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Going, going, gone! Inside MLB's new home run record It's official: 2019 is the Year of the Home Run. Jonathan Villar of the Baltimore Orioles hit the 22nd home run of Wednesday night, and the 6,106th of the season, setting the major league record. The former mark of 6,105 was set in 2017. Here's a look at the ...
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Keelan Doss wants to show he belongs with Raiders after whirlwind week ALAMEDA -- It was a wild week for undrafted rookie receiver Keelan Doss. The "Hard Knocks" star was cut by the Raiders during cutdown day and chose to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad over the Raiders'. Then, Antonio Brown happened.
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RB Index, Week 2: 15 touches for Saquon Barkley is inexcusable Hey, New York Giants: You must not want to win. That's the only rationale I can muster in trying to explain why Saquon Barkley had a measly (and career-low) 15 -- 15! -- touches in Big Blue's Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. It's not like the Cowboys ...
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Report: 76ers not treating Mike Scott incident before Redskins game as disciplinary matter The Philadelphia 76ers are not treating Mike Scott's incident involving Eagles' fans on Sunday as a disciplinary matter, NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Tuesday. A team spokesperson told NBC Sports Philadelphia that the team reviewed and discussed the ...
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Steelers' Weaknesses on Both Sides of the Ball Exposed in Loss to Patriots It's not smart to overreact to the first game of the season, but after being blown out by the Patriots in Week 1, it's clear the Steelers have some work to do. Also, some promising elements of Baltimore's passing game, New England without Gronkowski and a ...
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Eriksson says offseason comments about Canucks coach 'overblown' VANCOUVER -- Loui Eriksson said he didn't mean to disrespect Travis Green with offseason comments he and the Vancouver Canucks coach "don't really get along 100 percent." The 34-year-old forward, who has three years left on a six-year contract with an ...
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AP Source: FSU's Taggart hiring Leavitt as defensive analyst Florida State coach Willie Taggart is hiring former Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt as an analyst to help fix a flailing defense, a person involved with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke on condition of ...
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NFL Betting: 3 best underdog bets for Week 2 In the opening week of the NFL's centennial season, underdogs had their day(s), covering in nine of the 15 games where there was a posted favorite. Not to boast (but naturally we must in this biz), but we were on three of those dogs in this space a week ago ...
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Chargers' Hunter Henry out at least a month because of fracture in left knee Hunter Henry gained 17 yards on a pass from Philip Rivers in overtime Sunday, helping the Chargers on their game-winning drive in a 30-24 victory over Indianapolis. The true extent of that contribution wasn't known until Wednesday, when the Chargers ...
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The rivalry between Texas and LSU is heating up, but may cool off much too soon Texas stands accused of turning off the air conditioning in the visitors' locker room at Royal Memorial Stadium, which, frankly, isn't the worst thing that's happened to anyone on a road trip. Mississippi State reportedly provided opponents the bare minimum of ...
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Chargers concerned about Mike Williams' knee, sign wide receiver to practice squad to improve depth When the Los Angeles Chargers take the field against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, they could be without four of their regular starters on offense. Left tackle Russell Okung is sidelined due to medical issues, running back Melvin Gordon is still holding out for a ...
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New wave: What will the new-look Wizards be good at in 2019-20? This week at NBC Sports Washington is all about Rui Hachimura and the new wave of Wizards players. Today, we examine what the Wizards' revamped roster; what they could be good at and what they may struggle with this season... Following an offseason ...
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Mets manager: Ramos "likely" to catch Syndergaard on Friday NEW YORK (AP) — Mets manager Mickey Callaway says it is "likely" that Noah Syndergaard will pitch to catcher Wilson Ramos on Friday in his first start since Syndergaard's misgivings over Ramos' defense became public. Callaway said Wednesday that ...
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Ezekiel Elliott had one of his worst games in last year's loss at Washington, but the Cowboys RB is ready for Sunday No one expected Ezekiel Elliott to be in peak form to open the season after his prolonged holdout. Elliott finished with 53 yards in the win over the New York Giants. There have been only three regular season games in his NFL career when he ran for less.
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Davante Adams wants to 'see results fast' on offense GREEN BAY – Davante Adams will admit he's impatient. Both a realist and a true believer in what this Packers offense can do, Adams knows it was only the first game, and the struggles can get worked out. But he's also hoping others share his desire to push ...
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How the PGA Tour's new fall schedule is causing players to rethink their own schedules WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – After competing in the Tour Championship for the third year in a row, Marc Leishman figured two weeks off was plenty, so he is entered in this week's A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, the opening event of the new PGA ...
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Everything you need to know about new Trail Blazer Kent Bazemore... Off the court BIRTH NAME: Kenneth Lamont Bazemore. BIRTHDAY: July 1st, 1989. AGE: 30. ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer. Before Fame. A native of Kelford, N.C.. Bazemore won the Lefty Driesell Award for best collegiate defensive player during his junior year at Old ...
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Meet the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers Welcome to another edition of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Sixteen drivers have earned the right to compete for the championship that will be decided on Nov. 17 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The playoffs consist of 10 races, with the ...
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This Border Battle has Rings of Familiarity for Cousins EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins compared the Vikings-Packers "special" rivalry to the likes of the strongest college head-to-heads that can pit "family against family, brother against brother." Instead of familial, the meeting on Sunday for Cousins will be against a ...
