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  • Cowboys’ Dak Prescott knows ‘business will take care of itself’ regarding new deal, doesn’t ‘play for money’

    Cowboys’ Dak Prescott knows ‘business will take care of itself’ regarding new deal, doesn’t ‘play for money’

    FRISCO, Texas —  Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said “We want Dak Prescott. That’s that.” when asked how motivated he is to retain Prescott as his team’s long-term, face of the franchise quarterback. 

    Jones made that comment two days before the 2024 NFL Draft on April 23, and based on how emphatic he was in saying it, the natural conclusion would be that a new deal for Prescott, who enters 2024 in the last season of a four-year, $160 million contract he signed back in 2021, was imminent. However, nearly a month has passed, and Dallas already has two organized team activities (OTA) workouts under their belt without Prescott receiving a new deal. 

    Prescott, the 2023 season leader in passing touchdowns (36), isn’t phased by the lack of a deal at this moment in time while stressing the importance of not holding out with much of his receiving core trending younger outside of Brandin Cooks (age 30). 

    “Business, business is business. I’ll leave it where it gets handled,” Prescott said Wednesday at Cowboys OTAs. “Right now, it’s about being my best for this team right now in this moment. OTAs is helping these guys out and just focused on that and I know my business will take care of itself. Been in it before, experienced [in talks with Jerry and Stephen Jones] and just controlling what I can right now.”

    The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who will turn 31 on July 29 entering his ninth NFL season, is coming off of a season in which he earned 2023 Second-Team All-Pro honors and finished as the league’s MVP runner-up behind Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson while putting up his most efficient season of his career (105.9 passer rating). 

    Should Prescott’s deal somehow not get done between now and March 2025, he can hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Prescott’s current deal possesses a no-trade and no-franchise tag clause. If he did become an unrestricted free…

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  • Wisconsin top transfer portal DL target commits to a Big Ten rival

    Wisconsin top transfer portal DL target commits to a Big Ten rival

    Wisconsin top transfer portal target defensive lineman Gavin Meyer committed to USC on Wednesday.

    Meyer chose the Trojans over other finalists Wisconsin, Cal and Illinois.

    Related: Updated 2024 Wisconsin football game-by-game predictions after spring practice

    The veteran lineman entered the transfer portal on May 1 after four years at Wyoming. He entered with major experience and production, having recorded a combined 66 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks over the last two seasons.

    Meyer is a Franklin, Wisconsin native. The Badgers did not extend him an offer when he was a three-star DE recruit in the class of 2020. They now lose out on his transfer recruitment — to a rival program on the 2024 schedule.

    Wisconsin’s quest for a transfer defensive lineman appears to have concluded. The program lost out on C.J. West (committed to Indiana), Khurtiss Perry (committed to Virginia Tech), Jay’Viar Suggs (committed to LSU), Meyer (USC) and Brandon Lane (committed to Louisville) all in the last few weeks.

    It is now at the 85 scholarship limit after extending one to former walk-on wide receiver Haakon Anderson.

    The Badgers will now enter a 2024 season that sees Oregon, Penn State and Alabama visit Madison with a clear weakness along the defensive line. If not a weakness, then at least the team’s thinnest position.

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    Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire

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  • Brown shares insightful advice he gave 49ers rookie Mustapha

    Brown shares insightful advice he gave 49ers rookie Mustapha

    Brown shares insightful advice he gave 49ers rookie Mustapha originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

    As the 49ers begin their offseason conditioning program with organized team activities, second-year safety Ji’Ayir Brown has some advice for rookie Malik Mustapha.

    Speaking to the media after the second day of OTAs, Brown was asked what advice he would give his fellow safety Mustapha, having just been a rookie himself.

    “I was actually talking to him earlier today and I told him, ‘Just take your time,’ ” Brown said. “Don’t try to rush it, it’s a process. You’re not going to just step on the field and know it all. I didn’t do it, I don’t think [anybody] ever has stepped on the field their rookie year and knew it all. So, take your time with it and enjoy it, enjoy the little moments.”

    Brown has had a wild ride since San Francisco selected him with the No. 87 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, going from backup to starter after Talanoa Hufanga’s mid-season knee injury and even picking off Kansas City Chief’s quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LVIII.

    Mustapha flashed plenty of potential during his collegiate career at Wake Forest, playing a versatile hybrid safety role for the Demon Deacons, and the 49ers are hopeful that he will turn into a difference-maker on defense after taking him No. 124 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    As Hufanga works his way back from a torn ACL, Mustapha will have plenty of opportunities during the remainder of the offseason program to make an impact and impress the 49ers brass.

