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Jalen Hurts entered the 2022 offseason looking to improve his accuracy and decision-making as a passer, and with Philadelphia on a break until the start of training camp, most observers believe the third-year signal-caller did just that.
Whether it was quicker decisions with the ball or an improved throwing motion, Hurts is making all the necessary improvements to ensure that the Eagles are his team for years to come. Hurts is now one of the top young quarterbacks in all of football, but he’s still trying to earn the proper respect in his conference.
In a recent quarterback ranking from CBS Sports, Hurts landed at No. 7 in a ranking of all 16 NFC signal-callers.
in a league where you’re more likely to go the distance with an elite passer, can he be more than just a dangerous runner, his primary role during a 2021 playoff run? He’s taken some steps in that area, but 2022 should be the ultimate test. At least theoretically, he’s now got all the tools to emerge as a legit weapon, pairing his poise and high-motor legs with an offense now featuring A.J. Brown opposite DeVonta Smith out wide.
Hurts has the weapons and scheme to take full advantage of his opportunity and if he can improve on the Eagles’ 9-8 record and win a playoff game in 2022, the sky truly is the limit for QB1 in Philadelphia.
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Where Eagles’ Jalen Hurts landed in a ranking of all 16 NFC quarterbacks
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This is turning into one of those stories that you couldn’t quite believe unless you see it for yourself. Over his last two seasons with the Cardinals in 2020 and 2021, Carpenter slashed a miserable .176/.313/.291 with seven homers, 45 RBI and a 125/58 K/BB ratio over 418 plate appearances.
His performance was so terrible, that many thought the 36-year-old slugger was cooked. The best deal that he could land over the winter was a minor league contract from the Rangers with an invitation to spring training. At the end of the spring, when he was told he would not be making the big league roster, Carpenter chose to accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. There, he hit .275/.379/.613 with six homers, 19 RBI and a 20/14 K/BB ratio over 95 plate appearances in 21 games.
Carpenter chose not to exercise his opt-out clause on May 1 when he was eligible to do so, but by May 19 when it became clear that a call-up to the Rangers wasn’t in the cards, he asked for his release. It took him a week to find new work, as the Yankees took a chance on him on a one-year MLB deal. Since that day, all he has done is rake in his limited action.
Entering play on Sunday, Carpenter had hit .250/.400/.850 with four homers, six RBI and a 7/4 K/BB ratio over 25 plate appearances in his first nine games. Not too shabby. He took his performance to the next level on Sunday though.
Carpenter got the Yankees on the board in the first inning of this one, drawing a walk off of Keegan Thompson with the bases loaded. He came around to score later in the frame on a two-run double by Joey Gallo. Carpenter then crushed a 399-foot three-run homer off of Daniel Norris in the second inning to extend the Yankees lead to 8-1. He wasn’t finished yet.
In the sixth inning, Carpenter left the yard again – this time a 403-foot two-run blast off of Alec Mills that made it 12-3. He tacked on a run-scoring double during a five-run rally in the seventh inning that made it a 16-4 ballgame. When all was said and done, Carpenter finished the day 3-for-4 with a double, two homers, three runs scored, seven RBI and a walk. Mighty impressive.
He’s now slashing a monstrous .333/.467/1.125 with six homers and 13 RBI through his first 10 games with the Bombers. In doing so, he became the first player in Yankees franchise history to hit six home runs in his first 10 games with the ballclub. He’s certainly worth a look in deeper mixed leagues where available while he continues to hit like this.
Starting Pitchers with an EDGE
Ross Stripling - 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K, W (3), 29% CSW, 6 swinging strikes
Not to say that the Tigers aren’t a fearsome lineup, but you have to face who’s in front of you and you can’t argue with the terrific afternoon that Stripling had on Sunday. He allowed just one hit – a leadoff single to Robby Grossman in the third inning – and he was immediately erased on a double play. Stripling faced the minimum through six innings, needing only 74 pitches to do so. He now sports a 3.14 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 43 innings on the season.
Carlos Rodón - 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 8 K, W (5), 36% CSW, 16 swinging strikes
Rodon was fantastic in a victory over their division rival Dodgers in San Francisco on Sunday. The left-hander struck out at least eight batters for the first time since May 9th. His fastball topped out at 100.2 mph, and he finished with an impressive 36 percent whiff rate throwing mostly fastballs and sliders. The 29-year-old veteran has a 3.18 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 83/25 K/BB through 12 starts (65 innings).
Justin Verlander - 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 5 K, W (8), 31% CSW, 12 swinging strikes
Verlander carried a shutout into the seventh inning before the Marlins struck for four runs, including a three-run homer from Bryan De La Cruz, all of which came with two outs in the frame following a pair of fielding errors behind him. He finished with five strikeouts and only issued one walk. The 39-year-old righty hasn't skipped a beat this season in his return from Tommy John surgery, allowing three earned runs or fewer in 10 of his 11 outings. He'll carry a pristine 1.94 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 78/15 K/BB ratio across 78 2/3 innings (12 starts) into a home outing Saturday against the struggling White Sox.
Hitters with an EDGE
Jeremy Pena - 2-for-3, HR (9), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (6)
Carlos Correa who? The 24-year-old phenom has stepped in and filled the giant shoes of his predecessor with ease this season, slashing a terrific .277/.330/.468 with nine homers, 27 RBI and six stolen bases while playing tremendous defense at shortstop. He doesn’t have the pedigree of Julio Rodriguez or Bobby Witt Jr., but he should be right there with them in the Rookie of the Year voting at season’s end.
Adam Duvall - 2-for-3, 2 HR (6), 3 RBI, 2 R
Duvall smacked a pair of home runs off of José Quintana on Sunday afternoon – a solo shot in the second inning and a two-run blast in the fourth – helping to power the Braves to their 11th consecutive victory. His home runs tend to come in binges, so perhaps he’s getting hot and now is the time to be playing him in fantasy leagues despite his horrific .206/.261/.353 season-long slash line.
Christian Walker - 3-for-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, R, BB
Walker led the offensive onslaught as the Diamondbacks clobbered the Phillies 13-1 on Sunday afternoon. He finished the game a home run shy of the cycle, which is ironic because that’s what he has actually done best this year. On the season, he’s slashing .207/.302/.474 with 15 long balls and 31 RBI.
EDGE Priority Pickup
Kyle Farmer, SS/3B, Cincinnati Reds – Available in 46% of Yahoo fantasy leagues.
It’s easy to look at the waiver wire in your fantasy league and gloss over Kyle Farmer, because let’s face it, he’s Kyle Farmer. If you took a deeper look though at what he has done over the last 30 days though, you may change your tune. During that stretch, Farmer is hitting .412/.474/.647 with four homers, 20 RBI and two stolen bases. Combine that fire with the fact that he’s dual-eligible – including middle and corner – and he’s an extremely valuable contributor in all mixed leagues.
Emmanuel Clase vs. Athletics - 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K (11th save)
The issue with Clase this season hasn’t been performance, it has simply been the quantity of his save chances. The right-hander fired another scoreless inning to close out the A’s on Sunday and now boasts a tremendous 1.85 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 29/4 K/BB ratio over 24 1/3 innings on the season while converting 11 of his first 13 save chances.
Edwin Diaz vs. Angels - 1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 5 K (12th save)
Diaz did his job on the Sunday night stage in impressive fashion on Sunday night. He came on with a man on in the eighth inning and struck out Mike Trout and Jared Walsh to end the threat. He then returned for the ninth and struck out the side to preserve a two-run victory. Diaz now boasts a 2.13 ERA and 1.07 WHIP to go with his 12 saves on the season.
Alexis Diaz vs. Cardinals - 1 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K (2nd save)
Edwin wasn’t the only member of the Diaz family to earn a save on Sunday night, though it was a much more arduous path to get there for little brother Alexis. The 25-year-old served up a two-run homer to Juan Yepez but still managed to escape with a one-run lead intact – picking up his second save of the season. He has done a nice job so far, registering a 2.48 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 29 innings of work.
Jake McGee vs. Dodgers - 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K (3rd save)
The closer carousel continues to go around for Giants skipper Gabe Kapler. This time it was McGee working a perfect ninth inning to close out the Dodgers. The veteran southpaw has turned in six straight scoreless outings – and still sports a miserable 6.06 ERA and 1.35 WHIP on the season.
Tanner Houck vs. Mariners - 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K (2nd save)
There had been some rumblings that the Red Sox could turn to Houck in the ninth inning in an effort to limit his innings this season, and now he has secured two saves in a matter of three days. If manager Alex Cora commits to him in the ninth inning, it would obviously be a major boost to his fantasy value. Keep in mind though, that Matt Strahm also secured two saves for the Red Sox this week.
