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Ravens' John Harbaugh wants Lamar Jackson to improve on deep balls OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- What's next for Lamar Jackson after his NFL MVP season? It's not necessarily more passes. It's more throws downfield. In Thursday's hour-long online question-and-answer session with season-ticket holders, John Harbaugh said one ...
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Jack Del Rio lays out the qualities a defense absolutely must have to succeed in the NFL From 2002-2017, Jack Del Rio served as a head coach for 12 years and a defensive coordinator for the other four. Those NFL jobs took him from Carolina to Jacksonville to Denver and, finally, to Oakland in that span.
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Michael Jordan and Jusuf Nurkic share something unique in common Five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway revealed a secret about Michal Jordan on the debut episode of 'Sports Uncovered.' "The reason why I'm smiling, I might get in trouble for this," Hardaway said on the NBC Sports podcast. "[MJ] and Rod Higgins are really, ...
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'It didn't change anything that I do': Gardner Minshew reacts to offseason that solidified his spot as Jaguars QB Quarterback Gardner Minshew said they have plenty to prove this upcoming season because most preseason predictions have the Jacksonville Jaguars heading for their third consecutive losing season. In his first Zoom call with reporters Thursday, Gardner ...
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Lundqvist will get chance to regain starting goalie job for Rangers Henrik Lundqvist will have a chance to win the starting goalie job back when the New York Rangers return for a training camp prior to the resumption of the NHL. Lundqvist appeared in six games and started four of the last 30 from Jan. 4-March 11 before the ...
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NFL agrees to three rule changes, fourth-and-15 onside kick proposal yet to be voted on NFL teams agreed to three rule adaptations for the 2020 season on Thursday, the league announced in a statement. The three rule changes were as follows: Scoring plays and turnovers that were negated by penalty will now automatically be reviewed.
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USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels. Daniels started for the Trojans in 2018, but lost his job to Kedon Slovis after going down last ...
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DeAndre Hopkins: 'I Know I'm the Best' More than two months since being traded from the Houston Texans, receiver DeAndre Hopkins let his new fans know what to expect when he takes the field for the first time as an Arizona Cardinal: He's the best receiver in the NFL. "I definitely think I'm the best ...
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13000 fans in Superdome for Saints games? That's just one of many scenarios considered With some four months to go before the New Orleans Saints regular-season home opener, officials in charge of operating the Mercedes-Benz Superdome are considering a series of changes to manage fan safety amid the coronavirus pandemic, including ...
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Versatile Saints OL James Hurst likely to line up at tackle, using upcoming suspension as motivation New-to-New Orleans offensive lineman James Hurst has been positioned all over the offensive line since his rookie days in 2014. Left tackle. Right tackle. Left guard. Sixth offensive lineman. The future for Hurst seems to be at tackle, he said Thursday in his ...
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Premier League is back: The games that could decide the title, relegation and European qualification Premier League clubs fearing a cancelled season could decide their fate away from the pitch can breathe a sigh of relief after it was confirmed the top flight is set to return on June 17. The 20 clubs have either nine or 10 fixtures each still to complete and ...
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Georgia Tech set to enter phase 1 of facility reopening on June 15 Georgia Tech will begin the first phase of a plan to reopen its athletic facilities on June 15. The plan is based on guidance from the school administration, the University System of Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp's office and public health officials. Under the initial ...
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Are plans for a play-in tournament just to get Zion Williamson in the bubble? The cleanest, most straightforward, fewest extra people in the "bubble" way for the NBA to return to play is to invite the 16 teams already in the playoffs — eight from each conference — and skip right to the postseason. However, there is a lot of momentum ...
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Seahawks add another RB option by signing Carlos Hyde RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks added another option at running back by signing veteran Carlos Hyde to a one-year deal Thursday. Hyde is coming off the best season of his career after rushing for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns with ...
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Austrian soccer team pushed out of first place for violating social distancing rules The top team in the Austrian Bundesliga has been docked enough points to fall out of first place after admitting it held illegal practices that broke social distancing guidelines, according to Goal.com. LASK, which previously held a three-point lead over ...
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Esteban Loaiza's Wrong Turn The two-time MLB All-Star had it all: A career worth millions, the love of a country and a marriage to an international music sensation. So how did he end up broke and in federal prison? photo of Scott Miller Scott Miller@@ScottMillerBbl National MLB ...
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Report: Eagles Offer Contract To RB Devonta Freeman, Show Interest In Bringing Back LeSean McCoy PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Eagles have reportedly made running back Devonta Freeman a contract offer, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. The former Falcon is also being pursued by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A few things on the ...
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Report: NHL training camps won't start before July 10 Tuesday's announcement of the NHL's return to play plan was a step in the right direction towards resuming the 2019-20 season, but we are still a long way off from that point. According to a report from TSN's Pierre LeBrun, NHL training camps will not start ...
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MLB return: Players' interest in 100 games or more further complicates what is already complicated A new wrinkle was presented Wednesday night when ESPN reported players want a longer -- not shorter -- Major League Baseball season in 2020. At least 100 games was the number used. Maybe up to 120. This is a complication. First, map it out.
