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  • Giants tease throwback uniforms for 100th anniversary, one year after bringing back popular 80s uniforms

    Giants tease throwback uniforms for 100th anniversary, one year after bringing back popular 80s uniforms

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    The New York Giants are celebrating their 100th season this year, the fourth NFL franchise to be around after 100 years. The Giants have plenty of history attached to their name, one of the few franchises to have been owned by the same family (the Mara family) since their inception.

    The franchise has won four NFL championships and four Super Bowls in their history, so there will be plenty to celebrate in their 100th season. Part of that celebration will be a new throwback uniform, which the team has teased on social media over the past week.

    The uniform is expected to be unveiled on May 13. 

    Another aspect of the 100th season that could really make things interesting for the Giants. Will both of the 1980s-1990s throwback uniforms still be in play for the 2024 season? The Giants brought back the home and road uniforms from that era last season, but will they put one on the shelf for 2024?

    The Giants wore the “Legacy Blue” uniform, worn from 1980-1999, twice in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The Giants wore the white “Color Rush” throwbacks since the 2016 season, wearing the uniform at least once per season. New York changed its “Color Rush” uniform in 2023 thanks to the lifting of the “one-shell rule,” wearing the throwback dark blue helmet (worn with the “Legacy Blue” jerseys) with the uniform. 

    New York’s current home and road uniforms are based on throwback jerseys. The blue, home jerseys were a modernized version of the team’s design used in the 1950s when the team debuted them in 2000, as the franchise switched back to the lowercase “Ny” logo worn until 1979. The white, road jerseys are also based off the team’s design used in the 1950s when they debuted them in 2005, having red numbers and red striped sleeves. 

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  • Why 12-team College Football Playoff is blessing, curse for Tennessee, Florida, LSU

    Why 12-team College Football Playoff is blessing, curse for Tennessee, Florida, LSU

    Whether the expanded College Football Playoff comes as a blessing or a curse depends on which side of the break you’re on and what your rivals are up to.

    It’s a grand development for a team like Penn State, which has finished inside the top 12 of the final playoff rankings six times in the past eight years but never qualified for a four-team playoff.

    But, what about for a program like Florida? The Gators would’ve made a 12-team playoff in each of Dan Mullen’s first three seasons. The past three seasons, though, the Gators would’ve have been close to anything short of a 60-team playoff.

    Meanwhile, Florida’s rivals would’ve marched into an expanded playoff one by one. It’s nauseating enough for Gators fans to stomach all that Dawg barking after Georgia won consecutive national championships. Now, imagine the feeling in Florida of seeing not only Georgia but also Tennessee making the 2022 playoff, or Georgia and Florida State piling into the playoff last season.

    Now consider this season, when Georgia, Tennessee, LSU and FSU profile as a playoff hopeful, while the Gators are positioned for more mediocrity. Billy Napier serving a Mayo Bowl appearance Year 3 while four rivals piled into the playoff would come as some kind of sad consolation, indeed.

    In the four-team playoff era, if your team plays for mayonnaise while your rival plays in the Citrus Bowl, a fan fluent in mental gymnastics can convince himself that’s about equivalent. That logic doesn’t hold, though, if your rivals take over the first round of the 12-team playoff. No one wants to see their coach slathered in a gross sandwich condiment while several rivals play for the big kids’ prize.

    Are Gators fans really supposed to chant “S-E-C! S-E-C!” while Georgia and Tennessee play in a playoff quarterfinal?

    This possibility is not unique to…

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  • Eliot Wolf officially named Patriots’ de facto GM, gets new title

    Eliot Wolf officially named Patriots’ de facto GM, gets new title

    Eliot Wolf officially named Patriots’ de facto GM, gets new title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

    As expected, Eliot Wolf will lead the New England Patriots front office for the foreseeable future.

    The Patriots ended their brief search for a de facto general manager Saturday, officially naming Wolf as their “executive vice president of player personnel.” Wolf’s responsibilities will include “the overall direction of the personnel department, the management of the salary cap, and control of the 53-man roster,” according to the team.

    The Patriots’ announcement included the following statement from team owner Robert Kraft:

    “As I have stated multiple times during the offseason, the plan was to observe the working relationship and involvement between Eliot and Jerod (Mayo) and see how they managed our offseason personnel decisions. Then, following the draft we would formally undertake a process for setting up the permanent structure of our personnel department. I have been impressed with Eliot’s management style and experience and I’m excited that he has agreed to take on this new position.”