Monday’s Matchup of the Day
Lance Lynn (CHI) vs. Rony Garcia (DET)
All eyes will be on Lance Lynn (knee) as he makes his long-awaited 2022 season debut on Monday night, and it couldn’t come in a better matchup against the hapless Tigers offense. Lynn struggled in his recent minor league rehab assignment – and may still be on some sort of pitch count in this one – but that shouldn’t stop him from competing for a victory here.
There’s intrigue on the other side of the diamond as well though. Rony Garcia has low-key pitched pretty well this season, registering a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 33/7 K/BB ratio over 28 innings. This White Sox lineup has been watered down without Eloy Jimenez and Tim Anderson and shouldn’t pose much in the way of resistance against him.
American League Quick Hits: Tim Anderson (groin) will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. … The Red Sox placed Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day IL with low back inflammation. … Michael Kopech left Sunday’s start in the first inning due to right knee discomfort. Fortunately, an MRI did not reveal any structural damage. … Matt Chapman missed his second straight game with a wrist injury. … Gleyber Torres was scratched from the Yankees starting lineup due to a stomach issue. … Jose Trevino was scratched from the Yankees lineup with a back issue. … Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs) will not make his next scheduled rehab start as he’s away from the team to deal with a personal issue. … Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) took ground balls on Sunday and is progressing toward a minor league rehab assignment. … The White Sox designated Yermin Mercedes for assignment. … The Royals activated Amir Garrett from the COVID-19 injured list. … Liam Hendriks was unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Rangers. … Eli White will undergo X-rays on his wrist after a nasty collision with teammate Charlie Culberson in the outfield on Sunday.
Jose Ramirez doubled and drove in three runs as the Guardians topped the Athletics. … Randy Arozarena doubled, was hit by two pitches and swiped two bases in a victory over the Twins. … Kyle Higashioka homered twice as the Yankees clobbered the Cubs. … Jeffrey Springs hurled 5 1/3 innings of shutout baseball in a victory over the Twins. … Hunter Dozier went 4-for-5 with a homer and a double in a loss to the Orioles. … Bobby Witt Jr. smacked his eighth homer in that one. … Richie Martin went 3-for-5 with two triples as the Orioles topped the Royals. … Cedric Mullins went 4-for-6 with a pair of RBI in that one. … Ezequiel Duran clubbed a three-run homer in an extra-inning victory over the White Sox. … Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer as the Astros crushed the Marlins. … Jon Gray struck out 10 batters over six innings in a no-decision against the White Sox. … Patrick Sandoval fanned eight over six innings of two-run baseball in a loss to the Mets/ … Rafael Devers blasted a two-run homer to lead the Red Sox past the Mariners.
National League Quick Hits: Seiya Suzuki (finger) has been shut down from baseball activities for the next five days. … Jordan Hicks (forearm) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday without issue. … The Rockies placed Tyler Kinley on the 15-day IL with an ulnar nerve injury in his right elbow. … Zack Thompson will make his first career start on Monday against the Pirates. … Avisail Garcia was scratched from the Marlins lineup due to inflammation in his left hand. He’ll undergo an MRI on Monday. … Luis Urías exited Sunday’s game due to tightness in his hamstring. He’s considered day-to-day. … Chris Taylor was pulled from Sunday’s game against the Giants after running into the wall while chasing a foul pop up. He suffered a gash and a bruise above his right eye and will be held out of the lineup on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.
Ian Happ went 3-for-3 with a homer in a losing effort against the Yankees. … Kyle Wright racked up seven strikeouts in a victory over the Pirates. … Bryan Reynolds homered and drove in three runs in a loss to the Braves. … Luke Weaver allowed just one run over three innings and earned a victory over the Phillies in his return from the 60-day IL. … J.T. Realmuto collected three hits in a loss to the Diamondbacks. … Josh Hader struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning against the Nationals to earn his 19th save of the season. … Willy Adames homered and drove in three runs to lead the charge in that one for the Brewers. … Edward Cabrera was shelled for five runs over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Astros. … Juan Yepez went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Reds. … Julio Urías piled up 10 strikeouts over six innings of two-run ball in a tough-luck loss to the Giants… Starling Marte went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in his return to the Mets lineup. … Pete Alonso clubbed his 18th homer as the Mets topped the Angels. … Taijuan Walker struck out 10 over six innings of one-run ball to earn the victory there. … Blake Snell fanned seven over six innings of two-run ball in a loss to the Rockies. … German Marquez struck out six over seven strong innings to earn a victory there.
Carpenter's two homers | FastCast
Matt Carpenter homers twice in the Yankees' 18-4 win, plus Adam Duvall hits two home runs in the Braves' win on this edition of FastCast
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With the college football season still a few months away, there’s no better time to start discussing predictions and projections for 2022.
Brad Crawford of 247Sports recently released his 10 boldest predictions for the 2022 college football season and the Texas Longhorns were of course included among them.
Crawford has the Longhorns winning their first Big 12 title since 2009. Considering this is expected to be somewhat of a down year for the conference, Texas certainly has the talent on their roster to make a big splash like this.
In the ultra-competitive Big 12, the widespread assumption this summer is this season’s conference champion wins nine — maybe 10 games — this fall after getting through a landmine-filled slate. That Week 2 tussle with top-ranked Alabama is going to pay off in a big way for the Longhorns, who will recover from that loss to impress during Steve Sarkisian’s second campaign after a five-win face plant in 2021. Texas is talented enough to lead the conference in scoring offense this fall if offensive line play is sold and Quinn Ewers is the impact player many of us expect him to be in Austin.
Other bold predictions included Nebraska starting the season with a 5-0 record, Michigan State finishing fourth in the Big Ten East, Utah winning the Pac-12 and reaching the College Football Playoff, and Ohio State sweeping the end-of-year accolades.
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It’s starting to look like Oregon’s 4-star wide receiver commit Jurrion Dickey could turn into a 5-star WR before long.
In the wake of his commitment to the Ducks, Dickey has been impressive this spring, showing out at a number of recruiting showcases across the nation. Most recently, he was at the OT7 in Las Vegas playing with his 7-on-7 team, and he left those in attendance with some high marks, and reason for Oregon fans to get excited.
Here is the takeaway from Adam Gorney, the National Recruiting Director for Rivals.com:
Someone came up to me and said Oregon commit was better than “all those South Florida receivers” as the four-star is playing with the Miami Immortals this weekend. I watched the San Jose (Calif.) Valley Christian standout completely dominate his game late on Thursday and I’m starting to become an even bigger believer.
According to 247Sports, Dickey is currently ranked as the No. 10 WR in the 2023 class, and No. 59 player overall. He stands as one of the marquee members of Oregon’s 2023 recruiting class, which currently is ranked as high as No. 10 in the nation, according to On3.
Should Dickey continue to impress, and even put it all together for his senior high school season this fall, there seems to be a good chance that he will climb up the recruiting rankings and potentially earn a fifth star next to his name.
If that does happen, Oregon fans should be even more excited to get him in Eugene.
After a disappointing loss to Auburn in the opening game of the Corvallis Super Regional, the Oregon State Beavers were looking to bounce back.
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4-star Oregon commit Jurrion Dickey continues to turn heads
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Five-star cornerback Jahlil Hurley committed to Nick Saban and Alabama back in February, but many thought that the talented Hurley might be wavering from his commitment to the Tide after he took a visit to in-state rival Auburn.
On Sunday afternoon, while speaking with On3, Hurley cleared up the air on the status of his recruitment, saying, “I’m locked in, not going anywhere.”
Hurley would go on to say he plans to enroll early with the Tide.
“I will be going there next December; I’m done. … After I came back from the visit, I just had a long talk with my coach and people around me. They know what’s best for me too, and I made the the best decision for me.”
Hurley would make it clear that his relationship and the coaching he would receive with from head coach Nick Saban and defensive back coach Travaris Robinson were major factors.
“I get coached by Saban, the GOAT, T’Rob, GOAT No. 2. He’s a cornerback specialist. And Alabama is great program, great city to live in, great fan base.”
Earlier this month Hurley had a chance to camp with Alabama and apparently received some great coaching.
“It was a really good moment for me, learned a bunch of new techniques that I can put into my game. I can work on it now, and it’ll be even better when I get on campus. … “It was amazing, honestly. Coach Saban knows a lot and has been in the game for a long time. He has the tools to get me to the next level, and that’s where I want to be.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Jahil Hurley’s recruitment leading up to signing day.
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Five-star CB Jahlil Hurley is ‘locked in’ with Alabama
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The Miami Dolphins have completed their offseason program up to training camp and preseason contests that will take place in July and August.
Media members got a chance to see a number of practice sessions this summer with the Dolphins taking the field with many of their new weapons for the first time.
With OTAs and minicamp behind us, it’s a good time to reflect on what we learned during those sessions and look at where the team stands before they reconvene in just over a month.
