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One of the biggest storylines during the second week of Bears Organized Team Activities (OTAs) was cornerback Jaylon Johnson running with the second-team defense.
It certainly raised eyebrows, although head coach Matt Eberflus said it wasn’t anything to read into — that it had to do with Johnson’s conditioning more than anything.
“Yeah, I wouldn’t read into that right now,” Eberflus said. “He’s just getting back into action right now. So we’re just seeing where he is with his conditioning and those types of things. But 1s and 2s, we’re moving all guys around. We have a bunch of guys with the 1s, with the 2s, we have some 3s in there. But nothing to read into that at this time.”
Johnson appeared on The Jim Rome Show on Wednesday, where he was asked about starting off with the second-team defense during OTAs.
You’d imagine that the Bears would like to see what they have with the duo of Johnson and rookie Kyler Gordon on the outside. But Johnson didn’t sound too concerned about his starting job.
“I don’t want to say it didn’t bother me,” Johnson said. “But at the end of the day it’s not anything I’m going to give too much energy to. I know what I can do. And if I’m not mistaken they know what I can do as well.”
There’s no reason to believe Johnson won’t be CB1 when training camp — or regular season — kicks off. The Bears had a glaring hole at cornerback opposite Johnson that they addressed with the addition of Gordon in the NFL draft. You take Johnson out of the starting lineup, and that hole returns.
If anything, Johnson running with the second team appears to be Eberflus sending him a message — that everyone is going to have to earn their starting spot, which shouldn’t be a problem for Johnson.
The Bears return to the practice field next week for the final set of OTAs before veteran minicamp from June 14-16.
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Chase Edmonds is heading into the fifth season of his NFL career, and he’s working with his third coach.
For the last three years, Edmonds has been coached by Kliff Kingsbury, who runs an Air Raid system in Arizona, and it’s been pretty successful when their team is healthy.
Now, in Miami, Edmonds is working under new Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who’s bringing his zone running and west coast passing schemes from San Francisco.
This will be a change for a number of players including Edmonds, and the former Cardinal touched on that change from his previous offense to this one.
“I would actually say it’s probably going to be harder because Kliff was spread and no-huddle,” Edmonds said after Day 1 of minicamp. “The scheme is always going to be simpler because it’s more about tempo and speed. We would just have one word and then a play. Here, it’s true NFL pro language. That’s what I was doing my rookie year when we had Mike McCoy as my OC. So just getting used to the language, hearing an entire play call, understanding what part of the play call is talking to me, what part of the play call is talking to the wide receiver, variations and stuff like that. Again, I’m excited for that challenge.”
In his rookie year under Mike McCoy, Edmonds was the backup behind David Johnson. Edmonds totaled just 208 yards on 60 attempts that year (3.5 yards per attempt) and scored twice.
However, Edmonds is excited to work with some of the zone-running concepts.
“I think for me, it’s how they run this offense and how they window dress,” he said. “I was just saying they make a lot of things look the same. But yet there are small kinks and differences that really open lanes up for us. It really holds a defense to be disciplined and always in their gaps. If the miss a gap, that’s when a lane opens up wide open for me. That’s something that I’m looking forward to and experiencing that.”
Edmonds has an opportunity in Miami to be the lead back in a trio of veteran ball carriers that includes himself, Raheem Mostert and Sony Michel. In an offense that’s predicated on speed, he should be able to show the league what he’s capable of.
Arizona Cardinals coaches and teammates welcomed Kyler Murray's return to the practice field on Wednesday, saying it was fun to watch their star quarterback do his usual magic throwing a football. “It was good to have him,” Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said. Murray returned to the field for the second set of Arizona's voluntary offseason workouts after missing the team's first practices in May.
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Chase Edmonds shares details of transition from Kliff Kingsbury to Mike McDaniel
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The story has been told countless times regarding the Kansas City Chiefs’ comeback victory over the Buffalo Bills in last season’s divisional-round playoff. Patrick Mahomes orchestrated the thirteen-second drive to set up the game-tying field goal and secure the victory in overtime.
Mahomes and Bills pro bowl quarterback Josh Allen were teammates for Wednesday’s much anticipated “The Match” golf event. Following the showdown with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the quarterbacks sat down with TNT’s Ernie Johnson for a special roundtable discussion on their football careers. Johnson asked Mahomes about that magical night and the way he reached out to Allen right after the game.
“It was crazy. I mean, the biggest thing, the emotions were high-low,” Mahomes explained. “Fortunately, I think for me, I’ve been in a game like that before with this guy (Tom Brady). And so I’ve been on the other side of when you don’t get the coin toss, go your way, and then you end up losing the game. And so when I knew when I got that coin toss, I was like, I cannot let this thing which I did the next week, we’re gonna talk about that.”
Mahomes jokingly referred to the AFC Championship loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime. Allen would chime in with his point of view on the situation notably speaking on Mahomes seeking him out afterward.
Mahomes used his experience of losing in his first AFC Championship game in overtime to Brady and the New England Patriots and his words to him in 2019 to comfort Allen in a similar fashion.
The quarterback fraternity is very unique in the NFL and it’s refreshing to hear the genuine respect each player has for another during the most critical moments.
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Colts continue to evaluate Darius Leonard’s ankle injury
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard hasn’t been participating in organized team activity (OTA) sessions this offseason as the team takes a cautious approach with his ankle rehab.
Leonard underwent offseason surgery on the ankle during the 2021 offseason, almost a year ago, hoping it would correct the issue. But the injury lingered throughout the regular season, and the team still can’t figure out why it won’t go away.
With OTAs well underway, Leonard still isn’t suiting up, and head coach Frank Reich continued to push the notion that the Colts are being cautious with the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL.
“We’re trying to be cautious so just taking it day-by-day trying to see what exactly we’re dealing with, how can we get it to respond and make some progress,” Reich told the media Wednesday.
Leonard toughed it out during the 2021 season, working through extensive rehab just to keep the ankle strong enough to get through practices and games. Even with the ailment, Leonard still captured his third All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
Reich didn’t express any concern—not that he ever does—about Leonard’s progress. But there’s a chance we don’t see much of the Maniac during the offseason workout program.
But it seems like the Colts simply don’t have an answer as to why Leonard’s ankle isn’t progressing.
“Sometimes when you’re going through something and you hit a lull and you can’t get over the hump that you want to get past, you have to stop and pause and say, ‘Why aren’t we getting over this hump?’ That’s a little bit what it is with Darius (Leonard),” Reich said. “We’re just continuing to be cautious with him and want to be smart about getting him ready. In the meantime, he’s locked in doing all his stuff getting mentally – he’s prepared. It’s as if he’s in there. So we’ll continue to evaluate him as we go.”
There is no overstating the impact Leonard has on the defense. He is the heart of the unit and has been since he stepped on the field during his rookie season in 2018.
Hopefully, this isn’t an issue that will be lingering because the Colts will want their star linebacker on the field as soon as possible to prepare for the new defense.
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The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room has plenty of question marks, but the team sees a high ceiling when it comes to the development of Ashton Dulin.
While the majority of Dulin’s impact has come on special teams during his young career, the former undrafted free agent has been making strides with his route running as the Colts enter the middle of offseason workouts.
Dulin has made a handful of plays down the field during the practices open to the media this offseason, and head coach Frank Reich sent some praise the wide receiver’s way on Wednesday.
“I think Ashton’s (Dulin) ceiling as a receiver is pretty high, I really do. Chris (Ballard) and I have felt that and he’s just continued to develop. Really excited about the work he continues to do, really the whole group,” Reich told reporters Wednesday.
At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, Dulin’s 4.43 speed makes him an intriguing addition to the wide receiver room. It’s partly why he’s had success on special teams over the last few seasons, and that has helped him carve out a role on the roster.
But now, the wide receiver room is wide open. Michael Pittman Jr. is the unquestioned leader while rookie Alec Pierce should be in line for the starting role relatively early in the season. Parris Campbell is still in the mix and while he’s flashed, the injury concerns are real.
This will allow Dulin to compete for the WR3/4 role in the room as he continues to make strides with his route running.
“Since my rookie year, I didn’t really know a lot coming from a small school but now I think being around veterans like ZP (Zach Pascal) and T.Y. (Hilton), those guys have taught me a lot as far as being under control, know how to run routes and being able to get in and out of my breaks,” Dulin said Wednesday.
Having Reggie Wayne as his wide receivers coach certainly helps as well, noting how much knowledge the future Hall of Famer has when it comes to attacking various coverages and leverages.
Dulin will be right in the thick of the wide receiver competition and with Matt Ryan at the helm, we could see some impressive development from the 25-year-old when training camp arrives.
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Andrew Whitworth’s retirement didn’t just leave the Rams with a void at left tackle. It also caused them to lose a valuable leader in the locker room. They have other guys who will step up and continue to lead – Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Jalen Ramsey – but one player who could take on an even bigger leadership role is Rob Havenstein.
Sean McVay talked about Havenstein’s steady play and impressive bounce-back from a disappointing 2019 season, in which he battled an injury that hindered his play. McVay sees Havenstein as a leader in the offensive line room, just as he has been when Whitworth was out.
“I think he’s been outstanding the last two years,” McVay said. “He’s taken over a leadership role, which really, he’s been leading. When you look at when Big Whit’s missed a handful of games the last couple of years, Rob has seamlessly asserted himself as that leader in addition to guys that we’re really counting on.”
Havenstein is one of the more underrated players not only on the Rams, but in the NFL. He’s an outstanding right tackle, far outplaying the four-year, $32.5 million contract he signed back in 2018.
Last season, he had an 83.4 overall grade, according to PFF, which was good for fourth-best of any Rams player on offense. In fact, he’s had a grade of 80-plus in three of the last four years, showing what a good player he’s been for Los Angeles.
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Rob Havenstein becoming more of a leader in Rams’ O-line room
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The Houston Texans have signed the last of their nine 2022 NFL draft picks.
The Texans announced Thursday the signing of third-round linebacker Christian Harris, which completes the club’s endeavor to get all of their draft picks under contract before training camp.
Coach Lovie Smith told reporters during rookie minicamp on May 13 that the team thought highly of the former Alabama product and were elated to add him to the defense.
“We like Christian a lot,” Smith said. “We had him ranked high on our board. When you don’t take a player, we thought he would go a little earlier. To have an opportunity to get him in that round when we did, it’s excitement.”
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Texans sign third-round linebacker Christian Harris
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The 2022 offseason has seen a some big names changing addresses from the NFC to the AFC, which will no doubt make the Tennessee Titans’ upcoming season more difficult.
Some of the most significant moves occurred in the AFC West, which is one of the divisions the Titans will have to navigate on their 2022 schedule, with matchups against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders.
The most notable additions in the AFC West were the Raiders trading for wide receiver Davante Adams, the Broncos trading for quarterback Russell Wilson, and the Chargers trading for pass-rusher Khalil Mack.
Within their own division, the Titans also saw the Indianapolis Colts make a significant trade for quarterback Matt Ryan, who will replace quarterback Carson Wentz after he was dealt to the Washington Commanders.
When asked about the AFC arms race on Wednesday before practice, Titans defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said it’s enough to keep him up at night.
“Yeah, it makes you stay up at night in the offseason. That isn’t supposed to happen in the offseason,” Bowen said with a laugh, via Jim Wyatt of Titans Online. “You’re going to have challenges across the board. I mean, AFC, NFC, everybody has good players, everybody gets paid.
“Again, we’re focused on the things we can do that isn’t solely about talent. Our focus is working on the effort, the fundamentals, the details, the scheme as a coaching staff, whatever it might be to put our players in a position to succeed where talent is the outlier. Because everybody has talent; we’re looking for the things that can make the difference for us, regardless of talent.”
The only reprieve the Titans are getting from their AFC West foes is the Chiefs no longer having wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Tennessee will have road games against the Chiefs (Week 9) and Chargers (Week 15), and home games against the Raiders (Week 3) and Broncos (Week 10) during the 2022 campaign.
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Titans’ Shane Bowen on improved AFC: ‘It makes you stay up at night’
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On Wednesday, former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber III was found dead in his Frisco, Texas apartment. Barber was just 38 years old. The cause of Barber’s death is unknown at this time, but it’s certainly tragic when anybody dies that young. The resulting obituaries should be handled with sensitivity and grace, and you’d think major news outlets would understand that.
Sadly, this is not always the case. ABC News, who repurposed the Associated Press’ report on Barber’s death via syndication, put this tweet out to link to the story.
What Barber’s yearly yardage totals from 2005 through 2011 had to do with his death is also unknown. But if we want to drill down there, Barber never had more than 238 carries in a season, and he gained at least 885 yards in three different seasons — 885 in 2008, 932 in 2009, and 975 in 2007.
But again, why are we making this part of Barber’s life a headline after his death? Barber was also named to the Pro Bowl in 2007, and he was one of the NFL’s more dominant power runners for a few seasons. Why go where ABC News did?
It’s not the only recent example of a football player receiving inappropriate biographical context upon his passing. When former NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed at age 24 after he was hit by a truck in Florida on April 9, 2022, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted this:
Is it true that Haskins struggled with two NFL teams after his time at Ohio State? Yes. Is it appropriate to lead a summary of Haskins’ life with those facts? Let’s just say that we should be able to do better. Schefter eventually apologized for the tweet, but the overriding issue remains: When did we decide that leading with somebody’s most prominent struggles was the best way to encapsulate their life upon their death?
When former AFL linebacker and NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer died on February 8, 2021 at age 77 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Washington Post decided to lead Schottenheimer’s obituary with this headline:
The Post changed the headline after the newspaper was justifiably obliterated in the court of public opinion, but under whose watch did this even happen in the first place? Schottenheimer ranks eighth in pro football history as a head coach with 200 regular-season wins. He was also a one-time Pro Bowler as a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, for whom helped win the AFL title in his rookie season of 1964. Yes, his 5-12 postseason record is noteworthy, but must we lead with it? Is that all there is to Marty Schottenheimer’s life, especially in an era where we’re far more prone to reading the headline from a tweet as opposed to reading the entire story? Editors must be aware of this reality, they must act accordingly, and they must certainly avoid creating clickbait headlines after somebody dies.
The New York Times published an anthology of its most legendary obituaries in 2016, and you can see how these things are supposed to be done. Even the obit for Princess Diana — “Princess Diana, Who Was Beloved, Yet Troubled by Her Crown” — gives you a more complete picture of her life than a simple shot across the bow.
Football is a game in which its purveyors are defined to a large degree by their statistical achievements. That’s entirely fair, but it should not travel with those who have left us… as they leave us. If sports departments don’t know how to write obituaries, they should take some time to learn, or hand the job off to those who know better.
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Why have NFL obituaries become so unfeeling?
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It’s never too soon to keep tabs on what’s going on in NFL mock drafts, even if the 2023 NFL draft is far beyond the horizon. These are good exercises for evaluating team needs and scouting out which college football stars might be looking to turn pro — if nothing else, it gives fans an idea of who to watch on Saturdays in the fall. But for a team without a first-round pick in 2023 like the New Orleans Saints, there’s a different sense of anxiety to it: with their pick going to the Philadelphia Eagles after a bold pre-draft trade in 2022, just how highly-valued will that selection be?
With the pick they got from New Orleans at No. 13 overall, Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield has the Eagles selecting Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph, who is expected to replace Baltimore Ravens rookie Kyle Hamilton in the Fighting Irish secondary after transferring from Northwestern. He’s in a good spot to make a name for himself and catapult up draft boards by next spring.
Let’s be clear: the issue here wouldn’t be in the Saints missing out on Joseph specifically (who knows where he’ll eventually be drafted, and New Orleans doesn’t have a need at safety after signing veterans Marcus Maye and Tyrann Mathieu to multiyear deals). But frankly, this has to be the outcome Philadelphia is hoping for. And they’ll be in a position to help it manifest when the Saints visit them in Week 17. Knocking off the Saints to improve their standings in the playoff picture and the 2023 draft order would be big for them.
If New Orleans fails to meet expectations and posts a losing record in 2022, they’ll have an even deeper hole to dig themselves out of than most teams without the benefit of a first-round pick. That’s the gamble Mickey Loomis and Dennis Allen agreed to take when they made this trade with Philadelphia in the first place. They’re betting on themselves and the team they’ve built to make some noise, get back to the playoffs, and not worry about things like the draft order in an event 10 months away.
And that’s only going to happen if both of the Saints’ top two draft picks from 2022 can help the team right away. That’s why New Orleans traded next year’s pick, adding another selection who can help get their offense back on track this season, not a year from now. Former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave is in a great spot to command targets with Pro Bowlers Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry drawing coverage away from him. And while he has a lot to prove to win the Week 1 starting job, former Northern Iowa left tackle Trevor Penning should get a lot of help from his position coaches in making the leap to the NFL.
Pressure is high on all involved. The last thing the Saints want to see is for their two highly-touted rookies to struggle and for their season to end with only six or seven wins. If Eagles fans are lauding this trade this time next year, it’s going to be hard to recover.
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Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and all-time fan favorite, Ryan Fitzpatrick, has retired from the NFL.
The news came about in an interesting way.
One of Fitzpatrick’s former teammates with the Bills, running back Fred Jackson, sent out a screenshot indicating the QB was calling it a career. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport went on to confirm the update.:
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Former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick retires from NFL
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While NFL teams are in the middle of their offseason programs, a legendary free agent quarterback is calling it quits.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and former Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring from professional football.
Fitzpatrick played 17 seasons in the NFL after being a seventh-round selection out of Harvard in 2005, spending time with nine franchises. He spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the Miami Dolphins, leading them to a 9-11 record while throwing for 5,620 yards, 33 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.
He was part of the impressive second-half turnaround in Brian Flores’ first season that unfortunately Miami a shot at the first overall pick. However, it was great to watch him string together some impressive performances down that stretch.
Few players in the NFL captured audiences quite the way “FitzMagic” did, and, for that, his career should always be remembered.
The way the law is structured, the recent rise in gasoline prices would also lead to an increase in the gasoline tax on July 1.
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Former Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to retire
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick talks during a post game news conference following an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Eagles 27- 21.
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NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick set to retire after 17 seasons
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The Los Angeles Rams have been regarded as having some of the best uniform combinations in the NFL before and the combination they came up with in 2021 was an absolute hit. Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports recently compiled a list of the best alternate uniforms in the NFL and the modern throwbacks that the Rams wore in 2021 topped the list.
Entering the 2021 campaign, the Rams announced that they’d be wearing modern throwbacks as one of their alternate uniforms. It was instantly a fan favorite and Los Angeles elected to wear the modern throwbacks in the Super Bowl, likely due to the overwhelming support the uniform combination had ahead of the Super Bowl.
The jerseys look similar to the ones worn by players on the Rams in years past, but the team gave a modern look to the uniforms. Besides wearing the newer helmets, Los Angeles altered the font of the numbers and names on the jerseys to give them a sleek look.
To go along with the white jerseys and blue helmets with the yellow horns, the Rams made the wise move to go with yellow pants to make the uniforms stand out. The phrase, “you look good, you play good” definitely applies to the Rams as their modern throwbacks have — rightfully — garnered plenty of positive feedback from the masses.
The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back their red helmets for their throwback uniforms this season. The Falcons announced on Wednesday night the team will bring back the red helmets with black jerseys for the first time since 2012. The team will debut the throwback look, which pays tribute to their first uniform in 1966, when they play the San Francisco 49ers in a home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 6 on Oct. 16.
The Falcons will re-introduce red helmets in 2022 to pair with the team’s 1966 throwback uniforms. The team will debut the red helmets in a Week 6 home game against the 49ers. The red helmet, which pays homage to the club’s inaugural squad, features a grey facemask. It has a throwback black Falcon crest logo [more]
Patriots rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton doesn't fit the prototypical mold, but the hope is that will bring better results in New England.
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Nico Collins
Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins is putting in the necessary work to take the next step in his second season in the NFL.
According to Hall-of-Fame sportswriter John McClain, the former 2021 third-round pick from Michigan spent time with receivers coach and pass game coordinator Ben McDaniels after organized team activities on June 1 at Houston Methodist Training Center. McClain says Collins worked on getting off the line.
Collins battled availability and consistency issues in his first season. The 6-4, 215-pound wideout started in eight of 14 games and caught 33 passes for 446 yards and a touchdown. Nevertheless Collins flashed promise of what he could become for Houston throughout the course of his rookie contract.
With Collins staying late after practice to work with McDaniels, it demonstrates the 23-year-old wants to have a more productive role in the Texans’ passing game.
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Report: Texans WR Nico Collins stayed 30 minutes after OTAs for individual work
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American football player, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
If you are making a list of the greatest wide receivers in Pittsburgh Steelers history, there is a consensus top four but the order varies greatly. Two of those names are Hines Ward and Antonio Brown. The comparison between the two goes well beyond the numbers as they couldn’t be more different as players and people.
NFL analyst Rich Eisen made a comparison between the two, slamming Brown in the process on his radio show. Eisen praised Brown’s time with the Steelers but said thanks to how he imploded his career Ward should go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame ahead of Brown.
