To the surprise of some, Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers is not a part of the 99 club in Maddens latest release. Despite his All Pro rookie season, injuries took their toll last season, limiting his playing time on the year, and diminishing his potential to put up huge numbers. No matter, he marveled with several big plays, including a spectacular one-handed catch against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13, which contributes toward him being one of the most exciting players to get ready to use in Madden 27.Lets take a look at Bowers overall rating in Madden 27, with the game set to release on all platforms on Aug. 13, and what specifically contributed toward him being the well-rounded tight end that he is in the game.What is Brock Bowers initial Madden NFL 27 rating?Brock Bowers has a 93 overall rating in Madden NFL 27.Which NFL tight ends were rated higher than Brock Bowers in Madden NFL 27 prior to release?Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride (99 overall) and San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (96 overall) were the only two tight ends who received higher overall ratings than Bowers in Madden 27.What is Brock Bowers best attribute in Madden NFL 27?Bowers best attribute is catching, which he received a 97 overall rating for.This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders TE Brock Bowers gets underwhelming Madden NFL 27 rating

Its been a tough offseason for the Blue Jackets, whove been putting out fires ever since it became public in late June that stars Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko werent planning to stay long-term.More: Hockey fans, internet react to Blue Jackets radio broadcast changesThere have also been lengthy negotiations with key restricted free agents. Jet Greaves and Cole Sillinger nearly reached arbitration hearings, and Adam Fantilli remains unsigned, so its been a battle for president/general manager Don Waddell to keep the arrow pointed in the right direction.And thats just the hockey side.The Blue Jackets' business side is also taking hits with decisions to part ways with longtime radio voice Bob McElligott and team reporter Jeff Svoboda, whod become team ambassadors in their respective roles. Those moves followed on the heels of the Jackets announcing their TV broadcast will shift from FanDuel to an NHL Productions product.The TV broadcast will now be simulcast on the radio, which led to McElligott's departure. Its a lot to process, and the initial backlash wasnt pretty. Fans have clamored to hear somebody in the teams hierarchy explain the rationale for those decisions, and The Dispatch now has a statement from team president/CEO Mike Priest.Here are Priest's thoughts on the Jackets' recent shakeup:We are grateful for the passion and support of our fans and understand the emotions surrounding these changes. As our business continues to evolve, we must adapt to a changing industry, particularly when it comes to how fans are consuming our games and content. This is critical for our ability to address the challenges and meet the opportunities that have come with that evolution."Our business is like many others in that to move forward, you must make difficult decisions that affect good people. Those decisions arent made lightly, and we do everything we can to ease the transition when valued members of our team leave the organization."We are working every day to improve on and off the ice and the changes being made to our broadcast and content areas will help us better serve our fans and bring them closer to our team as we move forward. We know our fans expect more, and so do we. Their support means everything to us and is never taken for granted.Training camp is a month away.Dispatch Blue Jackets/Crew reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@dispatch.comThis article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets president Mike Priest responds to fan backlash

A familiar name from Clemsonfootballs past is back around the football program, this time in a much different capacity.Former Tigers wide receiver Martavis Bryant has returned to Clemson and is working with the team in a student-coaching role, per a report from TigerNet. Bryant will also be finishing his degree while spending time with the program.The move brings Bryant back to a place where he put together a productive three-year career from 2011 through 2013. During his time in a Clemson uniform, the talented receiver totaled 61 catches for 1,354 yards and 13 touchdowns across 37 games. He made 13 starts and also contributed on special teams, finishing with 291 yards on 14 kickoff returns.Bryant averaged 22.2 yards per reception during his Clemson career, a mark that stood as the best in program history when his career ended. His 13 receiving touchdowns also had him tied for 10th in school history at the time.Dabo Swinney says Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina deserves more respect Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network , USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co https://t.co/BT2i8KdhX3pic.twitter.com/hrVoVCRSGb Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) August 8, 2026His return also gives him the opportunity to work alongside a coach who knows him well. Chad Morris, now back at Clemson as the Tigers offensive coordinator, held the same position throughout Bryants entire playing career with the program.Bryant played an important role in Clemsons offense during the early stages of the programs rise under Dabo Swinney. More than a decade after catching passes for the Tigers, he now has a chance to contribute from the coaching side while completing his Clemson degree.Contact us at@Clemson_Wireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookfor ongoing coverage ofClemson Tigersnews, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Former Clemson star wide receiver rejoins Tigers in a student-coaching role