Here are a few takeaways from the Dolphins’ offseason practices.
1. Connor Williams has a legitimate chance to be the starting center
When Williams was signed at the start of free agency nearly three months ago, it was expected that he’d slide in at left guard in Miami, the position where he played 95% of his snaps with the Dallas Cowboys. However, early in this process, he’s been getting his opportunities at center.
Williams has played center in preseason games but has never done so in a game that mattered in the NFL.
Mike McDaniel has made it a point to say that they are trying not to pigeonhole guys into spots, but Williams has said that he’s expecting to be snapping the ball to Tua Tagovailoa when the season starts.
2. Tua Tagovailoa has been inconsistent.
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If you’ve been anywhere near social media over the last month, you’ve seen the raging debates regarding Tagovailoa’s performances at these sessions.
The reality of the situation is that the former Crimson Tide quarterback has been up-and-down to this point. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, considering the defense he’s playing against and the fact that they’re learning a new system on that side of the ball.
Tagovailoa has a lot of pressure on him to perform this year, as he’ll need to prove he deserves to start beyond 2022.
3. Austin Jackson appears to be moving to right tackle.
In his two seasons, Jackson has played 54% of his snaps at left tackle and 46% at left guard. With the changes to the blocking scheme and the additions to the group, it appears that Jackson is making a flip to right tackle.
It was expected to be a competition at the position between Jackson and Liam Eichenberg, and it still may be, but to this point, it seems like that’s his spot.
4. Everyone loves the head coach.
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McDaniel’s hiring back in February came as a bit of a surprise, as he was a relative unknown to most fans before his interview. Since then, coaches and players that he worked with at prior stops have had nothing but great things to say about McDaniel as a coach and person.
At OTAs and minicamp, every time a Dolphins player spoke to the media, they echoed that same sentiment. Whether it’s talk about the energy that he brings to practice or how honest he is with his guys, everyone seems to appreciate McDaniel.
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The NFL announced Monday that the NFL Network will carry live coverage of 22 preseason games. None of those 22 games will feature the Arizona Cardinals.
However, the Cardinals will already get live, prime-time coverage. Their second preseason game, at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 21, will air on FOX on Sunday night 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time).
Cardinals' preseason schedule features Sunday night home game
Between Aug. 11-14, the week of the first week of the preseason, eight games will air live on NFL Network.
Another eight will air live the second week between Aug. 19-21.
Another six will air in the final week of the preseason between Aug. 25-29.
There is one positive to the Cardinals not having a preseason game on NFL Network. Live games on NFL Network will be blacked out in the participating teams’ over-the-air station markets. Fans will be able to watch all three of the Cardinals’ preseason contests on free television.
Arizona Cardinals’ 2022 preseason schedule
Game 1: Cardinals at Bengals, Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. AZ time)
Game 2: Ravens at Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. ET)
Game 3: Cardinals at Titans, Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. AZ time)
The United States water soluble bag market will grow at a 4% CAGR over the next few years, but it is most likely that demand for these products in chemicals and agrochemicals sectors can be expected to increase by 6.1%NEWARK, Del, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global water soluble bags market is predicted to reach a valuation of US$ 1.7 Bn in 2022. With sales growing 5.1% CAGR over the forecast period, with the market valuation reaching US$ 2.9 Bn by 2032. Increasing usage of water solub
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We’ve already explored the New Orleans Saints’ history with the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — so what’s the story with their other NFC South rival? As one of the NFL’s younger franchises (having been established as an expansion team back in 1995), the Carolina Panthers don’t have as lengthy a history with the Saints as we might first expect.
They’ve also enjoyed sustained runs with head coaches John Fox and Ron Rivera, who each lasted nine years in Carolina, meaning they haven’t cycled through as many coaches as other teams. They’ve only had six head coaches in team history if you count Perry Fewell’s four-game stint as interim coach in 2019. For comparison, the Falcons and Buccaneers have each had nine head coaches since 1995, while the Saints have had eight (including 2012 interim coaches Aaron Kromer and Joe Vitt) in that same span.
It’s been a tight series for most of its history. The Saints finally took the all-time lead from the Panthers a few years back and now lead 29-26, having won 10 of their last 13 meetings since 2016 (including a 2017 playoff elimination game). Here’s how each coach in Carolina has performed against New Orleans:
Matt Rhule (2020-Present)
Rhule has only beaten the Saints once since he was hired to turn the Panthers around, and that was when most of New Orleans’ offensive coaching staff missed their Week 2 game in 2021 due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Carolina won that day 26-7; the other three losses under Rhule have seen final tallies of 27-24, 33-7, and 18-10. When healthy and playing at full strength, the Saints have taken care of business.
Perry Fewell (2019)
Fewell was named interim head coach after Ron Rivera’s dismissal late in the 2019 season, coaching the Panthers’ final four games. That included their regular season finale with the Saints in Charlotte, where New Orleans capped a 42-10 victory with a 45-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Taysom Hill in the fourth quarter.
Ron Rivera (2011-2019)
Record vs. Saints: 8-10
Credit where it’s due: Rivera’s teams gave the Saints as good as they got, winning three in a row from 2014 to 2015 and picking up a couple of division titles along the way. Sure, the wheels fell off later (almost literally, once a series of injuries limited the ways electric quarterback Cam Newton could threaten opponents as he aged) and the Saints ended Rivera’s tenure by winning five of their last six games against him.
John Fox (2002-2010)
Record vs. Saints: 12-6
Fox is one of two Panthers head coaches to achieve a winning record against the Saints, winning twice as many games as he lost to New Orleans. And he didn’t just beat up on the pre-Sean Payton teams in the NFC South’s inception; Fox achieved a 6-4 record against the future Hall of Famer, winning their first three games against each other and sweeping Payton’s Saints in 2008. The strong defenses he built laid the groundwork for success that Ron Rivera sustained after him.
George Seifert (1999-2001)
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Seifert’s Panthers teams really struggled against the surging Saints, who made up for a 45-13 loss at the end of the 1999 season with two sweeps in 2000 and 2001. New Orleans won their other five games against Seifert by a combined score of 117-74, powered by some strong running from Ricky Williams — who averaged 121.5 rushing yards per game from 2000 to 2001.
Dom Capers (1995-1998)
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The first coach in Carolina’s history got off to a strong start, beating the Saints 20-3 in their very first meeting and winning three consecutive meetings from 1995 to 1996. The Saints finally paid him back with back-to-back wins in 1997 and 1998, but the early Panthers teams still proved a tough out.
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Every Panthers head coach’s record against the Saints
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Jack Del Rio should have known to steer clear of “distractions” originally appeared on Pro Football Talk
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Oakland was trailing by three runs going into the seventh inning and headed to an 11th straight loss when Ramón Laureano started screaming at his teammates in the dugout. “Ramon is passionate,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “That’s the Ramón I’ve always talked about."
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Jack Del Rio should have known to steer clear of “distractions”
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Joe Theismann
Tom Brady is really good at what he does.
The 44-year-old is the best quarterback in NFL history and he’s the most accomplished player of all time. Brady’s been to 10 Super Bowls and he currently has seven rings, while striving to collect more. There isn’t anything he can’t do on a football field and that’s likely the reason for him to come out of a 40-day retirement.
One thing that Brady hasn’t done in his career — spend time in the booth calling NFL games. Regardless, he will be the lead FOX Sports analyst following his retirement and it will be a huge transition for many reasons.
Joe Theismann played quarterback in the NFL, won a Super Bowl and later transitioned to a broadcasting career. While joining The DA Show on Friday, he offered some advice while discussing Brady’s next move.
“First of all, I’d say keep playing, Tom. Just keep playing. Because, whatever you faced on the field, it’ll be different once you go in the booth,” Theismann said. “You have three hours, roughly, to communicate the game to people. I don’t think he’s ever really worked in that environment. Like everything else, there’s a transition period. Let’s say he leaves the game at 45. Do we expect Tom at 55, or 50, to still be in the booth? I don’t know.
“I wish him a lot of luck. He’s extremely intelligent about the game, and has terrific communication skills. And now, you walk into the booth and it’s a bit different. Things are done there in soundbites because you have to give the play-by-play guys a chance to their job. So, there’s a bit of a routine that has to be developed, a chemistry that needs to be developed… And I want it to be a good listen… I’m as interested as anybody.”
Brady’s a student of the game and his preparation has always been incredible — so, it is possible he can find his groove with enough time and intentionality.
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Joe Theismann offers sound advice to Tom Brady for broadcasting career
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Laremy Tunsil has solved problems for the Houston Texans ever since his arrival at the end of the 2019 preseason.
The two-time Pro Bowler has been a stalwart at left tackle and ensured at least one position across the five-man unit is accounted for. Tunsil has provided stability for Houston as the quarterback’s blindside protector for 33 games.
