The stars weren't out in the night sky just yet Saturday at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, but there were some sightings on the sidelines.
In one of the biggest Texas football games of the season against Ohio State, celebrities, politicians and Texas Exes came to Austin and were spotted throughout the sidelines. Earlier in the day, ESPN "College GameDay" featured Sen. Ted Cruz, who was booed by the Longhorn faithful and Austin native; movie star Glen Powell as the guest picker on the show.
Glen Powell on the field at the game between Texas Football and Ohio State at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 12, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
Of course, other Austin celebrities were out and about - what is a night game at DKR without Longhorn superfan Matthew McConaughey. He also brought out his friend and "True Detective" co-star Woody Harrelson who was seen chatting with athletic director Chris Del Conte. Gov. Greg Abbott was there, too.
Then there were the sports legends of the school in attendance. Former men's basketball player and current Houston Rocket Kevin Durant was seen throwing crisp spirals and chatting with former football head coach Mack Brown. Former running back Ricky Williams and quarterback Colt McCoy were also spotted as well as former Texas volleyball player Madisen Skinner.

#austin #royal #state

ATLANTA — Tennessee football fans will get two free cookies because Braylon Staley scored a touchdown against Georgia Tech.
Staley is UT's current so-called "Cookie Monster" for Moonshine Mountain Cookie Co., which gives fans two free cookies when the wide receiver scores a touchdown as part of his NIL deal.
The 18th-ranked Vols played Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 12. But fans can pick up their free cookies on Monday, Sept. 14, at Moonshine Mountain Cookie Co. in Knoxville.
Staley's 20-yard TD catch in the second quarter earned the free cookies for UT fans.
Staley is UT's latest "Cookie Monster" for Moonshine Mountain Cookie Co. as part of an annual NIL deal. That ******* le was held by cornerback Alontae Taylor in 2021, wide receiver Cedric Tillman in 2022, wide receiver Bru McCoy in 2023-24 and kicker Max Gilbert in 2025.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff.
The week's only game between ranked teams started sloppy only to turn into a second-half thriller.
Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State's bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. The quarterback found Lawayne McCoy on the sideline for a 54-yard catch-and-run TD with 4:42 to go before his 7-yard TD run with 1:28 left.
Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss finished with 351 yards passing with three touchdowns, and he also ran for a fourth score all after halftime. Kewan Lacy ran for 61 yards on 17 carries with a 1-yard TD before being sidelined by an injured thigh.
Maybe it was a bit of opening night nerves or starting with a ranked, Power Four opponent. Both Ole Miss, who ended last season losing to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Louisville had issues in the first half.

#ranked #only

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff.
The week's only game between ranked teams started sloppy only to turn into a second-half thriller.
Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State's bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. The quarterback found Lawayne McCoy on the sideline for a 54-yard catch-and-run TD with 4:42 to go before his 7-yard TD run with 1:28 left.
Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss finished with 351 yards passing with three touchdowns, and he also ran for a fourth score all after halftime. Kewan Lacy ran for 61 yards on 17 carries with a 1-yard TD before being sidelined by an injured thigh.
Maybe it was a bit of opening night nerves or starting with a ranked, Power Four opponent. Both Ole Miss, who ended last season losing to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Louisville had issues in the first half.

#yard #goal #half

NASHVILLE – The only thing more chaotic than Broadway in Nashville on Sunday night was Nissan Stadium about five miles away.
What started out as a deeply flawed first-half offensive performance from Louisville ended in a second-half shootout between the Cardinals and No. 10 Ole Miss.
The Cardinals tied the game, 24-24, just before the end of the third quarter, but the Rebels had more firepower. Ole Miss outlasted Louisville, 41-38, Music City Kickoff victory. It's the first season-opening loss in the Jeff Brohm era of Louisville football.
Lincoln Kienholz got off to a rocky start but became the star that the Cardinals needed late in the game. The Ohio State transfer quarterback answered 14 straight Rebels points with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Lawayne McCoy and a 7-yard TD run in a little more than three minutes for a 38-all tie late in the fourth quarter.
But Ole Miss got the ball back with 1:28 remaining in regulation and barely escaped with a 48-yard field goal.

