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Can Alex Smith protect himself? We'll see. But he has every reason in the world to want to try Alex Smith's road to recovery over the last 21 months has been fraught with highs and lows, pain and self-doubt, the lasting effects of the devastating leg injury he suffered in November 2018 evident with the black brace he wears on his right leg to this day.
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What Kings can offer general manager candidates after Vlade Divac's exit The list of names is growing. The search is on. Who will be the next general manager of the Kings? Maybe we should backtrack for a moment and look into what this job actually entails before we fully start throwing out options for executives. Are the Kings a ...
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VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Fred VanVleet had 24 points and 10 assists, Norman Powell had a big game off the bench with 24 points and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors held on to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 104-99 on Wednesday. The victory ...
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Bashaud Breeland suspended four games for violation of substance-abuse policy Bashaud Breeland's anticipated suspension has become official. The Chiefs cornerback has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the NFL's policy and program on substances of abuse, the league confirmed Wednesday. Breeland was ...
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Rockets vs. Thunder Game 2: Watch NBA playoffs online, live stream, TV channel, odds, start time, prediction The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, two teams involved in a major blockbuster trade last offseason, are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. Last July, the Rockets shipped superstar guard Chris Paul to the Thunder in ...
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Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers homer in 6-3 win over Phils BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox ended their nine-game losing streak, with Rafael Devers homering and driving in three runs Wednesday to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. Devers finished with three hits. Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in two runs to help ...
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Report: Jaguars Could Be 'Extremely Close' to Trading Yannick Ngakoue After months of back-and-forth negotiations, bickering and tension, it appears as if defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and the Jacksonville Jaguars could potentially be nearing a resolution. According to Michael Lombardi of The Athletic, the Jaguars could ...
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Peyton, Eli Manning's Nephew Arch Top-Ranked QB Recruit in 2023 Class Arch Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, is continuing his family's long quarterback lineage. Per the 247Sports composite rankings, Manning is a 4-star prospect, the top-ranked quarterback recruit and the No. 5 overall player in the ...
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Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins undergoes 'follow-up MRI' on left ankle, OUT for Game 2 The Trail Blazers announced that the results of an MRI confirm that Collins has a left ankle Malleolar stress reaction. Collins will be out for Thursday's game against the LA Lakers and will be re-evaluated in one week.
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Would the Patriots consider a quarterback platoon? Bill Belichick won't rule it out The Patriots have three candidates to be the new starting quarterback, with veterans Brian Hoyer and Cam Newton vying with young gun Jarrett Stidham. Each brings their own set of skills to the table, and Bill Belichick said Wednesday morning he'd be open ...
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Detroit Tigers' Buck Farmer nears return, pitching coach talks Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal The Detroit Tigers are expecting their setup man to return soon. Right-handed reliever Buck Farmer tossed 15 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday at the alternate training site in Toledo and is preparing to rejoin the team, pitching coach Rick Anderson ...
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Packers Release Two as Bradley Returns GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers released undrafted rookie offensive tackle Travis Bruffy and recently added receiver Travis Fulgham on Wednesday. Neither were on the practice field on Wednesday but long snapper Hunter Bradley was, having ...
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Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill returns to practice for first time since late December The Chiefs returned to the practice field Wednesday in full pads after a day off ... and they brought along a familiar face. Free safety Juan Thornhill, who started training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, was on the field in full pads for the first ...
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Jazz vs. Nuggets score: Live NBA playoff updates as Utah looks to bounce back in Game 2 against Denver After suffering a tough loss to the Nuggets in overtime in Game 1, the Utah Jazz got out to a solid start in Game 2. Led by Jordan Clarkson's 16 first-half points, the Jazz took a 61-48 lead into the break. The Jazz were hot from the outside early on in this one, ...
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Coffee golf is back! The Women's Open takes center stage this week at Troon Just two weeks after the first major of the year, we are treated to the only Open Championship of 2020 with this week's Women's Open at Royal Troon. That's right folks, we get coffee golf this week, beginning Thursday morning on Golf Channel. Here are five ...
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Michigan's NFL prospects may be united — but remain undecided — in decision to return for next season Jalen Mayfield became the first Michigan football player to declare for the NFL draft in the aftermath of the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports. Could more of his teammates follow suit? That's certainly a possibility. MORE:Father explains Michigan ...
