for tonight's game against the Falcons, giving the Bucs their top four receivers for the first time this season.Evans and McMillan will join Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka to give quarterback Baker Mayfield his full array of targets Evans has been out since breaking his collarbone Oct McMillan hasn't played all season after suffering three fractures in his neck in a preseason game in August in Pittsburgh.However, three other Bucs starters are inactive: tight end Cade Otton (knee), linebacker SirVocea Dennis (hip) and safety Tykee Smith (neck, shoulder).The Bucs will platoon Deion Jones, John Bullock and Nick Jackson…...

just now (641+ words) The comments, following a season plagued by his third major injury and the team's subsequent playoff long shot status, immediately sparked widespread debate. Are they simply the candid reflections of a competitor dealing with a frustrating season and a weary body, or do they hint at deeper soul-searching and a potential questioning of his future in the NFL? With the full toll of his relentless injury history and a tough 2025 campaign clearly weighing on his mind, the words of the usually unflappable quarterback have shifted the narrative from the Bengals' playoff race to the state of Burrow's well-being and commitment to the game. It's also started comparisons of another former No. 1 pick who stepped away from football early: Andrew Luck. Here's what Burrow said and why it's driving comparisons to the former Indianapolis Colts QB. MORE:NFL insider says teams…...

2+ min ago (283+ words) The Cleveland Guardians still have to solve their centerfield woes. Now, they know Lane Thomas won't be the solution. On Thursday night, Thomas signed a one-year, $5.25 million free agent contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Thomas departs for an AL Central rival after a season-and-a-half in Cleveland. He was originally a key trade deadline pickup for the Guardians from the Nationals in 2024. In that first 53-game stint with Cleveland, Thomas batted .209 with 10 doubles, seven homers and four steals. He also provided his usual reliable defense and arm in the outfield. MORE: Mets have lost so much more than just Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz Thomas never got going in 2025 and was hurt a couple different times. He played in just 39 games and batted .160. The Royals are betting more on the player that Thomas had…...

2+ min ago (686+ words) For Abdul Carter, being benched for a second time in three weeks was a wakeup call. He needed to make some changes. Those changes have taken shape with the Giants back from their bye week. It's started with Carter showing up earlier for film sessions, interim coach Mike Kafka said. Carter's been arriving at the Giants facility at 7:30 a.m. to put in extra work and it's carried over to the field, where the rookie linebacker is approaching practice differently." "I think he's just trying to turn that corner and continue to grow and develop as a young player and do a good job," Kafka said. Kafka didn't expect further discipline this week, so Carter is in line to start Sunday against the Commanders with Kayvon Thibodeaux missing his second straight practice Thursday. It's another opportunity for Carter to show what he's…...

4+ min ago (923+ words) SANTA CLARA " Best. In. The. World. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell used those four words in breaking down the 49ers" huddle at Thursday"s practice, a message that fired up its playoff-pursuing audience. "It was a pretty cool reminder for all of us to hear that from Cle," quarterback Brock Purdy said. "What we do is hard and it"s a challenge, but we love it and we"re up for it. We"ve done this our whole life. We can"t take this for granted. We"re at the end of the season, NFL ball in December, this is an exciting time." Refreshed after last week"s bye, the 49ers (9-4) host the Tennessee Titans (2-11) on Sunday, the first of three home games over this final four-game stretch of the regular season, with playoffs looming. "We"ve got to seize the moment and…...

5+ min ago (232+ words) Two teams battling for first in their respective divisions meet Sunday afternoon in Seattle when the Seahawks (10-3) take on the Indianapolis Colts (8-5). Phillip Rivers Fun Fact: Should he step under center, Rivers would be the 6th QB in NFL history to play in a game at the age of 44 or older (Tom Brady, Vinny Testaverde, Warren Moon, Steve DeBerg, George Blanda) Phillip Rivers Fun Fact #2: Rivers is older than 13 current NFL head coaches including his own Shane Steichen (also includes interim NYG HC Mike Kafka) Phillip Rivers Fun Fact #3: The last time IND made the playoffs (2020), Rivers was the starting QB Non Phillips Rivers Fun Facts: Lets take a deeper dive into this week's matchup between the two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions. NBC Sports has all the latest info and analysis you need, including how to tune in for…...

5+ min ago (797+ words) As the final four teams vie for the NCAA men's soccer College Cup in North Carolina this weekend, work continues on plans to overhaul the college game. And those reform efforts may have received a boost from a radical change at the pro level: MLS' recent decision to change its calendar. Like MLS, the NCAA holds its soccer playoffs during the late autumn, in the long, eclipsing shadow of the NFL and college football. It's one of several issues bedeviling the college game, particularly on the men's side, as it struggles for relevance amid the collapse of amateurism and changes in the American soccer development system. MLS announced last month it will move its playoffs to the spring, part of a calendar switch to a July-to-May season. That change, set for the 2027-28 season, puts the U.S. pro league more in line…...

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5+ min ago (260+ words) All-Shore football all-stars were selected by the Shore Conference coaches. QB: Cameron Desfosse, Manalapan, Jr. QB: Carson Abbato, Southern, Jr. QB: Zach LaBarca, St. John Vianney, Sr. RB: Jonah Glenn, Jackson Township, Sr. RB: Danny Breen, St. John Vianney, Sr. WR: Clyde Ferris, New Egypt, Sr. WR : Chris Raub, Southern, Jr. WR: Anthony Serini, Holmel, So. OL: Robert Yakovchuk, St. John Vianney, Sr. OL: Nick Rogers, Wall, Jr. OL: Aidan Lane, Rumson-Fair Haven, Jr. OL: Logan Cooley, Point Pleasant Boro, Sr. OL: Mike Russomanno, Shore, Sr. OL: Robbie Mondella, Central Regional, Sr. TE: Joe Livio, Brick Memorial, Jr. UT: Owen Robson, Middletown North, Sr. UT: Tyler Gustafson, Monmouth, Sr. UT: Ah'sere Woolfolk, Manalapan, Sr. UT: Shawn Fowler, Brick Memorial, Jr. K: Jack Sullivan, Point Pleasant Boro, Jr. Pos., Name, School, Grade DL: Jesse Roth, Wall, So. DL: Ivan Padilla, Howell, Jr. DL: Finn Boland,…...

6+ min ago (206+ words) All new players will be eligible for a $150 guaranteed bonus. Create a new account and place a $5 bet on any game to secure this $150 bonus. New users in select states will have the option of starting with a $1,000 safety net bet (AZ, CO, IA, IN, KY, LA, MD, NC, OH, VA). Bet365 Sportsbook is one of the top options out there for football fans this season. Kick off NFL Week 15 with a welcome bonus, along with other in-app offers. We recommend checking out the different bet boosts out there for Thursday Night Football. Set up a new account on bet365 Sportsbook and start reaping the rewards. Any $5 bet will be enough to secure the $150 bonus. Players who choose the $1,000 safety net bet will receive straight cash with a winning wager. However, anyone who loses on that safety net bet will receive up…...