Twelve seasons he’s played and the first nine in Pittsburgh were Hall of Fame worthy. That’s the stuff that puts you in the Hall of Fame. You do it for the Pittsburgh Steelers as well. Seven 1000-yard seasons in twelve years. His nine years in Pittsburgh are some of the best nine years fresh out of the box of any receiver ever on track to be in the Hall of Fame.
I want to pass the question on to you. Which former Steeler will have the HOF first, Brown or Ward? Or do you think neither guy gets in? Let us know in the comments below.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson responded to comments Chris Simms made on PFT Live about the quarterback’s absence from the team’s OTAs by downplaying the impact and saying that he’ll “be there” at some point. That point was not Wednesday, which left offensive coordinator Greg Roman to continue working with backup Tyler Huntley and other players [more]
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Rich Eisen says Hines Ward should go into the HOF before Antonio Brown
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The Harvard guy is calling it an NFL career.
Ryan Fitzpatrick has decided to retire after 17 NFL seasons. Pretty great run for a seventh-round pick from an Ivy League school.
Fitzpatrick played for nine teams, finishing his career with Washington. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2005.
He made 53 starts for the Bills, 27 for the Jets, 20 for the Dolphins, 12 for the Bengals, 12 for the Texans, 10 for the Buccaneers, 9 for the Titans, 3 for the Rams, and 1 for Washington.
In 166 games, Fitzpatrick produced career totals of 34,990 passing yards and 223 passing touchdowns.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick retires after 17 seasons with 9 NFL teams
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The race marks the series‘ first visit to the flat 1.967-mile, 12-turn road course, which runs in a clockwise direction. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series raced at the track in 1999 and 2000, with Greg Biffle and Andy Houston, respectively, winning the two events there.
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Road-course ace AJ Allmendinger, who won earlier this season at Circuit of The Americas, is the obvious favorite at Portland. In fact, Allmendinger has a history at the track.
“I’m really looking forward to going back to Portland,” Allmendinger said. “Last time I was there was 16 years ago when I was able to win my first Champ Car race. It‘s going to be truly special to go back to the track for the first time since then, and I think we will put on a great race for the Xfinity Series.”
Regardless of the outcome, the weekend promises to be an adventurous one for Allmendinger, who is also competing in the NASCAR Cup Series debut race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday — without any prior laps in the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet.
“I‘m looking forward to pulling some double duty and getting to drive the Cup car at Gateway on Sunday,” Allmendinger said. “I have never driven there and will miss practice and qualifying for the race, but I know we are up for the challenge that the weekend will bring.”
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NASCAR Xfinity Series to make first visit to Portland International Raceway
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It would make sense at face value for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment to be interested in a WNBA team as they are constantly looking to add new sports franchises to their portfolio (see: New York Mets, Chelsea FC, Real Salt Lake, and more), but there are obviously numerous factors on their end to take into account.
Schwarber, Maton lead the Phillies to a 6-5 win
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Philly's WNBA expansion question could soon be answered: report
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San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack is calling it a career and retiring after 13 NFL seasons, according to Bally Sports’ Michael Silver.
The news doesn’t come as too much of a surprise after head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted that Mack could be contemplating retirement after not showing up for Organized Team Activities this offseason.
“I’m going to leave that up to Alex, but I’ve got a pretty good idea,” Shanahan told reporters last week. “I think you guys do too.”
Earlier today, Mack, who had two years remaining on his deal, agreed to a reworked contract that freed up over $4 million in salary cap space. That brought Mack’s 2022 base salary from $5 million to $1.12 million and his 2023 base salary from $3.35 million to $1.165 million.
Mack, a former first-round pick in the 2009 NFL draft, is a seven-time Pro Bowler during stints with the Cleveland Browns (2009-15), Atlanta Falcons (2016-20) and 49ers (2021).
Now, the 49ers have a big hole to fill at center following Mack’s retirement. Jake Brendel and Daniel Brunskill are potential candidates to fill that vacancy.
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49ers center Alex Mack retiring after 13 NFL seasons
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The 49ers on Thursday inked two of their draft picks to rookie contracts. Defensive end Drake Jackson and cornerback Samuel Womack both signed their four-year deals to officially become members of the 49ers. The rest of their draft class is still unsigned.
Jackson was the No. 61 overall pick out of USC. His contract is worth $5,802,392 with $3,143,212 guaranteed per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Since he wasn’t a first-round pick there’ll be no fifth-year option for the 21-year-old.
San Francisco will lean heavily on Jackson in Year 1 as they aim to bolster their pass rush on the edges. He may have a reserve role early in his career, but he eventually figures to be a three-down player for the 49ers.
Womack, a fifth-round choice out of Toledo, had his deal announced by his agency. No numbers were made available, but Spotrac projects his contract to be worth just north of $3.9 million.
There’ll be plenty of competition for the nickel corner job in camp for the 49ers, and Womack will certainly be in the mix after a successful college career as a walk-on.
The 49ers will wrap up their offseason program in mid-June. Jackson, Womack and the rest of the team’s rookies will get their first real taste of NFL action in late July when training camp begins.
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Bobby McCain expressed the importance of having a fast start to begin the 2022 season.
President Joe Biden is delivering an address to the nation Thursday night about the latest wave of mass shootings, attempting to increase pressure on Congress to pass stricter gun limits after such efforts failed following past outbreaks. The speech follows last week's shootings by an 18-year-old gunman, who killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and another attack on Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a gunman shot and killed four people and himself at a medical office. The White House said Biden would speak at 7:30 EDT about the “tragic mass shootings, and a need for Congress to pass commonsense laws to combat the epidemic of gun violence that is taking lives every day.”
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Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals Defensive Back, Killed In Fatal SUV Crash
Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died from a car crash early Monday morning.
Meet the Twenty Under 40 from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Repository
Hard-working, driven, and leadership are a few of the many words that have been used to describe this year's Twenty Under 40 honorees.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick retired after 17 NFL seasons. The journeyman was the perfect quarterback to fill a roster need and infuse a little hope for a franchise on the cusp of contention.
Fitzpatrick never led a team to the playoffs, but he did make his “Fitzmagic” made his teams more fun to watch. If Fitzpatrick was surrounded with weapons — as was the case with the 2015 New York Jets — he could make an offense formidable.
When the Fitzmagic was gone, another NFL team would give him a shot, and then the cycle would repeat.
Here is a look at the best game from each of Fitzpatrick’s nine NFL stops.
St. Louis Rams — Week 12, 2005 at Houston Texans
Fitzpatrick filled in for an injured Jamie Martin and led the Rams to a 33-27 victory at then-Reliant Stadium. The rookie from Harvard completed 19 passes on 30 attempts for 310 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Although technically Martin “earned” the win, it was Fitzpatrick’s only win of the season. As a starter, Fitzpatrick was 0-3 for St. Louis.
Cincinnati Bengals — Week 11, 2008 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
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Although the two sides tied 13-13 at Paul Brown Stadium, Fitzpatrick completed 29 passes on 44 attempts for 261 yards and a touchdown. Fitzpatrick weathered the Eagles defense, which sacked him eight times.
Buffalo Bills — Week 3, 2011 vs. New England Patriots
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There is nothing like sticking it to the Pats, and that is what Fitzpatrick did as he went 27-of-40 for 369 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 34-31 win to give Buffalo a 3-0 start to the season.
Tennessee Titans — Week 15, 2013 vs. Arizona Cardinals
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The Titans were down by 17 with six minutes left in regulation, and Fitzpatrick rallied them back to tie the game 34-34. However, Fitzpatrick threw an interception in overtime that allowed the Cardinals’ Jay Feely to boot the 41-yard game-winning field goal to give Arizona a 37-34 win. Fitzpatrick went 36-of-58 for 402 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Houston Texans — Week 13, 2014 vs. Tennessee Titans
Fitzpatrick took it out on his old team as he led the Texans to a 45-21 victory. The 32-year-old completed 24 passes on 33 attempts for 358 yards and six touchdowns.
New York Jets — Week 12, 2015 vs. Miami Dolphins
Fitzpatrick had two talented weapons in Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in 2015, and he got a five-game winning streak and run for the playoffs started by knocking off Miami 38-20. Fitzpatrick completed 22-of-37 for 277 yards and four touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Week 1, 2018 at New Orleans Saints
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Rumors of Fitzpatrick’s demise were greatly exaggerated as he led Tampa Bay to a 48-40 victory over the Saints inside the Superdome. Fitzpatrick was 21-of-28 for 417 yards and four touchdowns. Fitzpatrick would follow up the win with another four-touchdown performance in a victory over the Eagles the next week.
Miami Dolphins — Week 16, 2019 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
In what was a battle for draft positioning to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Fitzpatrick spoiled it with a 38-35 overtime victory against one of former teams. Fitzpatrick completed 31 passes on 52 attempts for 419 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception.
Washington — Week 1, 2021 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
It was the only game Fitzpatrick played for Washington, so, it technically qualifies. The former 2005 seventh-round pick completed just three passes on six attempts for 13 yards before sustaining a hip subluxation and landing on injured reserve for the rest of the year.
Al Horford’s wait to play in NBA Finals is finally over
The oldest player — by six years — on the Boston Celtics’ roster will savor this trip to the NBA Finals in ways that his teammates simply cannot. He will finally play in the title series, with the Celtics set to open the matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, one day before Horford’s 36th birthday.
Where did the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown go to college?
The Celtics All-Star was a 5-star recruit out of high school.
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At this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, Watson became the only wideout to measure in at 6-4 and run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash over the last decade. According to Kent Lee Platte, he earned a relative athletic score of 9.96, putting him in the top 15 among receivers since 1987. Green Bay is known to have a type for tall and fast wide receivers.
However, Watson is more than just a great tester and physical specimen. His talent was on full display over a terrific five-year career at North Dakota State, producing more than 3,200 career all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns as a receiver, rusher, and returner. Watson’s ability to contribute in so many ways attracted him to the Packers and could maximize his impact as a rookie.
Obviously, what Watson can do as a receiver is most important. Green Bay no longer has Davante Adams and needs someone to emerge as a go-to target for Aaron Rodgers. That could be Watson, who certainly has a lot of desirable traits. For starters, he can accelerate effortlessly and take the top off a defense, making him an immediate deep threat. Don’t be surprised if Watson gets some of the downfield looks Marquez Valdes-Scantling saw during his first four seasons. In his first year, Valdes-Scantling caught 38 passes for 581 yards and two touchdowns. I’d say this is a good baseline for Watson, who is a more pro-ready prospect.
Watson is far from perfect as his route running needs more work, but that’s where Matt LaFleur’s system will be a big help. LaFleur’s offense is not heavily reliant on winning one on ones. Instead, there will be opportunities to get Watson the ball in space using screens, drags, and crossers, allowing him to use his run after the catch skills to create explosive plays. The Bison credited him with 57 plays that went for over 20 yards, which comprised 32% of his career touches.
Some of those were done through gadget plays. It was not uncommon for Watson to receive a jet sweep or take an end-around or reverse for a sizable gain. He finished his college career with 49 rushing attempts for 392 yards for an average of 8.0 yards per carry. Even as a rookie, Watson could invigorate LaFleur’s creative juices. The Packers’ head coach and offensive orchestrator has implemented gadget concepts in the past and now has a versatile weapon capable of doing much more.
It would be a disservice not to mention Watson’s run blocking. Not only is he capable, but he welcomes the opportunity to free up rushing lanes for teammates. Watson uses his imposing size to latch onto defensive backs and even linebackers. This aspect of his game will help keep him on the field in 2022.
Of course, we also have to mention his return abilities. Watson accumulated 686 kickoff return yards in college and tied the school record with two kickoff return touchdowns. Expect him to compete for these duties right away, especially with the struggles Green Bay dealt with last season. They averaged just 17.7 yards per kick return in 2021, which ranked 30th in the league. Ideally, Watson will take over these duties without the Packers ever having to look back. It is also not out of the realm of possibility for him to try his hand at punt returning, even though it is not something he did in college.
In conclusion, it is nearly impossible to guess what Watson’s numbers might look like next season. Rookie receivers are unpredictable in nature, but the expectations are still high for Watson in a wide receiver room that lacks a true number one. Luckily, Watson should see extensive playing time on offense and special teams, granting him plenty of opportunities to make an immediate impact.
Arkansas baseball is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament Stillwater regional. Here's who the Razorbacks might face in the bracket.
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How Christian Watson could provide instant impact for Packers in 2022
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After spending four years of trying to get back to the Super Bowl, the Atlanta Falcons began to move on from their veteran core in 2021.
The team traded away star wide receiver Julio Jones, All-Pro center Alex Mack signed with 49ers in free agency, then the Falcons shipped out former MVP Matt Ryan back in March.
Jones is currently a free agent, Ryan is in Indianapolis and according to a report from Michael Silver, Mack is set to retire after 13 NFL seasons.
Mack, who helped the Falcons reach the Super Bowl after signing as a free agent in 2016, signed a three-year deal with the 49ers last season. San Francisco nearly returned to the Super Bowl in 2021 but gave up a double-digit lead to the Rams in the second half of the NFC Championship game.
Mack’s contract was adjusted Thursday morning, hinting that the announcement was coming.
Alex Mack had $500k of his 2022 salary guaranteed. As part of the restructure, it was converted into a roster bonus to be paid this month.
This is the kind of restructure we’ve seen recently from players who then retire once it’s official (e.g. Brandon Brooks, Malcolm Jenkins) https://t.co/abbyOnM8Cz
Atlanta has revamped the majority of the roster since 2021. Third-year center Matt Hennessy is set to start in place of Mack for the second straight season.
The Falcons announced on Wednesday night that they are bringing back their red helmets for their Week 6 matchup against the 49ers.
Falcons to wear red throwback helmets in Week 6 matchup
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Ex-Falcons center Alex Mack retiring after 13 seasons
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Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is calling it a career after announcing his retirement to his former teammates on Thursday.
Fitzpatrick sent a text message to his former teammates to let them know he was hanging up his cleats, and to thank them. The text was shared by former Buffalo Bills running back, Fred Jackson.
The Titans were one of nine teams Fitzpatrick played for over the course of his 17-year career. Also known as Fitzmagic, he went 3-6 as a starter for Tennessee in 2013, throwing for 2,454 yards and 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. The Titans went 7-9 that season.
Fitzpatrick, who was originally a seventh-round pick of the St. Louis (now-Los Angeles) Rams in 2005, also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders.
Fitzpatrick last played in 2021 for Washington, where he was the starter, but his season was cut short after just one game due to an injury.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Fitzpatrick won’t be going far, as he’s in talks with Amazon to get a “key role” for its football coverage in 2022.
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Ex-Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Fitzpatrick retires from the NFL
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One of the Browns best draft picks of the 21st century has decided to hang up his cleats. Longtime starting center Alex Mack, a first-round pick by the Browns back in 2009, has retired from the NFL according to reporter Mike Silver.
Mack played for the Browns from 2009-2015 and quickly established himself as one of the best in the business. He earned three Pro Bowl nods in Cleveland before cashing in on free agency and moving to Atlanta. The Falcons made Mack the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history at the time to lure him away.
Crafty and freakishly agile for his size, Mack would make the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons in Atlanta. He spent the 2021 season playing for the San Francisco 49ers and once again repped his team in the postseason exhibition honors.
In seven seasons with the Browns, Mack was guilty of just seven holding penalties. He paired with perennial All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas to give the Browns one of the NFL’s better offensive lines for over half a decade.
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Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Even though Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t spend much time with the Los Angeles Rams to begin his career, he should be recognized following his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons.
The Rams selected Fitzpatrick in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft out of Harvard. He would begin his career as a third-string quarterback to Marc Bulger and Jamie Martin, starting in three games as a rookie.
After two seasons with the Rams, Fitzpatrick would proceed to have a memorable career where he played for nearly half the league. The team he spent the most time with was the Buffalo Bills from 2009 to 2012.
Upon his retirement, Fitzpatrick finishes his playing career with 34,990 passing yards, 223 passing touchdowns, and 169 interceptions. The 39-year-old signal-caller would spend his final season in the NFL with the Washington Commanders, where he started in just one game in 2021 due to a hip injury.
Throughout his legendary career, Fitzpatrick went through quite a transformation. When he entered the league as a member of the Rams, he was a clean-shaven quarterback out of Harvard. But in recent years, he became a fully-bearded man that wasn’t a fan of buttons on shirts.
If you were to tell someone about the legend of Fitzpatrick, they would likely tell you that you conjured up a fictional character in your head. While Fitzpatrick’s playing days appear to be over, there are reports that he’s going to be beginning a career as an analyst on TV, so his beard and personality won’t disappear for too long.
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Veteran running back Frank Gore is signing a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided the news on social media Thursday afternoon:
As noted, Gore retires as the third all-time leading rusher in NFL history. His lengthy NFL career spanned 16 seasons and five different NFL teams. He was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft by the 49ers, and spent the first decade of his NFL career with San Francisco.
His longevity in the league has become something of NFL lore. Gore suffered two different knee injuries while at the University of Miami, but still went on to enjoy a long career in the league. He hangs up his cleats having rushed for 16,000 yards and 81 touchdowns. His career-best year cam back in 2006, when he ran for 1,695 yards and eight touchdowns with the 49ers.
As Schefter also alluded to? His next stop after San Francisco is likely Canton, Ohio.
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Gore to sign one-day contract with 49ers, officially retire originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Gore's agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed on Twitter that Gore will sign a one-day contract with the 49ers on Thursday and will officially announce his retirement from the NFL.
Gore will finish as the NFL's all-time third leading rusher with 16,000 yards over 16 seasons, 10 of which he spent with San Francisco. Only Emmitt Smith (18,355 yards) and Walter Payton (16,726) are ahead of him on that list.
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Frank Gore to sign one-day 49ers contract, officially retire from NFL
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The 2022 offseason brought ambiguity for Jerry Hughes.
The Buffalo Bills defensive end didn’t know where he would end up playing his 13th season in the NFL.
As the offseason dragged on, the Houston Texans became an attractive destination — not so much because the former Sugar Land Stephen F. Austin High School product would get to play for his hometown team, but because some former Buffalo Bills influences were there.
Assistant defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire took the promotion to defensive line coach under new coach Lovie Smith. The Texans also signed former Bills defensive end Mario Addison, who Smith actually worked with in 2011 with the Chicago Bears.
When Addison signed with the Texans, Hughes had to see what compelled him to go to Houston.
“Mario signed probably about a week before me and then once I saw his news break across, I was watching one of the local channels here, just seeing his name, it threw me off,” Hughes told reporters on June 1 after organized team activities at Houston Methodist Training Center.
When Hughes was able to get a hold of Addison, his former Buffalo teammate was raving about Smith’s Tampa 2 scheme.
Naturally the opportunity to play in the greater Houston area was appealing for Hughes, who will turn 34 on Aug. 13.
Said Hughes: “Then being home, being able to do that from home and still be a part of my kid’s life where I can take them to the swim team practice and things like that, that’s just like icing on the cake right now. So, I’m just having a great time.”
The Texans are hopeful that part of Hughes’ great time with the club includes fortifying the pass rush. Hughes collected 2.0 through 17 games last year with the Bills.
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Jacques Cesaire, Mario Addison influenced Jerry Hughes to sign with Texans
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Authorities are still trying to piece together what happened to ex-Cowboys running back Marion Barber. Just a few days shy of his 39th birthday, the former fourth-round draft pick was found unresponsive in his Frisco apartment on Wednesday.
A cause of death has not been announced as of midday Thursday, but it is apparent that Barber was going through an especially tough time in his final days. As per a Fort Worth Star-Telegram report, Barber had not had any contact with anyone since Saturday.
Local police were apparently notified of water leaking from an apartment leased to Barber and reported to the residence to perform a welfare check. They had to force entry into the apartment.
A punishing runner with the football, Barber was released by the Cowboys in 2011 after six seasons with the club. He played one more year with Chicago before retiring from football and, in most regards, public life.
When his name did surface in the media, it was generally as part of a story that caused concern.
According to Clarence Hill Jr., Barber had been hospitalized twice for mental health evaluations since leaving the game.
Barber was detained by police in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Mansfield in 2014 and taken to a hospital for one of those evaluations. An arrest in 2019 followed, resulting from an incident where he allegedly damaged two vehicles while he was running in Frisco.
He pleaded no contest in that case, to two counts of criminal mischief, just a few weeks ago. He was sentenced to a year of probation, 60 hours of community service, and a $2,000 fine.
Barber claimed he had been profiled by local police.
Former Cowboys teammate Dez Bryant was particularly worried about Barber last July.
Responding to a video highlight package featuring Barber, Bryant tweeted, “As I watch this video and me knowing exactly how Marion barber life is going right now today is why I built @personalcorner,” referring to a website the wide receiver had helped to start. “I can’t even enjoy it because he’s down and out bad… we are just a stat and moments to most people…”
In another post Wednesday night, Bryant paid tribute to Barber, mentioning his name alongside Demaryius Thomas and Vincent Jackson, other NFL players who have passed away recently at a young age.
“They can’t tell us what’s happening. We all know!” Bryant said, later stating that he had “another meeting” with the NFL Players Association set for Thursday.
Safety Keith Davis was Barber’s teammate in Dallas for three seasons and had remained close with the Minnesota native. The pair spoke weekly; their last conversation was on Friday. Davis says he sent Barber a Bible verse on Wednesday, as was his tradition.