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Point's OT winner lifts Lightning over Jackets 5-4 in Game 5 TORONTO (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated Columbus from the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games on Wednesday, rallying from a two-goal, third-period deficit before beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 on Brayden Point's goal 5:12 into overtime.
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Steelers practice report: Good news on the injury front A day after rookie guard Kevin Dotson was helped off Heinz Field by a trainer and Ben Roethlisberger, it sounds like his left knee injury isn't a major one. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin characterized Dotson (and reserve tight end Dax Raymond) as "more ...
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Knights wonder what time off will look like after advancing EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Normally, finishing off a playoff series early means rest and a chance to unwind, maybe spend time with family. For the Vegas Golden Knights, they have no idea what their time will look like inside the NHL bubble in Edmonton ...
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Devin White Sets Lofty Goals for 2020 Second-year Bucs linebacker Devin White thinks he's capable of putting up some big numbers in 2020, and in the process helping the team to another goal that was inspired by Lavonte David. Aug 19, 2020 at 05:00 PM. Smith_Scott_2. Scott Smith.
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Giants rookie OT Andrew Thomas learning and looking for job EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Barring the unforeseen, expect rookie Andrew Thomas to start at left tackle for the New York Giants this season. General manager Dave Gettleman and the struggling Giants made a big investment taking Thomas with the No ...
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Frank Reich considering ways to use Jacoby Brissett this season Jacoby Brissett said recently that he still believes he's a starting quarterback in the NFL despite the fact that the Colts signed Philip Rivers to take the job while he's still on the roster. While Brissett isn't the starter for Week One, he may not have to wait for a ...
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Cheerleaders, mascots, sideline reporters prohibited from field in 2020 The 2020 NFL season is going to look different in yet another area due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported cheerleaders and mascots will not be allowed on the field during the 2020 season, according to updated ...
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Tight end Jake Butt, who debated quitting after another knee surgery, is motivated to earn spot on Broncos' roster As Jake Butt settles back into football following his fourth major knee surgery since college, the Broncos' tight end admitted Wednesday there were many days he wanted to "just walk out the building and throw in the towel." But healthy once again, Butt said he ...
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2020 Seattle Seahawks 53-man roster projection 1.0 We're a week into training camp now, and with the Seahawks having Wednesday off, it's a good time for our first roster projection of the summer. Here's what the 53-man roster might look like: Quarterback (2). Russell Wilson and Geno Smith. Analysis: Anthony ...
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United States could open World Cup qualifying at Trinidad and Tobago CONCACAF announced the preliminary draw for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday, with the U.S. opening the campaign on the road against an opponent that could end up being 2018 nemesis Trinidad & Tobago. The new qualifying format, ...
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The Latest: Notre Dame Cancels Football Practice The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___. Notre Dame canceled its Wednesday football practice and might take Thursday off as well in response to the school's decision to go to online classes because of a ...
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Maryland hoops lands commitment from top recruit James Graham III James Graham III is heading to College Park. Thank you to all the schools who have recruited me !!!! Let's get to work terp nation pic.twitter.com/oKUsAzUWzY. — James Graham III (@JamesGrahamIII2) August 19, 2020. That No. 23 sure looks good on the ...
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Jets officially sign Chris Hogan, will work out Donte Moncrief Friday The Jets officially signed Chris Hogan on Wednesday and are planning to work out another veteran receiver on Friday. Needing depth and experience in a receiver room that is lacking both, the Jets will work out Donte Moncrief on Friday, a league source ...
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Fate of Kentucky high school sports faces another decision day The fate of high school sports this fall in Kentucky meets another crossroads Thursday. Will football, soccer, volleyball, field hockey, cross country, cheerleading and dance join golf in beginning normal practices and play amid the pandemic, or will there be ...
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Bayern Munich beat Lyon to set up Champions League final vs. PSG A pair of Serge Gnabry goals set Bayern Munich on their way to a 3-0 win over Lyon in their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday night. Bayern were fresh off an 8-2 semifinal thrashing of Barcelona, but it was Lyon that looked the livelier of the two ...
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Clemson to play FCS opponent Citadel in Tigers' home opener CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson will start its home season against Citadel on Sept. 12, filling the lone non-conference spot on its COVID-19 revamped schedule. The Tigers were originally scheduled to face Citadel on Nov. 14 before the global pandemic affected ...