The Georgia Bulldogs host seven home games during the 2026 college football season. Georgia has a fun home schedule that features four SEC opponents, one ACC opponent and two non-Power Four opponents. Georgia gets Sanford Stadium warmed up with games against Tennessee State and Western Kentucky to start the season. Georgia fans get attend those games for a reasonable price, but inferior opponents paired with potentially hot September weather makes Georgia's first two home games much less desirable to attend than the rest of Georgia's schedule. Our pick for Georgia's best home game of the season is the Oklahoma game. Georgia hosts Oklahoma in clash of two top-10 teams in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia fans can only hope the game will be as exciting as the 2017 season Rose Bowl game against Oklahoma. Beyond the Oklahoma game, Georgia hosts Georgia Tech, Auburn, Missouri and Vanderbilt this fall. All of those games could end up as top-25 matchups. Each of those opponents got votes in the coaches poll and has the talent to compete with Georgia. 7. Western Kentucky HilltoppersGeorgia's Week 2 matchup with Western Kentucky may be more competitive than many fans think. Georgia rarely looks to crush (or cover the spread against) inferior opponents that aren't in the Power Four. The Bulldogs should breeze past Western Kentucky ahead of Georgia's SEC opener against Arkansas.Date: Sept. 126. Tennessee State TigersTennessee State is Georgia's only Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent this fall. So why do we have the Tennessee State game ranked better than the Western Kentucky game? Well, it is Georgia's home opener and that just makes it a little bit more exciting even though the Western Kentucky game may be slightly more competitive. Date: Sept. 55. Vanderbilt CommodoresGeorgia's 2026 game against Vanderbilt stands out as a potential trap game. Georgia plays Vanderbilt after hosting Oklahoma and before playing at Alabama. That timing and this being an early kickoff stands out as reasons Georgia could struggle. The Commodores showed a lot of fight in 2025 and still have enough talent to make this one interesting. Former five-star Georgia quarterback commitment Jared Curtis likely won't get a kind welcoming at Sanford Stadium. Date: Oct. 34. Missouri TigersMissouri is the No. 25 team in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia hosts Missouri a week after playing Ole Miss and this should be a competitive game. Missouri could be Georgia's second-best home game of the season if things fall right, but we're putting rivalry games over the Missouri game even though the Tigers may be a better quality opponent.Date: Nov. 143. Auburn TigersDon't sleep on Auburn in the SEC this year. The Tigers could have their best quarterback in recent years in Byrum Brown. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry is always a good atmosphere. Georgia has won nine straight in the series and Auburn has not won in Sanford Stadium since 2005! Date: Oct. 172. Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsGeorgia Tech returns to Sanford Stadium for the first time since Georgia's stunning comeback win over the Yellow Jackets in eight overtimes back in 2024. Coach Brent Key and the Georgia Tech probably aren't Georgia's second-best home opponent, but Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate is always a fun game to attend if you find yourself in the Peach State around Thanksgiving. Date: Nov. 281. Oklahoma SoonersGeorgia's SEC home opener. The first time Oklahoma and Georgia play against each other as members of the SEC. Two teams that made the College Football Playoff last season. Two Heisman candidates at quarterback in John Mateer and Gunner Stockton. The Georgia-Oklahoma game is Georgia's most expensive home game to attend for good reason. Date: Sept. 26This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Ranking Georgia football home games from worst to best