“It’s crazy,” Davis said. “It makes me feel like, ‘Did I do enough? Could I have done something else?’ I know whatever happened to him, it wasn’t him.”
Davis, like Bryant, alluded to the terrible mental toll the sport has exacted on so many football players, sometimes long after their careers. Hall of Fame offensive lineman and Cowboys legend Rayfield Wright just passed away in April at the age of 76. He had been diagnosed with dementia and was vocal about memory issues, cognitive problems, headaches, and seizures.
Barber had been out of football for only 10 years.
But Davis’s comments hint at a belief that the tragic consequences that hastened the end of Barber’s life were likely the result of countless violent hits his friend sustained on the field.
“We all play this game. I have these crazy thoughts,” Davis said. “But I have people around me. I can’t remember certain stuff. It gets scary sometimes. But that hurt. That hurt. He has a great heart. He loved his music. Whatever happened to him, it was not MB.”
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Report: Mack to retire, leaving 49ers with questions at center originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Alex Mack reportedly is hanging up the cleats.
Hours after it was reported that Mack agreed to re-work his contract to save the 49ers $4 million in cap space, journalist Michael Silver reported, citing sources, that Mack has retired after 13 seasons in the NFL.
Mack spent the first 12 years of his career with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons before signing a three-year deal with the 49ers last offseason. He started all 17 regular-season games and all three playoff contests in 2021, not missing a single snap all year.
Mack's reported departure leaves San Francisco with a significant gap at center. Jake Brendel, who served as Mack's backup last season, and Daniel Brunskill, who started at right guard, are the leading candidates to take over. Third-year pro Keaton Sutherland is also seeing practice snaps at center during organized team activities.
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An ACC All-Rookie Team selection this past season, Smith was on the receiving end of some first-round buzz, which made his decision to return to Raleigh a surprising one in the eyes of some. If Smith was viewed as a legitimate first-rounder in this year's class, his decision frees up a spot. Below is my second mock draft of the spring, with this one including all 58 picks (Miami and Milwaukee had to forfeit their second-round picks due to rules violations).
Orlando's choice appears to be between Smith and Holmgren, two bigs with length who are comfortable playing out on the perimeter. This could impact the way in which the Magic front office approaches Mo Bamba's free agency because while he did show flashes of the potential that made him a lottery pick in 2018, there have also been struggles with injuries. Smith and Holmgren both fit the mold of player that Orlando's current front office has gone for in previous drafts, with the former being the choice here.
Some have rushed to compare Holmgren to Aleksej Pokusevski, which doesn't work all that well when looking at the skill sets of those two young talents. Holmgren (a four/five, while Poku is more of a four/three) will fit in Oklahoma City, especially when taking into consideration the current state of the team's interior rotation. Derrick Favors is heading into the final season of his deal, while Mike Muscala and Isaiah Roby both have team options. Holmgren won't lack playing time as a rookie, which will only help him get more acclimated to the more physical NBA game.
Banchero would be anything but a consolation prize for the rebuilding Rockets, due to his ability to play both on the perimeter and in the post, and he's also a capable distributor of the basketball. With Christian Wood entering the final season of his contract, selecting Banchero could open the door for the Rockets to go all-in on a frontcourt tandem of the former Duke standout and second-year center Alperen Sengun.
This is the point in the draft where things could get really interesting. It feels safe to assume that the Kings didn't pull off the deadline day trade headlined by Domantas Sabonis to continue treading water in the draft lottery. For that reason, it would not come as a surprise if this pick was used in an attempt to add a more established player to the roster. If the Kings hold onto the pick, Ivey may not only be the best available player from a talent standpoint, but also with regard to being the one best equipped to help the team immediately. New head coach Mike Brown would have a bit of a logjam to deal with on the perimeter in this scenario, but Ivey's ability to play either guard spot would help matters.
The Trail Blazers are in a very interesting spot. While the team did move some veterans at the trade deadline Damian Lillard remains, and the stated goal is to rebuild around him. Whether or not Daniels would fit in with the team's timeline remains to be seen, but he is a guard who defends well and can be used either on or off the ball offensively. With Anfernee Simons set to be a restricted free agent, the front office could view this as an opportunity to add a young perimeter talent while also saving some cap space for other spots in the rotation.
This could be another spot to watch when it comes to trade possibilities, as the Pelicans added C.J. McCollum during the season, and Zion Williamson was recently cleared for full on-court activity. Does David Griffin add a rookie to the mix? Or does he look to use this pick as part of a deal that can net the Pelicans a proven player? If New Orleans decides to do the former, Mathurin's athleticism and scoring ability would make for a good fit.
The Spurs have three first-round picks, which could open the door to the team taking a "swing" with one of those choices, as they did with Joshua Primo last year. Griffin's 3-point shooting ability, as he made close to 45% of his 4.1 attempts per game at Duke last season, would help a team that ranked 26th in makes, 25th in attempts, and 18th in percentage. San Antonio ranked 18th in offensive rating and having another consistent perimeter shooter could help Gregg Popovich's team in its quest to avoid the play-in tournament after landing there each of the last two seasons.
With Bradley Beal's pending free agency (he's expected to opt-out of the final season of his current contract, of course) being the biggest storyline for the Wizards this summer, it would not come as a surprise if the team decided that it needs to make a big move on draft night. If Washington stays put, adding a perimeter scorer who can play off of Beal would be a good idea. Davis would fit that mold, as he averaged 19.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 1.2 3-pointers per game this past season. He will need to improve the 3-point shooting (30.6%), but playing off of a dynamic guard like Beal should help with regard to the quality of shots that Davis will get.
The Knicks are another team that could be active in the trade market, as there remains a serious need for a high-level point guard. Alec Burks was thrust into that role once Kemba Walker was exiled from the team, and Tom Thibodeau did not seem to fully trust Immanuel Quickley with the job. But the Knicks also have to get better in the middle, especially if Mitchell Robinson's price tag in free agency were to become too steep. Adding an athletic five in Duren, who runs the floor well and is a solid shot-blocker, would help in addressing the team's interior rotation. While Jericho Sims showed some promise down the stretch, Nerlens Noel was hampered by multiple injuries, and Taj Gibson isn't getting any younger.
After struggling with his shot early on Dieng got going down the stretch, shooting at least 50% from the field in each of his last six games (scoring 18 points or more in three of them). Shooting less than 40% from the field and 66.7% from the foul line for the season, Dieng still has work to do when it comes to the consistency of his offensive game. But the upside and fundamentals are there, which opens the door for him to be a lottery pick. And if there's a team that can afford to be patient with a talent like Dieng it's the Thunder, who have also made good use of their G League affiliate in recent years when it comes to getting young players valuable on-court time.
Sochan's ability to take on a variety of assignments defensively is what makes him a lottery-caliber player. But how does he fit offensively? That may be what pushes him down into the latter portion of the lottery come draft night. While Charlotte is still without a head coach, being able to share the floor with LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier could open up easy scoring opportunities in transition for Sochan, who's athletic and runs the floor well. What would also help here would be the Hornets re-signing Miles Bridges, thus giving Sochan additional time to improve his offensive skill set.
Branham was able to score at an efficient clip on all three levels during his lone season in Columbus, shooting 49.8% from the field, 41.6% from three (on 2.8 attempts per game), and 83.3% from the foul line. The 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard can play both on and off the ball, but he will need to be more efficient when it comes to playmaking (Branham had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.19). Cleveland has no issues to deal with at the point, as Darius Garland is coming off of an All-Star campaign. However, the same cannot be said for the off-guard spot, even with Caris LeVert (who's struggled with injuries) under contract. Collin Sexton will be a free agent, and the Cavs' other young wings haven't been all that consistent offensively.
A consensus All-American as a senior, Agbaji made noticeable strides on the offensive end of the floor throughout his four seasons at Kansas. This season he averaged 18.8 points per game for the national champs, shooting 47.5% from the field, 40.7% from three, and 74.3% from the foul line. And defending his position has never been an issue for Ogbaji, which should be music to the ears of a team that finished this season ranked 26th in the NBA in defensive rating. Kevin Huerter's new contract kicks in next season, and the Hawks also have Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter, and Jalen Johnson, but adding a capable shooter and defender to the wing rotation wouldn't be a bad idea.
Washington's lone season at Kentucky ended with a bit of a whimper, as he shot just under 35% from the field over his last eight games, averaging just 11.4 points per. But he's healthy now, and the ability to man either guard spot could make him an intriguing option for the Rockets at pick No. 17. Kevin Porter Jr. had his moments when running the show, but the Rockets front office will have to figure out if that was enough to fully trust him with the point guard job during this rebuild. Regardless of the answer, however, it wouldn't be a bad idea to add a young guard like Washington to the mix.
SEC Sixth Man of the Year, the 6-foot-8 forward from Seattle averaged 16.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 52.1% from the field and 80.3% from the foul line. Eason can improve as a perimeter shooter, but the ability to defend either forward position will certainly help him when it comes to his draft outlook. Of course, the Bulls still have Patrick Williams, and he certainly had his moments down the stretch. But he missed a significant portion of the season due to injury, and it doesn't hurt to have a surplus of versatile wings when having to defend some of the East's elite teams (specifically Boston and Milwaukee).
The Timberwolves have found the new leader of their front office, with former Nuggets exec Tim Connelly being hired as team president last week. This is a team that appears to be on the rise, with young talents Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards poised to lead the way. As for this pick, Jovic's comfort with regard to playing on the perimeter makes him a player worth considering. While he does have some strides to make defensively, Minnesota already having Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden McDaniels on the roster can help cover for that.
Hardy has the potential to be a high-level scorer, but he can be a bit streaky. That may say more about his decision-making than it does his shooting ability, as Hardy did shoot better than 88% from the foul line. Being able to play off of a point guard in Dejounte Murray, who's very good at getting guys shots in spots where they can be successful, would help Hardy. And as noted above, with San Antonio having three first-round picks it would not be all that shocking if they took a gamble with one of them.
Kessler was arguably the best rim protector in college basketball this past season, as his work as an interior defender gave teammate Jabari Smith the freedom to spend more time playing away from the basket. Kessler's decision to transfer to Auburn after spending his first season at North Carolina paid off offensively as well, as he had more opportunities to score within the Tigers' offense. Memphis' starting interior rotation is set, but there's a need for more consistent production when looking at the team's reserve big men.
There may be some who rush to compare Tate to another Ohio State product in Jae'Sean Tate, but Tate was not the perimeter shooter coming out of college that Liddell is. He shot 37.4% from three on nearly four attempts per game, and the free-throw percentage (76.5%) is another indication that Liddell can be an effective perimeter shooter at the NBA level. Something else that shouldn't be overlooked is his defensive ability, as Liddell blocked 2.6 shots per game. Liddell would be a good fit in Philadelphia, which needs more consistent options to plug in alongside Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey.
In a few years, it's possible that we look back on Terry as a player who should have been selected much higher. He was a "jack of all trades" kind of player at Arizona, spending the majority of his time playing off the ball offensively. Defensively, Terry can defend multiple positions, and his all-around skill set earned him the reputation of being one of the best "glue guys" in college basketball. That would fit in well with the Bucks, a team that has its established stars already. That being said, in time Terry will be capable of offering more to whichever team selects him.
It was reported by ESPN's Jonathan Givony last month that some believe that Houstan may have a first-round promise, which led to his decision to turn down an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine. If that's the case, the team in question is obviously under the impression that his numbers at Michigan don't match up with the player that he can potentially be. Houstan shot just over 38% from the field this past season, but at 6-foot-8 he has good size for an NBA wing. With regard to where he could potentially go, a team with multiple firsts (San Antonio has three) could fit the bill.
While Jalen Brunson, who will be a free agent next month, made himself a considerable amount of money with his play this season, it has been reported that the Mavericks are likely to hold onto him. Dallas can pay him more than any other team, with a longer deal (five years vs. four) at that. With this being the case, it's possible that the Mavericks go big with this pick. However, there's also a need for depth beyond the trio of Luka Doncic, Brunson, and Spencer Dinwiddie, especially with regard to perimeter players who can both defend and hit open shots. Braun, an athletic wing who shot 38.6% from three on 3.3 attempts per game, would fit that mold. As a junior, he averaged 14.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.3 3-pointers per game for the national champs.
Chandler led the Volunteers to an SEC title this past season, averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.4 3-pointers in nearly 31 minutes per game. He shot just over 38% from three on 3.8 attempts per game, and the ability to run a team is what makes Chandler a likely first-round pick. His size could prove to be problematic for some teams, but that may not be the case for Miami due to the presence of Kyle Lowry. Having an experienced guard like Lowry to show Chandler (who's more slender in build) the ropes would only help him as he moves forward in his career. And the bench unit could use another option at the point, as Gabe Vincent's contract for next season is not fully guaranteed.
Keels didn't shoot the ball all that well during his lone season at Duke, finishing with splits of 41.9% from the field, 31.2% from three, and 67.0% from the foul line. But he's a tough guard who can fill multiple roles on the perimeter, which would work well with the way in which the Warriors like to play. And given the team's perimeter depth, they can afford to be patient with the former Duke guard with regard to his development.
Wesley has good size for a guard, standing at 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, and he was utilized both on and off the ball during his lone season at Notre Dame. Where he'll need to get better is his consistency as both a perimeter shooter and playmaker, with these being areas where Wesley did encounter issues. An athletic guard capable of breaking down defenses off the dribble, Wesley has the potential to be a dynamic playmaker, provided he gets the turnovers in check. Landing in Memphis would be great for Wesley, as he would be able to learn from Ja Morant and Tyus Jones (provided the Grizzlies re-sign the latter in free agency).
The Seattle native has a lot of work to do with regard to his consistency as a perimeter shooter, but he does a good job of getting to his spots off the dribble. Beauchamp has the length and athleticism to be a factor defensively, but this is another area in which he has to become more consistent. Between Oklahoma City's ongoing rebuild and its use of the G League, this could be an attractive spot for Beauchamp. And if he can improve the consistency of that jumper, it would go a long way with a team that ranked 7th in 3-point attempts but dead last in percentage this season.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does McGrath (MGRC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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Ranked third on tour, Zverev has reached at least the semifinal of a major four times before, including last year’s French Open where he lost to Tsitsipas in five sets. You would think that the best surface for Zverev is on hardcourt or faster surfaces (which can still be true), but he actually has the highest win percentage (71.5) on clay where he's won six clay titles, including the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 Rome, whose court speed is often compared to Roland Garros'. Zverev is capable.
Can I dodge one and say, “Just be a fan?" No? OK. This is an exciting semifinal for me, but what I know best is the previous generation of tennis players, and I’m sticking with my guy Cilic. Ruud is absolutely fantastic and deserving of a final spot on his best surface, but it’s Cilic’s time to shine.
Full transparency: I have yet to place a wager but most certainly I’m putting my trust in Cilic. He could have a more impressive resume if it weren't for tennis' Big 3. He’s got this.
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French Open betting: Rafael Nadal is a heavy favorite to win
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Draymond Green was right: Stephen Curry got double-teamed way more than Kevin... Draymond Green calls All-Defensive second-team selection a slight Draymond Green on Warriors: “No one has ever beaten us whole. Ever.”
Bob Myers: Money won’t keep Warriors from re-upping Jordan Poole originally appeared on NBCSports.com
Before Jalen Green joined the Houston Rockets, becoming the highest-drafted Asian American player in the NBA, he'd already experienced close up how passionate the people of the Philippines were about the game he loved to play. The eight-team, pan-regional league will launch in October and feature the winners and runners-up from the Japanese, South Korean and Philippines leagues as well as the Taiwanese champions and the Bay Area Dragons, a roster of players from across greater China based in Manil a for Season 1. Green, who grew up in California with his Filipino mother, Bree Purganan, already had a big following before he was selected second overall in the draft and made the NBA's All-Rookie team for 2021-22.
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Bob Myers: Money won’t keep Warriors from re-upping Jordan Poole
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French Open updates | Norway's Ruud into 1st Slam semifinal
Casper Ruud has become the first man from Norway to reach the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament, getting that far at the French Open by beating 19-year-old Holger Rune of Denmark 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3. The eighth-seeded Ruud’s 3-hour, 15-minute victory at Court Philippe Chatrier began Wednesday night and ended after midnight. Ruud leads the ATP with 65 wins in clay-court matches since the start of the 2020 season.
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Casper Ruud showed ‘lack of class’ after French Open win, claims Holger Rune
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Coco Gauff will go from celebrating her high school graduation in front of the Eiffel Tower to playing for the French Open title.
Gauff became the first woman to make a major final without playing a top-30 opponent in more than 40 years, winning her six matches without dropping a set.
The task should be much more difficult in Saturday’s final (live on NBC Sports). Her opponent is world No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, who earlier Thursday won her 34th consecutive match.
Swiatek swept Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 in 64 mostly dominant minutes.
Swiatek, a 21-year-old who plays with a blue-and-yellow ribbon her cap for Ukraine, took out the Russian Kasatkina, the world No. 20 playing her first major semifinal.
Swiatek won five consecutive games between the end of the first set and start of the second set, taking 20 of the 25 points in that critical stretch. The match was over in 64 minutes.
“It’s pretty special moment and, yeah, I’m really emotional,” Swiatek said in an on-court interview. “To be able to play my game, it’s amazing.”
On Saturday, Swiatek will bid for a second French Open title in three years.
Coco Gauff into French Open final, youngest major finalist in 18 years originally appeared on NBCSports.com
EXCLUSIVE: Range Media Partners has signed rising star Monica Barbaro, who is currently starring as Lt. Natasha ‘Phoenix’ Trace in Paramount’s massive hit sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The follow-up to the original 1985 film has received rave reviews and a coveted A+ Cinemascore since debuting at Cinemacon and following a robust global rollout including premieres in […]
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Coco Gauff into French Open final, youngest major finalist in 18 years
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Thompson, who grew up in Southern California as a Los Angeles Lakers fan, wasn't exactly a Warriors franchise historian on draft night, but he did know one thing.
"I remember watching the 'We Believe' team with [Stephen Jackson] and Matt [Barnes] and Baron [Davis]," he said of the Warriors' 2006-07 team. "They were a gritty team of guys who might have been outcasts to other organizations but created such a fun brand of basketball and did something only a few teams have ever done, upsetting a No. 1 seed."
"I remember how crazy the fans were during that run and how great Bay Area basketball fans were," he said. "I grew up in a Laker household, so we didn't have many Warrior games on. But I always knew that basketball was just a beloved sport in the Bay.
"That's obvious, just the amount of talent that has come out of this area: Antonio Davis, Bill Russell, [Jason Kidd], [Gary Payton], Damian Lillard. They have had so many players out of Oakland that for such a small city, you knew they live and breathe basketball up here."
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Klay Thompson's hilarious answer on initial knowledge of Warriors before draft
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It worked out for the Longhorns in the long run.
Texas opened the Women’s College World Series on Thursday with a 7-2 win over No. 5-seeded UCLA at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. The upset victory is a hot start to the tournament for the unseeded Longhorns, who refused to be stalled by an early delay in the action.
The two teams were still scoreless in the top of the third inning when Texas’ Janae Jefferson sent a bunt down the first-base line. UCLA’s Thessa Malau’ulu scooped the ball up and tossed it to first base only to watch it sail into the outfield.
One run scored as the Texas supporters in the crowd rose to their feet, but their celebration was short-lived.
A five-minute review resulted in the umpires calling runner interference on Jefferson, which took the Longhorns’ run off the board. Cheers turned to boos from Texas’ fans, but the team’s players didn’t spend any time sulking.
They just went back to work.
Mia Scott restored order on the next at-bat with an RBI triple, and Alyssa Washington brought her home right afterward with an RBI single to push the lead to 2-0.
Texas catcher Mary Iakopo (33) is greeted by her team at home plate after hitting a home run in the third inning of a Women's College World Series game against UCLA on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
The final blow of the inning came courtesy of Mary Iakopo, who stepped into a pitch and sent a deep bomb over the wall in left field for a two-run home run. It marked her 50th career homer.
Scott struck again in the following inning with an RBI single that extended Texas’ lead to 5-0, and Bella Dayton piled it on with a two-run homer in the sixth.
Hailey Dolcini kept the Longhorns in control from inside the circle.
Aside from a two-run home run by UCLA’s Delanie Wisz in the sixth, the senior pitcher held off the Bruins in a complete outing. She finished with six allowed hits and two strikeouts to secure Texas’ win.
Scott led the Longhorns at the plate with a pair of RBIs and one run on 4-for-4 hitting. Wisz led the Bruins with two RBIs and one run on 2-for-3 hitting.
Texas advances to face the winner of Oklahoma and Northwestern on Saturday at 2 p.m. UCLA will face the loser of Oklahoma and Northwestern on Friday at 6 p.m. in an elimination game.
More: Who will win the 2022 NCAA softball title? Get to know the eight teams at the WCWS in OKC
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NCAA softball: Mary Iakopo homers, leads unseeded Texas past No. 5 UCLA in WCWS opener
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Red-hot Red Sox prospect makes huge jump on BA's top 100 list originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
"His progress really the last couple years has been something to watch," Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told reporters Wednesday at Fenway Park. "Really, really remarkable. He can do a lot of things consistently now that a year ago, he couldn't.