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The Bay Area's pro teams are all endorsing Prop 16. What is it? All of the Bay Area's major professional sports teams are uniting for a political cause. In a joint statement, the Warriors, 49ers, Giants, Athletics, Sharks, Earthquakes and Oakland Roots expressed their support for Proposition 16 on California's November ballot ...
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Will Dissly's Seahawks return from another 'crushing' injury includes an important message Of all Will Dissly is—relentless, cursed by bad luck, a Russell Wilson favorite—most of all he is real. His message is real life. The October day after the Seahawks tight end from the University of Washington sustained his second season-ending injury in as ...
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Astros' Yordan Alvarez: Slated to undergo surgery Alvarez will have surgery to repair a partial tear of the patella tendon in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Manager Dusty Baker hinted earlier Wednesday that Alvarez could be out for the year, but ...
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High school sports, except football and cheering, will start Sept. 18 The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Board of Directors made it clear during a lengthy meeting Wednesday it's doing everything it can to ensure safe and suitable sports seasons are held for the 2020-21 school year. To that end it approved ...
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Virginia Tech players left wondering about their eligibility if coronavirus stops football Just one season stands between redshirt senior Divine Deablo and his future beyond Virginia Tech, where he's entering his third year as a starting safety. A full productive season could immensely improve his prospects of playing in the NFL – a destination ...
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Saints make Ethan Wolf signing official, waive DB Tino Ellis to make room The New Orleans Saints officially signed tight end Ethan Wolf and waived rookie defensive back Tino Ellis with an injury designation in a corresponding move, according to the NFL transaction wire. Wolf agreed to terms with the Saints on the club's Tuesday ...
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Trustee Criticized for Nassar Case Remarks Won't Run Again LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University trustee who suggested that attorneys representing sexual assault victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar were "chasing ambulances" will not seek reelection to the school's board. Joel Ferguson, a real ...
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Indy 500 speeds on the rise again with record in sight Mark Miles can close his eyes and still hear the deep, resonant voice of longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway announcer Tom Carnegie's voice echoing across the cavernous facility each May as it announced a new track record. Support our journalism.
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Rams' house tours, Chargers' cornhole competition highlight 'Hard Knocks' House tours and cornhole, but no live football. "Hard Knocks: Los Angeles" continued Tuesday, featuring scenes far away from the gridiron, as Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers players adjusted to the canceled preseason schedule and powered ...
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Buffalo Bills sign P Lachlan Edwards, release Kaare Vedvik One battle for the Buffalo Bills' punter job is over, but a new competition has begun just weeks before the start of the regular season. Buffalo announced on Wednesday that they had signed Lachlan Edwards. To make room for the veteran punter, Buffalo ...
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D-backs game in Oakland threatened by poor air quality from wildfires A report from an Oakland Athletics reporter said that the Arizona Diamondbacks' game in Oakland on Wednesday night had a chance to be postponed because of poor air quality. "It sounds as if the game tonight is still on, but there's a chance of postponement ...
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Injured Aaron Gordon, Michael Carter-Williams still recovering as Magic prep for Game 2 vs. Bucks The Orlando Magic have played five straight games without starting forward Aaron Gordon and reserve guard Michael Carter-Williams in the lineup, including Tuesday's 122-110 playoff series-opening win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Whether that stretches ...
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Michael Smith, Michael Holley launching original sports talk show for NBC's Peacock Peacock, NBC's streaming platform, continues to add sports programming in order to attract a wide audience. On Wednesday, NBCUniversal announced that a new original sports talk show with former SportsCenter host Michael Smith and NBC Sports ...
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Paul Pierce Makes Crazy Claim About LeBron James and His Place as NBA's GOAT Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce made some waves Wednesday when talking about the NBA's greatest player of all time. Pierce said for LeBron James to even be mentioned in the GOAT conversation, the Lakers must get past the Portland Trail Blazers.
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NWSL expands to Sacramento, hopes to start in 2021 UPDATE: 5:50 PM ET. After months of up and down speculation, NWSL will finally have an expansion team in Sacramento, as reported by The Athletic. The Equalizer reported last year that USL side Sacramento Republic, which will join MLS in 2023, was ...
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