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Ranking the College Football Playoff matchups we'd like to see Will the transfer portal be the best thing to happen to the College Football Playoff? The quarterback carousel has opened a door to a series of unintended consequences, including this fun one: the possibility of Heisman hopeful quarterbacks facing their former ...
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Saints' Sean Payton, Drew Brees shake off painful playoff defeats METAIRIE, La. -- He had been sharing his thoughts for more than 90 minutes, proudly providing an "MTV Cribs"-style tour of the New Orleans Saints' newly revamped training facility and opening up about topics ranging from his future in the Crescent City to ...
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Week 2 NFL power rankings: Plenty of movement after one game The Eagles opened up their season with a come-from-behind 32-27 win over the Redskins in Week 1. Here's an updated look at our NFC power rankings: 1. Rams (1-0) Last week: 1. Maybe you're not impressed by a three-point win over the Panthers, but it's ...
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49ers get taste of Youngstown, expect to benefit from adjustment to Eastern time zone YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The 49ers are not difficult to find on their five-day stopover between their season opening games in Tampa and Cincinnati. Exit U.S. Route 422 at Madison Avenue just north of downtown, and there they can be found practicing on a ...
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Jordan Reed owns the Cowboys. Will he be cleared to play against them Sunday? If ever there was a week the Redskins need tight end Jordan Reed back on the field, it is this one. Reed's mission in life is to make the Dallas Cowboys miserable. He's done it his whole career. Coming off a disheartening 17-point blown lead in a Week 1 loss ...
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After holding back tears, Adrian Peterson made sure to support Derrius Guice following new injury The meniscus injury Derrius Guice suffered in Week 1 against the Eagles obviously affected him, considering how much he did to be healthy for this season and be named the Redskins' starting running back. But the news also really got to Adrian Peterson, ...
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Derrius Guice likely to have knee surgery, could miss up to 2 months, per source Redskins running back Derrius Guice flew to Florida to meet with famed knee surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Surgery seems the most likely outcome to repair his torn meniscus, and Guice would miss up to two months, a source told NBC Sports Washington.
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Why daunting Dolphins rebuild will be done The Brian Flores Way DAVIE, Fla. -- Brian Flores often thinks back to those tiny rooms that served as his second home as a young New England Patriots employee beginning in 2004. In his early years as an entry-level scout and then coaching assistant, Flores shared a work room ...
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The Texans still can't keep Deshaun Watson upright. But who's failed him most this season? A year ago, Deshaun Watson was sacked an NFL-most 62 times, more than any quarterback in 12 seasons. So just before the season started, the Houston Texans took steps to bolster Watson's protection by trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil. After the first ...
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LeSean McCoy could see bigger role with Chiefs based on Week 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- LeSean McCoy got an inside look at the Kansas City Chiefs' offense on Sunday, and acknowledged that for a time, he was in awe. "I was telling the guys in the huddle, 'It's amazing to see you guys move so fast up and down the field with ...
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Shohei Ohtani can hit, pitch -- and keep his teammates laughing ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Kole Calhoun had just homered, another routine blast on another routine afternoon. He jogged around the bases, crossed home plate and returned to the dugout stoically, expecting the habitual high-fives and tempered excitement. What he ...
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Thursday Night Football odds: Buccaneers vs. Panthers picks, predictions from top expert who's 20-5 on Bucs games Pressure is building on Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston as Tampa Bay visits the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. It's an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff from Bank of America Stadium and marks the start of Week 2. Winston, 6-17 in his last 23 starts, ...
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7 important Yankees things | Openers for most playoff games? Gio Urshela vs. Luke Voit? Aaron Hicks done for year DETROIT — Slowly but surely, the Yankees are working their way to clinching their first division title since 2012. They've probably have popped champagne by now if the second-place Tampa Bay Rays hadn't got red hot again. No matter, the Yankees will go ...
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Late for Work 9/12: MMQB Says Buying Into Ravens' Week 1 Show Is 'Fool's Gold' Buying Into Ravens' Week 1 Performance Is 'Fool's Gold'. Was the show Lamar Jackson and the Ravens put on against the Miami Dolphins last Sunday too good to be true? That was the question posed on Sports Illustrated's MMQB TV by Albert Breer and ...
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As NASCAR playoffs begin, Kyle Busch aims to recapture first-half magic Kyle Busch can look at his 12-race winless streak in a variety of ways entering the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs opener Sunday (7 p.m. ET, NBCSN) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The streak doesn't rank close to the longest of his career.
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Antonio Brown's agent calls woman's sexual assault lawsuit 'money grab' Antonio Brown's former trainer, Britney Taylor, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in Florida, accusing the former Oakland Raiders wide receiver of raping her. The next day, Brown's agent appeared on ESPN's "SportsCenter" to address the situation. "Antonio and I ...