According to Michael Renner from Pro Football Focus, the inclusion of Tunsil is why the Texans are in the “at least one good tackle” tier of their recent offensive line rankings.
The former 2016 first-round pick from Ole Miss has not been present at organized team activities, but coach Lovie Smith is only worried about Tunsil’s attendance at mandatory minicamp starting June 14.
“Eventually, we’ll have everyone here,” Smith told reporters on May 24. “There’s one thing that’s mandatory in the offseason, and I expect everyone would be there unless we’ve come to an agreement and they have something that I want them to take care of, too.”
The Texans drafted Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green, who helps solve the ongoing riddle of what happens to Howard, who has been yo-yoed between right tackle and left guard. With Green at left guard and Howard at right tackle, the Texans just need adequate play from center Justin Britt and guard A.J. Cann to get Houston’s offensive line back to respectable levels.
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LT Laremy Tunsil gives credibility to the Texans’ offensive line
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin still doesn't have a contract extension offer that he believes is worthy of his talents, and he doesn't have to use words to make his dissatisfaction known to the world. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala, McLaurin isn't planning to attend the Commanders' mandatory minicamp this week, opting to hold out to get the extension he wants.
As reported yesterday, unless something changes with his contract situation, Terry McLaurin does not plan to be at mandatory minicamp this week. He faces a max fine of $95,877 if he misses all 3 days (up to the team if it wants to fine him at all).https://t.co/88Bzra7Pel
This has been brewing for awhile, and Jhabvala, the Washington Post's Commanders beat writer, has been all over it from the beginning. She's been consistently reporting on extension talks between the Commanders and McLaurin's agents, which has affected his attendance at several offseason events. He missed the first day of the Commanders' offseason workout, but since the NFL draft in late April, McLaurin has declined to participate in anything.
Terry McLaurin was not at the Washington Commanders' first day of offseason workouts, but will be there tomorrow, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. He is not expected to participate in any on-field work during the offseason.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 18, 2022
As he awaits a new contract, Commanders WR Terry McLaurin did not attend the start of OTAs on Monday, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation. He has not attended workouts at all since the conclusion of the draft.
Chase Young, Montez Sweat and Daron Payne were all in attendance for the Commanders' OTAs today, per the team.
Terry McLaurin, who has been holding out because of his contract situation, did not attend.
Since each NFL team determines their own fines for team workouts and other activities, it's not known if McLaurin will be fined. If the Commanders do decide to fine him, he'd face an escalating fine for each day missed. For three missed days, Jhabvala reported that McLaurin could be fined up to $95,877.
McLaurin making peanuts compared to other WRs
McLaurin, 26, has put up star quality numbers for the Commanders since he was drafted in 2019. He's had two straight seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards, catching 87 passes for 1,118 yards and four touchdowns in 2020, and 77 passes for 1,053 yards and five touchdowns in 2021. He's due a $2.79 million base salary for the 2022 season, which pales in comparison to what similarly talented wide receivers are making on contracts that were given out in just the last few months. Guys like Stefon Diggs, Cooper Kupp, AJ Brown, Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams are making almost ten times what McLaurin will make in 2022.
So McLaurin is doing the only thing he can to agitate for a contract that pays him what he's worth: withholding his labor. And if anyone's concerned he'll be missing valuable reps with the Commanders new QB, Carson Wentz, consider that McLaurin has played with six different quarterbacks since he was drafted in 2019 and has put up excellent numbers the entire time. That's not a skill every wide receiver has, and it's yet another reason McLaurin wants the big bucks.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin reportedly won't be at minicamp, opting to hold out until the team offers him a market-rate contract extension. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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NFL news: Commanders WR McLaurin holding out of minicamp, per report
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The Baltimore Ravens will hold their mandatory minicamp from Tuesday to Thursday, with many opportunities for players to get in important snaps with their teammates and coaches as they look to build towards their goal of winning a Super Bowl championship.
One of the players who wasn’t present for Baltimore’s voluntary organized team activities was quarterback Lamar Jackson. There was plenty of anticipation surrounding whether he would show up to mandatory minicamp, but on Monday, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey posted a video of him with Jackson, which was a refreshing sight to many.
It never felt like Jackson was going to miss the minicamp, but to see him officially back is a great thing. He will now be able to take the field and continue to work on his game, something that he’s been doing over the course of the offseason. Jackson is heartbeat of the team, so his presence alone is something to be excited about.
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson arrives for mandatory minicamp
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Here are four positions where this team is weaker than they were last season.
We have spent the last several months making it clear that we didn’t like the Russell Wilson trade, even if it made sense to move on from him after Aaron Rodgers set the table too extravagantly for Wilson’s next contract. There’s not much more to say except reiterate the obvious: no other NFL team took a bigger step backwards at quarterback this offseason. Geno Smith is a solid backup quarterback but not a real starter. So, unless Drew Lock takes a sudden Josh Allen-like explosive step forward this team is going to struggle offensively in a way they haven’t since the 2011 season.
Duane Brown will turn 37 years old just before this next season begins, so it also made sense for the Seahawks to move on from him. That doesn’t mean they won’t get notably worse on the blindside, though. Charles Cross has a similar physical profile, but it’s exceedingly rare for rookie tackles to come into the NFL and find success right away. Odds are it will take at least a few months for Cross to get up to speed – to say nothing of matching the high level of consistency Seattle got from Brown over the last several years.
Former middle linebacker Bobby Wagner was another long-time veteran who may have outlived his usefulness in 2021. We wouldn’t be surprised if he makes a few more Pro Bowls playing for the Rams but it is clear his best games are now behind him. That said, there’s not enough evidence to assume Cody Barton will perform at a higher level over the course of a full season. The Seahawks also didn’t draft any inside linebackers, so there’s not a whole lot of depth behind Barton and Jordyn Brooks.
Right outside cornerback
The Seahawks invested a lot of resources at cornerback this offseason. However, most of them are more useful in the slot or on the left side. So, allowing D.J. Reed to leave may be the one move they regret most this offseason. Reed was arguably their best defender last season and it will be difficult for whoever takes his place to live up to that high standard. Coby Bryant is the team’s best hope here, but cornerback is the most demanding position to play in the modern game and it may also have the steepest learning curve for rookies. The safe money is on Seattle taking a step backwards here at least for one year.
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After trading away a starting cornerback to improve the pass rush, the Indianapolis Colts suddenly had a big need in the secondary.
Fortunately for them, there was a five-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year available in free agency. It didn’t take long after Stephon Gilmore’s visit for him to sign a two-year deal with the team in March.
With OTAs and minicamp now behind them, the Colts got a good look at what Gilmore can bring to the defense. And Gilmore himself got his first impression of how the team runs.
“It’s different. Every place is different. Not everyone is the same. So, I like it here, I liked my time in New England too,” Gilmore told reporters during minicamp. “I know these guys want to win and they put the work in every day. I’m just looking forward to you know, tomorrow and then training camp and seeing where this group goes.”
The former first-round pick was limited for most of the spring but that didn’t stop him from making plays. Of note, he recorded an interception against Matt Ryan by undercutting a route by Dezmon Patmon.
Stephon Gilmore hasn’t done a ton in these practices but just showed some of that Defensive Player of the Year flair by tipping a ball to himself in man coverage and diving for the pick off Matt Ryan.
While Gilmore’s talent shines when he’s in man coverage, he has the skills to thrive in a zone-heavy scheme. That’s necessary considering the defense that Gus Bradley is bringing with him as the new coordinator on that side of the ball.
“I mean, he can play either side. He can be a read corner for us, he can be the Zebra corner and he’s shown it. He’s had past, where you look at all his production,” Bradley said. “I mean, the ability to play press coverage like we like to play, aggressive on the perimeter, he’s shown that on tape and he brings that veteran presence too.”
Gilmore battled a quad injury for much of the 2021 season, and the Colts are expecting that to be behind him—even if they are taking it slowly during spring workouts.
With Kenny Moore’s potential contract holdout looming over the team before training camp, Gilmore’s importance will only grow.
Even though he’s joining a new team, Gilmore doesn’t feel the pressure to make an impression. As long as he’s doing what he knows, everything will fall into line.
“I hold myself to a standard. So, it’s me going out, working on my technique and I know what I go through. Nobody else knows. I know what to do to be the player I can be. So, I’m just looking forward to playing with these guys and playing hard each and every day.”
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Stephon Gilmore fitting right in with Colts defense
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Out-of-network fans of the Green Bay Packers will get to see two of the team’s three preseason games in August.
NFL Network will broadcast the Packers’ preseason opener in San Francisco against the 49ers and the Packers’ preseason finale in Kansas City against the Chiefs to a national audience.