"He's in the right place and we saw in the first outing, he was absolutely dominant. His second one in Triple-A was probably similar and the last one, there was a little wildness that got in later in the game and that's part of what he's working through, but he's got a lot of different weapons. He knows how to use them now."
Bello features a 95-99 mph fastball, as well as an excellent changeup and improving slider. With the Red Sox struggling to find viable arms in the bullpen, it's fair to ask if Bello could help at some point in that role this year.
"I wouldn't rule it out, but we'd want to do it thoughtfully," he said. "If someone has been on a starter's routine his whole career, we do still see a lot of those guys get their feet wet in the bullpen, but we wouldn't necessarily use them as a veteran reliever who's done it for a long time.
"It is a big adjustment and there's a learning curve and we want to make sure we're being mindful of their health but certainly that's happened before, it's happened here, and around the league, so it's something we'd consider."
For now, Bello has learn to more at Triple A -- and maybe higher to climb on the prospect rankings.
"There's obviously more development there," Bloom said. "But he has a really high ceiling."
Fantasy Baseball: Brendan Rodgers and other batting trends
Scott Pianowski examines some of the most interesting offensive trends over the last month, headlined by Brendan Rodgers potentially in the midst of a breakout season.
How Ime Udoka challenged Robert Williams in Bucks series
Celtics big man Robert Williams opens up about his relationship with Ime Udoka and recalls how the head coach challenged him during the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Marquis Grissom Jr. by the numbers ahead of Knoxville Regional
Georgia Tech pitcher Marquis Grissom Jr. by the numbers ahead of the Knoxville Regional.
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Red-hot Red Sox prospect Brayan Bello soars up Baseball America rankings
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Tee times: US Women's Open tee times announced for Pine Needles
Cut line: Who will make the cut at the US Women's Open?
Life-changing experience: How the U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles changed Morgan Pressel's life
Home sweet home: Allison Emrey representing North Carolina at U.S. Women's Open
Lexi Thompson hits from the 10th tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
4:21 p.m. Wie West laboring through 9
Michelle Wie West, who won the 2014 U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst's historic No. 2 course, is 4 over through her first nine holes at Pine Needles. She bogeyed four of her first five holes.
4 p.m. | Boutier's brilliant recovery
Duke graduate Celine Boutier is 4 under through seven holes. She carded three birdies in a row, including a nifty recovery that led to a kick-in birdie on the par-5 14th. She hit her approach shot out of a waste area.
3:51 p.m. | Shoemaker's hole out highlights strong start
Bailey Shoemaker, a 17-year-old amateur, is 3 under after an impressive start through eight holes. Shoemaker had a hole out for eagle from 123 yards out on the par-5 10th. She added two more birdies and a bogey to move within three shots of the lead.
Lexi Thompson wrapped up her opening round with a 3-under 68 to finish three shots back of Lindblad. The highlight of Thompson's round was an eagle on the par-5 first hole.
"It was overall just a very steady day. Just tried to stay in the moment, making sure I committed to my routine and my shots out there and just being relaxed," Thompson said.
"A U.S. Women's Open Championship, sometimes you just have to aim away from pins, take your pars, and get off the hole. It's all about patience."
Lindblad finished with a first-round 65, the lowest 18-hole score by an amateur in U.S. Women's Open history.
Lindblad won the 2021 European Ladies Amateur Championship and rose to number 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. She also won this season's SEC individual golf championship for LSU and helped the Tigers claim a conference team title. She finished third in the NCAA championship.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: US Women's Open: Live score updates from Round 1 at Pine Needles
Allison Emrey was among the first players to tee off in the 2022 U.S. Women's Open. The Charlotte native had a solid start at Pine Needles.
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US Women's Open: Live score updates from Round 1 at Pine Needles
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On Tuesday, the host of the CollegeHoopsPodcast, Jon Rothstein reported the Auburn basketball team would travel to Los Angeles to play USC. The game is scheduled to take place on December 18, 2022, and will be played in the Galen Center.
The Trojans will have to make the trip to Neville Arena in 2023 although a date has not been set at this time. The game will feature two of the more talented teams in all of college basketball. Auburn will return a great nucleus with players like Wendell Green Jr., K.D. Johnson, Zep Jasper, and Allen Flanigan all returning. Other players like Jaylin Williams, Dylan Cardwell, and Morehead State transfer Johni Broome will look to complement those guys as key players in the paint for the Tigers.
As for the Trojans, they will also return some key players from a season ago. Head coach Andy Enfield will get to utilize guards Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson for another year as both elected to return rather than go pro. It also doesn’t hurt that the Trojans are bringing in a superb class with five-star Vince Iwuchukwu being the head of the class. Other players that will join the team are four-stars Kijani White and Tre White.
The matchup between the two will be a well-played game on both ends of the floor. Both of the programs are coming off of NCAA Tournament appearances. It will be interesting to see how the Tigers perform out West against one of the premier teams in college basketball.
Source: The start of next season's home-and-home series between Auburn and USC will be on Sunday — December 18th — at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
Rachel Heck's meteoric rise in women's college golf has yet to find a limit
As a sophomore, Rachel Heck has continued her impressive record, most recently winning the 2022 NCAA Women’s Golf National Championship with Stanford.
New Philadelphia's Nathan Shumaker to play college baseball at Malone
Shumaker is a son of Gary and Wendy Shumaker of Stone Creek
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Auburn basketball set to begin home-and-home with USC in December
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Lynch: 49ers trading away All-Pro Deebo would be foolish originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
WALNUT CREEK -- General manager John Lynch drew robust applause from a crowd of 49ers fans on Wednesday night with his answer to questions about Deebo Samuel.
Lynch said Samuel is not going anywhere -- anytime soon.
Samuel expressed some level of discontent with the 49ers this offseason and requested a trade before the 2022 NFL Draft. The 49ers listened to trade proposals for the versatile All-Pro wide receiver but were never tempted to make a deal.
“We all know what we have,” Lynch said during a Q&A session at the annual Dwight Clark Legacy Series. “Some things have transpired. We’ll remain consistent that the conversations that we have stay private because I think they deserve to be. I think we’ll be fine there, though. And I’m excited to have Deebo a part of us moving forward.”
When asked if Samuel will remain with the team this season, Lynch offered a definitive answer.
“Well, we haven’t traded him. I’ve used the word ‘fool.’ I’d be a fool to trade him,” Lynch said.
“And, so, yes. He’ll be a part of the 49ers.”
Then, becomes the matter of working out a new contract for Samuel to compensate him more in line with the top tier of NFL wide receivers.
Samuel is currently scheduled to make nearly $4 million for the upcoming season. The market rate for Samuel is from five to six times that amount.
Lynch said Samuel checks all the boxes and embodies his vision for the kind of players he wants to wear a 49ers uniform.
“Deebo’s a tremendous, tremendous football player,” Lynch said.
“He tells me as a kid, his dad said, ‘Every time you touch the ball, you score.’ And I really think Deebo believes that, that he should (score) every time. Some guys say that, I see that when I watch Deebo.”
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Deebo Samuel trade would be foolish for 49ers, John Lynch says
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The Fitzmagic has come to an end in the NFL.
After 17 seasons, Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring from football. It was a long career for the former seventh-round pick by the Rams, playing for nine different teams, including the New York Jets.
Fitzpatrick suited up for New York in 2015 and 2016, starting 27 games and going 13-14 in those starts. He led the Jets to an impressive 10-6 record in 2015, throwing a career-best 31 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions.
After his stint with the Jets, he made stops with the Bucs, Dolphins and Washington to finish out the last five years of his career. And while he’s best known for his time in Buffalo, he had his most success with the Jets.
In total, Fitzpatrick threw 223 touchdown passes, 169 interceptions and racked up 34,990 career passing yards. He ranks 32nd all-time in career passing yards and 29th in career pass attempts.
For a former seventh-round pick out of Harvard in 2005, that’s pretty impressive, especially considering he never spent more than four years with a single team.
Fitzpatrick may not be leaving the game completely, however. According to the New York Post, Fitzpatrick is deep in negotiations to be an analyst for Amazon on Thursday Night Football. The Post reports that he would join a studio team that includes Marshawn Lynch, Tony Gonzalez and Richard Sherman.
The Utah County sheriff named no suspects in announcing the investigation into purported abuse and trafficking between 1990 and 2010, but Utah County attorney David Leavitt said he was named in an investigative report. The sheriff responded with his own criticism.
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Former Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick retires after 17 NFL seasons
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Frank Gore’s career is officially over. The 39-year-old running back signed a one-day deal with the 49ers on Thursday and announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons.
San Francisco also announced Gore will be honored this season with a spot in the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.
“We are thrilled to induct Frank Gore into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, his rightful place among our all-time greats,” said 49ers CEO Jed York said in a statement. “Frank had to overcome many challenges upon entering the NFL and now leaves the game not only as one of the best backs in NFL history, but one of the best football players ever. Frank’s 16-year NFL career is a testament to his durability, having played in more games than any other running back in league history. His grit, toughness and commitment to greatness earned him the respect of his coaches, teammates and opponents. We knew this day would come when Frank would retire a 49er and we look forward to The Faithful celebrating his induction into the 49ers Hall of Fame in Levi’s Stadium this upcoming season.”
Gore was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft by San Francisco after a college career at the University of Miami that was mired in knee injuries. He overcame those injuries to quickly carve out a spot in the 49ers’ backfield. After a rookie season where he rushed for 608 yards and three touchdowns on 127 carries, he took over the starting job in Year 2 and earned his first of five Pro Bowl nods while rushing for 1,695 yards and eight touchdowns.
He wound up rushing for a franchise-record 11,073 yards during his 10 seasons with the 49ers. Gore finished his career with exactly 16,000 rushing yards – the third-most all-time – in 16 seasons.
“One of the very first things I told the 49ers organization when they drafted me in 2005 was that they got the right guy,” Gore said in a statement released by the team. “I knew early on that I wouldn’t let my college career define me in regards to injuries, and that I would have to outwork a lot of people to get to where I wanted to be. After 10 years in San Francisco and 16 years in the NFL, I can confidently say that I put all I had into the game of football. Football was and is everything to me. From meetings and film study to practice and just being in the locker room, all of it meant the world to me. I am happy to officially close this chapter of my life and proud of what I was able to accomplish and the legacy I leave behind.
Gore’s career landed him a spot in the 49ers’ Hall of Fame, and now the wait begins to see when he’ll be enshrined among the NFL’s greats at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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Howard Katz named 2022 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award winner originally appeared on Pro Football Talk
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight & Reform has asked Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder to testify at a hearing on June 22. The lawyers representing various former employees of the team hope that Goodell and Snyder will accept. “We are pleased the House Oversight Committee has invited Dan Snyder and [more]
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Howard Katz named 2022 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award winner
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For the first time in series history, the NASCAR Cup Series rolls into World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
The St. Louis area will get its first experience with the sport’s premier series after hosting Xfinity Series races from 1997-2010 and Camping World Truck Series races since 1998, returning every year except 2011-13.
Get up to speed on the newest addition to the Cup schedule here:
MAKE LAPS AND TAKE NOTES
Teams will get a bit more track time than usual this weekend.
NASCAR Cup Series teams will have a full 50-minute practice session Friday (5:05 p.m. ET, FS1) as drivers and teams get familiar with the 1.25-mile flat oval. That deviates from the typical 20-minute sessions teams have received at other, more familiar circuits on the schedule where cars were split into two groups for practice.
While teams won’t be split into groups for practice, there will be Groups A and B for qualifying Saturday (11 a.m. ET, FS1).
Each driver will post a single, timed qualifying lap. The fastest five drivers in each of the two groups will advance to the second round, where the remaining 10 drivers will fight for the Busch Light Pole Award.
RELATED: See the qualifying order here | Weekend schedule | Cup Series standings
HISTORY NEAR THE ARCHES
— Race promoter Chris Pook purchased Gateway International Raceway in 1995, a facility that consisted of a 1/8-mile drag strip, a quarter-mile track and a 2.6-mile road course.
— Pook, who previously promoted the Formula 1 and CART races of the Long Beach Grand Prix, immediately demolished the existing tracks and began construction of a new oval, infield road course and NHRA-sanctioned drag strip.
— The track’s first major event was a CART race on May 24, 1997, which was won by Paul Tracy.
— NASCAR’s first foray at the facility was an Xfinity Series race on July 26, 1997, won by Elliott Sadler. The series competed at Gateway through 2010.
— Dover Motorsports, Inc. purchased the track from Pook in 1998.
— The Camping World Truck Series made its first visit to Gateway on Sept. 19, 1998, which was won by Rick Carelli. Carelli currently spots for Erik Jones and the No. 43 Petty GMS Motorsports team.
— In 2010, Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced Gateway would officially close. In 2011, Curtis Francois, a retired race-car driver and real-estate developer, announced the purchase and re-opening of the 160-acre facility for the 2012 season. The track was renamed Gateway Motorsports Park.
— NASCAR and the facility announced the Truck Series’ return to Gateway for 2014, the first NASCAR-sanctioned race at the track since 2010.
— Gateway increased to more than 200 acres and is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the region, encompassing a quarter-mile NHRA-sanctioned drag strip, 1.25 mile NASCAR oval track, 1.6-mile road course, a newly built world-class karting facility, improved grandstands and a recently completed fan pavilion.
— The oval was repaved in 2017 after the Truck Series race.
— In early 2019, Gateway Motorsports Park and World Wide Technology, a market-leading technology solution provider, formed a long-term naming rights commitment, renaming the motorsports facility World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
— Nine of the 36 drivers entered in Sunday’s race have won an Xfinity or Truck race at Gateway.
RELATED: See who heads to St. Louis with winning memories
Although Cup cars have never competed at WWT Raceway, teams will have experience with this weekend’s tire package.
Goodyear will provide teams with the same left- and right-side tires used at both Phoenix Raceway in March and Richmond Raceway in April.
“Having a 50-minute practice and three sets of tires on a known tire set-up will be a big advantage for Cup teams at Gateway this week,” said Greg Stucker, Goodyear‘s director of racing. “This being an inaugural event, NASCAR gives the teams this time to hone in on their car‘s set-up, and that will give teams enough time to get ready for the race. They already have a good idea of what these tires will do, having run this set-up at Phoenix and Richmond, so teams will unload closer to what they will settle on and get up to speed much quicker.”
GATEWAY STORY LINES
— Denny Hamlin scored his second win of the year last weekend in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin’s only other top-10 finish this year is a fourth-place result earned at Kansas Speedway, one points race before his Charlotte triumph.
— The last driver to have multiple wins with only three top-10s through 14 races in a season was Derrike Cope in 1990.
— Hamlin’s victory was also his 48th career win, tying him with Herb Thomas for 16th on the all-time wins list and moving him one win shy of Tony Stewart’s career win total (49).
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has finished inside the top 10 in each of his last four races, a career-long streak and the first time JTG Daugherty Racing has accomplished that feat.
— Christopher Bell has also scored four straight top 10s, tying his career-best streak.
— Hendrick Motorsports has led 99,902.9 miles in the Cup Series and is 98 miles short of crossing 100,000 miles. Hendrick will break that barrier if the team’s four drivers combine to lead 79 laps Sunday at Gateway.
— Kyle Larson is on a 12-race winless streak, his longest since joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2021.
— The pass for the win came in the final 10 laps in 11 of the 14 races in 2022.
— Martin Truex Jr. is making his 600th start this weekend. Only Richard Petty won in his 600th Cup start (Richmond in February 1973).
RELATED: All drivers who have made 600 Cup starts
NEW TRACK, SAME FAVORITES
No matter where the Cup Series ventures, expect Kyle Larson to be at the head of the field.
The odds agree Larson is one to watch entering the weekend, with BetMGM listing Larson as the 15-2 favorite and JGR teammates Busch and Denny Hamlin right behind at 8-1. Larson has no prior experience at Gateway, but Busch does, winning an Xfinity Series race at the 1.25-mile oval in 2009.
Martin Truex Jr. is listed at 9-1 odds alongside Ross Chastain and William Byron. Truex won an Xfinity race at Gateway in 2004.
Looking for a long shot? Consider Bubba Wallace at 80-1 odds. Wallace won the Truck Series‘ return to Gateway in 2014 during a four-win campaign, and his No. 23 Toyota has looked considerably quicker in recent races at Kansas and Charlotte.
RELATED: DraftKings betting odds for Gateway
The 2022 Fantasy Live points leaders are Chase Elliott (483), Kyle Busch (445) and Ross Chastain (444).
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Gateway 101: Story lines, qualifying format, history and more
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Fans should expect a Clemson Tiger to hear his name called early in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With other big boards and early mock drafts already featuring multiple Tigers, Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee recently made Fox Sports’ top 20 prospect list.
Although he only played in four games in 2021 due to injury, Bresee still had a tremendous impact when on the field, as he finished with 13 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and an interception. As a freshman, he had 23 total tackles and four sacks, earning him ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020.
Here’s what Fox Sports NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang had to say about Bresee, who Rang ranked as the No. 8 prospect.
Coming off a torn ACL, Bresee will have to prove he is healthy enough to replicate his past success, but if he’s able to accomplish that feat, expect an NFL team to draft him early in round one next April.
Clemson baseball continues to experience plenty of turnover as the transition period is in full swing.
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Clemson defender featured in top 10 on Fox Sports’ 2023 NFL Draft big board
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Frank Gore on Thursday officially announced his retirement from the NFL. After 16 years in the NFL that led to him leading all running backs in history games played, and landing at No. 3 on the all-time rushing list, Gore’s five-year wait for the Hall of Fame begins. He’ll be eligible in 2026.
Despite not playing in 2021, Gore’s Hall of Fame clock didn’t begin because he was still technically a free agent. His goal even late in the year was to sign with a club to help them win a Super Bowl. The Hall of Fame clock doesn’t start until retirement though, so Gore’s countdown is officially on now that he’s hung up his pads.
The five-year wait includes the upcoming 2022 campaign. By August of 2026 he’ll be eligible, although the announcement would come by February of that year during Super Bowl weekend.
There’s some pushback to Gore’s candidacy that may trickle into the voting process and force him to wait beyond the first ballot, but his résumé as one of the most prolific runners in NFL history is undeniable. He’ll get in quickly if it’s not in his first year.
His wait for the 49ers Hall of Fame won’t be as arduous. The team announced he’ll go into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame when they announced his retirement.
Players don’t go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with a team the way they do in baseball, but there’s zero doubt about what colors Gore would wear in Canton if they did. He signed a one-day deal Thursday to officially retire as a member of the 49ers.
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Patriots Talk: Is it finally time to take the Jets seriously? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Even without Tom Brady, the New England Patriots have continued to dominate the New York Jets.
Last season alone, New England outscored New York by a 79-19 margin over two wins. Overall, the Patriots have won 12 straight games against the Jets and 20 of their last 22 dating back to the 2011 season, the lone wins for Gang Green requiring overtime.
At some point, things have to turn around for the Jets, right?
On the latest episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are joined by DJ Bien-Aime, Jets beat writer for the New York Daily News, to discuss whether or not at long last it might be time to take them seriously.
"It's conceivable," Perry said, citing New York's trio of selections in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. "It all rides on whether or not Zach Wilson can make a massive leap though, right?"
Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, struggled as a rookie quarterback, completing less than 56 percent of his passes for 2,334 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions over 13 games for the Jets, who finished 4-13 overall.
A quarterback taking a Year 2 leap isn't without precedent, however; look no further than fellow divisional foe Josh Allen for the Buffalo Bills, who graduated to competence by his second season before truly breaking out in Year 3.
"Earlier in the year, he was kind of slinging it around, which is why he was close to the top in interceptions," Bien-Aime said. "Toward the end of the year, he cut down on his interceptions, but his overall passing numbers dissipated. Do you want the gunslinger who's going to sling it around and you live with the results, or do you want the game manager?"
Also discussed in the episode: Who would Jets fans rather have, Zach Wilson or Mac Jones, who was selected 13 picks later by the Patriots in 2021?
Be sure to check out the latest episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast on the NBC Sports Boston Podcast Network, or watch on YouTube.
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Patriots Talk: Is it time to take the Jets seriously?
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Slater: Cowboys mourning the loss of former RB Marion Barber III
NFL Network's Jane Slater explains how the Dallas Cowboys are mourning the loss of former Cowboys running back Marion Barber III. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
Marion Barber III, a former NFL running back who made the Pro Bowl in 2007 with the Dallas Cowboys, was found dead Wednesday by police in Frisco, Texas. He was 38. The team confirmed his death, but no cause was reported for the former University of Minnesota star, who would have turned 39 next week. […]
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Slater: Cowboys mourning the loss of former RB Marion Barber III
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Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners coaching staff did a great job at addressing immediate needs in the transfer portal. Finding starters and rotational players to replace the guys they lost will help the Sooners stay in contention in the Big 12 and potentially for a playoff spot.
The new coaching staff combined with the addition of Dillon Gabriel has the Sooners projected to be one of the top teams in the Big 12 three months ahead of the 2022 season. At the same time, a lot of the optimism is in projecting how the new additions and the guys rising up the depth chart will do with increased opportunities.
