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EspañolFotballen tar nytt grep mot sløsing av tid – skadede spillere må ta pause
Fotballspillere som har mottatt behandling på banen, må i framtiden vente i et helt minutt på sidelinjen før de kan gjenoppta kampen, ifølge BBC.
Den britiske rikskringkasteren skriver at den nye regelen, som har som formål å bekjempe drøying av tid, vil bli vedtatt av fotballens internasjonale lovkomité (Ifab) kommende lørdag.
Lovkomiteen gjennomfører sin årlige generalforsamling denne uken.
For øyeblikket er det ingen paragrafer i fotballens regelverk som angir eksakt hvor lenge en spiller som har mottatt behandling, må forbli på sidelinjen.
Ligaer har derfor hatt anledning til å angi sine egne retningslinjer, og Premier League har operert med en 30-sekundersregel siden 2023/24-sesongen.
Mange i fotballverdenen har lenge etterlyst en regel for å begrense spillernes mulighet til å simulere skade for å drøye tid.
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Eastern Washington hosts Northern Colorado following Wisne's 38-point game
Northern Colorado Bears (18-10, 8-7 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (11-17, 9-6 Big Sky)
Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado visits Eastern Washington after Brock Wisne scored 38 points in Northern Colorado's 78-77 victory against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
The Eagles have gone 6-3 in home games. Eastern Washington is ninth in the Big Sky in team defense, allowing 79.7 points while holding opponents to 47.8% shooting.
The Bears are 8-7 in Big Sky play. Northern Colorado is 7-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 11.0 turnovers per game.
Eastern Washington averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.0 more made shot than the 6.5 per game Northern Colorado gives up. Northern Colorado averages 9.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 more made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Eastern Washington gives up.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Northern Colorado won 74-71 in the last matchup on Jan. 31. Ring Nyeri led Northern Colorado with 23 points, and Alton Hamilton IV led Eastern Washington with 17 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Moses averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Eagles, scoring 17.8 points while shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc. Kiree Huie is averaging 13.1 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Quinn Denker is scoring 18.4 points per game with 5.2 rebounds and 7.2 assists for the Bears. Wisne is averaging 17.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 7-3, averaging 78.8 points, 30.4 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 5.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points per game.
Bears: 7-3, averaging 80.6 points, 35.2 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 3.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.7 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Golden Nuggets: Would it be a 49ers offseason without a gnarly contract dispute?
49ers, Trent Williams locked in contract dispute that reportedly could end in his release (paywall)
“The 49ers have little financial incentive to part with Williams. The 49ers would earn $4.69 million in salary cap space by releasing Williams, but such a move would trigger a $34.15 million dead-money charge.
In addition, the 49ers don’t have a replacement on the roster after not drafting an offensive tackle since 2021. Their top option is Austen Pleasants, 28, who has been waived eight times since he went undrafted in 2020.
It’s possible the 49ers haven’t made heir-apparent plans because they have confidence that Williams can reach his oft-stated longevity goal. Williams wants to join a select group of by playing in 2028 when he’s 40. Only six offensive linemen have played into their 40s since 1925: Andrew Whitworth, Jason Peters, Jackie Slater, Bruce Matthews, Jeff Van Note and Ray Brown.”
Five offensive linemen 49ers could target at pick No. 27 in 2026 NFL Draft
“Iheanachor got a late start in football because he focused on basketball earlier in his early high school days. Those movement skills are necessary for success in the 49ers’ blocking scheme.
Again, Iheanachor does not check all the boxes because he played right tackle in college. The 49ers need someone to protect Brock Purdy’s blindside.
He improved his stock with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl against top competition, an indication his game is on the rise.”
Five top edge rusher prospects 49ers could target at No. 27 in 2026 NFL Draft
“Assuming they hold onto the 27th pick in the draft, the 49ers likely will not have the opportunity to draft such players as Arvell Reese (Ohio State), David Bailey (Texas Tech), Rueben Bain (Miami) and Keldric Faulk (Auburn).”
49ers GM John Lynch speaks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
“San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Here’s everything he had to say.”
49ers select ‘most natural left tackle prospect’ in Bucky Brooks’ latest mock draft
“The most natural left tackle prospect in the draft could give the 49ers an enviable long-term plan at the crucial position,” Brooks wrote. “Lomu’s nimble feet and quick hands would make him the perfect eventual replacement for Trent Williams on the blind side.”
The War Room: It’s Combine Week (paywall)
“Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State: This is one of the sharpest running backs I’ve watched. He has an elite tempo to his runs. He handles small spaces in flow, and follows his blockers with outrageous patience and intelligence. He might not have the top-tier measurables, but I think he’s quick enough. On early watch, this is a guy who can start Day 1.