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Video: Lakers' Dwight Howard Says He's 'Never Been a Bad Teammate' Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard went on In Depth with Graham Bensinger and expressed his dismay over perceptions that he's a bad teammate. Graham Bensinger. 331K subscribers. Subscribe · Dwight Howard: How am I a bad teammate? Info.
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Unfiltered Notebook 9/11: Brady, Belichick focused on Dolphins After a whirlwind of news this week, the Patriots were back at it at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday with Antonio Brown making his first practice appearance, press conferences with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and an open locker room period. Here's a recap ...
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Jets WR Quincy Enunwa out for season with neck injury New York Jets receiver Quincy Enunwa suffered another serious neck injury. The 27-year-old wideout will miss the rest of the 2019 season after injuring his neck in Sunday's season-opener against the Buffalo Bills, coach Adam Gase announced Wednesday.
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NFL Player Chris Smith's Girlfriend Killed in Roadside Accident a Month After Welcoming Daughter Petara Cordero was struck by an oncoming vehicle after the tire blew out on the car she and Chris Smith were driving. By Ashley Boucher. September 11, 2019 08:19 PM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. Petara Cordero and Chris ...
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Rockets Expected to Tweak Lineup Due to Russell Westbrook: Report As the Houston Rockets begin a new era, it looks like they'll field a new lineup. According to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic, the Rockets are committing to former Sixth Man of the Year Eric Gordon in the starting lineup. Why? Because the Rockets want ...
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Dennis Rodman calls Kevin Durant 'selfish' for his Warriors comments Kevin Durant and Dennis Rodman don't have too many things in common. Let's find three: They both are really good at basketball, each has won multiple NBA championships and each one joined legendary teams and helped them win more titles.
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Report: Justify failed drug test before Triple Crown Justify failed a drug test one month before the 2018 Kentucky Derby, and the California Horse Racing Board decided to dismiss the case after the colt went on to win the Triple Crown, The New York Times reported Wednesday. According to the newspaper, ...
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Legislators OK bill allowing California college athletes to take endorsement money SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletes at California colleges could hire agents and sign endorsement deals under a bill the state Legislature sent to the governor on Wednesday, setting up a potential confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the ...
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Mariners set record for players used, and a former top prospect delivers memorable home run The Seattle Mariners made history on Tuesday night by using their 65th player of the year -- the most ever deployed by a team in a single season. While No. 65 was officially infielder Donnie Walton, the memory most will carry from the M's game against the ...
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Eric Weddle injury update: Rams safety 'on track' to play vs. Saints The Rams believe Eric Weddle will be on the field Sunday. The 34-year-old safety has been in concussion protocol this week. However, Los Angeles coach Sean McVay said he's expecting Weddle to play against the Saints in Week 2. "He's feeling good," ...
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With 18 games to go, here's the Mets' path to the Wild Card It will take help, but the road to October is not unrealistic. By Matthew Cerrone | 3:30PM. Share: Sep 9, 2019; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) and New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) hi five to celebrate ...
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Wisconsin, Gophers are top two picks in WCHA Women's League While much will look familiar in the WCHA Women's League – defending national champion Wisconsin is the preseason pick to win the conference and the NCAA runner-up Gophers are right behind – there will be change for the 2019-20 season and talk of ...
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Bruins Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo still without contracts Unless financial pixie dust sprinkles down over Brighton overnight, the Bruins will open training camp Thursday morning with two top young defensemen still on summer vacation. Restricted free agents Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo, who play on the Nos ...
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Judge in Brock Turner Case Fired From Tennis Coach Job at Lynbrook High School The controversial judge in the Brock Turner case said he was fired Wednesday from his job as a tennis coach at Lynbrook High School in San Jose. Aaron Persky was hired over the summer to coach the school's junior varsity tennis team. Persky provided the ...
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Dwyane Wade Makes Wise Claim About Pistons' Derrick Rose & His NBA Future Derrick Rose's navigation over the last few years has had up and downs after suffering multiple ACL and MCL injuries that changed the trajectory of his career. But last year's performance was undeniable. For those tardy to the party: In February, D-Rose was ...
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Intel announces $500k esports event ahead of Tokyo Olympic Games The International Olympic Committee and Intel announced a $500,000 esports event featuring Rocket League and Street Fighter V as part of the worldwide sponsor's activities leading into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Intel World Open will begin with online ...
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Australia qualifies for Basketball World Cup semi-finals for the first time with Czech Republic win The Aussie Boomers have qualified for the Basketball World Cup semi-finals for the first time, after defeating Czech Republic 82-70 in China. Key points: The Boomers will take on Spain in the semi-final; Patty Mills was the standout for the Boomers, leading ...
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Ten burning questions about the Edmonton Oilers from Jim Matheson -- and my answers to each one One of the best hockey features each year is when my Edmonton Journal colleague Jim Matheson — who has covered the Oilers since 1972 and is in the Hockey Hall of Fame — asks his ten burning preseason questions about the Oilers. Matheson gives his ...
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Joseph Parker says Dereck Chisora needs to 'accept' that their fight is the co-main event Joseph Parker understands why the junior welterweight title unification fight on Oct. 26 between Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis is the headliner instead of his bout vs. Dereck Chisora. At the press conference Monday to formally announce the Oct. 26 junior ...
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Ovechkin Gives Promotional Tour for New Charitable Cereal In conjunction with the launch of Ovi O's, Alex Ovechkin's limited-edition breakfast cereal, the Washington Capitals' captain surprised Arlington Traditional School, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and a local Giant store with a visit on Sept. 10.
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