#rebels #first #game

Michigan men's basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr., one of the top-ranked players of the 2026 recruiting class, will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to injury, the program announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
McCoy Jr. suffered an ACL injury in his right knee, per the announcement. The injury occurred in an exhibition game against KK Mega SUPERBET in Montenegro, the final game of Michigan's European tour.
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The McDonald's All-American was averaging 14.5 points with five rebounds and four steals per game before the injury. He was expected to be a starter and one of Michigan's top scorers this season. The former five-star recruit was rated the No. 10 prospect nationally and No. 2 shooting guard, per 247Sports' Composite ratings.
Michigan replaces nearly its entire starting lineup from last season after Morez Johnson, Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg were all selected in the lottery of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Wolverines return starting guards Elliot Cadeau and Nimari Burnett, though, along with former high-end recruit Trey McKenney, a sharpshooter off the bench as a true freshman last season.

#michigan #injury #five #former

Billie Eilish stood between her brother Finneas and Claudia Sulewski as they exchanged vows Saturday, taking on a considerably bigger wedding ****** ignment than simply showing up for the family photos.
Eilish officiated the Aug. 29 outdoor ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, where Finneas and Sulewski married after nearly eight years together. Photos published by Page Six show the 24-year-old singer standing between the bride and groom as Finneas read his vows.
The couple's rescue dogs, Peaches and Moose, had jobs of their own. They joined the celebration as "flower dogs," wearing custom bows made from the same silk faille used for Sulewski's wedding gown. Finneas and Eilish's parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell, were also there to watch their son get married.
The guest list included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Emma Chamberlain, Rachel Sennott, Rebecca Black and Jason Sudeikis. Sulewski turned the weekend into a fashion project of its own with four custom Oscar de la Renta looks, while Finneas wore a black suit and Eilish chose an off-the-shoulder green dress for her role at the altar.
TMZ footage and photographs show her facing Finneas and Sulewski during the ceremony and confirm that Peaches and Moose were part of the celebration. The dogs' participation had been planned down to their outfits. During Sulewski's final fitting, Oscar de la Renta designer Grace McCoy revealed two silk faille bows cut from the same material as the ceremony gown. Sulewski explained that Moose would walk ahead of Peaches when the pair went down the aisle as flower dogs.

#dogs #peaches #moose

Last week, authorities arrested Daejon Love on federal charges for allegedly defrauding over a dozen women out of 1.6 million dollars. Love posed as a San Francisco 49er on social media and claimed to be an undrafted wide receiver for the team.
Several videos of Love pretending to live an NFL lifestyle have come to light as the investigation continues; as serious as the implications are, media outlets such as the Speakeasy talk show have weighed in.
Former Philadelphia Eagles LeSean McCoy shared his opinions on the Love case via social media and wasn't afraid to share his admiration for the accused.
"I love Daejon Love, and let me tell you why. Every time a man does something they wanna crucify us for it. I watch women do this all the friggin time! You go to social media you see the girl, she got all these bags, Birkin this, Birkin that, nice house nice car all this stuff.
"Um, you know, she got this type of job ya know um, 'Im a self millionaire, I got all these things going on,' right, till you meet her, you date her and now it's your girlfriend and you like, 'oh she's been scamming me,' no she's not! The bags are fake…you don't have this luxury job and life that you say you do. Now Im stuck, now I've been fooled….The same thing that he did [Love] I watch a lot of women do that, all the time," McCoy said.