Chris Brazzell III, WR, Tennessee: He’s WR2 for me right now, and that’s from someone who is typically lower on big receivers. He has no business moving the way he does at 6’5” and while he’s not a wide-framed player, he blocks his tail off. His deceleration is astonishing. His route distribution at Tennessee didn’t allow him to show off his full tree, but I see the route craft and movement skills. He also Mosses people. The only thing I really dislike is his inability to toe tap. He’s lazy/inconsistent dragging his feet along the sidelines a la Brian Thomas Jr. last year.”
49ers add developmental prospect in Mel Kiper’s latest 2026 mock draft
“From an analytics standpoint, Proctor closed his collegiate career on a strong note. According to Pro Football Focus, he posted career-best marks in 2025 with an 86.1 overall offensive grade, an 81.1 run-blocking grade, and an 84.2 pass-blocking grade. He surrendered 21 pressures and two sacks across 611 pass-blocking snaps.
At 6-foot-7 and 366 pounds, Proctor possesses rare size, so the upside is apparent.
“So, Proctor could develop in Year 1 while kicking inside to guard and/or playing a swing tackle role before perhaps taking over for Williams in 2027,” Kiper added. “He has 40 career starts — all at left tackle — and is reliable in pass protection. This would be an upside pick for GM John Lynch.”
Will QB Mac Jones be on the 49ers’ roster next season?
“Among those who could be in need of a quarterback, Jones would make the most sense in Minnesota, Miami and Arizona, all of whom employ head coaches or offensive coordinators with a background running at least a version of Shanahan’s offensive scheme.
While Jones won’t have full say in a potential trade, his relationship with the Niners is strong enough that if multiple offers were on the table, he’d get some say in where he lands. And it’s a safe bet that his preference would be to land in a place that most closely resembles what he’s had in San Francisco both culturally and in terms of offensive system.”
Hackett leads Stonehill against Saint Francis (PA)
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (7-22, 5-11 NEC) at Stonehill Skyhawks (10-19, 7-9 NEC)
South Easton, Massachusetts; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Stonehill takes on Saint Francis (PA) after Davante Hackett scored 30 points in Stonehill's 77-68 win against the Le Moyne Dolphins.
The Skyhawks are 7-4 on their home court. Stonehill is ninth in the NEC scoring 65.0 points while shooting 41.1% from the field.
The Red Flash are 5-11 in NEC play. Saint Francis (PA) is 3-2 in one-possession games.
Stonehill scores 65.0 points per game, 15.6 fewer points than the 80.6 Saint Francis (PA) gives up. Saint Francis (PA) averages 71.6 points per game, 3.2 more than the 68.4 Stonehill gives up to opponents.
The teams play for the second time this season in NEC play. Saint Francis (PA) won the last matchup 63-61 on Jan. 19. Ahmad Harrison scored 16 points to help lead the Red Flash to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Hermann Koffi averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Skyhawks, scoring 13.1 points while shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc. Hackett is averaging 12 points over the past 10 games.
Skylar Wicks is averaging 17.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Red Flash. Zion Russell is averaging 14.3 points, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Skyhawks: 4-6, averaging 59.9 points, 31.0 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 38.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.9 points per game.
Red Flash: 2-8, averaging 75.4 points, 28.5 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
UCSD hosts CSU Bakersfield following Smith's 21-point game
CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-20, 2-14 Big West) at UCSD Tritons (19-9, 9-7 Big West)
San Diego; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: CSU Bakersfield takes on UCSD after Dailin Smith scored 21 points in CSU Bakersfield's 88-80 loss to the CSU Fullerton Titans.
The Tritons have gone 8-5 at home. UCSD has a 3-3 record in one-possession games.
The Roadrunners are 2-14 in conference games. CSU Bakersfield ranks third in the Big West with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Pierre Geneste Jr. averaging 2.5.
UCSD is shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points lower than the 45.9% CSU Bakersfield allows to opponents. CSU Bakersfield has shot at a 41.5% clip from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points greater than the 41.4% shooting opponents of UCSD have averaged.
The teams play for the second time this season in Big West play. UCSD won the last meeting 83-62 on Jan. 17. Leo Beath scored 20 points points to help lead the Tritons to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Beath is averaging 12.9 points for the Tritons. Hudson Mayes is averaging 12.9 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.
Kadar Waller is averaging 3.2 points for the Roadrunners. Smith is averaging 17.8 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tritons: 6-4, averaging 68.9 points, 35.0 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game.
Roadrunners: 0-10, averaging 70.0 points, 30.4 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.0 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.