Only the Packers’ lone home game – against the New Orleans Saints – won’t be nationally televised. The Packers and Saints will hold joint practices before the preseason tilt at Lambeau Field.
The Packers play the 49ers at 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 12. The Packers play the Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Chiefs, Cowboys and Giants are the only teams that will have all three preseason games broadcast nationally on NFL Network.
Here’s the full NFL Network broadcast schedule:
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Two of Packers’ three preseason games will be nationally televised on NFL Network
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The series is back on the West Coast for Game 5 on Monday night with the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics tied at 2-2.
After the sides split Games 1 and 2 in San Francisco and Boston took Game 3 at home, the Celtics had a golden opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. But Stephen Curry had other ideas in Game 4.
Curry poured in 43 points in a dramatic 107-97 victory that evened the series at two games apiece. The Warriors also received a big lift from Andrew Wiggins, who scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds in the win. On top of that, the Warriors out-rebounded the Celtics 55-42, forced 15 turnovers and limited Celtics star Jayson Tatum to just 8-of-23 shooting.
Can the Warriors put forth a similar effort on Monday night?
For Game 5 at BetMGM, the Warriors are favored by 3.5 points with the total listed at 210.5. The Warriors are 10-1 at home this postseason, but that lone loss came in Game 1 of the Finals. From a betting perspective, the Warriors have covered the spread in eight of those 11 home games — all as a favorite.
The betting public is heavily backing the Warriors on Monday. According to BetMGM, 69% of the bets and 82% of the money is on the Warriors covering the 3.5-point spread.
The Celtics, though, are 9-2 against the spread as the road team and 7-2 ATS as underdogs this postseason.
Most bettors are expecting this game to be more high-scoring, with 68% of the bets and 71% of the money on the over. Games 1 and 3 of the Finals have gone over the total with the under hitting in Games 2 and 4.
For the series as a whole, the Warriors are now -150 favorites with the Celtics listed at +125. Additionally, Curry has surged back into the position of Finals MVP favorite. Curry is listed at -145, ahead of Tatum at +185. From there, it’s Boston’s Jaylen Brown at +700 before a precipitous drop-off to Marcus Smart at +6600 and Al Horford and Wiggins both at +15000.
Here’s a look at the rest of the betting slate for Monday.
What’s going on in baseball?
There are 10 MLB games on the schedule, including the red-hot Atlanta Braves.
The Braves have won a whopping 11 straight games and are -145 favorites on the road against the Washington Nationals.
Elsewhere in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies just had a nine-game winning streak snapped on Sunday but are back at it at home against the Miami Marlins. The Phillies have Aaron Nola on the mound and are -135 favorites. Nola threw eight shutout innings in his last outing.
There are also two do-or-die games in the College World Series with Stanford hosting UConn and Oregon State hosting Auburn in Super Regional action. It’s Game 3 in both series with the winners from Monday’s games heading to Omaha and the losers seeing their seasons come to an end.
We already saw a huge upset with Notre Dame knocking off national championship favorite Tennessee on Sunday. If UConn can upset Stanford, the No. 2 team in the country, it would be another massive upset. The Cardinal are -250 on the moneyline. UConn is +200.
In Corvallis, Oregon State is -165 after squeaking out a one-run win on Sunday night. Auburn is a +135 underdog.
Stanley Cup lookahead
The Stanley Cup Finals are set to begin on Wednesday night with the Colorado Avalanche hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 1.
The Lightning are the two-time defending Cup champions, but the Avalanche are -190 favorites to win their first Cup since 2001. The Avs swept the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals while the Lightning needed six games to take care of the New York Rangers in the East.
For Game 1, Colorado is -160 on the moneyline with the total listed at six goals.
I'm leaning toward the Celtics +3.5 in the NBA Finals, but my favorite play of the day is the under 7.5 runs in the Phillies vs. Marlins game. Aaron Nola was lights out his last time out and the Phillies, despite their hot play lately, always seem to struggle offensively vs. the Marlins.
The fact that the Marlins have Sandy Alcantara on the mound adds to my confidence in this pick. Alcantara has a 1.61 earned-run average on the season and has allowed just three earned runs total in his last six starts.
Ime Udoka believes the Celtics' inconsistent offense is the reason why Boston is not up 3-1 in the NBA Finals.
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NBA betting: Will Warriors cover spread in Game 5 vs. Celtics?
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This offseason, the Patriots held eight team practices (six OTAs and two days of minicamp) with the media watching four total sessions. One of those practices was a walkthrough, so we saw three days of competitive drills between the offense and defense. Although it was only a sneak peek of the 2022 team, there were some clear winners and losers in Foxboro this spring.
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
This isn’t hyperbole — Jones was the best player at Patriots minicamp. He showed off improved arm power. Arm strength was arguably his biggest weakness coming into the NFL. Jones put in the work this offseason to work on several of his weaknesses and he put on a show in front of the media. At minicamp, he completed 41-of-45 passes or 91% of his throws in competitive team drills. That’s ridiculous — even by Tom Brady standards. Although Jones will never be Brady, it certainly appears the Patriots found their next franchise quarterback.
New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Agholor finished with a team-high 13 catches in team drills. His nine catches from Jones also led all players. That was noteworthy. Agholor also hauled in multiple deep passes, including a 40-yard diving reception. If he keeps this up, we might forget about his 2020 performance.
New England Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Nixon lit the Patriots practice field on fire. On the final day of minicamp, he hauled in a onehanded 60-yard touchdown catch over Jonathan Jones. That came after he made 30 and 35-yard catches previously in practice. The day before, Nixon made the catch of the day with a 40-yard reception. Nixon finished with 11 catches, which was second among Patriots receivers. His seven receptions from Jones trailed only Agholor.
Nov 27, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jack Jones (0) against the Arizona Wildcats at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Back in 2018, it was a surprise to see rookie cornerback J.C. Jackson spend time with the starters in Patriots minicamp. This year, it was noteworthy that Jones was lined up opposite veteran cornerback Jalen Mills on defense. The Patriots rotate a lot of cornerbacks in and out of the lineup, but this rookie was almost always with Mills while Malcolm Butler played opposite of Terrance Mitchell.
New England Patriots NFL football first round draft pick, offensive linesman Cole Strange, speaks with the media at Gillette Stadium, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
It hasn’t been a good offseason for Harry. His choice to skip OTAs is questionable at best. He’s coming off a disappointing season, which saw him catch just 12 passes for 184 yards. You’d think he’d want to participate in optional OTAs after the Patriots traded for DeVante Parker and drafted Tyquan Thornton. Instead, he skipped out and at minicamp, was mainly regulated to third-team duty.
New England Patriots offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (76) prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston.
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Who's up and who's down? Here are your winners and losers from Patriots minicamp
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Connor Essegian talks Wisconsin basketball before he arrives on campus
Wisconsin’s lone scholarship recruit in the 2022 recruiting class Connor Essegian out of Albion, Indiana is set to join the Badgers for summer workouts this upcoming week.
Per the 247Sports composite, Essegian is the No. 230 overall prospect in the 2022 class, the No. 35 shooting guard in the country, and the No. 10 player in the state of Indiana.
Despite missing out on several of their top targets on the recruiting trail, the Badgers were able to secure a verbal commitment from one of the best pure shooters in the entire country – which filled a significant need within the program.
The three-star SG committed to Wisconsin over offers from Creighton, Butler, Wake Forest, George Mason, Belmont, and several others.
“It was the people there. When I finally got on campus for my official visit and got to see how everyone was – I was hooked. I had already loved the basketball, campus, community, and everything else. Once I got to see how everyone was off the court as people – that was what fully made me decide,” Essegian told BadgersWire.
Standing at 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, the Central Noble High School standout leaves behind a storied prep career where he scored 2,526 points, which ranks No. 10 on the all-time scoring list in the state of Indiana.
When he arrives in Madison, Essegian has his eyes set on personal growth in year one.
“A goal of mine as a true freshman is to see a considerable amount of growth in my game and body throughout this next year. I want to be able to contribute to helping the team win with whatever it takes to bring championships back to Madison.”
What exactly should Badger fans expect from the Indiana native during his career at UW?
“A gritty, hard-working player. Someone who can space the floor with three-point shooting but also find ways to make the extra pass and get into the lane as well. Someone who will do whatever it takes to win – diving for loose balls, charges, and rebounding,” said Essegian.
During his memorable senior season, Essegian worked on finding different ways to score the ball outside of his three-point shooting. That said, he acknowledges he’ll need to work on a few things to prepare for the physicality of the Big Ten.
“Even though I’ve gotten faster and stronger, I’ll need to improve my strength, speed, and athleticism as well as defending and finishing above the rim.”
Essegian should be a seamless fit into the Wisconsin men’s basketball program from an offensive standpoint, but how does he see himself fitting into Coach Gards’ offense?
