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Since childhood, Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the 49ers were a fan of Mustapha. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mustapha was uniquely surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans in his family. However, because he wanted to stand out, Mustapha chose a different path and decided to become a 49ers fan. His love for San Francisco was fueled by playing as a member of the 49ers in Madden. Through playing the video game, he pinpointed his favorite NFL player, former 49ers running back Frank Gore. Learn More >>>

selecting talented and skilled defensive players in the draft and Keeanu Benton could be one of their best finds in years. It is easy to get lost in a defensive room littered with stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, but at 6-4, 309 pounds, Benton makes his presence felt. Benton is preparing for his second season in the NFL and Steelers players and coaches are excited about his future potential. The powerful nose tackle was a standout at the University of Wisconsin and was eventually picked up by Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft to…

The Baltimore Ravens settled the debate on how they would approach OLB Odafe Oweh‘s fifth-year option prior to the deadline. Baltimore had until Thursday, May 2, to decide whether they would exercise the option on the 2021 first round linebacker. The Ravens decided not to wait till the last minute and on Tuesday, April 30, they posted on X, “We have picked up @DafeOweh‘s fifth-year option.” Oweh was the second of the first round picks that general manager Eric DeCosta had to decide on this offseason. He signed WR Rashod Bateman to a bridge contract prior to the draft.

Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly doesn’t think Pascal Siakam is quite as good as he’s made out to be. The former Toronto Raptors star was named the most overrated player in the league by Coulibaly during a recent French-language interview with RMC Sport. Coulibaly acknowledged Siakam is quite strong, but said his offensive moves are easy to anticipate FANNATION SI.COM SI SWIMSUIT SI SPORTSBOOK SI TICKETS SI SHOWCASE SI RESORTS © John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Former Raptors Star Called Overrated by Wizards Rookie Former Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam was called overrated by Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly during a…

No y Search NHL Trade Talk EDMONTON OILERS Wild Stat Could Be Secret to Oilers Closing Out Series with Kings Play Unmute Remaining Time -1:01 Fullscreen Settings Columbus Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Off-Season Review Fullscreen Share Based on a nearly-unbelievable playoff stat between the Oilers and Kings, their could be a secret to closing out the series on Thursday. Share this: “>Share Reddit byJim Parsons May 1, 2024 As mentioned in a segment on TSN with Ryan Rishaug and Pierre LeBrun, the Edmonton Oilers are trying to close out their first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Back in…

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the team’s first-round series against the Miami Heat and likely the start of the Eastern Conference semifinals, if Boston is able to move on. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave the update Wednesday during an interview with 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand” radio show. “I don’t know the specifics of it; they use a lot of fancy words. But I do know it will be re-evaluated next week,” Mazzulla said. “We’ll see how he responds to the treatment and how much better he gets here in the first week.…

Walter Benton Garrison (July 23, 1944 – October 11, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Denton, Texas, U.S. Oklahoma State, his alma mater, announced that Garrison had died at age 79. Garrison was a rodeo cowboy, above all else. That was his first love. He was also a Dallas Cowboy of the NFL. In fact, when he signed with the Cowboys out of Oklahoma State, his only demand was that his bonus include a two-horse trailer.…

The Titans had an outstanding draft last week where they obtained several great players like offensive tackle JC Latham out of Alabama and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat out of Texas. General Manager Ran Carthon and Head Coach Brian Callahan have been hard at work in this offseason making moves that will help lead the team to success. That is crystal clear after the great picks that they chose in the 2024 NFL Draft. Small is not defined by his last name. He is a quick and elusive power back who can get his team tough yards when they need it most. He is 5’11, 214 pounds…

Frank Vogel entered the home locker room at Footprint Center and lit into his team. After his Phoenix Suns had fallen into a 35-4 hole en route to a loss to the LA Clippers on April 9, the head coach yelled so much that his voice could be heard outside the locker room. There was only one problem. On this night, Suns players weren’t buying it. The outburst seemed forced and out of character in their eyes. It continued at the next day’s shootaround in Los Angeles, Vogel tearing into the Suns before that night’s road win over the…

FANNATION SI.COM SI SWIMSUIT SI SPORTSBOOK SI TICKETS SI SHOWCASE SI RESORTS Who is Suns’ Top Trade Candidate? The Phoenix Suns have a few options when it comes to the trade market this summer. DONNIE DRUIN  38 MINUTES AGO In this story: PHOENIX SUNS NBA BRADLEY BEAL TRADE PHOENIX — It’s offseason time for the Phoenix Suns, and with their shocking exit from the first round of festivities, all options should be on the table. Phoenix’s big three of Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker ultimately failed on their mission to deliver an NBA championship to the Valley. With…