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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 6: Lee Beebe Jr. #29 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball during the NCAA game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Kennesaw State Owls at Memorial Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHello everyone and welcome back to the 30 Day Countdown. Its Day 27 and its time once again for me to draft a Big Ten offensive player to potentially help the Dawgs. We all know the stipulations, no postseason awards or honors of any kind! So, without further ado, lets get to drafting, shall we?RB Lee Beebe Jr., Indiana2025 Stats: 27 carries, 209 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 catch, 7 yardsAt first glance, you might think me crazy. Why add another cook to the running back kitchen, I hear you say! You have a point, the Dawgs indeed do have running back transfers from all over the map, from Troy to Oregon! But, Beebe brings a wealth of experience over from UAB, rushing for 1245 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final 2 seasons as a Dragon! This outpaces Trey Cooley by about 200 yards, and would bring valuable experience to a running back room looking for it, after the departures of Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammad, and the injury to Jordan Washington. Though he didnt play much last year (3 games due to a torn ACL suffered against Indiana State), he was doing a good job carrying the load as a starter for the Hoosiers, with a 90 yard game against Kennesaw State being his best performance.Its easy to wonder what if with a guy like this, and I would wager that if he was healthy, he wouldve at least matched his output from 2024, if not exceeded it! Behind that IU offensive line, its certainly a possibility! Though the UW offensive line isnt as stacked, its still a good unit, and undoubtedly would help Beebe gash defenses on the ground!WR Jalen Smith, Minnesota2025 Stats: 28 receptions, 419 yards, 4 touchdowns, 15 YPCSimilar to the running back room, the Huskies did not secure a true WR1 when it came time for portal season. Perhaps there are reasons for that: Roebuck could be WR1, Jedd and receivers coach Kevin Cummings could believe in some of the younger talent, such as Jordan Clay, or they feel confident that Rashid Williams can finally take that next step and ramp up his production. Me, I want somebody with a high ceiling, and Jalen Smith provides that, with plenty of production already. He had a 4 catch, 103 yard performance against Rutgers, adding a touchdown to that total, after having a 2 catch, 76 yard day against Buffalo the week prior.But his most impressive performance came in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico. 6 catches for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a walkoff:MINNESOTA WALKS OFF THE RATE BOWL ON A GAME-WINNING TD THE GOLDEN GOPHERS WIN THEIR 9TH-STRAIGHT BOWL GAME pic.twitter.com/da2gMvOcwM ESPN (@espn) December 27, 2025Great dive, great hands and great body control on that play! Thats the kind of WR2 that I want on my team, so maybe Ill draft him, who knows?TE Zack Marshall, Michigan2025 Stats: 16 receptions, 199 yards, 1 touchdownThe Huskies have a lot of unproven options at tight end, with the graduation of Quentin Moore necessitating another blocking tight end. It remains to be seen whether Kade Eldridge will be fully healthy, or whether Baron Naone could step in, but I might have a fallback option in the form of Michigans Zack Marshall. Dawg fans might remember Marshall from his 5 catch, 72 yard performance against the Huskies in Michigans 24-7 win. That is precisely why I want him on the team. And I can hear you say, we already have Degraaf, why do we need another tight end in his mold? The answer, dear reader, lies in personnel packages. If I am to put my coordinator hat on, imagine 2 tight end packages in the red zone. The defense cant account for all those options that Demond would have out there, inevitably leading to a score, whether Marshall is on the receiving end or not.I could be reaching, and if I am, please let me know, but I like to have options!My Choice: Give me Jalen Smith, the Golden Gopher! Others might have better numbers, but Im thinking solely from a fit standpoint, and looking at his numbers, he could be a really good slot guy to add on to a pretty good receiving corps. Plus, our pecking order is relatively set, with Williams and Moss the experienced vets and Roebuck leading a solid young group of Dawgs. I feel like adding a number one guy would disrupt that, so Smith would fit in really nicely! But what do you think? Sound off in the comments below!

With the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers less than a week away, a promising fan-favorite rookie is battling an injury he picked up at training camp.On Friday, Steelers rookie running back Eli Heidenreich sat out his second straight practice with a hamstring injury.While the injury isn't thought to be serious and Heidenreich is considered day-to-day, the setback couldn't have come at a worse time. Heidenreich needs all the practice reps he can get, as he was listed as the co-RB5 on the Steelers' initial 2026 depth chart, behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Kaleb Johnson and Lew Nichols.Hamstring injuries are no joke and can linger longer than expected, making things especially tricky if a player returns too quickly. Less than a week out from the Steelers' preseason game against the Packers, you have to wonder if the team will err on the side of caution and hold Heidenreich out of the matchup.For up-to-dateSteelerscoverage, including any training camp news and updates, follow us on X@TheSteelersWireand give ourFacebook pagea like.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers fan-favorite rookie dealing with injury as preseason opener looms

[BBC]Kingussie progressed to their fifth consecutive Tulloch Camanachd Cup final with a 4-1 victory over Skye at Bught Park, Inverness.Mowi Premiership leaders Newtonmore were shocked by second-bottom Col Glen in a goalless draw at Clachan of Glendaruel.Kinlochshiel extended their advantage over Fort William in fourth place to four points with a 3-1 success at An Aird. Caberfeidh edged Lochaber 1-0.A goalless draw at Kilmallie in the National Division was enough to secure a return to the Premiership next season for Glenurquhart.At the Bught, Savio Genini, on his return from injury, smashed Kingussie in front before Jordan Murchison responded for Skye with a well-worked goal.However, Genini quickly restore the lead before Iain Fraser and Thomas Borthwick struck late on as Kingussie secured a place in the final on 19 September in Oban. Newtonmore's shock dropped point still increases their Premiership lead to six points but they have now played two games more than second-placed Kingussie.Col Glen drew level with Skye on points but remain in the relegation zone on goal difference.Archie MacRae and Sean Campbell gave Kinlochshiel a 2-0 half-time lead. John MacRae made it 3-0 shortly after the restart and Victor Smith struck back for Fort on the hour.Cameron Grant was on target for Caberfeidh in the second half.Lovat remain in contention for the National Division title and the other promotion place with a 3-1 success on Bute.