“Watching film with Coach Gard and watching their games all the time I can see that the way I move without the ball, my ability to space the floor, and being a versatile scorer work well with how he already runs his offense. Not only that, but just how hard and together everyone plays fits what I do as well,” Essegian told BadgersWire.
Wisconsin is set to begin an eight-week summer workout program that begins on June 13, where the Badgers will get in the weight room and gain extra practice in preparation for their trip to France in August.
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Connor Essegian talks Wisconsin basketball before he arrives on campus
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The busy weekend for Florida football’s recruiting team is over but the work continues into the week as Billy Napier and Co. host four-star offensive lineman Roderick Kearney, an in-state target out of Orange Park, for an official visit on Monday. The new regime has had its work cut out with the 2023 prospect, who had initially soured on the Dan Mullen administration but has since warmed up to the new staff.
The 6-foot-4-inch, 300-pound lineman had received a couple of visits prior from co-offensive line coach Rob Sale in late April and again in mid-May while making the trek to the Swamp once back in March. Co-offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton has also been a major presence in his recruitment, and along with the rest of the coaching staff, they have made a positive impression on the young prospect according to Swamp247.
“I had a great time, my mom had a great time, and my friend had a great time,” Kearney offered in regard to his March visit. “It was a really good experience meeting all the coaches for the first time. They put on a show and I loved it.”
It also helps that Gainesville is close to home, which he denies being a significant factor in his decision but also makes it easier for the Gators to recruit him.
“I love Florida actually,” he admitted. “It’s close to home. That’s not really going to affect my decision, but a school this close to home is showing me what I like. They got all the tools that can help me to be developed into a great player and all that stuff.”
Kearney is currently ranked No. 128 overall and No. 6 nationally at his position according to the 247Sports composite, while the On3 consensus him at Nos. 116 and 7, respectively. Florida is currently in the lead for his talents with a 53.3% chance of landing him, while the Florida State Seminoles and Arkansas Razorbacks follow at 17.7% and 15.1%, respectively.
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Gators get this 4-star offensive lineman on campus Monday
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The talent and depth at running back is no doubt the strength of Texas’ roster this season.
Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, Keilan Robinson, Jonathon Brooks and Jaydon Blue make up one of the top running back rooms in the country.
Robinson is widely known as a Heisman contender and the No. 1 running back for the 2023 NFL draft, but there’s very minimal drop off with the unique playmakers sitting behind him.
CBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee recently ranked the top running back rooms in college football ahead of the 2022 season, and the Longhorns landed at No. 1 overall.
Texas won’t be “back” until it truly contends for a College Football Playoff berth, but there’s no doubt that its backfield will be terrifying this fall. No. 1 back Bijan Robinson is tied for the best Heisman Trophy odds among running backs (+3000), according to Caesars Sportsbook, and is fresh off a 2021 season in which he rushed for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games. Veterans Roschon Johnson and Keilan Robinson — the Longhorns’ second- and third-leading rushers from last year, respectively — also return and provide incredible versatility for second-year coach Steve Sarkisian. Texas will likely be breaking in Quinn Ewers at quarterback this year, and his ceiling is high enough to bring Texas back into the national spotlight. He’ll have a great running back corps to fall back on, which puts Texas in a great spot to become relevant in the Big 12 once again ahead of its impending move to the SEC.
Second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian will certainly need to rely on their stable of talented running backs this season with an inexperienced quarterback under center along with average offensive line play.
Here are Sallee’s top five running back rooms in the country ahead of the 2022 college football season.
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The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart have flipped Joshua Miller, a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Miller is a three-star class of 2023 offensive line recruit.
Georgia recently offered Miller a scholarship on May 7. The Bulldogs have heavily recruited Miller and now have added his commitment. Miller is projected to be an interior offensive lineman at the next level and is the No. 564 recruit in the class of 2023.
Joshua Miller, a rising senior, plays high school football for Life Christian Academy in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Colonial Heights is located south of Richmond.
The 6-foot-5, 320-pound interior offensive line recruit originally committed to Penn State on Dec. 20, 2021, but has changed his mind and talking to mentors and family members. Joshua Miller is ranked as the No. 11 recruit in Virginia and the No. 43 interior offensive linemen in the country.
Joshua Miller is a good athlete and can dunk a basketball. Miller has recently visited Penn State several times, but is committing to the Dawgs. The Life Christian Academy star has also visited UNC and Clemson. He has upcoming official visits set for Penn State and Georgia.
The three-star prospect is Georgia’s ninth commitment in the class of 2023. The Bulldogs have one other commitment from an interior offensive line prospect in RyQueze McElderry.
Miller announced his commitment to the University of Georgia via Twitter:
Cincinnati Bearcats football coach Luke Fickell and his staff added another four-star recruit to their already top-five 2023 recruiting class.
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Daniel Suarez celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
June 12: Daniel Suarez douses himself with win after winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
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Daniel Suarez destroys piñata, Dillon calls BS on Chastain, Harvick goes Ted Lasso on team
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It’s been a whirlwind first offseason for New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen. He arrived in East Rutherford with a lengthy checklist and hasn’t yet put it down.
However, as the team heads into their summer break, Schoen will soon have a moment to catch his breath. Rookies will depart at the end of the week and that will be it until training camp in late July.
For the most part, Schoen has accomplished his offseason tasks. But as he looks ahead, there’s still one thing that’s bothering him — the team’s abundance of injured players.
“We’ve had quite a few injuries where a lot of those guys that are maybe slightly dinged up or we didn’t want to push them too hard because we don’t play until September — seeing them on the field,” Schoen told The Irish NFL Show. “Whether it’s Kenny Golladay or Kadarius Toney or Sterling Shepard and Blake Martinez… There’s some players that are good players in this league that I didn’t get to see a lot this spring.
“I am anxious to see. . . Hopefully — knock on wood — we can get 90 guys out there ready to go in late July when we first come back. There’s some players that I just haven’t been around and I haven’t really seen them do much this spring because they were injured.”
One plus, Schoen noted, is that none of the team’s rookies came in and fell flat.
“Sometimes after drafts you see a guy and you’re like, ‘Eh. That’s not really what I thought he was going to be.’ There were none of those moments this year which is nice,” Schoen said. “Everyone kind of looks as advertised.”
Still, Schoen laments the dings and dents.
Health has been a long-standing issue for the Giants. Since 2009, they are the most-injured team in the league and that spans multiple general managers, head coaches and medical staff changes.
Both Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll have vowed to dig into the team’s recent injury history and both find and eliminate the cause. But here in mid-June, they’ve yet to accomplish that task and anxiety is beginning to creep in.
“Seeing everybody out there healthy and playing together is what I am most looking forward to,” Schoen said.
Giants fans can relate.
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4. Mychal Givens (last week: 4) — The veteran setup man holds his position in the rankings for the same reason Robertson moved up a spot: a scoreless inning at Yankee Stadium (in his only appearance of the week). A week after debuting in the top five, the right-hander retired Matt Carpenter, DJ LeMahieu and Judge in the seventh inning of a 1-1 game Friday to get the ball to Robertson (and his ERA down to 3.09).
Rachel Attarian, chief operating officer at Nashville Apartment Locators, spoke with The Tennessean engagement director David Plazas.
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MLB Trade Deadline: David Robertson tops Cubs selloff power rankings
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The games would be in Baltimore. Many festivities would be 45 minutes away in D.C. On one hand, it seems ridiculous to even consider such an unwieldy arrangement over a dozen other solid options. On the other hand, it seems ridiculous to hold the world’s biggest tournament in the world’s most powerful nation without the nation’s capital involved.
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2026 World Cup host cities: Ranking the United States contenders
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard signed his restricted contract tender on Monday, according to Pro Football Talk and confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
The Packers gave Lazard the second-round restricted tender. It is worth $3.986 million for the 2022 season. After the season, Lazard will become an unrestricted free agent.
In 2021, Lazard set career-highs for catches (40), receiving yards (513) and touchdowns (eight).
Lazard hasn’t participated during the offseason workout program and wasn’t in attendance for the mandatory minicamp last week, although he wasn’t required as an unsigned player.
Aaron Rodgers said Lazard has a chance to be the No. 1 receiver in Green Bay after the Packers lost Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling this offseason.
“Excited about Allen Lazard. He’s been our dirty work guy for most of his career here. Now he’s getting an opportunity to be a No. 1 receiver,” Rodgers said. “So, I’m not worried at all about him stepping into that role. I talk to him a lot. I know how he takes care of his body. I know he’ll be ready when he’s here.”
Lazard confirmed the signing via his official Twitter account:
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Packers WR Allen Lazard signs restricted contract tender
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The Baltimore Ravens were able to put together an impressive 11-player rookie class during the 2022 NFL draft. They added talent in all three phases, including a phase that they value more than most (if not all) of the NFL in special teams.
