The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays. … [Read more...] about Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts
Archives for August 2022
AP source: Browns QB Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5 million fine
Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about AP source: Browns QB Watson settles for 11-game suspension, $5 million fine
MM 8.18: Maryland wrestling’s Jaxon Smith finishes in fifth place at the U20 World Championships
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland wrestling’s Jaxon Smith fell in the bronze medal match at the U20 World Championship on Wednesday, finishing in fifth place. Jaxon Smith falls in the Bronze Medal match to take fifth at the U20 World Championships. An amazing … [Read more...] about MM 8.18: Maryland wrestling’s Jaxon Smith finishes in fifth place at the U20 World Championships
Offseason Opinions: Swede Success
Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Does #19 belong in the Hall? We’ve got a tricky one for you today - assessing the Hall of Fame credentials of one Nicklas Backstrom, legendary Swedish center for the Washington Capitals and 2018 Stanley Cup Champion. Is Nicklas Backstrom a Hall of Famer? Becca: I’m admittedly super biased when it comes to Nicklas … [Read more...] about Offseason Opinions: Swede Success
Thursday Caps Clips
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: how Swede it is, a new outlook for Fehervary, draft picks with the potential to be steals and more. Your savory breakfast links: The Rink Crew discusses future Hall of Fame potential for a certain Swede. [Rink] Martin Fehervary is planning on returning to DC in mid-September with a new focus … [Read more...] about Thursday Caps Clips