A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/left-tackle-4m-college-football-172444995.htmlLeft tackle Dan Moore of the Tennessee Titans can list all the sponsorship deals he has done as a pro on one hand: A few meet and greet opportunities when he was with the Steelers, a grill company that gave him some barbecue tools in exchange for his endorsement. “It’s only been five years since NIL started,” said Moore, who heads into his sixth year in the NFL this season. “Another five years, ...
Aug 19, 2026 5:24 PM
Every Mountain West/Pac-12 Team’s Best Defensive Player in 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/every-mountain-west-pac-12-160000974.htmlContinuing the theme of this week, we are highlighting the best offensive player on each of the eighteen teams in either the Mountain West or Pac-12 conference. See below for who begins the year as each team’s best player. Air Force LB Blake Fletcher Fletcher is a throwback at linebacker, specializing in downhill tackles that […]
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 PM
Longhorns Daily News: Four Texas football players earn AP All-American preseason nodshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longhorns-daily-news-four-texas-015757655.htmlFour Texas football players found their names on this season’s AP All-America preseason team. That includes offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, wide receiver Cam Coleman, linebacker Rasheem Biles, and edge rusher Colin Simmons—all of whom have become familiar names listed on this season’s preseason watch list cohorts so far. All four Texas players were named to […]
Aug 19, 2026 1:57 AM
Penn State football | Lynn brings West Coast success in his returnhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/penn-state-football-lynn-brings-223200078.htmlSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. – D’Anton Lynn returned to Penn State this year looking to pair his passion for the Nittany Lions program with his experience coaching defenses at the college and professional levels. Penn State’s defensive coordinator was a three-time all-Big Ten honorable mention cornerback for the Nittany Lions from 2008-11. While wearing the blue and white, he had 162 total tackles, ...
Aug 18, 2026 10:32 PM
Idaho transfer McLain shines again for WSU, Pinnick steady on Day 10https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/idaho-transfer-mclain-shines-again-131100706.htmlAug. 18—PULLMAN — When ever the opposing quarterback drops back, it's not a matter of if Washington State defensive ends Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk will sack the signal-caller. It's a matter of which one will get there first. This was the case Monday during the Cougar football team's 10th practice of fall camp. McLain appeared to have the edge to open the week, whipping past left tackle ...
Aug 18, 2026 1:11 PM
Former Georgia OL expected to start for Colorado, Deion Sandershttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-georgia-ol-expected-start-123126451.htmlFormer Georgia offensive tackle, top-100 recruit is poised to start for the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders this upcoming season.
Aug 18, 2026 12:31 PM
Idaho transfer McLain shines again for WSU, Pinnick steady on Day 10https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/idaho-transfer-mclain-shines-again-121600484.htmlAug. 18—PULLMAN — When ever the opposing quarterback drops back, it's not a matter of if Washington State defensive ends Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk will sack the signal-caller. It's a matter of which one will get there first. This was the case Monday during the Cougar football team's 10th practice of fall camp. McLain appeared to have the edge to open the week, whipping past left tackle ...
Aug 18, 2026 12:16 PM
A closer look at Bears’ rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berghttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/closer-look-bears-rookie-defensive-120000049.htmlGet to know a little more about Bears rookie Jordan van den Berg with this exclusive interview with his high school football coach.
Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aaron Donald takes another step toward return to Ramshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-donald-takes-another-step-014941697.htmlIt’s been a will-they-won’t-they situation for the Los Angeles Rams and defensive tackle Aaron Donald over the past several weeks as the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year decides whether or not he will unretire from the league and play another season with the Rams. That situation seems to have progressed this week. This…
Aug 18, 2026 1:49 AM
49ers rookie DT Gracen Halton impresses in his first preseason gamehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-rookie-dt-gracen-halton-213616022.htmlA two-play sequence early in Gracen Halton's first exhibition game showed why the rookie defensive tackle drafted in the fourth round has impressed the San Francisco 49ers so much this summer. Halton split two Tennessee offensive linemen on a stunt to sack Cam Ward, only to have it negated by a penalty in the secondary. “I think the world kind of saw what he has to offer,” left tackle Trent Will...
Aug 17, 2026 9:36 PM
Aaron Donald’s wife trolls Rams amid NFL comeback speculationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-donald-wife-trolls-rams-182719787.htmlOn Saturday, Aaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams for the second time this month. Donald, 35, became one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history across 10 seasons with the Rams before retiring in March 2024, so a tryout isn’t exactly necessary. After the Rams acquired All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett…
Aug 17, 2026 6:27 PM
Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe livehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/17/europe-wildfires-france-greece-belgium-germany-climate-crisis-drought-extreme-heat-latest-news-updatesWildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuationsBelgium’s King Philippe will visit the area affected by what is believed to be the largest wildfire in the country’s history this morning, after a weekend of intense firefighting in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve.The fire has been raging since Friday afternoon, burning more than 3,000 hectares...
Aug 17, 2026 7:39 AM
'It's never easy': Devdutt Padikkal opens up on long wait for India Test comebackhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/never-easy-devdutt-padikkal-opens-102400570.htmlDevdutt Padikkal notched his debut Test century amid a tough contest against Sri Lanka. Displaying both skill and aggression, he tackled the challenging bowling despite the physical strain of the match. His relentless focus and perseverance shone through on the demanding pitch, marking a triumphant return to Test cricket with this memorable milestone.
Aug 16, 2026 10:24 AM
Why Eastern Washington feels even more confident about linebacker room this season: 'Guys that can fly around'https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-eastern-washington-feels-even-020100234.htmlAug. 15—One of the success stories of last year's Eastern Washington football team was the signing and then the performance of linebacker Read Sunn. Sunn came to Cheney as a graduate student after four years at Wyoming, where he made 42 appearances but just one start. In 2025, he led Eastern with 96 tackles and five quarterback hurries, and he tied for the lead in forced fumbles (two) and ...
Aug 16, 2026 2:01 AM
Offensive line a strength for Spartans this seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/offensive-line-strength-spartans-season-204600587.htmlHaving experience back for a high school football team is good. Having experience on the offensive line may be even better. Conneaut returns four players from last season’s team in arguably the most important positions on offense. “It’s a good group,” coach Rocco Dobran said. “We have good experience, size and speed.” Seniors Wyatt Distel and Ben Griswold are scheduled to play right tackle and ...
Aug 15, 2026 8:46 PM