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Raiders' Nick O'Leary: Hits reserve/NFI list The Raiders placed O'Leary on the reserve/Non-Football Injury List on Thursday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. O'Leary joined Las Vegas in March after having logged 13 catches for 109 yards and one touchdown between 12 total games with the ...
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Notre Dame And Kentucky Add Hoops Series Notre Dame and Kentucky dropped a bombshell on college basketball fans when they announced that the two would be renewing a series between the two programs - a rivalry that dates back to 1929, a rivalry that hasn't had a series with each other since ...
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Early Triple Crown favorite Nadal injures ankle and will retire from racing LOS ANGELES -- Nadal, one of trainer Bob Baffert's early favorites for the rescheduled Triple Crown, was diagnosed with an ankle injury after a workout at Santa Anita on Thursday and will not race again. Nadal co-owner George Bolton told Bloodhorse that ...
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UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns odds, top predictions: MMA insider releases surprising fight card picks Tyron Woodley has a history of long layoffs throughout his UFC career, and he also has a track record of winning when he returns. The former welterweight champion comes off 15 months of inactivity when he faces Gilbert Burns on Saturday in the main event ...
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NBA may outline return-to-play framework during Friday conference call The framework of the NBA's near-term future could emerge Friday when the league office holds a call with the board of governors. The NBA, which was scheduled to hold a call with general managers on Thursday, could offer its recommendation for resuming ...
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2020 Fantasy Football: 10 rookies to target in your draft The keys to a successful fantasy football draft are choosing the right sleepers, avoiding the busts, and selecting the rookies who are best positioned to make an immediate impact for their teams. This year's rookie class is filled with players who are capable of ...
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NASCAR at Charlotte live race updates, results, highlights from the rain-delayed Alsco Uniforms 500 The biggest obstacle for Thursday night's Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway might be rain. After a 68-minute delay Sunday night, Wednesday night's race was postponed to Thursday night and the forecast still could come into play. For now, it ...
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West Virginia Women's Basketball to Meet Tennessee in the Big 12/SEC Challenge On Thursday (May 28, 2020), the Big 12 league offices announced the matchups for the Big 12/SEC Challenge in women's basketball which has West Virginia squaring off against Tennessee. No times or dates have been set. "The SEC/Big 12 Challenge ...
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Video: Bryce Harper Surprises Jared Kelley with 2020 Gatorade Player of the Year Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper surprised Jared Kelley by presenting him with the 2019-20 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year Award in a video posted Thursday. "I'm shocked and just excited. I know I've worked hard, and I've ...
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How important is the 'hot goalie' in the NHL playoffs? Panthers hope they'll find out It happens almost every year, usually right around this time. Some goaltender — sometimes an established star and other times a lesser-known role player or youngster — becomes unbeatable. The "hot goaltender" can carry a team all the way through the ...
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Georgia's Smart: Players will be safer working out on campus ATLANTA (AP) — As he prepares to welcome his players back to campus, Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Thursday that they'll be safer working out under the school's supervision than on their own. Smart also called on fans to comply with guidelines for ...
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NFL's virtual offseason extended two more weeks, coaches could return to facilities next week The NFL's virtual offseason will continue into June, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on a conference call Thursday, but coaches could return to team facilities next week. NFL's virtual offseason extended two more weeks, Roger Goodell says. Coaches ...
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Minnesota Vikings: Offensive line tries to bond during virtual offseason EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury spent the early part of the team's offseason in Denver, training at a gym he called a "one-stop shop" with everything he'd need for his first full NFL offseason. "Thankfully, since it was a one-on-one ...
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Patriots' Jason McCourty says fears of team workouts similar to those of 'other people in our country' New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty believes that players' concerns of returning to full-team workouts are no different than the "fears" that the rest of the country is experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic. McCourty, unlike other NFL ...
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Warriors to reopen Chase Center for voluntary workouts in coming days The Warriors are expected to follow city guidelines and reopen their facilities in coming days, an NBA source told The Chronicle. Since Golden State shut down Chase Center in mid-March to help curtail the spread of the coronavirus, the team has maintained ...
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The Bill Belichick loophole is gone now, thank goodness Last season, Bill Belichick used a dead-ball penalty loophole to burn time off of the clock in a late game situation against the Jets. After the game, he had a good laugh about it and said the loophole should (and probably would) be closed once the league ...
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Widow: Roy Halladay was an addict Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who died operating an aircraft, was an addict in the estimation of his widow, who revealed the opinion in a documentary to air Friday. "Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story" is being broadcast on the 10th anniversary of ...
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Chicago Fire players get OK to train on team fields Chicago Fire players will be allowed to begin voluntary individual workouts Friday at the team's training facility at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. It is the first phase of Major League Soccer's return to play since it suspended the season March 12. Players ...
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History lesson: Check out Ohio State's epic, transformative win over Miami on ESPN Thursday Ohio State fans go borderline biblical when recalling the football program's salvation moment, when a vest-wearing Moses of the Horseshoe led OSU out of bondage and into the Promised Land. It happened on Jan. 3, 2003, when eight days after wandering ...
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Yankees' Ottavino: MLB hiatus 'helping' Astros after cheating fallout New York Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino believes the much-maligned Houston Astros are being let off the hook for stealing signs electronically due to the coronavirus-induced work stoppage. "I don't think people are going to forget it, but I think it's helping ...
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