Baltimore went somewhat of an unconventional route by selecting punter Jordan Stout out of Penn State University in the fourth round at pick No. 130 overall. On Monday, the Ravens posted a picture on social media of Stout all smiles as he put pen to paper on his rookie contract, officially signing with the team.
Stout was regarded by many as the best punter in the 2022 class, and Baltimore wanted to make sure they got their guy by using a relatively high pick on the punter. He now replaces former Ravens punter Sam Koch, who retired a few weeks ago.
Baltimore’s remaining unsigned 2022 draft picks are outside linebacker David Ojabo, offensive tackle Daniel Faalele, as well as cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis.
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Johnson, 30, spent the last two seasons with the Houston Texans after a five-year run with the Arizona Cardinals in which he won first-team All-Pro recognition in 2016. He struggled to make much headway behind one of the NFL’s worst offensive lines last year, picking up nearly as many yards as a receiver (225) as a runner (228). An injury prevented him from stepping into a larger role once Mark Ingram II returned to the Saints in a midseason trade, but Johnson could still have some gas left in the tank. He led Houston in rushing in 2020 (with 147 carries for 691 yards, with 6 touchdown runs) while catching 33 passes for another 314 receiving yards and 2 touchdown receptions.
So Johnson could be a nice backup for Alvin Kamara once we know whether the Saints will be without their star running back, and for how long. If Kamara misses the expected six games following his arrest in Las Vegas earlier this year, having an accomplished veteran with experience on passing downs like Johnson could be big. It helps that he and Ingram are already used to working in tandem with each other. We’ll be on the lookout should Johnson and New Orleans agree to cut a deal.
The Saints had a hard time replacing Wil Lutz in 2021, going through several kickers as Lutz missed the entire season following core muscle surgery. But now they will definitely have him back for 2022. Lutz announced on Instagram on Monday that he’s been medically cleared to return. “After 11 months and multiple surgeries and [more]
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If you tuned in Sunday at St. George's you may have needed to check the calendar to make sure you weren't watching a major championship.
The Canadian Open leaderboard was stacked down the stretch on a classical course that proved to be a good test and a great warmup for this week's big event in Brookline, Massachusetts.
We'll see another classical design this week with a full field of 156 golfers lined up to start the week. Only the top 60 and ties will advance onto the weekend, making it one of the toughest cuts to make all season.
It's the definition of a classical course as it was laid out way back in the 1890s by Willie Campbell. More holes were added throughout the years with this week's edition using a composite routing. Gil Hanse made some tweaks over the last 10 years. He removed trees, redid the bunkers, and expanded the greens. Spoiler alert: they are still tiny.
Off the tee, it's not a claustrophobic tree-lined layout that we so often see on the TOUR schedule. Instead, it brings more of a linksy vibe with an off-the-tee experience that is more exposed and open to the elements.
A common phrase you'll hear over and over again this week is "rocky outcroppings" as the course was built so long ago before modern design tools were used, and the architects have continued to play off that natural terrain. It's Roxbury Puddingstone that will be featured this week which is the Massachusetts state rock.
While open off the tee, it won't be a complete bomb-and-gouge fest since the USGA has grown up the graduated rough and there is fescue lurking for really offline drives.
That brings us to one of the main defenses of the course, tiny greens. The average green sizes are just 4,388 which is the smallest greens we've seen in a major in recent years behind only Pebble Beach Golf Links.
With hilly terrain, blind shots, and tiny greens, landing greens will be a tough task for the field and that's before you even throw in the brutal rough and lots of false edges to rejct almost-perfect approach shots.
When you have tough-to-hit greens, that naturally means more around-the-green shots. That doesn't mean we should ignore approach stats because managing the course and knowing where to attack and where you can miss should be a crucial element to contending this week.
For grass types we will see bent/poa on the fairways, kentucky bluegrass/rye/poa annua/fescue for rough types. The putting surfaces are poa annua with some bent in the mix as well. While the greens are small and heavily undulated, we do know the USGA will do everything in their power to get them running at championship speeds that are sure to frustrate many players by week's end.
Will Zalatoris: "It was the hardest golf course I ever played. It was a big-boy golf course."
Paul Azinger: "It’s not an easy course to learn. It’s hilly. It’s really hilly. There’s some quirky doglegs. Maybe there won’t be a lot of drivers off the tee. It’s a great second shot course."
Notah Begay III: "I think one of the most intriguing things about the venue is the number of blind shots the players are going to be dealing with. It’s not something that we love, but certainly it’s a part of the design, and championship golf at that highest level requires you to hit as many shots as you possibly can with absolute certainty."
Justin Leonard: "There’s a lot of options. You can take on some risk off the tee, create an easier second shot, but with that risk comes the possibility of having to chip the ball out back in the fairway or not having a second shot."
We don't have historical data to use for Brookline but we can look at recent U.S. Open courses as a pointer since the USGA has unique setup philosophies and certain targets a specific caliber of course. On top of recent U.S. Opens we can also consider the following which have a big penalty for missing the fairway.
It's extremely early to be fully trusting a wind report but as of Monday morning the AM-PM wave looks to get the better end of the draw with fewer gusts to deal with in both of the opening rounds.
He's racked up two majors now but both of them have been PGA Championship wins. He's yet to find a podium finish in any of the other three major championships. For the U.S. Open he is 5-for-7 with four top 25s but no top 5s. JT has top 10s in 9-of-15 starts this season so he has to be considered one of the favorites anytime he tees it up.
He remains in the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking but it feels like a slump now that he's gone four straight starts without a win. His bagman, Ted Scott, competed with Corbin Mills last week in the BMW Charity Pro-Am and then headed straight to The Country Club for some course scouting.
He's freshly married and ready to tackle another major championship. He crushes the entire TOUR in terms of most performance metrics in recent major championships, boasting four wins and nine other top 15s in his last 18 majors played. Yet, in 2022 he's settled for a missed cut at the Masters and T55 at the PGA Championship. It's hard to get a true answer on the state of his knee but when he gets into contention he rarely falls out of the mix. Basically, his median outcomes are not near the top of the board but he still brings winnings upside to the table.
He's the defending champ and No.2 in the OWGR but still feels a bit off the radar based on so many other storylines that have developed this year. Like Koepka, he's been a non-factor in each of the first two majors this season (T27/Masters; T48/PGA Championship).
He's having a breakout campaign but still needs to shine brighter in majors if he wants to take the new step in becoming a true superstar. Burns has eight career majors played with a T20 at this year's PGA Championship being his lone top-25 finish.
Will the local angle get played out by the time Thursday rolls around? Possibly. Bradley has Boston roots so he'll likely be a fan favorite this week. Will that be enough to get him out of a major-championship funk? Bradley has finished outside of the top 25 in 14 of his last 15 majors played. He arrives with top 10s in two of his last four lead-in starts so there is certainly enough of a recent spark to make him an interesting option in weekly fantasy formats.
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Chiozza's impact felt by Warriors stars in the NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
SAN FRANCISCO -- Whether you like it or not, Draymond Green's postgame routine usually has an interesting wrinkle. He's going to give his thoughts and feelings on said game, and more, on The Draymond Green Show, his highly popular podcast.
There's always good reason to tap in and get an inside view of one of the smartest basketball minds the game has seen. Following Friday night's Warriors win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, one reason to put your headphones in stood out more than the others. Steve Kerr sat Green for a crucial four-minute stretch during the final period, a decision that worked and opened a lot of eyes.
So, a little past 3 a.m. ET in the bed of my Boston hotel, I did exactly as Draymond wants and pressed play on his podcast. What stood out most wasn't him repeating that he and Kerr didn't talk about the choice in the moment and didn't need to. Instead, it was who he credited for keeping him engaged before hitting the Celtics with the same force and focus that has made him a three-time champion once he returned for the final three-plus minutes.
"I credit my teammates, Juan Toscano-Anderson," Green said around the 7:35 mark on the latest episode of his podcast. "See this is where when you're trying to win a championship, this is where everything matters and everyone matters. I credit Juan Toscano-Anderson. He was in my ear. Not only was he in my ear the whole night, but when I was frustrated, when I had came out the game at the seven-and-a-half minute mark, he was in my ear.
"Chris Chiozza was in my ear. Gary Payton II was in my ear. And it was huge because I was able to respond due to their positive energy that they were pouring into me. I was able to respond and come up with a couple of big plays. ... Credit to those guys. Everyone has an impact and it was huge of them to keep my mind in the game and they kept my mind in the game and I was able to contribute in a way that would help us win.
"Big shouts out to those guys. That was absolutely amazing."