    Wolf unofficially took over as New England’s front office leader following Bill Belichick’s departure in January. The 41-year-old navigated the Patriots through NFL free agency as well as the draft, during which the team selected UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick.

    Before making Wolf’s promotion official, the Patriots had to satisfy the NFL’s Rooney Rule by interviewing at least two minority candidates for the position. They completed interviews with former Carolina Panthers cap chief Samir Suleiman and Philadelphia Eagles exec Brandon Hunt, but Wolf was considered the overwhelming favorite from the beginning.

    “It is an honor to accept this position with the New England Patriots,” Wolf said. “I am grateful to the Kraft family for this opportunity and want to thank my family, especially my wife and children, for the support and strength they have given me as…

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  • Urban Meyer believes NIL in college football has evolved into cheating: ‘That’s not what the intent is’

    Urban Meyer believes NIL in college football has evolved into cheating: ‘That’s not what the intent is’

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    Three-time national champion coach Urban Meyer blasted the current status of name, image and likeness earnings in college football by calling it “cheating” during an interview on the “Lou Holtz Show.” The 59-year-old three-time national champion said NIL is “great” but lamented the “arms race” it has created.

    “If you’re a woman basketball player like the great girl from Iowa and they want to put her on a billboard and pay her, they should be able to do that,” Meyer said. “But that’s not what happened. What’s happened is the arms race of collecting money from donors and the donors are simply paying players. That’s what I understand is happening, and I don’t like that.”

    Meyer last coached in college football during the 2018 season. Though that was only six years ago, where it was another era entirely. Since Meyer’s seven-year run at Ohio State concluded, the arrival of NIL, unlimited transferring and conference realignment have rocked the sport.

    “If Lou Holtz or Urban Meyer or Marvin Harrison Jr., or C.J. Stroud, they want to go use their name and help sell cars, help a business, that’s great,” Meyer said. “But to have a 17-year-old demand money for a visit, to pay these players a lot of money to go visit a charity for 20 minutes and they write you a check for $50,000, that’s cheating. That’s not what this is all about. I’m very disappointed in where it went.”

    While a large-scale revenue-sharing model is in the developing stages in college athletics, player compensation for now is stuck in the collective model under the guise of “NIL,” which doesn’t sit well with…

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  • 2024 NFL rookie minicamp highlights: Top Day 1 moments as Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr. take field

    2024 NFL rookie minicamp highlights: Top Day 1 moments as Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr. take field

    With the NFL draft in the rear view, all 32 teams have moved squarely into preparation mode for the 2024 season, with rookie minicamps underway across the league. Organized team activities and training camps will soon follow. Until then, here’s a roundup of some notable moments — many trivial, but still notable, considering this is the first time many clubs are actively on the grass together — from ongoing camps:

    Freshly named the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback for 2024, this year’s No. 1 overall pick got a cart ride to the practice field sporting his brand-new No. 18 jersey, marking the start of a new era in Windy City.

    Penix begins throwing with Falcons

    Kirk Cousins is nearly full go for spring work, according to new head coach Raheem Morris, but in the meantime, his potential successor, No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr., is already showing off his left arm.

    Kingsbury works with McDaniels

    New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had instructions for No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels, the team’s presumptive Week 1 quarterback, about a quick release in passing drills.

    Arizona has a new No. 1 wide receiver, and he’s wearing No. 18 — the same digits he donned at Ohio State — while acclimating to coach Jonathan Gannon’s squad out west.

    Arnold debuts No. 0 jersey at Lions camp

    Already a fan favorite for his outspoken personality, Terrion Arnold took his first reps in defensive-back drills for the Detroit Lions, sporting the No. 0 jersey that finally joined the NFL-approved lineup of numbers in 2023.

    Keon Coleman works closely with Joe Brady

    The expressive Buffalo Bills rookie, who could see a sizable role early at wide receiver, was getting plenty of instruction from the club’s offensive coordinator, seemingly ahead of route-running practice.

    Giants rookie credits Spider-Man for NFL acclimation

    In maybe the coolest, transparent admission of…

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  • Big 12 outdoor track and field championships results

    Big 12 outdoor track and field championships results

    BIG 12 TRACK & FIELD

    OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

    at Clyde Hart Stadium, Waco

    Thursday through Saturday

    Event Finals Only

    WOMEN

    Team totals (through seven of 21 events): 1. Texas, 49 points; 2. (tie) Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, 34; 4. Brigham Young, 32; 5. Kansas State, 31; 6. Iowa State, 24; 7. TCU, 17; 8. Baylor, 14; 9. Texas Tech, 13; 10. Cincinnati, 10; 11. (tie) Houston, Kansas, West Virginia, 5.

