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Janoris Jenkins claimed off waivers by Saints The New Orleans Saints claimed cornerback Janoris Jenkins on waivers from the New York Giants on Monday. Jenkins was expected to join a playoff-bound team and will do so with the Saints, who enter Monday night's game against the Colts at 10-3 and in ...
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Doug Pederson offers injury updates on Lane Johnson, Derek Barnett, Nelson Agholor, Jordan Howard Six days ago, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said right tackle Lane Johnson was "week to week" with a high ankle sprain. On Monday afternoon, Pederson said Johnson is "day to day." That is an important progression and distinction in the Pederson ...
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Five critical moments that sank the Bears' season The Bears' season is over. Yes, they technically have two games left on the schedule, but it's over. You can go ahead and close that FiveThirtyEight tab, you won't be needing it anymore. Their playoff hopes officially died when the Vikings beat the Chargers ...
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What happened after the fumble speaks volumes about Carson Wentz He fumbled. Again. Could have cost the Eagles the game. It didn't. Because Carson wouldn't let it. "I was definitely frustrated with myself," Wentz said. "I have to protect the ball, especially given the situation we were in. Putting the defense in a tough spot.
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Bears' defense led by pair of former backup linebackers vs. Packers If you were told back in August that the top two players for the Chicago Bears defense in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers would be linebackers Nick Kwiatkoski and Kevin Pierre-Louis, you'd likely say the season didn't go as expected. And that's ...
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Terry McLaurin, other young Redskins show signs of hope in a lost season WASHINGTON — All anyone wants is hope. It is a hard thing to find at FedEx Field, where opposing fans are the majority and Redskins fans have seen one win in 11 games dating back 14 months. So you take what you can get. We have no idea who will ...
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Buffalo Bills' Tyler Kroft scored game-winning TD on same route he broke foot on ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills clinched a playoff berth in Sunday night's 17-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Josh Allen to tight end Tyler Kroft. After missing two games and all of training ...
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Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely two weeks before 49ers vs. Seahawks The career of talented wide receiver Josh Gordon sadly went on hold again Monday. The Seattle Seahawks wideout has been suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NFL policies on performance-enhancing substances and substances of abuse.
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Browns RB Kareem Hunt: Players took plays off in loss to Cardinals BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr.'s "Come get me" plea has reportedly become contagious, with NFL.com columnist Michael Silver tweeting Monday that multiple Browns yelled that at the Cardinals' sideline during the waning moments of Arizona's 38-24 ...
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No Ravens homecoming for Terrell Suggs after he's claimed by the Chiefs on Monday OWINGS MILLS, Md. — There won't be a homecoming for Terrell Suggs. According to a report from Ian Rapoport, Suggs was claimed on Monday afternoon by the Chiefs after being placed on waivers by the Cardinals on Friday. Former #AZCardinals ...
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Monday Night Football odds, line, spread: Saints vs. Colts picks, best predictions from expert who's 26-14 The Indianapolis Colts look to snap their three-game losing streak when they battle the NFC South-champion New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Kickoff from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Indianapolis (6-7) was tied for first ...
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Fantasy spin: Hall traded to Coyotes from Devils NHL.com breaks down the fantasy hockey impact of elite left wing Taylor Hall being traded to the Arizona Coyotes from the New Jersey Devils. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.
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Wentz delivers in clutch, giving Eagles division title hopes PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz has been clutch when the Philadelphia Eagles needed him most. Now he has to do it again. Wentz engineered his second consecutive comeback win, setting up a battle for the NFC East title when the Eagles (7-7) host ...
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Gregorius, Wheeler excited for new new start with Phillies PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Didi Gregorius was struggling in his first season with the New York Yankees after replacing franchise icon Derek Jeter when manager Joe Girardi assured him he would be the starting shortstop despite a bad slump. "It was really strong ...
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Chiefs claim veteran LB Terrell Suggs off waivers Terrell Suggs is trading in one red jersey for another. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the former Arizona Cardinals linebacker has been claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in a move to bolster their defensive depth ...
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College Basketball Is Wide Open, and Could Stay That Way This college basketball season has been about much more than just the blue blood programs. The season has been wide open — four of the top five teams in the Associated Press Top 25 lost last week. Similar upsets are allowing several nontraditional ...
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Titans focus on final 2 games, ignoring playoff scenarios NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans now find themselves needing help to land their second playoff berth in three seasons. And that's if they can handle their own business first, which won't be easy with the high-flying New Orleans Saints and a visit to ...