#women #daejon #birkin #bags

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prison officials plan to execute a man next month who was convicted of fatally shooting two real estate agents in Atlanta's suburbs more than two decades ago.
Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Williams and 21-year-old Lori Brown. He is set to receive a lethal injection at the state prison near Jackson at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16, according to the Department of Corrections.
Humphreys would be the first person executed in Georgia this year. The death penalty in the state has largely been tied up in litigation over an agreement related to the coronavirus pandemic that defense lawyers contend temporarily shields many death row residents from execution. The last execution in the state was in March 2024.
Humphreys was previously scheduled to die last December, but the execution was halted after his lawyers filed a petition asking a judge to order two members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to recuse themselves from hearing his clemency petition. Humphreys' lawyers argued that the two parole board members had conflicts of interest because they had played roles during his trial.
Kimberly McCoy, one of the board members, was a victim advocate with the Cobb County district attorney's office at the time of Humphreys' trial and was ****** igned to work with the victims in the case. The other, Wayne Bennett, was the sheriff in Glynn County, where the trial was moved because of pretrial publicity, and Humphreys' lawyers argued he oversaw security for the jurors and Humphreys himself during the case.

#year #execution

GREER, S.C. - Greer High School senior running back Calvin McCoy has built his game around a simple motto Head Football Coach Will Young shares with his players: "Earned, not given."
He first stepped onto a football field to help manage anger issues. At the time, he was a bigger kid playing tackle. Years later, he's transformed into one of the Upstate's most productive running backs, helping lead the Yellow Jackets with the same philosophy that's printed across the program.
"It's on our shirts that we have... 'Earned, not given,'" said McCoy. "You got to work for everything. Everything is not going to be a handout."
The motto reflects McCoy's path through the program. After beginning his career on the offensive line, McCoy eventually moved into the backfield when Greer needed someone to step up.
"I actually played tackle. I was a little bit bigger," said McCoy. "When our players went down, I really just had to step up to the next man."

#greer #motto #given #bigger

NICEVILLE — Adron Robinson held it together for most of Thursday night's postgame huddle.
In the aftermath of a 41-14 win over visiting West Florida at Eagle Stadium, a venue where Robinson has celebrated countless playoff wins as an ***** istant coach and, of course, a state ***** le as a dynamic two-way player in 1988, the Eagle alumnus was too caught up in the missed tackles and blocking struggles of the first half to acknowledge his first win as head coach.
The Niceville standard, he said bluntly, was not met. And he expects better next week against visiting Mosley, who enters the Sept. 4 matchup at Eagle Stadium with a three-game win streak in the rivalry.
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After he was done, legendary Niceville coach David Garner stepped in with the game ball. On a night when Deagan McCoy threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, Malachi White had two highlight-reel touchdown receptions and the defense pitched a second-half shutout, the game ball had only one destination: Robinson's hands.

#week

Michigan basketball ended its foreign tour on a bittersweet note.
After dropping its first two exhibitions against Lithuania teams, the Wolverines capped their Europe trip with an 84-81 win over Serbia's Mega Superbet on Aug. 27 at the Sportski Centar in Herceg Novi, Montenegro but lost one of their standout freshmen in the process.
Brandon McCoy Jr., a five-star guard and one of the team's two incoming McDonald's All-Americans, exited 20 seconds into the game with an injury. After coming away with a steal on the first possession, he slipped as he drove to the basket in transition.
McCoy stayed down for several moments and was tended to by trainer Chris Williams. He got up favoring his right leg and didn't put any weight on it before he was carried off the court back to the locker room. He never returned to the bench.
The program didn't provide an immediate postgame update on McCoy's injury.

#mccoy #superbet

Vince Young once led the Texas Longhorns to a college football national championship. Now, 21 years later, Longhorns starting quarterback Arch Manning is trying to do the same.
As a Texas football legend, Young made a point of connecting with Manning this offseason, hoping to share his experience and offer advice to the 22-year-old.
While it's one thing for Young to reach out to Manning with advice, it's another for the younger quarterback to approach a Longhorns icon like the former Manning Award winner for guidance.
Yet, according to Young, who spoke with DJ Siddiqi of R.org, that's exactly what Manning did. Manning approached Young and fellow Texas legend Colt McCoy for advice on how to build chemistry with his teammates. Young appreciated Manning seeking out his advice, and the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is clearly in his corner.
For one, Young thinks Manning is going to have a fantastic year.