    In the pass-heavy world of the modern NFL, the safety position is critical to a defense’s ability to prevent huge pass plays. Mustapha’s athleticism will make him a tough matchup for any wide receiver if he can acclimate to the speed of the professional game.

    Given the impending free-agency decisions the 49ers face over the next few years, selecting strong players with late draft picks is critical to maintaining the strong level of…

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  • What will happen in House v. NCAA case? Answering key questions with historic settlement on horizon

    What will happen in House v. NCAA case? Answering key questions with historic settlement on horizon

    College sports leaders and lawyers are nearing a legal settlement in a landmark antitrust lawsuit that will pave the way for revenue sharing with players as part of the inevitable march toward professionalization in college athletics.

    On Tuesday the Big 12 became the first power conference to approve settlement terms, sources tell 247Sports. Other leagues are expected to conduct similar votes over the next few days. 

    “We are optimistic that a transformative moment for college sports may be very close,” House plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Kessler told 247Sports. 

    The long-anticipated resolution of House v. NCAA could come as soon as this week, with college athletics’ governing body expected to pay approximately $2.7 billion in back damages over the course of the next decade, according to a memo obtained by multiple media outlets. 

    Within that total, $1.6 billion would come from reductions in NCAA distributions over the next 10 years — with roughly 40% from the five power conferences — according to ESPN. However, there are 68 power-conference schools and nearly 300 Division I programs that fall outside of that category. Division II and Division III schools are not expected to be impacted, but that could change. 

    The remaining $1.1 billion would be tapped from NCAA reserves and budget cuts, among other sources. 

    But back damages are only one part of the equation. An expedited timeline for conferences and universities to implement a new pay-for-play model is also on the table. Though booster-led NIL collectives would not be eliminated altogether as part of a new “enforcement infrastructure,” they would be subject to guardrails not seen in the current unregulated market, per Yahoo Sports. 

    The most notable power players swaying…

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  • Way-too-early 2024 NFL Week 1 picks: Cardinals and Titans cover as underdogs while Cowboys start 0-1

    Way-too-early 2024 NFL Week 1 picks: Cardinals and Titans cover as underdogs while Cowboys start 0-1

    The 2024 NFL schedule was released last Thursday, which means we can officially start breaking down Week 1. Sportsbooks have already posted lines for these matchups, so you can bet on NFL football right now! 

    Let’s break down some of these matchups. As we do every week during the NFL regular season, we will pick and discuss our top five against-the-spread picks. It will be fun to see how these lines shift over the next few months, and with a couple of these lines, it could be a good idea to place your wager now. Let’s jump in.

    All odds come courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook

    Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

    While C.J. Stroud had a rookie season for the record books, he did go 1-1 against the Colts — as Zaire Franklin tried to point out to him. Indy defeated Houston in Week 2, 31-20, while Anthony Richardson left the game in the second quarter due to a concussion. Richardson getting hurt was a common theme in 2023, as he finished just one game healthy during his rookie season. 

    I’m worried about Richardson’s health and potential rust. As for the Texans, they got better this offseason by adding Joe Mixon and Stefon Diggs on offense, plus Denico Autry and Danielle Hunter on defense. Give me Houston. 

    The pick: Texans -2
    Projected score: Texans 30-23

    Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)

    Both Tennessee and Chicago had incredibly exciting offseasons. The Titans swung big for Calvin Ridley and L’Jarius Sneed, while the Bears picked up a new franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams, and also landed a couple of new wideouts in Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. I anticipated the Bears being favorites in this game, but 4.5 points? 

    The last 15 quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall went 0-14-1 in their first career start. I’m not saying the Titans are Super Bowl contenders, but new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson has an impressive track record, and his scheme figures to be aggressive, yet tough to figure out. It may not…

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  • Here are the players Missouri State football’s landed since its Conference USA announcement

    Here are the players Missouri State football’s landed since its Conference USA announcement

    Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard began pitching to recruits that the Bears will be in the FBS rather than the FCS come 2025. He’s already landed a handful of prospects ready to lead the football program into its new era.

    Here are those MSU has landed since announcing it will join Conference USA before the 2025 season.

    Khalil Anderson, East Tennessee, DB

    Anderson’s a 5-foot-10 corner coming off his redshirt junior season. He started his career at Pittsburgh. He played 11 games last season with 25 tackles and a pick. He also held an offer from Rhode Island since entering the portal.