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5 Things to Watch: Panthers vs. Buccaneers The Panthers host the Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Thursday night to open Week 2 of the 2019 season. Here are five things to watch. How will Gerald McCoy play against his former team? After Tuesday's practice defensive tackle Gerald McCoy ...
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Rockies Pitcher Antonio Senzatela Shines, Gets First Win Since July 14 DENVER (AP) — Working his way out of a first-inning jam paved the way for Antonio Senzatela's strongest outing in two months. Senzatela pitched six strong innings for his first win since July 14, Ian Desmond hit a go-ahead home run and the Colorado ...
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The NFL wanted a celebration for its 100th season. Instead it got Antonio Brown. Having cast this year as a celebration of its history, the National Football League has instead seen its 100th season commandeered by the antics and alleged transgressions of star wide receiver Antonio Brown, who in the past week upended the league's ...
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The Chiefs extended Tyreek Hill's contract with troubling urgency Amid the drama that unfolded over the past week around the Raiders and Antonio Brown, who since has been accused of rape in a lawsuit, another high-profile NFL wide receiver received a lucrative contract extension in a move that flew under the radar.
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NFC NORTH: 3 observations from each team's debut It's full steam ahead into Week 2 of the NFL season for the four teams in the NFC North after Week 1 saw a division matchup between Green Bay and Chicago, an impressive win by Minnesota, and a disappointing tie for Detroit. Here are a few observations ...
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How will young Team USA fare vs. Europe at 2019 Solheim Cup? GLENEAGLES, Scotland -- Barring a tie, a three-peat looms in this week's 16th Solheim Cup. If Juli Inkster's Team USA defies the fact that they have an unprecedented six rookies on the squad, she will become the first captain to land a hat trick of wins.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans, Chris Godwin deserve a far better QB than Jameis Winston Backpedalling from pressure as the screen play developed in front of him, Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston seemed to panic when running back Dare Ogunbowale struggled to break free in his route. Winston lobbed an inexplicable pass nowhere ...
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USA Basketball falls to Serbia, endures worst major tournament finish The past 24 hours have been historic for USA Basketball — just not in a good way. One day after a loss to France ended its championship quest, Team USA fell to Serbia 94-89 at the FIBA World Cup on Thursday, marking the first time the U.S. has dropped ...
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Eagles are road favorites on Sunday Night Football odds The Philadelphia Eagles are 12-6 straight up and 13-4-1 against the spread in their last 18 games against the Atlanta Falcons including a current 3-0 SU and ATS run. The Eagles hope to make it four straight wins and covers over the Falcons on Sunday on ...
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Phils May Have A Dickens Of A Time Catching Up To The Braves Call this a Tale of Two Ballclubs—and two series. When the Phillies met the Atlanta Braves to open the 2019 season Citizen's Bank Park was filled to the brim, scalpers making a killing on fans wanting to get their first glimpse of $330 million man Bryce Harper, ...
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Ambitious Leipzig bullish with new coach before Bayern clash BERLIN — Fast-rising Leipzig is betting on new coach Julian Nagelsmann to provide the edge it needs to finally end Bayern Munich's Bundesliga hegemony. The sides meet in the league on Saturday. Leipzig, which has made no secret of its title ambitions, ...
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Denver Sports Omelette: Broncos will never again play football on a baseball field The Denver Broncos may have lost on "Monday Night Football" to the Oakland Raiders, but in the end they are the true winners. With the Raiders moving to Las Vegas in 2020, the Broncos will not have to play another regular-season game in the "Black Hole" ...
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Adrian Peterson doesn't believe his increase in playing time will bring Trent Williams back As the Trent Williams holdout stretches into the middle of September, people are looking for any and every kind of sign that could mean Williams is nearing a return to the Redskins. One of the more recent theories is that, with Derrius Guice potentially slated to ...
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W Series champion Jamie Chadwick commits to Extreme E off-road series W Series champion Jamie Chadwick is among the drivers who have committed to competing in the new Extreme E electric SUV racing series in 2021. Editor's Picks. Extreme E: Electric racing in the spirit of Jacques Cousteau · Chadwick wins inaugural W ...
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Tipsheet: Slumping Cubs fail to capitalize on Cardinals' stumble With the Cardinals finally hitting a lull, the Chicago Cubs had an opportunity to make a climb back toward the National League Central lead. But they lost their second straight game at San Diego, falling to the also-ran Padres 4-0. That was the third shutout the ...
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Patriots notebook: Brian Flores very familiar with challenges presented in Week 2 FOXBOROUGH — Antonio Brown's status for Sunday's game in Miami is still up in the air, but Dolphins coach Brian Flores is preparing for the new Patriots wide receiver to have an impact. "He's a dynamic player,'' Flores said in a conference call Wednesday ...
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A former Manchester City and England star says Raheem Sterling is just as good as Messi and Ronaldo Sterling has managed eight goals in just 10 games for both Manchester City and England this season, including two in England's recent victories over Bulgaria and Kosovo. "He's the best player playing for England and he's the first player on the team sheet for ...