#texas

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, a redshirt junior, has been named to this year's Davey O'Brien Award preseason watch list, according to the Davey O'Brien Foundation's announcement this week.
The honor is given each season to college football's top quarterback.
Following Manning's notable victorious performance in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl versus Michigan last season (after the Longhorns were robbed of a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff just weeks prior), Manning was named to honor of the O'Brien Award's Postseason Great 8 list.
Several Longhorn legends have won the O'Brien Award over the years, including former Texas running back Earl Campbell in 1977 (back then, the award recognized the top player in southeastern U.S.), former Texas quarterback Vince Young following a BCS Championship-winning season in 2005, and, most recently, former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy following the Longhorns' most recent national championship appearance, in which Texas fell to Alabama in the 2009 BCS Championship game (McCoy was also a finalist for the O'Brien Award following the 2008 college football season.) Former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers was an award semifinalist in 2024.
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#following #season #longhorns #college

STATE COLLEGE, PA(WBRE/WYOU)-- The Williamsport Crosscutters grabbed its 40th win of the season Wednesday night with a 4-3 win over the State College Spikes. The Cutters scored two runs in the eighth inning to secure the comeback win.
Williamsport scored first on Wednesday night. Nick Barone drove in Chris Stanfield with a sacrifice fly to center field in the top of the second inning. James McCoy extended the lead to 2-0 in the top of the third with a solo home run. The blast was McCoy's eighth of the season.
State College scored three times in the seventh inning to take the late lead. It did not last long though, as Jake Zitella hit a triple in the top of the eighth to reclaim the lead at 4-3. Zitella drove in both Barone and Stanfield with the three-bagger.
Matthew Mariano picked up the win in relief on Wednesday. Mariano tossed 2.1 innings, striking out six of seven batters. The righty improves to 3-0 on the season, lowering his ERA to 2.32 for the year.
The Crosscutters continue its Little League road trip on Thursday. Williamsport wraps up its series with State College before heading to West Virginia for a three-game set with the Black Bears.

#inning #three

The Oklahoma Sooners are a top-10 program heading into the 2026 college football season, according to the preseason AP poll released on Monday. The Sooners came in at No. 10, coming off a 10-3 season and a College Football Playoff berth in 2025.
However, not everyone is on board with the Sooners' top-10 ranking. On "SportsCenter," ESPN's Paul Finebaum said that Oklahoma doesn't belong that high.
"I don't know how people realistically think Oklahoma's going to finish in the top-10," Finebaum said. "You can say whatever you want about what they have in John Mateer... but, Matt, their schedule is beyond brutal."
Former Sooner great Gerald McCoy had an issue with that statement from Finebaum. He tweeted saying that Oklahoma is one of the best programs in the history of college football, and they don't shy away from anyone.
"Schedule?" McCoy posted. "That's your reason, Finebaum? Man, this is the scariest, weakest statement ever. Winning a natty ain't easy. It has to be earned. This is OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL. We ain't worried about no schedule, man. We welcome all smoke!! Top universities, say line it up!! And we are a top university. Line it up with whoever!! Win, lose or draw, we ain't ducking ****** ODY. Home or road."

#Sooners #mccoy

Gerald McCoy played eleven seasons at the highest level in the National Football League. A third overall selection of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010, McCoy would go on to be a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a 2013 first-team All-Pro. He played the game with finesse and ferocity, but always with a smile and a fun personality.
During his career, McCoy was a media darling with both the local scribes and national networks. He made guest appearances during bye weeks and in the offseason, offering his expertise. It also was a chance for the country to get to know him away from the field. Now entering his fourth season working on NFL Network, McCoy says a second act in media was never a goal he chased like the quarterbacks he was used to sacking.
"I've been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras," said McCoy. "Because of the guest appearances I would do during my career, later in my career these places were reaching out seeing if I would be doing media when I was done playing. I kept telling my agent to hold off on those calls till I thought about leaving the game."
McCoy is the son of two youth pastors, both of whom played in the church band. Because of this, his upbringing contained many instances of finding himself performing in front of crowds and singing solos in church. Those experiences helped McCoy become comfortable in a media setting and performing in front of viewers.
During his final year with the Las Vegas Raiders, McCoy found himself enrolled in the NFL media broadcast boot camp without his permission. The team's public relations staff enrolled McCoy, who had been battling injuries during his time with the franchise in 2021.