Looking ahead to the 2022 season, Athlon Sports named their 2022 All-Big 12 first and second teams. The Oklahoma Sooners had six players selected to the second team and no first-team selections. Zero.
Dillon Gabriel, Marvin Mims, Anton Harrison, Jalen Redmond, Danny Stutsman, and DaShaun White were named to Athlon’s All-Big 12 second team.
It’s understandable how the Sooners might not get Marvin Mims in as a first-team wide receiver. Xavier Worthy, Quentin Johnston, and Xavier Hutchinson are really good players. Mims is in the mix and there’s certainly an argument to be made for his inclusion, but those three guys are just as talented and Worthy and Hutchinson have the production to go along with the talent.
Where an argument can be made is with Spencer Sanders as the first-team quarterback. Sure, I wrote about how Sanders could be a problem for Oklahoma in 2022 and he’s coming off of an incredible game against Notre Dame and was the first-team quarterback selection in 2021. But are we sure he can maintain the consistency needed to be the top quarterback in the conference again in 2022?
Of course, Dillon Gabriel, who was the second-team quarterback hasn’t played a snap in the Big 12, but he’s had a ton of success in his career and his work against the Power Five is pretty solid. In games against Stanford, Pittsburgh, and Georgia Tech, UCF was 2-1 and Gabriel averaged 367 yards passing, threw 10 touchdowns, just two interceptions, and completed 65% of his passes.
Anton Harrison also made the second team and has received a lot of first-round buzz in early mock drafts for 2023. He’ll be relied upon to anchor the Oklahoma Sooners’ offensive line as it looks for a bounceback season in 2022.
The Sooners also had three defensive players selected to the second-team. Jalen Redmond, DaShaun White, and Danny Stutsman lead the way for a Sooners defense that is looking to replace five NFL draft picks and a starter in Patrick Fields who went to Stanford as a grad transfer. The talent is there, but it’s largely unproven.
White and Stutsman will be expected to take on bigger roles at linebacker along with David Ugwoegbu while Redmond will look to put together a big 2022 with Perrion Winfrey gone.
Brayden Willis, Woodi Washington, and Key Lawrence were named to the third team while Eric Gray, Chris Murray, and Reggie Grimes were selected to the fourth team.
With 13 selections, the Sooners were behind Texas, Oklahoma State and Baylor, who each had 14 players named to the four All-Big 12 teams.
There’s a buzz surrounding the Oklahoma Sooners, who have been considered the favorite in the conference despite all of the turnover on both sides of the ball. A testament to the addition of Gabriel and the new coaching staff, the Sooners might have questions to answer when the 2022 season gets underway, but there’s a lot of optimism about this roster.
5 questions we still have about the Oklahoma Sooners after spring practice
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6 Sooners make Athlon Sports’ All-Big 12 second team ahead of 2022 season
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DESTIN, Fla. (AP) By this time next year, the university leaders who oversee the College Football Playoff want the next format for determining a champion settled.
''I've sent a note out to all my colleagues, the presidents and chancellors, to try to get us together sometime towards the end of the summer, hopefully by sometime before the end of August, just to continue the dialogue,'' he said.
''So we've got to make some decisions,'' Keenum said. ''I'm hopeful ... within the year. We had our last meeting last month in May, and I said my hope to my colleagues, no later than this time a year from now we'll know what the future holds for college football as far as the championship. We'll try to stick to that.''
''Whether or not that comes back and how this next cycle of conversation is approached, debated and decided remains to be seen,'' SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said this week at the conference meetings. ''We're back to square one, it seems.''
''I think we can hopefully smooth out some of the wrinkles that are there right now. And maybe go back to our respective commissioners and say, `Here's what we talked about,''' Keenum said. ''And maybe give a little bit further direction for them and helping them ultimately come back to us with a resolution.''
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CFP board chair: New format ideally in place by June 2023
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Verron Haynes
Now that the calendar has flipped to June, Florida football’s recruiting staff will be hosting a plethora of prep prospects over the coming months starting this weekend. New head coach Billy Napier has been burning the candle at both ends with his staff in an effort to get the Gators back on the winning track.
So far, Florida has done a pretty good job clawing back up the recruiting rankings, recently cracking ESPN’s top-25 rankings update and landing at No. 23 as May came to a close. However, there is still a great deal of work remaining and the Gators have not been slacking on the job.
One of the bigger names expected to drop into Gainesville this month is 4-star running back Justice Haynes out of Roswell (Georgia) Blessed Trinity Catholic, who recently made some changes to his summer school tour and managed to squeeze in Florida for an official visit on June 10, according to 247Sports.
The 5-foot-10-inch, 200-pound back has made the trip to the Swamp once before when he made an unofficial visit earlier this spring with his family, including his father Verron Haynes, a former Georgia Bulldogs standout who played eight seasons in the NFL.
“I’d be lying… if I didn’t say that right now, as far as all the whole recruiting goes, [Florida] did the best thus far from the standpoint of courting Justice the athlete and courting Justice the person,” he told 247Sports in a phone interview in regards to their recent visit.
“It was a really impressive visit, definitely one of the most impressive visits I’ve had ever,” according to Justice himself, per GatorsOnline after his early April stop. “They showed love as soon as I got there. The whole army of staff was down there. The players also knew me. I met Trey Dean and Chief Borders.”
Haynes ranks No. 45 overall and No. 3 nationally at his position, according to the 247Sports Composite, while the On3 Consensus lists him at Nos. 38 and 4, respectively. Georgia is way out front in his recruitment with a 94.6% chance of landing him, per On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, while Florida sits in third place with a 1.2% chance.
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Coveted 4-star running back recruit makes room for Florida official visit
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Jay Harbaugh
The Michigan football coaches were busy on Thursday afternoon when they attended the Michigan Football Showcase held at Ferris State University.
The Wolverines’ coaching staff was at the annual event held at Top Taggart Field which is the largest football camp in the state of Michigan. Not only were all of the Michigan coaches in attendance, save from Jay Harbaugh but the staff from Central Michigan attended the event, and head coaches James Franklin (Penn State), PJ Fleck (Minnesota), and former Michigan coach Don Brown (Massachusetts) were all in attendance as guest speakers.
Coaches all got a chance to speak at the event, along with helping the athletes on the field.
Of course with the lead guy at Michigan being present, there were plenty of questions being asked to Jim Harbaugh, and here is everything that he had to say.
What it's like to be back on campus (Ferris State)
It’s great, the chamber of commerce is staying here and it’s great to see so many folks, coaches, players, and parents — it’s incredible.
On recruiting in the back yard of Michigan
It’s super important. The level of football has always been high in the state of Michigan — going back to when I played high school football in the state of Michigan. Just the amount better it’s getting each year, it’s really obvious
On using NIL at Michigan
I don’t know how much that I have an opinion on that. Right or wrong, our philosophy on coming to the University of Michigan is going to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional experience.
On how much he hears about NIL during recruiting and does something need to be done about it
I hear a lot — I hear a lot about it. It’s talked a lot about. I just don’t know how much is real, accurate, it’s like — is it accurate or not or a fish-tale story. I hear a lot, but I don’t know how much is real or accurate.
I don’t know. I always have been for student-athletes being able to profit off of name, image, and likeness. It makes sense, right? Say the sale of a jersey for example. Who should profit? Who should have some share of the profit? The actual person whose jersey it is or the institution? I think we can all agree — something that is fair and right.
On incoming transfer Cam Goode
We will see, tomorrow is the first day of the summer cycle. He will have the ability to show what he can do. Oluwatimi — we just call him Olu because it’s hard to say the entire name — Olu is a real great example of someone who was really successful at Virginia and came to Michigan mid-year. He was all about his business. All about working on the field, in the weight room, and he could’ve been the kind of guy who said I’m the starter — Rimington finalist, etc. He said none of that. He just got to work and he gained the respect of everybody on the football team — coaches and players. He had the opportunity to do that and Cam Goode will have the opportunity to do that. We will see what happens.
On the transfer portal having more entrants
I don’t know that I really have a take on it. Opening up more and more — there is probably some numbers that show there are more and more that go in each year. Honestly, I think it’s another thing — from my perspective and from what I’ve seen — a great example of Olu and some others. I think it’s been, from my standpoint which is limited — more often than not it’s been a healthy, productive thing.
On where JJ McCarthy is on his recovery and if he still feels pain
I think he talked about that the other day. Probably the best thing — probably the best to ask somebody about someone’s pain or lack of it would be to ask JJ about that.
If JJ is still on schedule
Every time I ask, that’s what he’s saying. He’s feeling good about it. He’s — beautiful thing about JJ McCarthy is that he is like a kid in the candy store. That’s his mentality, his attitude, and that hasn’t changed one bit. If that’s any indication I would say he’s right on schedule.
JJ and Cade McNamara competing in camp this fall
Yeah, it’ll be competitive. The dynamic would be competitive. I’ll tell you the same thing I tell Cade and JJ, or any other player on our team that is competing for a position. Who’s going to play is the best player. How were going to figure out who the best player is, who plays the best.
On playing two quarterbacks like last year
Yeah, those are the options. One guy full-time, or a combination of two guys playing like last year. That’s possible — the possibilities could be one starter and one backup, or two guys that contribute and play well. Excited to throw the balls out there and let the guys compete.
The cool thing about it is JJ and Cade — it’s competitive, but not combative. Two guys that play the same position and are on the same team, everything I have noticed is they have each other’s back, and they have the team’s back.
On Ryan Hayes and the expectations for him
Love Ryan. Every way, since he came in, kind of a tweener, undersized, offensive lineman — he was a tight end. Saw a great vision for him to turn into an elite offensive tackle with that kind of potential. He’s living it, and he’s living that dream. Expectation, the thing that he’s working for, is for a real exclamation point for a fabulous senior year — hopefully one of the best offensive tackles in the Big Ten and the country.
On Joey Velazquez doing both football and baseball
You know my love of guys that play multiple sports. Watching Joey — he won a game for the team early and he’s been clutch. To see him compete and claw his way into the starting lineup, to getting a big hit, it’s been phenomenal. No one has been happier than my nine-year-old son, Jack Harbaugh. He is so into this baseball team. We watched it on tv, and we watched every inning. Joey is one of his favorite players, and little Jack can name off every guy in the lineup. Thrilled, love Erik Bakich — he’s a tremendous coach, manager, and Joey V. he’s our favorite because he plays football as well. He sometimes takes little Jack out there and gives him some hitting instructions. Love the whole team, but rooting for Joey.
On Ronnie Bell after his injury
Same with JJ, talk to Ronnie and find out exactly where he is. But from my eye looks like Ronnie Bell, before he injured the ACL. The way he’s moving, the way he’s — seeing him jump, run, and cut. Definitely on track and looks about the same as he did before, or may a little better — he has two more months to get stronger and faster, and get ready for the season. I think from my eyes he’s an A+.
On Mike Sainristil sticking with defense
That’s a great question. The thing is — I know he’s going to stick with defense because we just went through a spring practice where he really stood out. He was starting at nickel when the spring ended. Now he’s going to get some competition from Rod Moore who wasn’t at spring. He can play nickel and play corner, and then the days when we brought him back to receiver — he didn’t look like he missed any type of beat there as well. Definitely on track to be a two or three-way player.
He’s going to play some special teams as well. Super excited. He’s putting some good tools in his toolbox. The more tools, the more really good tools you have in your toolbox, the more valuable the toolbox is. It’s all A++ for Mike Sainristil.
On what Sainristil's split was in the spring from offense to defense
Percentage-wise it was definitely more defense. Per reps, per plays, per meeting times, I think — that was the new position on defense. The cool thing was, he was taking his offensive knowledge and being able to apply that as a secondary defender.
As a corner, or a nickel he knows what the receiver is trying to get done. Now he is trying to do it — how the offensive player is trying to attack. His growth as a football player overall is really exponentially grown. Probably a good question is why we don’t do that with every player?
It really takes three critical things for a guy to be a two-way player. They have to have a skillset, they have to be smart — smart enough to do it and learn two different playbooks — and they have to be willing. That doesn’t line up with every single player.
Jay Harbaugh coaching on defense
I don’t really talk that much about Jay because he’s my son. That’s pride — for right or wrong it’s been a blessing or maybe a curse, I don’t know. It’s time to give him the recognition. He’s a phenomenal football coach. The way he talks to his team, the way he coached special teams — he recruited a great tight end room, running back room. His value going over to defense, he knows how an offense tries to attack, and what they’re trying to get done.
The whole time he has been coordinating the special teams which was the best in the country. You have to say it right, he’s one heck of a coach, and way better than I was at that age. Probably passing me up right now. Super proud of him and what he brings to our football team.
On if he has his eye in the transfer portal
Watch as Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh meets with the media during the Michigan College Showcase.
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Famah Toure has very quietly turned into a top prospect in New Jersey in the class of 2023. He hasn’t sought attention or headlines, but that hasn’t stopped a number of Power Five programs from offering him.
A 6-foot-4, 200-pound wide receiver from Irvington High School (Irvington, N.J.), Toure currently holds 13 offers with 10 coming from Power Five programs: Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Maryland, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and Vanderbilt.
He is a three-star recruit according to Rivals.
Irvington went 12-2 last season.
Toure has official visits lined up in June for Rutgers and Illinois. He said that “Kentucky and West Virginia” could be in-line for an official visit as well.
As for Rutgers, Toure says what stands out is “the culture they have – I love it.”
“Things are going good,” Toure said about the Scarlet Knights. “I have a strong connection with the coaches at Rutgers.”
Rutgers has a new position coach at wide receiver, Damiere Shaw. The former Temple wide receiver has quickly earned a reputation as a very strong recruiter who connects well with players.
Shaw is also considered a strong technical coach who heavily emphasizes video work and technique in the daily coaching of his position group.
“I have a good relationship with coach Shaw and the coaching staff,” Toure said.
“He actually wants to see you get better and see you develop.”
Shaw was an offensive assistant for the past two years at Rutgers. Prior to that, he was the wide receivers coach at Fordham. He was also on staff at Baylor under Matt Rhule, who is now the head coach of the Carolina Panthers.
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As for what Toure is looking for in a program, it is rather simple.
“Not only am I looking for a family environment I’m looking for an opportunity where I can play early,” Toure said.
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Famah Toure previews Rutgers football official visit…what other programs might get a visit?
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Arkansas’ second-leading rusher from last season has announced his second transfer destination since January.
Trelon Smith, the premier back of the Razorback offense in 2021, announces that he will be transferring to UT-San Antonio after originally committing to TCU in January, he tweeted on Wednesday.
Unfinished business… let’s get it 🔋🔋 #roadrunner🤙🏾 #mbk🌍👑 pic.twitter.com/Ekhps77cvD
— mbk_tre💰💰 (@TrelonSmith22) June 1, 2022
Smith saw significant playing time during his two seasons as a Razorback. In two seasons, Smith rushed for 1,308 yards and ten touchdowns. He rushed for 598 yards in 2021, which was second-best on the team behind KJ Jefferson. He was a dual-threat in the Hog offense in 2020, rushing for 710 yards and five touchdowns, and caught 22 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown.
Prior to his time in Arkansas, Smith played in 13 games over two seasons at Arizona State, where he rushed for 60 yards on 12 carries.
Arkansas Baseball fans are crazy about Razorbacks Baseball, and the numbers show it.
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Former Razorback Trelon Smith is on the move again
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Billy Napier’s work in Bradenton continues as another IMG Academy recruit has Florida in their top five. This time it’s four-star linebacker Jordan Hall who has narrowed things down to UF, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina and Notre Dame.
Florida is the only program from the Southeastern Conference to make the cut and has the local advantage of being in the same state as IMG, but Hall is a Virginia kid and seems comfortable wherever he needs to be to further his playing career. That said, it helps to be able to pop up to Gainesville on a whim compared to booking a flight to Lansing or Ann Arbor.
“I’ve been up there (Florida) three times just this year alone,” Hall said to 247Sports. “The coaching staff they really show love to me and they’ve done a great job recruiting me since they got up there. I want to get up there and get my family up there this weekend and we’re looking forward to a great time.”
After visiting Florida over the weekend, Michigan State gets Hall over the weekend of June 10 and Michigan hosts him on a mid-week visit on June 14. Notre Dame is the following weekend on June 17, and North Carolina gets the final official visit a week later on June 24. That’s a packed month.
Florida is close, so there’s a good chance coaches will check in on him after the road trip, and then it’s time for Hall to make a decision. The 247Sports composite ranks Hall as the No. 153 overall recruit in the class of 2023 and the No. 10 linebacker.
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Gators land in this 4-star IMG Academy linebacker’s top 5
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If you’ve been living under a rock for the last week or so, you may have missed the ongoing feud between Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher.
The two have traded barbs since Saban accused Fisher of buying players, to which the latter responded with some insults directed at the coach he used to work for, calling him a “narcissist” and seemingly inviting reporters to look into the way the Crimson Tide program operates.
The beef has been a major talking point at the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida, this week. But for their part, the two coaches have remained largely silent on the issue and have backtracked from their comments. Saban clarified that he shouldn’t have mentioned specific institutions, while Fisher said the beef is behind them.
The pair has had a working relationship for decades, as the West Virginia natives worked together at LSU from 2000-04 with Saban as the head coach and Fisher as his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The latter would stay in Baton Rouge for two more seasons under Les Miles after Saban departed for the NFL.
Fisher elaborated on his relationship with Saban when they worked together, and he said the recent bickering is best compared to two brothers having a spat.
“We were good,” said Fisher, according to On3’s Jesse Simonton. “I was on offense. We had a great relationship. We had a lot of success, did well, and not many issues at all. He had normal staff issues and what you’re going to hear, but nothing – we had a great relationship.
“You ever argue with your brother? Do you love your brother? Do you support your brother? That’s the way coaches are. You can’t get to where you’re trying to go on a staff if everybody’s ‘yes’ people and everybody says the same thing. You don’t ever get nowhere. So you can’t get better, that’s part of our nature and our competitive nature.”
It seems the beef has been squashed for now, but it will certainly be interesting to see what happens leading up to the matchup between the two teams on Oct. 8 when Alabama will look to avenge its lone regular-season loss last year.
Ole Miss' first game in the NCAA Coral Gables Regional against Arizona will start earlier than originally planned due to the weather forecast.
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Jimbo Fisher discusses relationship with Nick Saban during LSU days
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Last month, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama head coach Nick Saban got into a very public dispute about NIL and how each others programs are ran. Saban accused the Aggies of paying for players while Jimbo accused Saban of being a cheater along with many other names.
This week, the SEC meetings took place in Destin, FL and both coaches came prepared knowing they’d be bombarded with questions on the topic.
Fisher strongly cleared the air stating, “it’s over with. We’re done talking about it and what happens. We’re moving on to the future of what goes on and trying to fix the problems of what we have in college football. We have a lot more pressing needs than our arguments.”
Saban had nothing to add, however, Alabama athletic director greg Byrne wanted everyone to know that Alabama does things the right way by saying, “I know we feel very good about our compliance and what we do at Alabama.”
While there is still a lot of animosity in the room, Fisher did walk back some of his comments saying, “We had a great relationship. We had a lot of success, did well, and wasn’t many issues at all. Did you ever argue with your brother? Did you love your brother? Did you support your brother? That’s the way coaches are.”
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Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban feud is a dud at SEC spring meetings
DESTIN — One of the biggest coaching feuds in recent college football history has fizzled out. Publicly, at least. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher repeatedly declined to discuss his pointed remarks that his former boss, Alabama’s Nick Saban, won championships improperly. “I’m through talking about that,” Fisher said Wednesday during the SEC spring meetings. “We’ve moved on.” The tension between ...
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Jimbo Fisher on Nick Saban fued: ‘It’s over with’
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We now have an idea of how much NIL money a major college football program’s players can collectively earn.
From Cleveland.com:
Day’s comments make it very reasonable to think that Ohio State quarterback and 2021 Heisman finalist C.J. Stroud is easily making over $1 million in endorsement deals ahead of the 2022 season. Rose Bowl star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is also likely making $1 million or more in what could be his final college season.
Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes prepares to take the field prior to a game against the Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The ability for players to get endorsement deals is seen as a major factor for so much player movement this offseason. Players have realized they can position themselves for better endorsement opportunities through companies owned by boosters at other schools and with the ability to now transfer without sitting out a year, many are exploring their options even if it's still technically against NCAA rules for a player to be recruited by the potential of more endorsement money.
But the NCAA's lack of clear guidelines and enforcement regarding players' image rights have made policing the issue nearly impossible. And as college football enters its second season of players being able to make money off their own image rights, the longtime power structure of the sport has shifted mightily in the last year. Coaches and teams once wielded all the power with players unable to freely make money under NCAA rules and unable to switch schools without sitting out a year or a waiver from the NCAA.
Now players and recruits are realizing the power that they wield to earn money from boosters and other business entities. And the recruiting side of that, as you likely know, was the impetus for the feud between Alabama's Nick Saban and Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher in May after Saban said that A&M had "bought" every player in its 2022 recruiting class through name, image and likeness deals. Fisher, who said Wednesday that he's moved on from the beef, called Saban a "narcissist" in response and said that Saban's comments were "despicable."
