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49ers face offseason of difficult roster decisions with veteran players INDIANAPOLIS -- Coming off a Super Bowl appearance, the 49ers would like a do-over this year with the same players who suited up for the club during the 2019 season. But for the first time since taking over as the main decision-makers with the organization ...
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Mekhi Becton: I'm the most dominant OT in the 2020 NFL Draft INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Louisville OT Mekhi Becton would rather NFL clubs pay no attention to his sophomore-season catalog from 2018, and he's using 2020 NFL Scouting Combine interviews to convince them why they should ignore it. LATEST ...
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David Beckham on his Inter Miami "challenge" reaching an apex moment in MLS NEW YORK – For all the challenges David Beckham has encountered during his decades-long rank as a global soccer icon, he said that none has been greater than getting Inter Miami CF off the ground. But come Sunday at LAFC (5:30 pm ET | ESPN, MLS ...
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Deep wide receiver class jockeying at NFL scouting combine INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If your favorite NFL team doesn't have a Tyreek Hill, Julio Jones or Courtland Sutton streaking down the field, making cornerbacks cringe and constantly redefining the highlight catch, just wait. Chances are good they'll grab one in this ...
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Springer heckled as Astros continue spring boobird swing PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — George Springer could only stand there all alone and listen. The Houston Astros leadoff man had no choice when he stepped into the batter's box a bit too early and was showered with loud boos Wednesday at an exhibition ...
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Gregg Berhalter confirms Gio Reyna's first USMNT call-up, explains omission from Olympic qualifying NEW YORK — Gio Reyna's star continues to rise. After breaking into Borussia Dortmund's first team at the age of 17 this winter and providing a game-winning assist against PSG in his Champions League debut last week, the young American starlet is about ...
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Can Yankees' Miguel Andújar Lessen Blow of Giancarlo Stanton's Latest Injury? TAMPA, Fla. – It didn't take long for Miguel Andújar to take the first test of his debut in the outfield on Wednesday. He passed with high marks, making an impressive first in-game impression at the position. After the Yankees revealed the club is attempting to ...
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The Cowboys met with Dak Prescott's agent Wednesday. These are the remaining issues to work through INDIANAPOLIS — The Cowboys' bus sat on a side street next to their team hotel as a light snow fell on this Midwest city that hosts the scouting combine. Inside the warm bus sat Todd France, the agent for quarterback Dak Prescott, and team officials.
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Taking a closer look at the NFL's CBA proposal INDIANAPOLIS — While you were likely sleeping Tuesday night, the NFL Players Association took a major step forward in ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement. The 32 player representatives voted to agree to the offer from the owners — barely, ...
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Early observations from the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine has only been underway for a few days, but we've already learned a lot about what Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock and Head Coach Jon Gruden are looking for in this year's draft class. It's too soon to say ...
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2020 Honda Classic odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from dialed-in model that nailed six majors Keith Mitchell returns to The Bear Trap to defend his title this week when the PGA Tour begins the Florida swing with the 2020 Honda Classic. Mitchell earned his first PGA Tour victory when he outlasted Rickie Fowler and Brooks Koepka by a single shot, ...
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Ex-TCU, Seattle QB gets 3 years in prison for beating woman FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former TCU and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges from the 2018 beating of his girlfriend. Boykin and prosecutors agreed to the ...
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Report: Leon Rose Starts as Knicks President Sunday, March 1 As per a report by Marc Stein of the New York Times, Leon Rose will be joining the Knicks as their President of Basketball Operations this Sunday, March 1. This matches up with our own Jonathan Macri's report on February 23 that Rose would be taking over ...
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New-look Penguins play first game since trade deadline on NBCSN Hockey fans get their first post-trade deadline glance at the new-look Penguins on Wednesday. Then again, it's also true that later versions of the Penguins will look different from the group that faces the Kings on NBCSN at 10:30 p.m. ET (stream here).
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There's been no post-up player in Joel Embiid's class this season, and the stats show it For most NBA teams and players, the post-up isn't an efficient play. Joel Embiid is a very different case. As NBC Sports national NBA insider Tom Haberstroh notes in his latest Haberstat (see video above), Embiid has scored 392 post-up points this season.