#mccoy #national #appearances

The seconday for the Raiders appeared like it could be in flux this offseason. With the drafting of four defensive backs and the trade acquistion of Taron Johnson, there was a chance things would look a lot different come the season.
The safety position doesn't seem to have changed. Returning starters Jeremy Chinn and Isaiah Pola-Mao seem to have those spots on lock. Rookies Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson have not made any real push there.
The cornerback position was another story.
Throughout much of camp, the competition going on at cornerback was fierce. The two rookies Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses were seeing first team reps along with former starter Decamerion Richardson.
Come the game Thursday night, everyone seemed to have a rough outing, but McCoy and Masses had an especially rough go of it as the primary second team cornerbacks. Richardson was excused for the birth of his child.

#come

The National ***** ociation of Black Journalists announced on Saturday night at the convention in Atlanta that ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is a recipient of the 2026 "Thumbs Down" award.
"Stephen A. Smith. Sports ***** yst and political commentator. Smith has established a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media.
"Such commentary reinforces harmful narratives, undermines the fair and respectful representation of Black women in public discourse, and stands in direct conflict with NABJ's longstanding commitment to accurate, responsible, and inclusive portrayals of Black communities."
Philip Lewis of The Huffington Post adds that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy (owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting/WISH-TV), and The Washington Post also received the "Thumbs Down" award from the NABJ.
Disney has a partnership with the NABJ, and Smith has been to the convention multiple times in the past with ESPN.

#black #thumbs #convention

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It's official: Sadie Sink is Jean Grey. After debuting her version of the Marvel superhero in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the actor made her first appearance representing the role with her new X-Men cast mates. And for the grand reveal—made at the D23 Disney fan event in Los Angeles—she wore an intricate archival gown from Alexander McQueen's theatrical Spring/Summer 2004 show.
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The show in question was a high-fashion spin on Sydney Pollack's They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, a 1969 psychological drama that, based on Horace McCoy's 1935 novel, followed contestants desperate to win a Depression-era dance marathon. The faux competition, held during Paris Fashion Week over two decades ago, saw silver sequins, feather skirts, silk minidresses, and, towards the end, a pastel patchwork gown. Now seen on the Stranger Things star, the piece featured a V neckline and ruffled drop-waist skirt—all with a stained glass-inspired print of flowers and dragon flies.
Sink, who was passed the telekinetic torch from Sophie Turner, worked with stylist Molly ****** son on the look. Together, they paired the gown with Anita Ko jewelry and high cap-toe pumps.

#gown #high #magazines #jean

There was a lot to like for the Raiders in their home opener. Especially if you were stil struggling with PTSD from watching their disaster of an offense last year. But there was also plenty of issues and players who didn't make a great first impression on the new coaching staff. Do they fall down and stay down? Or do they get up, dust themselves off and come back stronger next week? We shall see. For now, they are...
The two drafted rookies have been battling for the starting left cornerback job. They came out together with the second team defense in this game, Masses on the left and McCoy on the right. And proceeded to get torched for much of the game.
Their first drive of the game, Masses gave up a nine-yard catch on third and four and missed a tackle on an 11-yard run on third and one. The next play McCoy gave up the touchdown catch.
Next drive, Masses gave up a 14-yard catch on third and six and a few plays later, McCoy gave up another touchdown catch. Coming out the half, Maxxes gave up a first down catch on fourth and two and two plays later, McCoy gave up an 11-yard catch that put them back in field goal range.
He too came in with the second team defense. The first drive -- which was the second TD drive for the Cards -- he was flagged for unnecessary roughness when he tried punching at the ball well after the runner was ruled down and the play was over. Two plays later he gave up a nine-yard catch. On the third TD drive of the game, between catches given up by Masses and McCoy, Eichenberg gave up a ten-yard catch, a seven-yard catch, and missed a tackle on a run to set up a third and short.