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Ohio State's Ryan Day: Team needs $13M in NIL money
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Penn State’s Class of 2023 just added a quarterback to its recruiting haul. AJ Locke, a quarterback from Hicksville, New York, announced he has committed to Penn State, with reports saying he will do so as a preferred walk-on.
Locke announced his commitment to Penn State with a message on his Twitter account on Thursday afternoon.
Locke has made multiple visits to Penn State during his recruiting process, including one last October and one this past January. In addition, Locke reportedly attended the Blue-White Game in April.
The 5′-10″, 160-lb pro-style quarterback does not have an official recruiting rating from any of the major recruiting services at this time, but Rivals has documented his interest in Penn State.
Given his lack of recruiting profile compared to other players in the Class of 2023, it may be safe to say Penn State is taking a player that could potentially be flying under the radar or could turn out to be a developmental project that pays off down the road.
Penn State’s immediate future of the quarterback position looks promising. After a sixth year of Sean Clifford in 2022, Penn State’s prize quarterback in the Class of 2022 Drew Allar could be the next in line to lead the Penn State offense. Christian Veilleux is also a possibility.
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Penn State adds AJ Locke as walk-on QB in Class of 2023
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Penn State’s future at the safety position could be on the cusp of some terrific news in the recruiting process. Four-star safety King Mack, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is reportedly set to make his college decision this summer, and the first crystal ball prediction on the board at 247Sports favors the Nittany Lions.
247Sports southeast recruiting analyst Andrew Irvins cast his official crystal ball prediction for Mack on June 1 for Penn State. That comes a few weeks before Mack is scheduled to make an official visit at Penn State later this month. Mack is scheduled to visit Penn State on June 17.
A week prior, Mack will be scheduled to visit Michigan State (June 10). With Penn State and Michigan State being the only official visits confirmed for June, it does appear as though Mack’s decision will be coming down to the two Big Ten programs. Penn State getting the second visit is a good sign. Penn State has been considered the favorite. The On3 prediction machine calculates Penn State with a 97.3% chance to land the coveted commitment.
Mack is a 5′-11″ safety from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 20 safety in the Class of 2023 and the No. 52 player in the fertile state of Florida. Mack is also an accomplished track star and he recorded 54 tackles with four interceptions for St. Thoma Aquinas en route to a Florida 7A state championship last fall.
Penn State currently has one safety on the board for the Class of 2023 with Conrad Hussey, Mack’s teammate at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Penn State also has added Lamont Payne at cornerback in the Class of 2023 to add to the future depth in the defensive secondary. The addition of Mack would be a huge win for the Penn State recruiting class in its effort to provide years of future stability in the secondary.
We’ll be sure to be keeping an eye on Mack’s recruiting process this month, beginning with his visit to Michigan State next week.
Martin-Gonzales won the award for the second consecutive season, and will be up for the Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Track and Field later this month.
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Recruiting analyst makes crystal ball pick for Penn State for four-star safety
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Cornerback Ja'Keem Jackson plays at Osceola High with Gators target Derrick LeBlanc, but the four-star defensive back is just beginning a relationship of his own with the Orange and Blue. UF offered Jackson on May 20 and hosted him on an unofficial visit Tuesday, according to 247Sports.
Jackson’s first trip to the Swamp was a success, meeting defensive backs coach Corey Raymond and two key members of the recruiting staff, Katie Turner and Bri Wade, for the first time before a photoshoot and observing practice. He said that spending time with Raymond and breaking down film was one of the top moments of his visit.
Although he’s no rush to make a decision, Jackson is hoping to get back up to Gainesville later in the month to show his parents the latest program to catch his eye.
“I like the atmosphere and the fans that I have seen from going to games there,” Jackson said. “The new coaches are really good people and I like them. It’s not too far from home, so my parents could come to just about like every game if I did commit there. I think I am going to go back in like a week or two so my parents can see it.”
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— Ja’Keem Jackson⁷ (@Roadrunnerjah) May 31, 2022
Penn State and Tennessee are on the docket for the weekends of June 17 and June 24 for official visits, respectively. Florida has a chance to get one of those coveted official visits, but it’ll likely come during the season as Jackson doesn’t expect to decide until the fall or winter.
Georgia, Kentucky, Miami and Michigan are also in the mix for the 6-foot-1-inch, 180-pounder. Jackson is ranked No. 204 overall by 247Sports and No. 20 among cornerbacks in the class of 2023.
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Report: 4-star in-state CB planning return trip after first visit to Florida
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A general view of the Rose Bowl game between Ohio State and Utah at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)
"It will be a great event," Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod said.
It took two years of negotiating and brainstorming to form what Wigod says is "a true partnership" with the Rose Bowl.
It is a major upgrade for the Southern Section, which held last season's final at Long Beach City College because of COVID-19 restrictions. Previous championship games in recent years were played at Cerritos College.
Last year's final between Santa Ana Mater Dei and Anaheim Servite sold out with some 9,600 tickets faster than any event since a basketball semifinal was held at USC's Galen Center in 2017.
St. John Bosco and Mater Dei are favored to reach this fall's final.
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Rose Bowl will play host to Southern Section Division 1 championship football game
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Josiah Brown will make his college decision on Thursday night. It has already been a busy week for the standout defensive back who attended and competed in a Rutgers football camp this past weekend.
A four-star defensive back, Brown is a member of the 2024 recruiting class who holds offers from programs such as Michigan State, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Penn State along with Rutgers. As a sophomore, Brown was one of the top players in New York for Holy Trinity (Hicksville, N.Y.).
He is ranked as the top player in New York in the class of 2024 by 247Sports, where he is also the No. 131 player in the nation and the No. 21 athlete.
Last season, Brown had 20 catches for 331 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. As a defensive back, the 6-foot-1, 170-pound Brown had 16 tackles.
News of Brown’s announcement was made by the player via his social media.
Famah Toure previews Rutgers football official visit...what other programs might get a visit?
He tweeted about his expected decision on Thursday morning.:
I will be verbally committing tonight at 8:30‼️‼️👀👀
Instagram – jay.pesos_ @247Sports @247fbrecruiting @Rivals pic.twitter.com/WmNWTeyd18
— Josiah(JB)Brown (@Brown7Josiah) June 2, 2022
The college decision by Brown comes just hours after another Holy Trinity player made a commitment to the Scarlet Knights.
Michigan baseball head coach Erik Bakich on Rutgers' NCAA Tournament exclusion
On Thursday morning, Brown’s teammate, wide receiver Dylan Braithwaite, committed to the Rutgers football program. Braithwaite earned his offer from the Big Ten program following a strong performance on Wednesday at the program’s camp.
Braithwaite had 30 catches for 701 yards and nine receiving touchdowns.
Holy Trinty is one of the top programs on Long Island and in the heavily-recruited tri-state region. They finished last season 10-0.
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Rutgers football recruit Josiah Brown, a four-star, is set to announce on Thursday night
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Michigan State football is still in the race for one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2023 class.
Samson Okunlola of Brockton, Mass. released his top nine schools list, which the Spartans were lucky enough to make. Michigan State was joined by Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Penn State, Ohio State and Miami (FL).
Okunlola is a five-star prospect on 247Sports, and ranked as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the class. He’s also listed as the No. 31 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings.
Okunlola holds offers from nearly 50 different programs, including some of the biggest schools in the game. So it’s great to see Michigan State crack his top nine schools list. The next step would be to remain in the hunt when he trims that list even more.
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., fielded questions Thursday during a meeting of two Houma-Thibodaux area business groups.
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We are still months away from the start of the 2022 college football season but it’s never too early for projections. And the latest bowl projections from 247Sports give us an early look at what other media members thing about Mack Brown’s team.
Brad Crawford of 247Sports made his projections here in early June for each bowl game. For North Carolina, he has them in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matched up against Pac-12 foe Washington State.
The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is set to be played on December 30th in El Paso, Texas. Its tie-ins are the ACC and Pac-12 and along with the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl, it’s the second-longest-running bowl game behind the Rose Bowl.
UNC is no stranger to the Sun Bowl, either.
The Tar Heels have played in the Sun Bowl a total of five times, going 2-3 in those games. Most recently, UNC lost to Stanford 25-23 back in 2016. UNC has also had some classic battles with Texas in this game, splitting the series 1-1.
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The world of recruiting has evolved for the Oregon Ducks over the past decade, and it large part, it’s gone through swings with the numerous coaching changes. While things were soaring under Chip Kelly, they took a dip in the years between the end of his tenure and the start of the Mario Cristobal era. Of course, Cristobal got things back on track, and a pair of top-10 recruiting classes in his past three years has Oregon’s roster stacked with talent.
In all, since 2010, the Ducks have had two top-10 classes, seven top-15 classes, and just two classes ranked lower than 20th in the nation, per 247Sports. While much of Oregon’s success in the recruiting world came from getting star players out of California and in the western half of the nation, things have shifted in the past five years. It started with Cristobal, and has continued under the new regime — the Ducks are now recruiting at a national level.
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Is that something that can be taken to the next level under Dan Lanning and his coaching staff? Early in his tenure, we’ve seen Lanning have some great success on the trail, building up the 2022 class to a No. 16 ranking in the nation despite having very little time to work. It’s not much to go on, but should that give us a lot of confidence going forward?
That’s a question that The Athletic asked as they ramp up their 2023 recruiting coverage. Here’s what they had to say:
While the 2022 class ended with fireworks — the Conerly commitment, plus 4-star WR Kyler Kasper’s reclassification to 2022 — it’s clear that there are some interesting things brewing on the horizon for 2023 as well. The month of June alone could be a banner time for the Ducks, with a handful of 5-star players — Richard Young, Jayden Wayne, Kadyn Proctor, Samuel M’Pemba, David Hicks — all coming on visits to Eugene in a couple of weeks.
Lanning and his staff are getting talent to town, and they’ve shown in the past that they tend to find success from there. If the question on the national landscape is “where will Oregon stand in the nation’s rankings from year to year?” then I think Duck fans feel pretty confident that they know what the answer will be under the new coaching staff.
Somewhere near the top.
Where all Pac-12 quarterbacks situations rank according to ESPN's QB tiers
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As teams gear up for the 2022 college football season, Athlon Sports released their predictions for how the All-Big Ten teams will look come the end of the year.
Michigan led the way with 17 All-Big Ten preseason selections, while Ohio State followed close behind with 16 players named to the different teams. Wisconsin came in on the next tier of teams, as the Badgers had seven players listed, and three players named to the All-Big Ten first team.
Michigan State and Iowa joined Ohio State and Michigan in double-digits, as the Spartans and Hawkeyes each had 11 players named to the Athlon Sports preseason squads.
Here is a look at which Badgers made the cut:
S Hunter Wohler: Fourth-Team Defense
OL Jack Nelson: Fourth-Team Offense
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 30: Offensive linemen Tanor Bortolini #63, Jack Nelson #79 and Cormac Sampson #62 of the Wisconsin Badgers walk to the line of scrimmage during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Allegiant Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Badgers defeated the Sun Devils 20-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
OL Tyler Beach: Third-Team Offense
Sep 7, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tyler Beach (65) during the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
OL Joe Tippman: Second-Team Offense
Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Tippmann (75) looks for someone to block during the first quarter of their game against Eastern Michigan Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
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DL Keeanu Benton: First-Team Defense
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 27: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates after recording a sack against Tanner Morgan #2 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers (not pictured) in the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
LB Nick Herbig: First-Team Defense
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 30: Linebacker Nick Herbig #19 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts from the sideline following a play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 30, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
RB Braelon Allen: Wisconsin
Brendan Rodgers' solo homer
Brendan Rodgers hammers a solo home run to right-center field and opens the scoring at 1-0 in the bottom of the 2nd
Texas to battle hosts Arizona State in must-see match play final at men’s 2022 NCAA Championship
It's a senior-heavy final match at the men's NCAA Championship on Wednesday.
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2022 NBA Playoffs: What happened to Warriors’ James Wiseman? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Basketball fans haven’t seen James Wiseman compete for the Golden State Warriors since April of 2021.
And they won’t be seeing him in the 2022 NBA Finals as the Dubs take on the Boston Celtics.
The 7-foot center got injured on April 10, 2021, against the Houston Rockets and has not returned to full form since.
The Celtics are set to face the Golden State Warriors for the first game of the series on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
Even without Wiseman, the show must go on for the Warriors. Here’s everything you need to know about the star:
What happened to James Wiseman?
On April 10, 2021, James Wiseman fell during a game against the Houston Rockets resulting in a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Wiseman missed the entire 2021-22 regular season after having surgery and will not be competing in the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
In July 2021, Coach Steve Kerr said he was feeling confident about Wiseman's recovery. He said: "He’s right on schedule for everything and, as of now, medical team tells me he will be ready for camp.”
Instead of partaking in the training camp, Wiseman had to have a second surgery in December.
When will James Wiseman be back?
James Wiseman was supposed to be ready to compete for the Warriors at some point during the 2021-22 season but was shut down after experiencing swelling in his knee.
When he will suit up for Warriors again is still up in the air.
What are some of James Wiseman’s accomplishments with the Warriors?
James Wiseman was selected by the Warriors in the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
In the 2020-21 season, he played in 39 games, averaging 21.4 minutes. He averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 assists per game.
Prior to playing in the league, he played for the University of Memphis for a year. In 2019, he was named the Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, Gatorade National Player of the Year, McDonald's All-American and Tennessee Mr. Basketball.
Here's the latest on Celtics big man Robert Williams ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
‘Sometimes you’ve got to pinch yourself’: Celtics, Warriors stars speak ahead of NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors may soon be at odds on the court, but off it, their respect for their opponent runs deep.
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"I'm feeling great on the court, enjoying myself, being me, playing my own game. It's paying off, and I am enjoying the run."
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Wednesday that women's matches had less appeal than men's at Roland Garros, an opinion dismissed as "surprising and disappointing" by world number one Iga Swiatek.
Rookie Graham Ashcraft delivered another gem, throwing seven innings of one-run ball, and Joey Votto and Kyle Farmer hit three-run homers in the Cincinnati Reds' 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. The 24-year-old Ashcraft (2-0), who got his first major league win last week, reached the upper 90s with his sinker and cutter. Art Warren and Joel Kuhnel each pitched a scoreless inning to finish it for the Reds.
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KG makes official prediction for C's-Warriors NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Kevin Garnett was playing for the Boston Celtics the last time they reached the NBA Finals in 2010. Twelve years later, the C's have another chance to bring home Banner 18.
Garnett, who led the Celtics to their 17th NBA title in 2008, believes "anything is possible" for Boston in what should be a thrilling series vs. the Golden State Warriors. He made his official Finals prediction ahead of Thursday night's opener, and let's just say it isn't exactly a shocker.
“Game 1 of the Finals, first game is always the most difficult,” Garnett said in Showtime's Twitter video. “First game, I’ma go C’s. First game is probably — I don’t mean easy as in simplest, but it’s probably — out of this whole ordeal because of the momentum coming in, coming off a big win, I’m picking the C’s tonight, and I got the C’s for the series.
"This is where I think Boston comes in and establishes what it’s gonna be for the series, and I think it’s adjusted from then on. Game 1 goes to the C’s, but what do I know?”
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USA TODAY Sports will have live updates and analysis all evening as the 2022 NBA Finals get underway:
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (center) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter in game one of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on Jun 2, 2022.
Jay-Z headlines star-studded audience at Game 1
Celebrities are just like us: They love sports! But unlike a majority of us, the biggest stars in movies, TV and music have the means to cheer on their beloved teams courtside. Game 1 of the NBA Finals was no different.
Star-studded attendees included Grammy award-winning rapper Jay-Z, San Francisco Giants Legend Barry Bonds, NBA Champion Hall of Famers Bill Walton and Gary Payton (father of Gary Payton II), in addition to Philadelphia 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey.
Celtics' star off to slow start but it's not slowing Boston
Boston’s scoring leaders Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off to a slow start in Game 1.
They have combined for just 14 points on 6-of-15 shooting. But that hasn’t exactly led to disastrous results for the Celtics.
Midway through the second quarter, Brown’s jumper with 5:03 remaining in the second quarter put Boston in a 47-47 tie.
In the Miami series, Tatum earned the first Larry Bird Trophy given to the best player in the East finals, and in two Games 7 in the playoffs, he had 26 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal against Miami, and 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds against Milwaukee.
Steph Curry sets Finals record in first quarter with 21 points
Finals MVP is the one accolade that has escaped three-time champion Steph Curry. During the Warriors' three championships, Andre Iguodala won Finals MVP in 2015 and Kevin Durant earned the honor in 2017 and 2018.
He appeared to leave no doubt that he's on a mission in Game 1. Curry came out cookin' in the first quarter. He has 21 points on 7-for-9 shooting and 6-for-8 from three.
Curry put up his most points (47) in an Finals game against the Raptors on June 5, 2019.
Steph out here trying to win MVP in Game 1. He has 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting, 4-for-5 on 3s.
With Steve Kerr as coach, Warriors have been on a Game 1 roll
Since taking over as coach of the Warriors in 2014-15, Steve Kerr is 21-2 in Game 1s.
“I'm still upset about the two. I dwell on those two,” Kerr said, joking. “No, we've had great success because we have great players, and they play well together. We don't put any extra emphasis on Game 1s. Game 1s are usually a feeling-out process, especially when you get to the Finals. You don't know your opponent as well as you know your conference rivals.
“But the main reason for that record is we've got great players.”
ABC announcing crew makes NBA Finals history
Mark Jones, Mark Jackson and Lisa Salters are calling Game 1 of the NBA Finals on ABC, becoming the first all-Black announcing crew to call a Finals game. ABC’s lead play-by-play announcer Mike Breen and co-analyst Jeff Van Gundy are in COVID protocol and missed Game 1.
MORE: ESPN without Jeff Van Gundy, Adrian Wojnarowski for Game 1 of NBA Finals due to COVID-19
Tonight, Mark Jones, Mark Jackson, and Lisa Salters will represent the first ever NBA Finals broadcast with an all African-American announcing team. pic.twitter.com/VXFoLE0jv5
Payton II is returning to the lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, nearly a month after fracturing his left elbow during a hard flagrant foul-2 from Memphis' Dillon Brooks during the Western Conference Semifinal.
"Hopefully you get to see the OGP before the Playoffs, the first round of Playoffs," Payton told reporters during media day on Wednesday. "Other than that, I'm ready to go."
For the Celtics, center Robert Williams III is available without a minutes restriction,
Hartley and Buckeye Valley won Division II regional baseball semifinals June 2.
Stephen Curry: 'cool to be the old man' on Warriors' NBA Finals team
Warriors guard Stephen Curry talks about entering the NBA Finals as one of the older, more experienced players on the team.
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New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton ran a blazing 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in March. It helped cement him as one of the fastest wide receivers in this year’s rookie class, and also was an eye-opener for many.
The wide receiver was able to parlay that speed into success at the collegiate level. He recorded 2,242 yards and 19 touchdowns and four years at Baylor. His 2021 season was his most productive, as he caught 62 passes for 948 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Many of his Baylor teammates use to challenge him to foot races, according to NESN’s Zach Cox. However, his performance in Indianapolis made them realize that they could not catch Thornton after all.
“A lot of guys asked to race,” Thornton told reporters Tuesday after the Patriots’ second open OTA practice. “But not after that 4.2.”
Thornton is the fastest player drafted by the Patriots in the Bill Belichick era. With a New England offense looking for explosiveness, the wideout could provide it.
Although there are uncertainties surrounding other aspects of Thornton’s game, his speed is something that hasn’t been questioned.
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[Follow: Celtics-Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals]
This is the Boston Celtics' first time in the NBA Finals since 2010, when they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in a seven-game series. Jayson Tatum was 12 years old, Jaylen Brown was 13 and Marcus Smart 16, each young hoopers dreaming of a chance to be in the shoes of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Twelve short years later, that dream is a reality.
On the other side, the Golden State Warriors have their own established big-three machine consisting of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. The trio is competing for their fourth title together and have reached the Finals six times in the past eight seasons. For Golden State, it's the surrounding players who are different this time around, as the team is filled with young talent who needed time to grow in the Warriors' system.
Game 1 of the Finals will be the third time this season the two teams have faced one another. The Warriors took the first game in Boston in December, 111-107, and the Celtics won in San Francisco, 110-88, in March.
Each franchise had a unique road to building its team. Here’s a look at the history of how these teams' starting fives were formed.
The Celtics struck gold in 2017 when they landed the No. 1 pick in the draft (thanks to the trade that sent Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Brooklyn Nets) and had options at the top with Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, Josh Jackson, De'Aaron Fox and Tatum. The Celtics traded down to No. 3, confident Tatum would still be there. What they got in Tatum is a franchise-changing player who has led this team all season long.
"Sometime in January, we kind of changed the course of the season around," Tatum told Yahoo Sports in March. "We had a new coach and a new staff, so it took a little more time to adjust than people may have expected. We've been playing the right way, and we've been having fun doing it. We're just trying to compete at a high level on a nightly basis, and it's been working."
Tatum has been incredible in postseason play. He averaged 25 points and 5.6 assists in the Eastern Conference finals against Miami. He has recorded four double-doubles in the playoffs and had 46 points in a critical Game 6 against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks that forced a Game 7 in the second round.