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Schad: Immense pressure on Miami Dolphins' Chris Grier, but he must land the quarterback INDIANAPOLIS — When the coach of the Washington Redskins, who hold the second pick in the upcoming NFL draft, was explaining Wednesday why he wants to visit with Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa, members of the Miami Dolphins organization may ...
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You won't believe what revolting concoction an NFL prospect drank daily to gain weight INDIANAPOLIS — One of the best stories in the 2020 NFL draft is the rise of Ben Bartch of Division III St. John's in Minnesota, who transformed his body over the past two years and has gone from an unknown tight end to a draftable prospect this year at left ...
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Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifying Tim Tebow's dream of reaching the major leagues is still a work in progress, but the New York Mets minor league outfielder is aiming to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2021. The former Heisman Trophy winner will play for the Philippines in WBC ...
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Unbeaten UCLA early leader in Pac-12 Baseball COMPLETE RELEASE. PREVIEWING THE WEEK: No. 8 UCLA is one of just 19 teams in the country that remain unbeaten after two weeks of non-conference competition. This week, the Bruins (7-0) are looking to continue their best season start since 2010 as ...
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Former Penn coach slapped with 15-year show-cause penalty PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Penn coach Jerome Allen was hit a 15-year show-cause penalty after he accepted $300,000 in bribes to get a wealthy Florida businessman's son into the University of Pennsylvania. The Quakers, out of the Ivy League, also ...
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Bengals Quite Impressed With First Impression Of Burrow INDIANAPOLIS - If a first impression is the most important, it looks like the Bengals and Joe Burrow are on their way. From at least a couple of accounts the team's first meeting with the presumptive No. 1 pick had the team walking out of Lucas Oil Stadium with ...
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Bouwmeester feels 'pretty good' but is out for rest of season and playoffs ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has been ruled out from returning to play in the regular season or in the playoffs. General manager Doug Armstrong made the announcement Wednesday. In a news conference at the Enterprise ...
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Hal Steinbrenner puts positive spin on Luis Severino's Tommy John surgery TAMPA, Fla. – Hal Steinbrenner was, naturally, as disappointed as anyone with the news that Luis Severino would need season-ending Tommy John surgery. But the Yankees managing general partner isn't second-guessing the process that got the Yankees ...
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49ers open to trading Marquise Goodwin The 49ers won't release receiver Marquise Goodwin, but they are open to trading him. "We wouldn't release Marquise. He's too valuable," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said, via Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com. "I know he fell out of the rotation last year, then ...
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John Elway 'Cautiously Optimistic' About The Broncos Postseason Hopes Next Season DENVER (CBS4) – After three losing seasons, it looks like the Broncos are finally finding their way and in position to make a return to the postseason. Quarterback Drew Lock of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field ...
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Cavs' Andre Drummond Ruled Out vs. Joel Embiid, 76ers with Calf Injury Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond is out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left calf strain, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philly. The Cavaliers took a swing at the trade deadline by acquiring Drummond ...
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Timberwolves vs. Heat odds, line, spread: 2020 NBA picks, Feb. 26 predictions from proven computer model The Miami Heat will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at the AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat are 36-21 overall and 23-3 at home, while Minnesota is 16-40 overall and 9-19 on the road. The Timberwolves have lost five in a ...
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Mariners make it two Cactus League wins in a row with 5-3 victory over the Reds Talented Mariners prospect Justin Dunn pitched two innings, allowing a run on two hits with a walk and two strikeouts. Dunn was sharp in the first inning, striking out the first two hitters he faced, including Joey Votto swinging. Outfielder Jose Siri, whom the ...
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Seattle Sounders release limited edition Reigning Champ merchandise The MLS offseason is almost over, but the Seattle Sounders aren't done celebrating their 2019 MLS Cup title just yet. In honor of their second league championship in four years, the Sounders partnered with Vancouver-based designers Reigning Champ to ...
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Mets' Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifiers Feb 24, 2020; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow flies out to left field in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports (Jim ...
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Kale Kessy in stable condition after getting KO'd in AHL fight The American Hockey League had a scary moment Tuesday night, when Hershey Bears winger Kale Kessy was rushed to a local hospital after being knocked out during a fight. Kessy is in stable condition and was released from the hospital Wednesday, the ...
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Myers, Olivares hit homers; Padres shut out Indians Wil Myers shows what he has been working on; Chris Paddack, six other Padres pitchers combine for shutout. By Kevin Acee. Feb. 26, 2020. 3:40 PM. Facebook · Twitter; Show more sharing options. Share Close extra sharing options. Facebook · Twitter ...
