The release of the second College Football Playoff rankings for the 2023 season promises to stir up plenty of controversy among fans of the sport, but not for the placement of usual suspects like Ohio State, Michigan or Georgia. James Madison’s exclusion from the Top 25 might just be the hottest topic. James Madison’s undefeated football team ranks among the most intriguing stories in college sports in November 2023 — alongside James Madison men’s basketball, which opened the 2023-24 season, giving Michigan State its only home loss in November during Tom Izzo’s illustrious tenure as head coach. The Dukes’ current…
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Although it’s almost hard to believe, the 2023 college football regular season is coming to a close with Week 11 on the horizon. One of the main topics of discussion has been the quarterback class and the sheer competitiveness between several prospects that are showing the NFL’s strong start. The 2022 class was rich, but in some ways this one has the potential to match it or be even better. Here’s a look at where the top college quarterbacks stand with Week 10 in the books: MORE: College Football Bowl Projections for Week 11 1. Bo Nix, Oregon Competition level…
“I don’t even know if he remembers telling me that, but one of the things I remember him saying to me during (2023 training) camp was, ‘It’s moving so much slower for me now,” Robinson said. “I was like, ‘Oh yeah, he’s going to have a hell of a season.’ He has the potential to have a great season. One of the reasons for Etienne’s effectiveness: his 354 yards after contact, which ranks him second in the NFL behind San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. He also leads the NFL with 17 broken tackles. “One thing that always stands…
Another big night for special teams It could have been a bad night for Carolina early tonight, as captain Jordan Staal took two penalties in the opener at 8:19. Carolina’s penalty kill has been a hot topic to start the season, as the results haven’t been where we’ve seen them in recent years. However, having moved in the right direction over the last few games, the group has found a way to kill both shorthanded relays, even with one of their best forwards shorthanded in the box. Exactly two minutes after ending the Sabres’ second drive, they then took advantage…
On the first Sunday in November, clocks move back an hour from standard time, providing an extra hour of sleep and rest, but every year Americans wonder if Daylight Saving Time is worth it. penalty. Suffolk University students said the tradition doesn’t just impact the clock hands: Daylight Saving Time affects their motivation and daily routines. One of the many topics debated about DST is its effect on students and their academic performance. Sophomores Beatriz Rodrigues De Sa and Naiomi Arguelles said DST had mixed impacts on their productivity. “Gaining an extra hour of sleep gives me a boost and…
Roger Federer tops the GOAT list, just ahead of Serena WilliamsNovak Djokovic was third on the list compiled by writer and broadcaster Chris BowersIga Swiatek’s dominant show was overshadowed by chaotic scenes in Cancun A joy last week to once again hear the calmly assured tone of John Barrett, microphone in hand, joining a fascinating discussion at Wimbledon on who truly is the greatest tennis player of all time.The former player, administrator, Davis Cup captain and BBC The commentator, still going strong at 92, put his experience at the service of a debate which ended with surprising conclusions. Not least…
Two weeks later, we still don’t have many answers about what’s happening at the start of the season. We had a great team that beat a good team by 50. We have the unflappable Memphis Grizzlies, who win no matter who they put on the field, starting the season 0-5. THE Miami heat are once again slow starters, and we’re still trying to figure out who can sustain success.Instead of overreacting or overanalyzing a handful of games, I thought we could highlight a player we like so far for each team. I’ll try to stay away from the stars, but…
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Steve Marcus Fans cheer at the start of the first game between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty in a WNBA basketball playoff series at Michelob Ultra Arena in Mandalay Bay on Sunday, October 8, 2023. STEVE MARCUS Associated Press Sunday October 8, 2023 | 8:18 p.m. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joked Sunday that she’ll have to get new shoes now that the league has added an expansion team, and that another will likely be on the way soon. Engelbert is wearing a pair of high heels with all the WNBA team logos on them. The shoes…
Tiger Woods rarely provides updates on his health. Yet Woods, usually discreet, revealed to Doug Ferguson of the Associated Press that his right ankle has “no pain.” Woods underwent surgery on his right ankle two weeks after the 2023 match Mastery, the last time he played professionally. The procedure was intended to cure arthritis that developed following his near-fatal car accident in February 2021. “My ankle is fine. Where they fused my ankle, I have absolutely no problems,” Woods said according to the Associated Press. “This pain is completely gone. These are the other areas that have been compensated. The…