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Orioles Roundup: Jonathan Villar's homer is on its way to Cooperstown The Orioles defeated the Dodgers in the second game of their three-game series. Here are the latest news and notes. Player Updates: 2B Jonathan Villar will not get to keep his home run ball from Wednesday's win over the Dodgers as the score marked ...
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Judge in Brock Turner case, Aaron Persky, fired from high school tennis coaching gig The judge who presided over former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner's rape case in California has now lost two jobs. Aaron Persky was recalled in June 2018 after his lenient sentencing in the Turner case caused national uproar; Persky sentenced Turner, ...
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Maple Leafs Among Four Intriguing NHL Training Camp Stories Training camps around the NHL open Thursday, and barring a massive rush to put their signatures on extensions an All-Star team's worth of unsigned restricted free agents will not be reporting to their teams' camps. You want big names? How about Toronto's ...
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Soler hits 2 homers, Royals beat White Sox 8-6 Looks like we're having trouble loading this video. You can check out other videos while we get it together. CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City manager Ned Yost believed Jorge Soler would be a great hitter when the Royals traded for the slugger before the 2017 ...
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Best national matchups across week three of college football Week 3 of the college football season is here. There are no Thursday night football games this week, but an interesting slate does kickoff Friday night with three games: North Carolina at Wake Forest, Kansas at Boston College, and Washington State at ...
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Watch Lakers' Dwight Howard Discuss Purple Rolls Royce Inspired by Thanos Dwight Howard definitely didn't understand the Avengers movies. The Los Angeles Lakers center appeared on In Depth with Graham Bensinger and said he bought a purple Rolls Royce because Thanos—the villain of the Avengers movies—was his favorite ...
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Kim Clijsters Stuns Tennis World With Comeback At Age of 36 Kim Clijsters, a former world No. 1, stunned the tennis world by announcing a comeback to the women's WTA Tour next year at the age of 36. Clijsters' return was first announced by the WTA. "I don't really feel like I want to prove something," Clijsters told the ...
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Roth: Will Bills dodge Antonio Brown saga? It's in Roger Goodell's hands ORCHARD PARK – Engage in a conversation about Antonio Brown? I knew where this would get me with the Buffalo Bills, but what the heck? I had to try. What does the addition of arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL mean to the balance of power in ...
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How Mariners prospect Kyle Lewis broke up back-to-back no-hitters Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Kyle Lewis broke up a no-hitter. And then he broke up another. Hours after he was promoted Tuesday from Double-A Arkansas, Lewis crushed a solo homer deep to left center to end Trevor Bauer's no-no bid in the fifth inning.
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UNC vs. Wake Forest Prediction: Betting Line, Odds & Pick As college football shifts into its league schedule, the UNC Tar Heels take the short trip to Winston-Salem to take on Wake Forest in ACC play. Both teams have had last-minute victories in the opening weeks, something that has given them momentum ...
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Why Doesn't America Love Women's Pro Soccer As Much As The USWNT? The U.S. women's national soccer team is one of the most recognizable teams in the country. Despite that, women have struggled to sustain a pro league. The National Womens Soccer League (NSWL) is the successor to two defunct leagues: Women's ...
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Cowboys' Elliott ready for more after lighter work vs Giants FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott is used to twice the load he carried in the opener for the Dallas Cowboys after the star running back missed the entire preseason in a holdout. The two-time rushing champion says he never had a moment in the 35-17 win ...
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Jaguars expect more substance than style from Minshew JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Receiver Marqise Lee knew nothing about Gardner Minshew when the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted the quarterback in April. Lee eventually learned a few details from teammates: Minshew bounced around in college, played his ...
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Thursday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles finally snapped their losing streak Hello, friends. Finally, the Orioles have won another game. After sliding into another long losing streak after picking up win #46, the O's dealt the probably-hung-over-after-clinching-on-Tuesday Dodgers a 7-3 defeat on Wednesday night to pick up their 47th ...
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Kim Clijsters to come out of retirement, announces return to tennis at 36 (CNN) "Let's come back one more time. See you in 2020." Those are the words of four-time grand slam champion and former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters, who announced Thursday that she is returning to professional tennis at the age of 36. "For the past seven ...
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LeBron James denied in his quest to trademark 'Taco Tuesday' LeBron James got dunked on by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Los Angeles Lakers star's request to trademark "Taco Tuesday" through his company LBJ Trademarks was denied Wednesday, with the USPTO saying the phrase can't be ...
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Doug Pederson not fooled by Falcons' opener: 'This is a playoff-caliber team' The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles are no strangers. Falcons coach Dan Quinn began his career in Atlanta with a 26-24 victory against the Eagles in the 2015 season opener, and the two teams have played each other every season since.
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