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Red Sox 6, Pirates 3: Jarren Duran SZN The Red Sox picked up another Grapefruit League win on Wednesday as they headed out on the road to take on prospect pitcher Mitch Keller and the right of the Pirates. The offense launched three homers against Pittsburgh pitching and Boston's owns arms ...
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Tokyo Olympic Officials Rebuff Senior IOC Member's Warnings TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers and the Japanese government went on the offensive Wednesday after a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of a viral outbreak, with their fate probably decided in the next ...
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Mets' JD Davis: Not worried about Opening Day Davis is confident he'll be available on Opening Day after an MRI on his left shoulder revealed no serious injuries Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. A player's optimism about his own timeline is nothing new and certainly shouldn't be ...
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Why WRs like N'Keal Harry can struggle in NFL jump: 'Jon Gruden's head would explode' from college playcalling It's easy to get excited about a young receiver like N'Keal Harry, seeing his physical talents and projecting how they'll fit in the New England Patriots offense. It's also easy to get frustrated when young talents don't immediately pan out at the NFL level. For wide ...
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Game Preview: Pacers vs Trail Blazers Before embarking on a five-game road trip this weekend, the Pacers (34-24) will try to sweep a two-game homestand on Thursday night, when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (26-33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. After a 46-point loss in Toronto on Sunday, ...
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Full field, odds and post positions for Saturday's Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park Dennis' Moment will make his 2020 debut as the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $400,000, Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park. Dennis' Moment drew the No. 5 post position in a field of 12 for the Fountain of Youth, which will offer 85 points ...
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Pugh, Davidson return to USWNT roster for SheBelieves Cup Mallory Pugh and Tierna Davidson have returned to the United States Women's National Team roster for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer has announced. The United States will face England in the opening game of the competition with a new coach ...
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Crunching the numbers: Examining the NY Rangers' salary cap after the trade deadline The New York Rangers made two big decisions prior to the NHL trade deadline on Monday, agreeing to a seven-year, $45.5 million extension with forward Chris Kreider and trading defenseman Brady Skjei to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2020 ...
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Per Kobe Bryant's wishes, girl who lost parents and sister in helicopter crash to get internship, Scott Boras says (CNN) Alexis Altobelli, who lost her parents and sister in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, will get an internship at a top sports agency, per the Lakers legend's wishes, the agency's namesake told CNN on Wednesday. Superagent Scott Boras is slated to meet ...
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Cassius Winston snaps into form, Rocket Watts hits dagger to key Iowa win *Snap*. "I don't think there's any better time than now for it to kind of all come together," senior guard Cassius Winston said Monday. No. 24 Michigan State (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) made right on this sentiment — in the second half especially — in a 78-70 win over ...
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CMU football announces 2020 schedule, including showdown vs. WMU from Ford Field DETROIT – Central Michigan Football announced its 2020 schedule today, highlighted by a game against Western Michigan at Ford Field in Detroit. The Central Michigan University Chippewas take on the Broncos Saturday, Oct. 17, in what is a home game ...
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No. 14 Northwestern Women Beat Ohio State 69-55 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Abi Scheid scored 19 points with five 3-pointers, Lindsey Pulliam added 16 points and No. 14 Northwestern beat Ohio State 69-55 on Tuesday night to remain in first place in the Big Ten Conference. Northwestern (25-3, 15-2) tied a ...
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Mike Conley reportedly being replaced in Grizzlies' lineup by Royce O'Neale Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley is being replaced in the starting lineup by Royce O'Neale, reports Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic. What It Means: The Jazz view O'Neale as the team's best perimeter defender, so they're switching it up ...
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Cubs pitching shuts down Royals for 8-0 victory in Cactus League play Wednesday Zero hour: Cubs pitching showed up, along with a few veteran bats, and the Cubs improved to 3-2 in Cactus League play. They have scored 30 runs in their last three games. For starters: Former major-league ERA champ Kyle Hendricks opened his spring ...
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NFL Insider Provides Update On NFL's Investigation Into Patriots Videotaping Incident Back in December, the New England Patriots found themselves in trouble for allegedly videotaping the Cincinnati Bengals' sideline. The NFL initially had hopes of moving on from this issue rather quickly, but the investigation has taken a few months.
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