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Alabama defensive stars Terrell Lewis, Trevon Diggs elect to skip Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan No. 13 Alabama will be without two key starters during its Citrus Bowl matchup with No. 14 Michigan. Coach Nick Saban announced on Monday that junior linebacker Terrell Lewis will declare for the NFL Draft and skip the Citrus Bowl, and senior defensive ...
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Joe Burrow's Heisman Speech Raises Over $150K for Ohio Food Pantry COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Burrow's Heisman Trophy acceptance speech has inspired more than $150,000 in donations to a food pantry in his Ohio hometown. The effort started on Facebook on Sunday, with nearly $156,000 pledged to the Athens County ...
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An intriguing Kyle Schwarber trade that probably won't ever happen Another offseason, another rumor involving a Cubs-Yankees trade that would include Kyle Schwarber. Latest Cubs Talk. Brewers pay a premium for offensive upgrade · What does accountability look like to David Ross? Could a rumored Schwarber trade ...
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Poll Attacks: AP voter moves Purdue up on ballot after it loses to a team projected to finish last in Big Ten I've been writing this weekly #PollAttacks column long enough to know exactly the type of result that'll lead to nonsensical ballots from Associated Press Top 25 voters. So when I saw that Purdue lost 70-56 on Sunday at Nebraska, I immediately thought to ...
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An unexpected arms race between the Rangers, Angels adds to exciting AL offseason FORT WORTH – A handful of Rangers players showed up at Cook Children's Hospital Monday to make one of their annual Christmas visits. It was appropriate that it took place in Fort Worth, which the city fathers say, is where the west begins. There was also ...
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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Week 16 Wild-Card Hunt, Standings and Super Bowl Odds The list of potential NFL playoff teams is narrowing by the week. Entering Week 16, there are four remaining postseason spots, two in the AFC and two in the NFC. Only one division champion has yet to be determined in the AFC, and that will come down to the ...
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Report: Panthers Expected to Bench Kyle Allen for Rookie Will Grier vs. Colts Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Will Grier is expected to get his first career start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, replacing Kyle Allen under center, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though it hasn't been officially announced, Rapoport ...
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Charlotte's MLS expansion fee reportedly a record $325M — two-thirds more than recent expansions Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will reportedly spent $325 million for an expansion franchise in Charlotte, according to a report by ESPN. It's a price 62.5 percent more than the expansion fee of the two more recent expansion teams in St. Louis and ...
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Manchester City Draws Real Madrid in Champions League Round of 16 NYON, Switzerland — Manchester City's reward for winning its Champions League group is a guaranteed last-16 pairing with a team that finished as a runner-up. It got Real Madrid when the draw was announced on Monday. Madrid, which has won the title a ...
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Coach Gruden: NFL apologized for missed call during Raiders' loss to the Jaguars Sunday afternoon at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum started out as a joyous occasion, but evolved into a disappointing day due to the Raiders 20-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. For most of the game, the Silver and Black owned the lead, and the ...
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Return of De'Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III is tricky for Kings coach Luke Walton The Kings expect to be at full strength for the first time since opening night when they play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.. Marvin Bagley III is back — apparently as a center now — after missing 22 games with ...
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Warren De La Salle football coach Mike Giannone fired amid hazing scandal On the same day it got hit with a lawsuit by three suspended athletes, Warren De La Salle High School fired head football coach Mike Giannone, who led the powerhouse Pilots to two state championships in his three years on the job. Giannone, who was ...
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CJ Stroud, Ohio State football 2020 QB target, to announce his decision on Signing Day on ESPNU Josh Bean | jbean@al.com. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is shown during the final day of the 2019 The Opening Finals recruiting showcase at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on July 3, 2019. Comment. By Stephen Means, cleveland.com. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State ...
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Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore running away with Defensive Player of the Year race In taking his second interception of a 34-13 victory to the end zone, Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore ran away from more than the Bengals. He also ran away from the rest of the field in the race for NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. Aaron Donald is ...
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Eliah Drinkwitz halfway to assembling his Mizzou staff; Odom official at Arkansas Missouri Tigers coach Eliah Drinkwitz is halfway to assembling his assistant coaching staff. Mizzou officially announced the hiring of Brick Haley and Casey Woods, as five of 10 available positions are filled. The other three assistants are special teams ...
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Kansas becomes latest No. 1 in AP Top 25; Tar Heels fall out It is Kansas' turn at No. 1 in the Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while another blueblood — North Carolina — is out for the first time in nearly six years. The Jayhawks (9-1) moved up one spot to become the fifth team to top the poll in an already wild ...
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Future Flyers Report: Bobby on the Brink of a breakout and a check-in on the rest of the Flyers' 2019 draft class Another week of hockey has come and gone, so it must be time for another Future Flyers Report. This week, we will be taking a look at the team's most recent draft class to see how they have been performing so far this season.