#gave #down

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was ranked as one of the better players at his position heading into the 2026 season.
According to Pro Football Focus, Biadasz ranks as the ninth-best center ahead of the season.
"Biadasz didn't spend long on the open market following his surprise release in February before the Chargers scooped him up to solidify one of their biggest offseason needs," Mason Cameron of PFF wrote.
"New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel knows the value of stability on the interior, and Biadasz fits that bill. While he isn't the most dynamic blocker, Biadasz continues to raise his upside after posting the highest overall PFF grade (70.8) of his career in 2025."
Cardinals' Hjalte Froholdt, Bills' Connor McGovern and Saints' Erik McCoy all rank above Biadasz.

#center #according #focus #mason

We're almost there -- the New Orleans Saints released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday's preseason game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and for the most part, it's what you expect. The starting offensive line looks like what we've seen at training camp. It's the same pecking order at running back with Kendre Miller at RB3, even while he's missed several days of practice reps with an injury. Backups like Audric Estime and Devin Neal need to do more with their own reps to unseat him (and in Neal's case, also get healthy). But there are some points of note and takeaways from this first depth chart. It's important to remember this is an unofficial document made for media purposes, not a set-in-stone reflection of how the team is operating at practice every day. Coaches are going to stack some of these positions differently.
And here is what we learned:
There isn't much of a buffer between Simpkins (an undrafted free agent last year) and Wright (a rookie fourth-round pick) and the opportunity to play under the bright lights. Both backups are listed on the second-string offense behind Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz, respectively. And that's before Dillon Radunz goes on injured reserve. The Saints listed Radunz as the backup left guard but he's been practicing ahead of Wright until his recent knee injury. We may see William Sherman get the nod in a pinch, but look for Wright to log a ton of snaps this preseason.
This may not be too surprising if you've been keeping up with the daily highlight reels from practice, but being drafted in Round 6 doesn't mean you're a slam dunk to make the team. Brown followed that up by making some big catches in team drills, routinely getting open in one-on-one sessions, and standing out during special teams periods. He's listed as the immediate backup behind Chris Olave on the second-team offense as well the primary returner on both punts and kickoffs. He's still behind Jordyn Tyson and Devaughn Vele, sure. Brown is on the fast track to not just make the 53-man roster but to see meaningful snaps on Sundays.
The workload for respected veterans like Cameron Jordan and Alvin Kamara has been obvious. Jordan practiced with the second-string defense behind Chase Young and Carl Granderson (before his hamstring injury flared up) while Kamara mainly worked in passing situations and third downs with Travis Etienne Jr. seeing early-down work. Both of them have taken a backseat to new arrivals and younger teammates. But that isn't reflected on this unofficial depth chart. Jordan is listed as a starter with Young "or" Granderson starting at the other edge rusher spot. Kamara has the same "or" designation with Etienne. It's a symbol of respect for the vets but it doesn't reflect the team's plans for them. Young and Etienne are going to play as many snaps as they can handle.

#wright

Former NFL linebacker Chad Brown strongly rejected LeSean McCoy's claim that Antonio Brown should be taken over Jerry Rice. Brown argued that Rice's career separates him from every other receiver.
McCoy made the comparison while appearing on Speakesy, praising Antonio Brown's peak and overall ability. He went as far as choosing Brown over Rice.
"[Antonio Brown] should be a first ballot HOFer… If it's AB or Jerry Rice, I'm taking AB," McCoy said.
That opinion immediately drew a sharp response from Chad Brown. The former linebacker argued that Rice's greatness cannot be measured only through athletic ability or peak production.
"This is some clown s**t," Brown said.

#brown #chad #mccoy #argued

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is among the high-profile players set to become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027. While Brown's off-field controversies may influence voter opinions regarding his candidacy, former All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy believes he deserves first-ballot entry.
He went as far as ranking Brown over three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice, sparking immediate backlash across the NFL community.
The list of first-time eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027 includes Brown, Rob Gronkowski, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, Richard Sherman, Cam Newton, Le'Veon Bell, Andrew Whitworth, Alex Mack, Gerald McCoy, and Eric Weddle.
On paper, Brown's accolades make for a strong case: Super Bowl LV champion, two-time NFL receiving yards leader, four-time First-Team All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
However, McCoy took the discussion in a completely different direction during the latest episode of the"Speakeasy" podcast, where he made a bold comparison between Brown and Rice.