    More: How will Missouri State be ‘budget-neutral’ with CUSA move? Here are new revenue streams.

    James BlackStrain, Georgia Tech, WR

    BlackStrain was a four-star recruit rated in the ESPN 300 out of high school but saw minimal time in three years at Georgia Tech. He’s a 6-foot-2 wide receiver who head coach Ryan Beard offered while at Louisville when BlackStrain was a 15-year-old high schooler in Florida.

    Noah Gardner, Tulane, OL

    Gardner is a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman transfer from Tulane. Since entering the portal, he held offers from Houston, McNeese, Tennessee Tech and Lamar. He was a three-star prospect out of high school and held offers from Louisiana Tech and California. He has four years of eligibility remaining.

    More: How Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard is approaching Conference USA, FBS jump

    Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard during a game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at Plaster Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

    Antonio Robinson, Marshall, WR

    Robinson’s a 6-foot-2, 190-pound receiver with three years of eligibility remaining. He appeared in one game last season after redshirting in 2022 with no game action. He held offers from New Mexico State, Buffalo, New Mexico, Utah State, Arizona and others out…

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  • DeVante Parker abruptly retires two months after signing with Eagles

    DeVante Parker abruptly retires two months after signing with Eagles

    DeVante Parker abruptly retires two months after signing with Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

    Veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, who was expected to compete for the Eagles’ third wide receiver spot this summer, has decided to retire, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

    The 31-year-old Parker, who has four kids, told Schefter, “I want to see my kids, spend quality time with them. I want to be there for them whenever I can.”

    The Eagles signed Parker to a one-year contract in March, and with Quez Watkins, Julio Jones and Olamide Zaccheaus no longer with the team, Parker along with veteran Parris Campbell and rookies Ainias Smith from Texas A&M and Johnny Wilson from Florida State were expected to be in the mix for playing time behind starters A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

    Parker spoke with the Philadelphia media in March and said he was excited to be a part of an organization that’s been to the playoffs three straight years.

    “I’m just coming in looking to bring whatever I can to help the team out,” he said. “Whatever I can, whatever they ask me to do, is what I’m going to do.

    “It’s a great organization, a great quarterback and unlimited talent. The talent here is amazing. I just feel like I want to be a part of that.”

    Parker joins a list of Eagles who never were Eagles that includes Mark Brunell, Marquise Goodwin and Myles Jack.

    Parker caught 402 passes for 5,660 passes and 27 touchdowns in nine seasons, the first seven with the Dolphins, the last two with the Patriots.

    He was considered a major disappointment as the 14th player taken in the 2015 draft, but he did have a big 2019 season, when he ranked fifth in the NFL with 1,202 yards and sixth with nine touchdown catches.

    Parker caught 64 passes for 933 yards and three TDs the last two years with the Patriots and signed a one-year veteran-minimum $1.21 million contract with the Eagles. According to Spotrac there was no bonus, which means there is no dead money for the Eagles…

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  • Georgia WR Sacovie White arrested on reckless driving charge in latest traffic-related incident for program

    Georgia WR Sacovie White arrested on reckless driving charge in latest traffic-related incident for program

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    Georgia freshman wide receiver Sacovie White was arrested Saturday morning on charges of reckless driving and driving down a one-way roadway. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police’s jail log, White was arrested at 3:04 a.m. and released around an hour later on a $26 bond. 

    White’s arrest is the 18th incident in which someone associated with Georgia football has been jailed or cited for a traffic-related offense since January 2023, per The Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Georgia running back Trevor Etienne Jr., a highly billed transfer from Florida, was arrested in March for driving under the influence, reckless driving and two misdemeanor charges. Etienne still participated in Georgia’s spring game. 

    “I can only speak for my university, but I think we do it better than anybody in the country,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in March, when asked about educating his team on the dangers of speeding following Etienne’s arrest.   

    White is in his first semester at Georgia after signing with the Bulldogs as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2024. He had two catches for 29 yards and a touchdown in Georgia’s spring game. 

    The 5-foot-9, 180-pound White earned an early offer from Georgia and committed to the Bulldogs in October 2022. He never wavered and signed in December, joining the program in time for spring practice. 

    Georgia saw a rash of speeding-related incidents in the months after a Jan. 15, 2023 crash killed recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy and offensive lineman Devin Willock. Ten different players were arrested for various charges from…

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