    Combined Events

    Heptathlon: 1. Kristine Blazevica, Texas, 5,954 points; 2. Bailey Golden Oklahoma State, 5,784; 3. Urte Bacianskaite, Kansas State, 5,714.

    Field Events

    Hammer throw: 1. Monique Hardy, Kansas State, 210 feet, 9 inches; 2. Kassidy Gallagher, Oklahoma, 207-10; 3. Rachel Neaves, Oklahoma State, 191-3.

    Javelin: 1. Irene Jepkemboi, TCU, 182-7; 2. Alysa Keller, BYU, 170-1; 3. Pippi Lotta Enok, Oklahoma, 169-11; 5. Kyeese Hollands, Texas Tech, 165-4; 6. Leah Howard, Texas Tech, 164-4.

    Long jump: 1. Alexis Brown, Baylor, 22-5 (wind: +1.1 meters per second) (stadium record; old record, Ruth Usoro, Texas, 21-7 1/2 in 2022); 2. Sydney Willits, Iowa State, 21-3 1/4 (+1.4); 3. Ackelia Smith, Texas, 21-2 3/4 (+0.7).

    Shot put: 1. Marilyn Nwora, Texas, 58-2 1/2; 2. Nina Ndubuisi, Texas, 56-11 1/4; 3. Paige Low, Oklahoma, 53-11.

    Running Events

    10,000 meters: 1. Gabby Hentemann, Oklahoma State, 34 minutes, 31.91 seconds; 2. Eva Jess, Texas, 34:35.92; 3. Anastacia Chepkorir, Texas Tech, 34:48.13.

    3,000 steeplechase: 1. Janette Schraft, Iowa State, 9:58.76 (stadium record; old record, Sarah Scott, Oklahoma, 9:59.53 in 2018); 2. Taylor Lovell, BYU, 10:08.63; 3. Hannah Stewart, Kansas State, 10:10.43.

    MEN

    Team totals (through six of 21 events): 1. Brigham Young, 56 points; 2. Iowa State, 44; 3. Texas, 19; 4. Oklahoma State, 18; 5. Kansas State, 17; 6. Oklahoma, 16; 7. Kansas, 15; 8. Texas Tech, 13; 9. Cincinnati, 12; 10. Baylor, 10; 11. Houston, 8; 12. TCU, 6.

    Combined Events

    Decathlon: 1. Alexander Jung,…

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  • First look at Caleb Williams in action at Bears rookie minicamp

    First look at Caleb Williams in action at Bears rookie minicamp

    First look at Caleb Williams in action at Bears rookie minicamp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

    Day 1 of the Bears rookie minicamp is in the books.

    All the newcomers from the 2024 NFL Draft, except for Kiran Amegadjie, will participate in the Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. It’s a highly-anticipated event, especially for Caleb Williams, who Matt Eberflus officially announced as the team’s starting quarterback.

    Here are a couple of videos from Friday’s action.

    The moment you’ve all been waiting for…@CALEBcsw ➡️ @RomeOdunze pic.twitter.com/KcM1BJP2Uh

    — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 10, 2024

    The Punter from Down Under 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/bmcJuhS5pJ

    — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 10, 2024

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  • Cavs, Mavs even series; Knicks have injury issues; Early CFP predictions

    Cavs, Mavs even series; Knicks have injury issues; Early CFP predictions

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    THE DALLAS MAVERICKS AND THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

    This is why, for all the great offenses in the playoffs, the Mavericks‘ might be the most fearsome. Behind a bounce-back performance from Luka Doncic, a career performance from P.J. Washington and an out-of-nowhere performance from Tim Hardaway Jr., the Mavericks evened their series against the Thunder at one apiece with a 119-110 win.

    Oklahoma City had not allowed more than 95 points in a game this postseason.

    Doncic scored 29 points and made five of his eight 3-pointers, breaking out of a prolonged slump from deep. Washington had 29 points as well, obliterating his previous playoff career high of 18.Doncic and Washington became the first teammates with five 3s and 10 rebounds each in the same playoff game.
    Hardaway, meanwhile, had 17 crucial points off the bench. For reference, he had 19…..

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