Smart played two years at Oklahoma State before being selected as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 draft.
Throughout his NBA career, Smart has taken pride in his defense. He has sacrificed his body, dealt with injuries and still goes hard each night. He's one of the best perimeter players in the league and was finally recognized this season after winning the Defensive Player of the Year.
NBA fans are about to witness the best perimeter shooter (Curry) go head-to-head with the best perimeter defender in what will be a blockbuster matchup.
“My first Finals appearance going against one of the greatest who has been here and done it multiple times as the best shooters we have ever seen," Smart told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. "I just take the assignment like any other matchup, but this one I’m probably focused a bit more. I’m studying every aspect of his game, just making sure I try to understand to the best of my ability. And I’m really going to make sure I get my rest and my sleep to make sure I’m ready to go.”
Brown was a highly touted recruit in high school and a McDonald's All-American. He shocked the masses when he chose to play his one year of college basketball at Cal over Kentucky, Kansas and UCLA. He averaged 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds before being selected third overall in the 2016 draft.
Brown's biggest jump came after his rookie season when he went from averaging 6.6 points per game in 17 minutes to 14.5 points in 30 minutes his sophomore season. Each year, he has continued to improve and be an additional anchor to this Celtics squad. It was only a few short months ago when fans were calling for the young pair of Tatum and Brown to be split up. Now, the two are the fourth duo of players 25-and-under who led their team in scoring to reach the NBA Finals in the past 40 years, according to Elias Sports.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Horford might have been the missing piece all along to get this Celtics team over the hump and to their first Finals appearance in 12 years. The Celtics picked up Horford in June 2021 in a trade with the Thunder that sent Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City.
The 6-foot-9 forward started his career in 2007 when the Atlanta Hawks drafted him with the third overall pick. Horford spent nine seasons in Atlanta before being traded to the Celtics in 2016, after a three-year stint plagued with injuries. He made two brief stops in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City before returning to the Celtics for this championship-run season.
"I remember coming in my rookie year and seeing Al Horford. I’ve been watching him play my whole life," Tatum said. "He’s been the ultimate professional, ultimate teammate. He’s all about the right things and no one can ever say anything bad about Al. I’m very fortunate and lucky to call him a teammate."
Horford is the 17th oldest player on an active NBA roster and will turn 36 on Friday, one day after he is set to make his NBA Finals debut.
Williams was far from a blue-blood recruit in high school, having only six Division I offers before committing to Texas A&M. Williams averaged only 10.4 points and 9.2 rebounds during his sophomore year, but the Celtics saw the long-term potential in the 6-foot-9 forward and drafted him with the 27th overall pick in 2018.
His adjustment to the NBA in four short years has been fluid and he's now a dominant force in the frontcourt, battling with some of the best forwards and centers in the NBA on a nightly basis. After dealing with injuries during the first couple rounds of the playoffs, Williams played the entire Eastern Conference finals series against the Miami Heat. On Tuesday, Williams was listed as questionable (knee) for Game 1 of the NBA Finals and head coach Ime Udoka told reporters during shootaround that it would be a game-time decision.
Curry was a huge piece in changing the Warriors franchise and he completely changed the way the game is played at the guard position. Golden State drafted Curry with the seventh overall draft pick in 2009. Curry spent three years at Davidson before declaring for the draft after averaging 28.6 points and 5.6 assists. He also led the NCAA in scoring and was a consensus first-team All-American.
Many initially thought Curry was undersized to play guard at the NBA level. All criticism was silenced after his rookie year. Curry has gone on to win three NBA titles, two league MVPs and has eight All-Star appearances. He's now the all-time leader in 3-pointers.
Curry was sidelined after five games into the 2019 season with a hand injury that needed surgery. Along with Thompson's injuries, it would be an uphill battle to return to the Finals. Curry never wavered.
"Come back, bottle this up, everybody make the right strides over the summer and ... you don't want to see us next year," Curry told reporters after being eliminated by the Grizzlies in the play-in game in 2021.
"The tone was set in those last 20 games [of the 2020-21 season] and carried over and gave us so much confidence that we could be that team again," Curry added last week after defeating the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals.
The "Splash Brothers" don't exist without Thompson, and the pair have been together for 11 years. Thompson was the 11th pick in the 2011 draft after a strong junior season at Washington State. He led the Pac-10 in scoring and set the conference tournament scoring record with 43 points, including eight 3-pointers.
Thompson went eight full seasons without serious injuries and won three NBA championships in the process. During Game 6 of the 2019 Finals, Thompson suffered an ACL injury that sidelined him for the entire 2019-20 season. To make matters worse, in July 2020, Thompson was injured again during a summer workout in Los Angeles and he was forced to sit out for a second consecutive season with an Achilles injury.
To watch Thompson's comeback has been incredible, and he hardly skipped a beat his first game back on the court on Jan. 9, 2022 against the Cavaliers. He scored 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting in 20 minutes. During the playoffs, Thompson is averaging 20 points and shooting 37.5% from deep.
The Splash Brothers, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, are back in the NBA Finals. (Harry How/Getty Images)
Green is the only second-round pick in the starting five rotation for the NBA Finals. After playing four years at Michigan State, the Warriors selected Green with the 35th pick in the 2012 draft. Along with Curry and Thompson, Green's accolades over his career are impressive. He has won three titles, is a four-time NBA All-Star and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2017.
In the past seven seasons, Green has averaged more than five assists per game and has made a career of creating for others offensively and being a complete menace on defense, disrupting every opponent he faces. When Curry and Thompson were sidelined with injuries the past two seasons, Green took on more of a leadership role and helped grow the younger players around him like Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole, a player he has credited for the success of this deep playoff run.
"You're talking a guy who was on the third-team All-G League last year, has been our No. 1 option in this playoffs," Green said after the Game 3 win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round. "The way he's playing, he's gained the trust of everyone on the team, he's gained the trust of Coach [Steve] Kerr, and he's gained fear from everybody else."
Wiggins was the No. 1 player coming out of high school and played his one college season at Kansas before being selected No. 1 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 draft. (The Cavaliers technically drafted Wiggins, then traded him in a three-team preseason deal.) While Wiggins won Rookie of the Year for the 2014-15 season, his time in Minnesota didn't pan out and he was eventually dealt to the Warriors midseason in 2020.
The 6-foot-7 Canadian guard bought into the Warriors' system right away. He has been an integral part of this Warriors team the past two seasons, particularly on defense, and he has added some offensive relief to Curry and Thompson.
"We would not be here without Wiggins," head coach Steve Kerr told ESPN's Malika Andrews. "His defense throughout the playoffs has been amazing. The threat he provides offensively gives us another dynamic. It’s just been beautiful to watch him blend in with the core group."
Wiggins is coming off a huge series against the Dallas Mavericks where he averaged 18.6 points and 37 minutes.
Looney spent one year at UCLA and was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. The 26-year-old was drafted by the Warriors with the 30th draft pick in 2015 and has remained with the franchise throughout his career.
Looney has turned into the X-factor for the Warriors in this playoff run and it has been a slow-and-steady climb for the center. After averaging only six points per game during the regular season, Looney came alive during the Western Conference finals and posted a career-high 21 points and added 12 rebounds in a Game 2 win. The series before that, Looney made his mark by recording 22 rebounds in Game 4 against the Grizzlies — the most of any Warriors player since the '80s.
Steph Curry is off to a blistering start in Game 1.
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Amy Schneider talks historic 'Jeopardy!' run, PBS special and more
Amy Schneider joins Good Day D.C.to talk about her history run on the game show "Jeopardy," and the new PBS special "PBS: True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs" airing in June.
Several organizations in the chemical and affiliated industries have raised millions of dollars for students pursuing STEM degrees at historically […] The post 350 HBCU students to receive $40,000 scholarships to pursue STEM degrees appeared first on TheGrio.
Conditions that involve cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's—a progressive disease that is the most common cause of dementia—aren't just prevalent; they're on the rise. Alzheimer's Disease International reports that more than 55 million people across the globe were living with dementia in 2020. That number is predicted to double every 20 years, making for 139 million people with dementia in 2050.Although there is currently no cure for dementia, an early diagnosis can lead to interventions that
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Who is Ryan Long? Meet the ‘Jeopardy!’ champ who only brought two shirts for filming
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins on 21 November as 32 teams aim to reach the final and become world champions on 18 December.
The tournament will be the first to be held in the Arab world and only the second to take place in Asia, after Japan and South Korea joint-hosted the event in 2002. This edition will be the last to feature just 32 teams, with the tournament being expanded from 2026 inwards in order to feature 48 nations.
England will meeting either Wales or Scotland if either of their UK neighbours make it out of the play-offs, in Group B with USA and Iran. Spain and Germany have been drawn in a tough-looking Group E with Japan and either Costa Rica or New Zealand, while Portugal meet Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in a well-balanced Group H.
Hosts Qatar start their tournament against Ecuador, before taking on Senegal and Netherlands – the latter duo will be the first match of the 2022 World Cup. Because of excessive summer temperatures in the Gulf state, the Qatar World Cup will be the first to be staged in winter rather than summer.
Check out the full World Cup fixtures and schedule below.
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands.
Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine.
Group D: France, Peru/Australia/UAE, Denmark, Tunisia.
Group E: Spain, Costa Rica/New Zealand, Germany, Japan.
Group stage: 21 November to 2 December
Round of 16: 3-6 December
Quarter-finals: 9-10 December
Semi-finals: 13-14 December
Final: 18 December
Scotland and Wales’ potential path to World Cup final at Qatar 2022
Wales are already into the final of the World Cup qualifying play-off, while Scotland must face Ukraine in the semi-finals.
BT's £633m sports broadcasting tie-up with Warner Bros Discovery is being investigated by the competition watchdog amid fears it could lead to higher prices for football fans.
USMNT wins, but Christian Pulisic calls out lack of American fanbase present in Cincinnati.
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The Buffalo Bills have signed wide receiver Tavon Austin. The news comes from the man himself.
Austin shared an image signing a contract via his social media account on Instagram. He indicated it was with the Bills.
Here’s that image from Bleacher Report:
Tavon Austin announces he's signing with the Bills pic.twitter.com/gWpwnv59LO
Austin, 31, was a first-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2013. He does have a slight connection to Buffalo because of that.
The Rams moved up in a trade from pick No. 16 to 8 in order to select Austin. Their trade partner? The Bills (Buffalo went on to draft QB EJ Manuel at 16).
Austin’s career has been a mixed bag and in recent years he hasn’t been a difference maker. In 2021, Austin had 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, when he was productive, Austin was an extremely versatile weapon. The type the Bills covet.
In 2016, Austin had his best year as a receiver with 58 catches, 509 yards and three touchdowns. But Austin’s best season as a rusher was in 2015 when he carried the ball 52 times for 434 yards and four touchdowns.
Austin will have an uphill battle to make the Bills’ final roster in 2022, but if he does, it will be because of his ability to contribute in both areas.
Amazon already 'in talks' with former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick for broadcasting role
Sam Brown, whose face bears the scars of an IED ambush, has made the primary competitive as early voting begins.
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Buffalo Bills sign WR Tavon Austin
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When a youngster is dreaming of a football career, making it to the NFL is tops on the list, but getting into a hall of fame has to be icing on the cake, no matter what kind of recognition it is.
For former Ohio State offensive lineman Nick Mangold, that has become a reality because it was announced on Thursday that he’ll be inducted into the Jets’ ring of honor. Mangold will join D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Darrelle Revis as the other two that will be enshrined.
“This is a shock,” Mangold said when he was surprised with the news. “Thank you so much. This is awesome and amazing since it’s with two of my guys.”
Mangold had an eleven-year career in the NFL, all with the Jets. He made the Pro Bowl seven times and was named first-team All-Pro twice. Before the NFL, Mangold played under Jim Tressel at Ohio State from 2003-to 2005, being named an All-American his senior season before New York drafted him at No. 29 in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.
Congrats to Mangold. It’s a well-deserved honor for one whale of a Buckeye ambassador.
Gabe Kapler not concerned about long-term outlook of Giants bullpen
Gabe Kapler isn't too worried about the recent struggles coming from the 'pen.
One of the best seasons in Pickerington Central boys volleyball history, as well as the 10-year tenure of coach Luke Rininger, came to an end May 25.
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Silver 'in favor' of WNBA team in 'fantastic' Bay Area market originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
SAN FRANCISCO – Year after year, chatter around the Bay Area increases as local basketball fans express a desire aligned with that of Warriors CEO Joe Lacob.
A WNBA team.
And NBA commissioner Adam Silver hears it all, and is in favor of it, but in addressing the issue Tuesday was careful about treading on the territory of the WNBA commissioner.
“I'm definitely in favor of it, but I will defer to my colleague, Cathy Engelbert, commissioner of the WNBA,” he said shortly before tipoff of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “She's talked about the desire to expand; at the same time, she's focused on having a strong economic model with the current 12 teams.”
The interest is clear, but the wait continues.
Though several groups have shown an interest in having a WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area, Lacob has pursued an WNBA expansion team for nearly a decade. His success with the Warriors – “they are obviously great operators,” Silver said – could give his group an edge.
“This is a fantastic basketball market and has historically been a great woman's basketball market,” Silver said.
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The WNBA team closest to the Bay Area is the Los Angeles Sparks. The next closest team is the Las Vegas Aces, who operate under the ownership Mark Davis, who also owns the NFL Raiders.
Though the Bay Area never has had a WNBA team, the Sacramento Monarchs lasted 13 seasons, even winning a championship in 2005, but were dissolved in 2009. Attempts to relocate them to the Bay Area failed after no local owner stepped in.
That would not be the case should the WNBA decide to expand to the Bay Area in the near future.
“Once (Engelbert) feels that all the proper building blocks are in place with the existing 12 teams, no doubt she'll turn to expansion,” Silver said. “And I'm sure San Francisco will be on her list.”
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Little-known, he was at Freddie Roach's famed gym in Los Angeles when the legendary trainer thought he would make a good sparring partner for Pacquiao ahead of his WBO welterweight bout against Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
"Back then he said to me that I'd become world champion and hearing that from an all-time great, hearing that from a guy like Manny Pacquiao, that gave me that extra boost," Kambosos told reporters.
"He wanted to be the best and he treated his sparring sessions with me as part of his education," he told The Sydney Morning Herald.
"I never saw the same fighter twice. He was more than a sparring partner, he was a training partner.
"George worked harder than anyone in the camp, I think that is why we got along so well."
- Bullied for his weight -
"Everything in my career I've had to earn. I've had to work hard, extremely hard to get to this position," said Kambosos ahead of Sunday's bout against Haney, who is the WBC lightweight titleholder and undefeated in 27 fights.
"I've never really been given something or opportunities, I've always worked hard to earn them. And that's how I love it to be."
That work has put Kambosos on the brink of his greatest achievement with more than 50,000 people expected to pack Melbourne's Marvel Stadium to see if he can become one of Australia's greatest boxers.
Vanderbilt lefty pitcher Devin Futrell developed his competitive edge in the backyard with his brother. In the NCAA Tournament, he's on the big stage.
Prospect Heliot Ramos explains how he's working to return to Giants
Heliot Ramos was sent down in mid-April and has struggled to get going in Triple-A, but he said some recent swing changes are leading to better results.
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'Ferocious' Kambosos: Australian boxer with Pacquiao in his corner
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Boston Celtics center Al Horford made an impact in his first NBA Finals appearance after a record 141 playoff games without making it to the final series. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
The Celtics made NBA Finals history with their comeback win over the Warriors on Thursday night.
A convicted murderer on the run since escaping a prison bus after stabbing its driver last month was shot dead by law enforcement late Thursday after he killed a family of five and stole their truck from a rural weekend cabin, a Texas prison system spokesman said. Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was killed about 10:30 p.m. Thursday in Jourdanton, Texas, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) south of San Antonio, said Jason Clark, spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Lopez was killed about 220 miles (354 kilometers) southeast of Centerville, Texas, where Clark earlier said Lopez had killed a Houston family of five at their cabin and stole their pickup truck.
Consider the parallels: The 2015 Warriors had a first-time, first-team All-NBA player in Stephen Curry, a first-year coach in Steve Kerr and a trio of young standouts - Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green - serving as the franchise cornerstones. The 2022 Celtics have a first-time, first-team All-NBA player in Jayson Tatum, a first-year coach in Ime Udoka and a trio of young standouts - Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown - serving as the franchise cornerstones.
Boston hits a barrage of 3-pointers to stage a massive rally in the 4th quarter to win Game 1.
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What we learned as Warriors collapse in fourth, lose Game 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Warriors no longer are undefeated at Chase Center in the playoffs, and they now find themselves in an early series hole after dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, 120-108 to the Boston Celtics.
Going into the fourth quarter, the Warriors looked well on their way to a win after outscoring Boston by 14 points in the third. In the blink of an eye, everything changed. The Celtics couldn't miss, the Warriors lost any kind of momentum and Boston owned the fourth quarter.
The Celtics scored 40 points in the fourth quarter. The Warriors scored 16. It's about how you finish, and the Warriors absolutely crumbled down the stretch.
Steph Curry scored a game-high 34 points, which ties his career-high for his most points in a Game 1 of the Finals. Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points and Klay Thompson scored 15, but the Warriors were swallowed by the Celtics' defense.
While Jayson Tatum only scored 12 points, he also had 13 assists and was a plus-16. Al Horford continued to be a star in the playoffs as of late, leading the Celtics with 26 points. His six 3-pointers are the most ever for a player's Finals debut.
Sunday night's Game 2 essentially now is a must-win for the Warriors.
Here are three takeaways from the Warriors' Game 1 loss to the Celtics.
Whether it was all the talk about Marcus Smart's defense or the narrative that he still needs a Finals MVP, Curry came out like someone who heard it all, has seen it all and was ready to remind everybody who he is once again. His first quarter was historic. Literally.
Curry played the entire opening period and went off for 21 of the Warriors' 32 points. He went 7-for-9 from the field and 6-for-8 from 3-point range. For good measure, Curry also added three rebounds, two assists and a steal in the first 12 minutes of the game.
His 21 first-quarter points are the most since 1996. Kobe Bryant had the previous record with 17 in 2009. And he became the first to score at least 21 points in one quarter of the Finals since Michael Jordan in 1993. Curry also set a Finals record with his six 3-pointers in the first quarter.
He went scoreless in the second quarter, and was held to 13 the final two quarters. Curry did everything he could to bring the Warriors a win. It wasn't enough, and he'll need help going forward.
Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr. and Andre Iguodala all were deemed back for the Warriors before tipoff. It didn't take long to remember how much Golden State missed them. Iguodala and Porter both entered in the first quarter. Porter scored six points and grabbed two rebounds in his first six minutes on the floor after missing the previous two-plus games.
Over 24 minutes, Porter scored 12 points and made four 3-pointers. He also snagged four rebounds.
Iguodala hit a big 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter and even showed bounce with a dunk. The 38-year-old played 12 minutes off the bench, scoring seven points to go with three assists.
Payton was available but didn't see any minutes.
Time To Adjust
These two teams now have two days to go over the film, make the needed changes and find ways to counter each other. The Warriors continued to mix in their zone defense, especially when Tatum wasn't on the floor. The Celtics play very aggressive on defense and were extremely handsy. They got away with it most of the time, too.
This version of Robert Williams can be a scary one. If his surgically-repaired knee holds up, he can be a force in the middle of Boston's defense. Derrick White holds the card to being the X-factor of the series and the Celtics guard scored 21 points off the bench.
The last time the Warriors played Boston, White didn't score a single point.
Jordan Poole never really got going offensively, was out of control at times and despite his lightning-quick first step, he wasn't able to drive against the Celtics' long and swarming defense.
After the Warriors dominated the third quarter to the tune of 38 points, the Celtics came out firing the fourth quarter and never stopped. Horford couldn't miss and Boston quickly erased its 12-point deficit.
The game was full of adjustments on the floor, and the next two days will require even more.
Celtics go on 4th quarter tear in Game 1
Al Horford played like an All-Star in Game 1 win in San Francisco. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Over the last three seasons, six franchises have reached the NBA Finals. The league has seen five Eastern Conference champions in the last five seasons. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the team which hoists the trophy won't be the same as the one who did the year before.
NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 120-108 Game 1 Finals win over the Golden State Warriors
Stealing home court advantage is a solid way to start the 2022 NBA Finals.
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Warriors observations: Celtics steal Game 1 behind Dubs' late collapse
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Jonquel Jones with a 3-pointer vs. Las Vegas Aces
Jonquel Jones (Connecticut Sun) with a 3-pointer vs. Las Vegas Aces, 06/02/2022
How much would you be willing to pay for a seat inside an arena to watch the Celtics in the NBA Finals? Courtside tickets are going for an astronomical price.
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Jonquel Jones with a 3-pointer vs. Las Vegas Aces
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Former Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry continues to assemble his first football staff since becoming the head coach at Virginia Tech. The newest addition to his staff in Blacksburg has a bit of a Penn State flavor to it.
According to Rich Scarcella of The Reading Eagle, former Penn State linebacker Jan Johnson is joining the Virginia Tech program as a defensive analyst.
