New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce’s absence is a major issue as their toughest stretch begins. The team’s latest update states Pesce, who injured his hand on Oct. 26, is out. The Devils were without a key blue liner for over a month due to his delayed recovery. The Devils’ defense has deteriorated since Pesce’s…
Newly appointed Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn stood quietly on the sideline at SHI Stadium after another heartbreaking loss. Penn State fans cheered as crying players left for the locker room. Zinn, new, witnessed Rutgers football fans’ years-long suffering. Scarlet Knights nearly got a statement win. They were minutes from winning a game that may…
Nick Folk’s 56-yard field goal gave the Jets a late 27-24 win over the Falcons at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Fans worry about how different the Jets’ quarterback situation may be from Atlanta’s. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled. Atlanta beat the Jets 27–24 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday thanks to Nick Folk’s 56-yard field…
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin had more than football news after the 38–19 Egg Bowl win against Mississippi State. The reporter’s career-injuring comment provoked a furious postgame argument with Kiffin. Sportswriter Ben Garrett’s Ole Miss football comments are problematic. He often discussed Kiffin using betrayal and job shifts. Garrett said on his podcast, “You can’t…
Friday saw former Eagles protest at Lincoln Financial Field. Chicago Bears beat Philadelphia 24-15 to rise in the NFC and impress former supporters. After joining the Bears in March, Gardner-Johnson had much to prove. He helped Eagles win Super Bowl last year. For the Eagles, a quarterback hit and three tackles showed his defense and…
Fans of Rutgers football have waited decades. Penn State has defeated the Scarlet Knights 37 times since 1988, taxing generations of fans. Rutgers could rewrite history this weekend at SHI Stadium. When Rutgers triumphed in Happy Valley last time, students threw marshmallows onto the field, one player ate one mid-huddle, and the crowd went silent….
New Jersey high school football’s biggest events—two state championship games—will be played at Rutgers University’s SHI Stadium on Sunday. Four teams fight for state history after months of waiting. Stadium crowds, enthusiastic spectators, and two tough games are expected. These four teams aspire to win the championship, but each reached the finals differently. Cedar Grove-Glassboro…
The Eagles played on Black Friday to rebound from a Dallas Cowboys loss. All week, quarterback Jalen Hurts stressed that great teams overcome adversity. Another lackluster, frustrating game for the Eagles disappointed the home crowd and dropped them in the NFC standings. Chicago Bears beat Philadelphia 24-15 in a bad contest. The Eagles’ defense struggled…
Lincoln Financial Field will host a fascinating and strategic Philadelphia Eagles-Chicago Bears game on Black Friday. In Week 13, many elements could affect this vital match. Secure balls are important to Eagles. This season, Philadelphia has the fewest NFL turnovers, six. Risk-averse play has helped us keep possession, but a league-leading 24 takeaways Bears defense…
On Sunday, the Lions beat the Giants 34–27 in overtime. Fans became resentful and worried about the team. The Giants’ defense again faltered at vital times, preventing an upset. Interim head coach Mike Kafka called numerous risky plays. Under Kafka, they lost six straight and started 0-2. The score is 2-10. Jameis Winston tossed for…