#brown #fame #rice

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of the many NFL legends to become first-time eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Regardless of how some may feel about him, former All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy believes Brown deserves to get in Year 1.
On a new episode of the Speakeasy podcast, McCoy argued that Brown deserves to become a first-ballot Hall of Famer, claiming that he'd even take the former Steelers wide receiver over NFL legend Jerry Rice.
"AB should be on there, though," McCoy said about the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "This might sound crazy, but Jerry Rice or AB, I'm taking AB. … Jerry Rice or Antonio Brown, I'm taking Antonio Brown. What am I saying wrong? What can Jerry Rice do that AB can't do?"
McCoy continued and said the quiet part out loud about Brown: the only reason why there's any argument is because of how his career ended. And honestly? He's not wrong.
Brown is a four-time First-Team All-Pro, a seven-time Pro Bowler, a Super Bowl champion, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. But Brown's abrupt exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as his post-NFL career controversies and outbursts, may make it extremely hard for some to justify a first-year entry into Canton.

#jerry #rice #time

Monday, at Intermountain Health Performance Center, brought a game-week rhythm ahead of the team's first preseason game. Thursday, the Raiders will play their first game at Allegiant Stadium under head coach Klint Kubiak when they face the Arizona Cardinals.
Both Kirk Cousins and Jermod McCoy were making heads turn as the Raiders get dialed in for their first action 0f 2026
Let's dive into Monday's training camp practice.
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Monday, Cousins was back with the first team. He had been held out of team periods Saturday after a Friday scuffle with Maxx Crosby. Cousins made up for the missed time. He threw touchdowns to Brock Bowers and Jalen Nailor, connected with Malik Benson on a big play and turned in his best day of camp.

#first #game #Monday

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — As the Raiders prepare for their season, the vast majority of media and fan focus remains on quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
While Mendoza has put together stretches in training camp that showed why Las Vegas took him first in the NFL draft, he isn't the only rookie of note.
Other first-year pros are showing they could make significant contributions to a franchise that is looking for a spark after winning seven games over the past two seasons.
"That's part of the plan that coach (Klint Kubiak) put in place," ******* istant head coach Mike McCoy said. "As you see, everybody's getting reps right now through the first two weeks of practice that we're getting into and just give everyone an opportunity to show what they can do."
Here are four rookies worth monitoring:

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The bar to be in the top-five is really high, and it'll take one of these fringe Round 1 RBs to accumulate enough pass-game work to pair with a very strong goal-line role. Walker is my favorite roll of the dice, especially on Yahoo, where his ADP is well into Round 2.
The Chiefs paid him handsomely after a Super Bowl MVP with the Seahawks, and that was their only skill position change of the offseason, one that featured their top receiver going to jail and their top tight end going on honeymoons with the most famous woman in the world. Walker will be the focal point of the offense as Patrick Mahomes comes back from a torn ACL. When head coach Andy Reid had quality backs, he turned them into fantasy football league-winners. Duce Staley, Brian Westbrook, LeSean McCoy, Kareem Hunt, etc. Walker could match what Shady McCoy did in his final three seasons with Reid: a 1,825 scrimmage-yard pace. I'd also argue this is the best OL that Walker will run behind, so his explosive play rate could jump another tier.

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After hitting the market on May 29 for $15.25 million, Meg Ryan has already accepted an offer for her traditional shingled estate in New York's exclusive Bridgehampton enclave, marking another win for the rom-com icon and avid home renovator. Evan Kulman of Compass held the listing, with Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman representing the buyer.
Ryan, who last starred in the 2023 film What Happens Later opposite David Duchovny, purchased the serene retreat in late 2024 for $13.5 million. Originally built in 2016 by local architect Kathrine "Kitty" McCoy, the abode features white-washed, quintessential East Coast interiors updated with Ryan's signature aesthetic.
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