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Zaha keeps up scoring form, earns Palace a point vs Brighton LONDON (AP) — Wilfried Zaha scored his third goal in five games to earn Crystal Palace a point from a 1-1 home draw with Brighton in an English Premier League game between teams in the middle of the standings on Monday. The Ivory Coast winger ...
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One-win season 'definitely frustrating' for Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are on the verge of their worst season in franchise history. Cincinnati's most miserable season record-wise happened in 2002 when the team finished 2-14. With two games remaining in 2019, the Bengals sit in exclusive company at ...
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Los Angeles Kings put Ilya Kovalchuk on waivers for release EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Veteran forward Ilya Kovalchuk left the Los Angeles Kings and was placed on waivers Monday after a mutually disappointing 81-game stint with the last-place club. The Kings made the move "for the purpose of terminating his contract ...
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Giants enjoy Victory Monday, one last Eli Manning gift. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A day after leading them to victory and helping end a franchise record-tying nine-game losing streak, Eli Manning was still providing for his New York Giants teammates.,. This was a Victory Monday. The players got an extra ...
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Pirates prioritize defense with Luke Maile signing General manager Ben Cherington sounded a little like a Rolling Stones song while describing the Pirates' pursuit of a catcher last week at Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings. "I don't think experience is necessarily the criteria, but we want someone ...
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Patriots Playoff Picture: Updated Outlook After Win vs. Bengals The New England Patriots are postseason-bound for the 11th consecutive season. After handling the hapless Cincinnati Bengals and defeating them by a score of 34-13 following all of the controversy surrounding "Spygate II," New England ensured that ...
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Twitter reaction following pledge of 4-star LB Antonio Doyle The week got off to an exciting start for Texas A&M with four-star Luthern North outside linebacker Antonio Doyle announcing his commitment to Texas A&M on Monday afternoon. Doyle has long held an affinity for A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher after his ...
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Terrelle Pryor's apartment complex looking to kick him, girlfriend out after stabbing: report The Pittsburgh apartment complex where NFL wide receiver Terrelle Pryor was stabbed is reportedly seeking to evict the free agent over the incident. Heinz Lofts, located near the Allegheny River, claims Pryor and his girlfriend Shalaya Briston "violated rules ...
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49ers' loss to Falcons opens the door for Saints to regain top seeding Last week, the Saints lost a heartbreaker to one of their top conference rivals, the 49ers. Typically, no true Saints fan ever roots for the Falcons, but because they played the 49ers this week, this proved to be one of those rare occasions. Because the Saints ...
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Buccaneers' Dare Ogunbowale: Pair of touches in Week 15 win Ogunbowale rushed once for three yards and secured his only target for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also returned two kickoffs for 43 yards. Ogunbowale filled his usual change-of-pace role, but with the Buccaneers ...
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Rick Porcello, New Jersey native, on his NY Mets memories and improving upon 2019 Rick Porcello is officially a member of the team for which he grew up rooting. He has two favorite Mets memories. A Mike Piazza homer. Porcello couldn't say when it occurred, but seeing Piazza blast one out at Shea Stadium "was a huge thrill for me.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Hire Oscar Marin As Pitching Coach The Pirates have found a replacement for Ray Searage. The team announced today that Oscar Marin will be the team's next pitching coach. After nine seasons with Ray Searage as the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach, the Bucs will have a new man in charge ...
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Texas A&M RB Jashaun Corbin enters the NCAA transfer portal Per a source, Texas A&M sophomore running back Jashaun Corbin became the latest Aggie football player who has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Corbin was injured in the second half of the Aggies' second game of the season with Clemson ...
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UNC women's basketball falls 83-77 to Alabama, the first loss of the season Buy Photos Redshirt senior guard Madinah Muhammad shooting in a game against Elon. Muhammad was the Tar Heels' leading scorer scorer in the loss to Alabama. Abe Loven. Share. Share · Tweet · Mail; Print. BY Zachary Crain. The North Carolina ...
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Vols OL Ryan Johnson says he's transferring to Georgia Tech Tennessee offensive lineman Ryan Johnson says he's transferring to Georgia Tech. Johnson tweeted Monday that "I'm excited to be a Yellow Jacket and looking forward to a great season." Because he already has graduated, Johnson would be eligible to ...
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Analyst: 'Different Solutions' Being Considered by Lions Ownership The Detroit Lions suffered another difficult loss to run their elongated losing streak even further, and for the team, that means more talk about the potential for changes in 2020. After yet another football embarrassment on the field, where are the Lions leaning ...
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