Johnson had been trying to keep his professional football career going with the USFL after a brief taste of the NFL in the last two years. But Pry is taking advantage of Johnson’s desire to get into coaching. Serving as an analyst is a good first step for the former Nittany Lion linebacker.
Johnson is a former two-sport standout at Penn State, walking on for the football program and contributing to Penn State’s national championship wrestling program. On the football field, Johnson recorded 64 tackles in his final season at Penn State in 2019, including four in Penn State’s Cotton Bowl victory over Memphis. He had a season-high 14 tackles earlier in the season against Buffalo and 11 tackles in a road game at Minnesota, including three tackles for loss.
Here’s how Middletown woman on winning Indy 500 team shattered another glass ceiling
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Former Penn State linebacker joins Virginia Tech coaching staff
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Former Notre Dame wide receiver DaVonte Neal has been charged with first-degree murder.
Neal, a four-star recruit in Notre Dame’s 2012 recruiting class, played just one season for the Fighting Irish before transferring to Arizona. Neal had been working as an assistant football coach at Idaho State.
According to the Idaho State Journal:
Pocatello police say Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, a class one felony; one count of drive by shooting, a class two felony; and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure; a class two felony. The alleged incident occurred on Nov. 11, 2017, police said. The victim, according to the Associated Press and identified in an ABC 15 story, was Bryan Burns.
The Idaho State Journal reached Idaho State athletic director Pauline Thiros via text message, who offered the following comment:
“I have been in constant contact with (ISU head coach Charlie Ragle) who has known DaVonte’ for many years and never had any knowledge or suspicion of a possible crime of any kind,” ISU Athletic Director Pauline Thiros told the Journal via text. “The news of DaVonte’ Neal’s arrest and charges in Arizona was a great shock. Going forward, we will cooperate in every way possible, safeguard our program and culture, support each other and our students, and allow the legal process to work. The news is devastating and we hope for resolution for all involved.”
Neal has been placed on administrative leave by Idaho State as the school has initiated proceedings to terminate his contract.
Neal played one season at Notre Dame, recording one reception for a loss of five yards and one rush for seven yards. He then spent three years at Arizona after transferring.
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Former prized Notre Dame recruit charged with murder
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Penn State has placed a heavy emphasis on the offensive line in the Class of 2023 recruiting cycle, and the efforts continue to be paying off in the pursuit of a five-star offensive tackle. Samson Okunlola, from Massachusetts, updated his recruiting progress with a list of his top nine schools. Among the top nine schools still in the running was Penn State.
Penn State is up against some stiff competition as the recruiting focus begins to narrow. The other eight schools listed among Okunola’s top schools are Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ohio State, Miami, and Michigan State. There is no timeline for an expected decision date for Okunola, and he has yet to confirm any official visits on his schedule.
According to On3, Okunola seems to be expecting to make official visits to Alabama, Miami, and Michigan State. It is worth noting that Okunola has been on Penn State’s campus before. Okunola attended Penn State’s junior day in January and Penn State was among the first handful of offers to be extended to him back in December 2020.
Okunola would be a massive addition to an already loaded offensive line haul in the Class of 2023 for Penn State. Okunola measures 6′-5″ and 305 lb going into his senior year of high school at Thayer Academy in Brockton, Massachusetts. He is rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports but is bumped up to five stars in the composite rankings. The last update to the On3 prediction machine listed Penn State with the second-best shot to secure a commitment from Okunola, although the favorite was Rutgers, which was not listed among Okunola’s top nine.
Perhaps of some interest to note, the primary recruiter of Okunola for Alabama is reported to be former Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien, now the offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide.
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P. J. Fleck
Football camp season is upon us, and Penn State head coach James Franklin is once again embracing the opportunity to get out and connect with high school players from around the Big Ten footprint. On Thursday, Franklin attended the Michigan Football Showcase at Ferris State University. He wasn’t the only Big Ten coach in attendance either.
Franklin was one of four FBS coaches on hand for the event. The others were Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck, and Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester. Nearly 500 high school football players attended the event. Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain was also reportedly in attendance according to Ferris State. Franklin will square off against three of those coaches this upcoming season (Fleck, Harbaugh, and McElwain).
Franklin took time at the microphone to address the importance of high school players maximizing what they get out of the college experience. Franklin said he gets annoyed hearing some high school recruits say they will be attending a college for the next three years, with the expectation they are going to go straight to the NFL after that. Franklin hopes the message resonates, and perhaps leads to some potential recruiting opportunities for Penn State down the line.
Jim Harbaugh’s here at the Ferris State football camp, seated next to P.J. Fleck, James Franklin and Western Michigan’s Tim Lester. pic.twitter.com/J6JE019rmE
— Aaron McMann (@AaronMcMann) June 2, 2022
Penn State head coach James Franklin addressing the campers at Ferris State. pic.twitter.com/1LQVji6Rof
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) June 2, 2022
Penn State coach James Franklin talking to the prospects at Ferris State’s mega camp. pic.twitter.com/0TfZpD1sUO
Detroit Tigers (19-30) vs. Minnesota Twins (30-21): 7:10 p.m.; Comerica Park; Bally Sports Detroit; WXYT-FM (97.1).
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WATCH: What James Franklin had to say at a football camp in Michigan
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Prince Charles greets crowd outside Buckingham Palace
STORY: Charles shook hands with well wishers who were gathered for the first day of celebrations marking his mother Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.A few minutes beforehand, Charles, 73, and other senior royals joined the queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.Tens of thousands of royal supporters waving flags lined the streets of London for the military parade that marked the start of Platinum Jubilee events.
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Matt Jones says playing LIV Golf event is 'purely a business decision'
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"We've been counted out all year. Rightfully so," Celtics guard Marcus Smart said, following a comeback victory that resembled his team's remarkable turnaround from a midseason afterthought. "We've had moments, but we continue to fight. That's who we are. Over the last couple months, that's our identity."
The revamped Warriors looked like the Warriors of old. Less than three minutes into their night, Curry found Klay Thompson for a transition 3-pointer and didn't bother to watch it go in. The two-time MVP's errant last-second heave broke a streak of seven straight makes, including a record six 3-pointers, in a personal 21-point first quarter. Chase Center was rocking, as if it was Oracle Arena hosting LeBron James in 2015.
If ever there was an opportunity to fold following consecutive seven-game series and 4,500 miles logged in the previous three days, it was under the pressure of a three-time champion's initial flex exceeding its hype.
Where so many have wilted, the Celtics stared down Curry as he plugged into the crowd, electrifying the Bay Area once more, and they let the shock wear off. Between Curry's fifth and sixth 3-pointers, a Derrick White triple and a Jayson Tatum three-point play kept Boston within 32-28 at the end of the first quarter.
You still couldn't help but wonder if first-year Celtics coach Ime Udoka was already searching for answers to start the second quarter, when he rolled out Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Grant Williams, White and Daniel Theis, who previously played only 15 unproductive playoff minutes together. The Warriors extended their lead to 10, targeting Boston reserves who rarely even saw the court in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Celtics called a timeout, reinserted a starting lineup that dominated opponents by 24.6 points per 100 possessions throughout the regular season and countered with the best punch in their repertoire. The length and quickness of Boston's top-rated defense extinguished Golden State's flammable offense. Over the final 8:37 of the second quarter, the Celtics closed on a 19-7 run to enter halftime with a 56-54 lead.
"A lot of guys have played a lot of big basketball throughout their careers," said White, who finished with 21 points. "May not be the Finals, but the thing about this group is we love to hoop, so we're ready to go."
Golden State threw another haymaker, the sort of third-quarter barrage that had buried every Western Conference playoff opponent Curry, Thompson and Draymond Green faced for eight years. The ball found anyone open, and everyone delivered, outscoring the Celtics 38-24 in the third. Andrew Wiggins' 12 points doubled the output of Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who were 1 for 10 in the quarter and 9 for 31 through three.
Only, Brown led a counterattack, scoring or assisting Boston's first 14 points of the fourth quarter to draw within 97-94 before the Warriors knew what hit them. After Curry finger rolled his 34th and final points of the night, White and Al Horford's four straight 3-pointers ignited a 17-0 run. Celtics not named Tatum made their first 11 shots of the final quarter, including seven 3-pointers, to steal a 109-103 lead inside of five minutes.
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Smart delivered the knockout. As Boston's lead ballooned to 120-105, Warriors coach Steve Kerr emptied his bench, stunned by a 41-16 bludgeoning that marked the most lopsided final frame ever in the Finals. Golden State now must get off the mat before Sunday's encore.
"Obviously, you go into Game 2 with more of a sense of desperation," said Kerr.
"We pretty much dominated the game for the first 41, 42 minutes, so we'll be fine, added Green, forgetting his team trailed at halftime and convincing himself his team has the upper hand in a series he trails 1-0.
As if losing for the first time in 10 home games to a team that is now 8-2 on the road isn't alarming already.
"Knowing we can play so much better, that's the main thing," Udoka said, detailing defensive mistakes. "Didn't have a great three quarters and kept ourselves in the game, then locked down when we needed to."
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Kerr explains Warriors' losing record to Celtics during his tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Since Steve Kerr was hired as the Warriors’ head coach eight years ago, his club has compiled a winning record against every NBA team but one -- the Boston Celtics.
As teams from different conferences, Golden State and Boston meet up twice per season, one at each home arena. Kerr’s Warriors took both matchups in his first year at the helm in 2014-15, but since then Boston has won nine of the last 14 clashes, making Kerr’s career record against the Celtics a measly 7-9.
On Tuesday, Kerr explained to 95.7 The Game’s Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto why the Warriors have a losing record to the Celtics under his watch heading into the 2022 NBA Finals.
“Well, they’ve been really good,” Kerr said. “You look at the Celtics, I know there’s a lot of focus on the fact that they haven’t been to the Finals. But they’ve been to the conference finals four times over the last six years. Since I’ve been here, they’ve been very good."
Since 2014-15, the Celtics have finished with a record of .500 or better in all but one season. It's no coincidence that Brad Stevens took over Boston's bench the year prior, only to slide into a front office role and cede the head coaching duties to Ime Udoka before the 2021-22 campaign.
"They’ve always been really well coached, first under Brad and now under Ime," Kerr said. "They’ve always been very good defensively. So, they’ve had excellent teams. And we’ve had great matchups with them. We’ve had really interesting games."
The Warriors split the two matchups with the Celtics this season, winning 111-107 on the road Dec. 17 and losing 110-88 at Chase Center on March 16.
Kerr can flip his record against the Celtics to the winning side with four victories in the NBA Finals, which begin with Game 1 on Thursday in San Francisco.
Celtics vs. Warriors takeaways: C's steal Game 1 with fourth-quarter explosion
Al Horford and Derrick White led the way as the Celtics stunned the Warriors with a 40-point fourth quarter to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals. We share our takeaways from a thrilling opener.
Maxwell knows how tough it is to turn a team around and then contend for a title.
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Why JK laughed at 'old head' Draymond early in rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
For a while, the 32-year-old Green couldn't figure out why. Was it because he thought he was funny? Was it because Kuminga was a big fan of "The Draymond Green Show" podcast?
Then, it clicked. It's because of their 13-year age difference.
"If you see an OG, old head, doing something, you’re going to laugh and say, ‘Alright, I see you OG.,' " Green explained Wednesday at NBA Finals Media Day in San Francisco. "And you’re really laughing at the fact that like that’s so old school that it’s funny. That’s how I feel like he was looking at me like, 'Dude, you’re just old. You move old, you look old.' "
When Green played in the 2009 national championship as a freshman at Michigan State, Kuminga was six years old. When Golden State used the 35th overall pick to select Green in the 2012 NBA Draft, Kuminga was nine. And when Green was preparing for his first NBA Finals in 2015 -- just like Kuminga is doing this week as the Warriors get ready to battle the Boston Celtics -- the rookie was just 12 years old.
"Honestly, that was a part of the growth and understanding of him," Green said. "Like OK, he look at me like I might look at a 55-year-old man that got on his gear, his get up. That’s how he’s looking at me. And that helped me further understand how I need to relate to him."
It's been an up-and-down postseason for Kuminga, as you'd expect from any teenager trying to keep up in the world's biggest stage for hoops. But he's posted at least 17 points in three different games, most recently by dropping 17 points and eight rebounds in Game 4 of the conference finals.
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What will the Knicks do with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft? | Ian Begley
SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses the New York Knicks working out draft prospect Tyson Etienne out of Wichita State, who is also Marcus Camby's godson, among other players on Wednesday. Begley also breaks down some of the options the Knicks face with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, including potentially trading the pick to move up or down in the draft order. For more Ian Begley: https://sny.tv/tags/ian-begley About Ian Begley: Ian Begley joined SNY in 2019 as the network's first NBA Insider covering the Knicks and Nets. His show, "The Putback with Ian Begley," appears weekly on SNY.tv, and Begley is also a regular contributor to "GEICO SportsNite."
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Why Jonathan Kuminga laughs at Draymond Green in Warriors rookie season
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NFL players being iffy on serving as a mentor for their possible replacement has been an interesting discussion as of late.
Not in Cincinnati Bengals land.
Clark Harris, the long-snapper heading into his 16th pro season and 13th on the NFL’s most games played list (201), says he has no issues being a mentor to undrafted free agent Cal Adomitis.
“I’m not going to be a (jerk) about it. Like ‘Figure it out yourself,'” Harris said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “I’ve been here 16 years. If someone is going to be better than me … It’s not like it would be a waste of time and it was like ‘There’s no helping this guy.'”
That’s a great thing for the Bengals — Cal Adomitis was one of the team’s most-hyped undrafted free agents.
Harris says the most he’ll play is two more seasons. He also views Adomitis as a guy capable of replacing him. The only problem is whether other teams will let it happen — he’ll presumably land on the practice squad at best with Harris still around, so other teams could attempt to claim him if he isn’t protected.
Either way, Harris is yet another example of the leadership-based locker room culture the Bengals have worked hard to create.
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Roster tracker: Who's in and who's out for the Kentucky basketball's 2022-23 squad?
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The New England Patriots have had a busy offseason, as they have seen players come and go at a rapid rate. As the focus begins to shift towards training camp, there are still impactful free agents on the market.
ESPN’s Matt Bowen released a list of the top 10 available free agents on Thursday. In addition, he also picked the best fit for each player. Bowen went the defensive route for the Patriots, as he believes Trey Flowers should make his return to Foxborough.
Flowers was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. He recorded 21 sacks and 164 combined tackles in four seasons with New England. He won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, before signing a five-year deal with the Detroit Lions in March 2019.
The Lions released Flowers on March 16 after they placed him on injured reserve at the end of the season. He recorded 24 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks in seven games with the Lions last season.
As Bowen notes, a reunion between Flowers and the Patriots would make sense for both parties.
The Patriots could use Flowers’ skillset, as the organization could use additional linebacker depth. Flowers’ ability to rush the passer could also be an asset, as New England looks to keep up in a crowded, offensively-explosive AFC East.
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ESPN deems this defensive free agent as best fit for Patriots
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Peyton Manning was essentially a player-coach when he served as the Denver Broncos’ quarterback from 2012-2015.
It seems that Russell Wilson will have a similar role in Denver.
“[He’s] like a coach on the field,” running back Javonte Williams said last week. “There are no questions that I’ve asked ‘Russ’ that he doesn’t know the answers to.
“If I forget a play or something, I’ll be like, ‘Hey Russ, what do I have [to do],’ and he’ll tell me really quick. Just someone like that who can correct you when you have a mistake or anything like that is always good.”
Wilson is also learning a new offense but the Broncos have tailored it to fit their new franchise quarterback — he’s had a say in much of it, and the QB has quickly picked up what’s new to him.
Much like Manning, Wilson is a diligent student of the game (as we’ve seen from him watching film with Manning), and he’s been helping coach up teammates this offseason.
Wilson seems to be just what the doctor ordered for Denver’s offense.
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Javonte Williams: Russell Wilson is ‘like a coach on the field’ for Broncos
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Tutu Atwell didn’t contribute in the way he or the Rams hoped he would as a rookie last year. The second-round pick played just 10 offensive snaps and never recorded a touch, only working on special teams.
He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury after just eight games, sidelining him for the second half of the year. But now that he’s healthy, Atwell is looking to carve out a bigger role within the offense.
Rams wide receivers coach Eric Yarber echoed what Sean McVay said recently, coming away impressed with the progress Atwell has made in Year 2. He told Kevin Modesti of the OC Register that “it’s night and day” with Atwell’s development compared to his rookie year.
The Rams’ receiver group didn’t make it easy for Atwell to earn reps last year, playing behind Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, Van Jefferson and DeSean Jackson. However, there may have been things Atwell could have done to improve his chances, too.
The Rams still have Kupp and Jefferson at wide receiver, and they also added Allen Robinson, so Atwell once again has an uphill climb to playing time. But Yarber expects him to contribute in the passing game and on special teams, and there’s also the possibility of running jet sweeps to get the ball in his hands.
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Rams WRs coach speaks highly of Tutu Atwell’s progress: ‘It’s night and day’
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The Tennessee Titans enter the 2022 campaign with a ton of questions to answer, and that’s especially true on offense after letting go of two starters along the offense line and trading away their No. 1 receiver, A.J. Brown.
But some of those questions could be answered by the team’s most recent draft picks.
Tennessee added nine players via the 2022 NFL draft and the team is hoping the youngsters can make an immediate impact, something the Titans haven’t gotten from general manager Jon Robinson’s recent draft classes in the past two years.
Expecting any rookie to make a big impact in their first season is always a risky proposition, but the Titans will need at least a few of their youngsters to step up in 2022.
That said, we’re going to do our best to try and rank Tennessee’s 2022 draft picks based on their projected impact for this coming season. Here’s what we came up with.
9. OT Nicholas Petit-Frere
Petit-Frere, who by all accounts will need a season to develop, will compete for the starting right tackle job, a role we expect to ultimately go to 2021 second-round pick, Dillon Radunz.
That means Petit-Frere will be a backup in his first season, so he’ll need an injury to see the field. And even in the event that happens, there’s no guarantee the rookie will be the one Tennessee turns to.
8. QB Malik Willis
The last thing the Titans want to do is put Willis out there before he’s ready, which is why the team will carry a third quarterback (Logan Woodside) to keep the rookie from being a Ryan Tannehill injury away from the field.
The only avenues for Willis to see the field in 2022 is if there’s a catastrophic injury situation at the position, or if the Titans draw up plays to utilize his impressive skill set, something head coach Mike Vrabel said was possible.
However, we aren’t holding our breath to see much of that. It’s possible we don’t see Willis at all on the field in 2022, so enjoy whatever snaps he gets during the preseason.
While Jackson isn’t a lock to make the roster, we project he will and at least contribute on special teams in his first season. Playing on defense will be another story, though.
There will be a ton of competition for snaps in the secondary, but helping Jackson is the fact that he can play in multiple spots, something he did at Tennessee. Regardless, we don’t expect to see much of him in 2022.
Like Jackson, Campbell should make the roster out of training camp and make his mark on special teams. Also like Jackson, Campbell will have a tough time getting on the field on defense, as he’ll be behind David Long, Zach Cunningham and Monty Rice on the depth chart.
Okonkwo will enter the season as the No. 3 tight end behind Austin Hooper and Geoff Swaim, and while we don’t expect him to have a huge role in his first season, Chig should be involved in the passing attack to some extent.
Should he prove to be a reliable blocker in his first season, Okonkwo may be able to surpass Swaim on the depth chart to garner a bigger role.
Haskins might be Derrick Henry’s heir apparent, but The King will reign for at least two more years (he’s signed through 2023), so Haskins will have to wait for his opportunity to seize the No. 1 role.
In the mean time, Haskins will be one of the backs to spell Henry to help lessen his workload a bit. We expect him to be the top back to take carries when Henry needs a breather, and he could be a factor on third downs if he proves to be as reliable a pass-catcher and blocker as he was in college.
There are a few avenues for McCreary to see the field in 2021.
For starters, he’ll almost certainly be involved on special teams in Year 1. Adding to that, McCreary should be the fourth cornerback on the field when Tennessee plays out of the dime defense, which they played a lot of in 2021.
A starting role isn’t out of the question for the Auburn product, either, as starter and fellow cornerback, Caleb Farley, has injury concerns and is no lock to take a second-year leap.
If Farley struggles or has to miss any time, McCreary could step in.
With the wide open situation the Titans have at wide receiver, it wouldn’t at all surprise us to see Philips become an important part of the passing game during his first season.
A fairly polished route-runner and receiver as a whole, Philips will operate out of the slot and we expect him to, at the very least, make a slightly bigger impact than Okonkwo will in the passing game.
No Titans rookie has more on their shoulders in 2022 than Burks, who was drafted with one of the picks acquired in the A.J. Brown trade. Titans fans were fully on board with drafting Burks going into the draft, but as a secondary option to Brown.
Now, instead of being behind both Brown and Robert Woods, Burks is in line to be the No. 2 receiver and is tasked with helping to replace some of the production Tennessee lost this offseason.
Whatever the case may be, Burks stands to be more involved in 2022 than any other Titans rookie.
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Ranking Titans’ 2022 NFL draft picks by projected impact
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