Those three consist of three journeymen: One who has become a key part of the Warriors' success, one who likely won't see any important minutes in the Finals and one who literally can't suit up in the playoffs. The final definition of the three belongs to Chiozza, one of Golden State's two players on a two-way contract.
Chiozza, 26, was on a two-way contract last season with the Brooklyn Nets and was allowed to play in the postseason due to an exception as the NBA dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. He appeared in six games and scored five points against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. In his first playoff run with the Warriors, though, he's stuck to the sidelines.
Yet, he's still making an impact in the Finals. He earned the respect of Green and the rest of the Warriors' stars. As Draymond said, everything and everyone matters right now. That includes the thoughts of Chiozza, someone who hasn't appeared in a game since scoring six points vs. the Memphis Grizzlies on March 28.
It didn't take long for Chiozza and Green to form a friendship shortly after the veteran guard signed his two-way deal with the Warriors last August. The two frequently chill together off the court, and they're each all ears when one of them is talking on the court. Chiozza fully appreciates having Draymond's attention, and he knew his message should be a short one.
"It means a lot," Chiozza said Sunday in an exclusive interview with NBC Sports Bay Area. "Me and Draymond have a great relationship. He's been one of the guys I've been closest with since I got here. Off the court, we're always hanging with each other. We live near each other, so we're always hanging out. As he's said, he's struggled a little bit this series. He's one of the most competitive people that I've ever met. You could see when he came out in that fourth quarter, you could tell he was frustrated.
"I just kept it short with him. I just said, 'Look, you got to take us home when you get back in there.' No matter if he's playing good or bad, when it's winning time at the end of the game, he's gonna come up big and make big plays. Whether it's on the offensive end, offensive rebounds and making the right play, or if it's on the defensive end, making a stop on defense and making the right plays. When he got back in the last three-and-a-half minutes, every possession he was involved in, he was doing what he needs to do.
"It's an honor for him to shout me out and Juan and GP and just let everybody know that this is a whole team. I'm not playing but I'm still a part of this team. I talk to guys throughout the game. I'll just tell them what I see. They trust me, I have a good basketball IQ. If I see something and say it, they're gonna listen and they respect what I got to say."
From top to bottom, veterans to rookies, the Warriors have preached a stay-ready mentality all season long. They've had to with the number of injuries they've battled. Chiozza's contract allowed him to be on the Warriors' active list for no more than 50 games. That didn't stop him from being in the same mindset as his teammates, always making sure to be prepared for his opportunity and put in work in the G League in the meantime.
"Me not being able to play at all in the playoffs, I'm just over there on the bench giving guys energy, support and just looking for things that they might not see while they're out there playing," Chiozza said. "When you're playing, everything moves so fast. Draymond's been in the Finals however many times, he's been in the league a long time now. Even when he's out there, there's some things he might not see. And it's always good to have people try to give you a little input.
"You try not to do it too much and I try not to do it a lot, but when I see somebody down or not feeling themselves, I just try to pick those guys up. I feel like everybody on this team respects me enough to where I can do that, so I'm comfortable doing it."
While he hasn't seen game action in 11 weeks, Chiozza still is a main fixture in Warriors practice. Nothing has changed there. In fact, the importance of his role has grown exponentially.
Like a scout-team quarterback in football, Chiozza wears the jersey number of a Warriors opponent and does his best acting performance. For the Finals, he's played the character of Marcus Smart. In the past, his part has been imitating other teams' point guard.
"Just trying to give those guys the best look possible of what they're going to see in the game," Chiozza said. "And then always being locked in. When you know you're not going to get in the game when you know you're not able to play -- sometimes it gets a little bit frustrating, almost like a helpless feeling.
"I can't really help my teammates, but I know even the little bit of talking I can do for them during timeouts and stuff, it goes a long way and it helps out a lot. I just got to keep that mindset. Even though I'm not playing, there's other ways I can help the team."
Chiozza wore that one on the way home from Boston after Game 4. He wore a Steph Curry-centric one for Game 1 and a 007-style one for Game 3 that featured Steph, Klay and Draymond in the middle and Poole and Andrew Wiggins on the sides. His favorite, however, came from the Warriors' arrival in Boston.
Etched across his chest read "Baller Blockin Cashmoney." Below was a masterclass vintage-style tee of Warriors players, along with Steve Kerr. Chiozza's teammates loved it and couldn't stop laughing at the image of Kerr.
steve kerr 💀 pic.twitter.com/akn6WMBtZy
"I don't know if he saw it," Chiozza said. "I think they put it in the coaches' group message, I think they saw it."
He has more in waiting now, and never thought they would blow up so big on social media. Chiozza says he's probably not going to wear his other unique Warriors shirts during games. That likely will be saved for travel and other times.
But they're also an example of him continuing to make an impact on his teammates. The Finals can be the ultimate stress test. The pressure never stops, everything is heightened.
Anything to lighten the mood helps, even a picture of Kerr wearing a black bandana -- some comic drip one day before Game 3 of the Finals.
"The guys love it, they think it's funny," Chiozza said. "Got some social media ... I wasn't expecting it to be a hit like that, honestly. It was more just for the team camaraderie, keep the mood light."
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Draymond has great reaction to Klay's healing swim in SF Bay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
For many who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, they can relate to Warriors star Klay Thompson when he went to the ocean in search of its healing powers.
When the Warriors returned to town Saturday following their incredible NBA Finals Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Thompson's first order of business was to get on his boat and ride out into the Bay.
The struggling shooting guard was looking to refresh his mind, body and soul ahead of Game 5 of the Finals at Chase Center on Monday night.
A day later, Draymond Green was asked about what he thought of Thompson's dip in the frigid Bay Area waters.
"I think the ocean is very refreshing," Green told reporters with a wry smile on his face. "I'm not a hop-in-the-ocean in San Francisco or anywhere around San Francisco-type of person. But I absolutely do love the ocean. It's definitely refreshing. That's his safe haven and he enjoys that. So it's absolutely great to see him indulging in what he enjoys and what helps him be him."
While the Warriors have managed to tie the Finals at two-games-apiece with a pivotal home game looming, Thompson hasn't been playing up to his standards. He's averaging 17.3 points per game in the series, but he's shooting 35.8 percent from the field and has made just 13 of his 38 3-point attempts (34.2 percent).
Thompson and the Warriors hope that his swimming session will lead to a breakout Game 5 against the Celtics.
As for Green, since he won't jump in the Bay to decompress, what does he usually do after returning from a long road trip and cross-country flight?
"I try to get my body moving after the flight, get a sweat, get some work in and spend time with my family," Green said. "That's it for me."
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What appeals to you about LIV Golf that you weren't getting from the PGA Tour?
What's with the facial hair, and is it here to stay?
Are you at all worried that it's actually damaging the PGA Tour and professional golf in general?
You've mentioned a few times using the past four months to better yourself. What specific areas did you need to address?
Longtime CBS News correspondent Richard Schlesinger, a fixture on the newsmagazine “48 Hours,” is retiring after nearly four decades at the network. The New York-based Schlesinger, who had also reported for the “CBS Evening News,” “CBS Sunday Morning” and occasionally anchored, joined the network in 1984 in its Miami bureau and moved north after three years. “Richard Schlesinger is the epitome of a CBS News journalist,” said Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations.
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Phil Mickelson’s U.S. Open press conference hit on everything from Donald Trump, LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia to his therapy and 9/11
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Britain is set to break international law by bringing forward legislation to unilaterally change the Northern Ireland protocol that governs trade after Brexit, the president of Ireland's Sinn Fein party said on Sunday. Mary Lou McDonald said there were mechanisms to improve the application of the protocol involving Dublin and Brussels. "There is a willingness here, there is a willingness to engage by the European Commission, but the British government has refused to engage," she told Sky News.
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Suns to engage in sign-and-trade talks for Deandre Ayton?
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This blue-chip DL enjoyed official visit with Florida: ‘It was smooth’
This past weekend was a big one for Florida football’s recruiting team as the program hosted a handful of high school prospects for a tour of what the Orange and Blue has to offer them. Among those in attendance was 4-star defensive lineman Derrick LeBlanc, an in-state target out of Kissimmee’s Osceola High who made his official visit to campus.
The 6-foot-4-inch, 260-pound Floridian has already made numerous trips to the university, which is about a two-hour drive from his hometown. While repeated visits can become stale after a while, LeBlanc came into the weekend with a goal — spending more quality time with the current roster.
“It was smooth,” he told Swamp247’s Blake Alderman. “Just taking to everyone it was just really cool. Talking with the players, that was something I wanted to do. It was really just getting a deep understanding. Most of them wanted to leave after Mullen and them, but Napier made them stay. They really fell in love with the campus, and that is what they want to make me do.
“It was cool just talking to the players. They tell you the truth, the hard truth, so it was really good talking to them,” he added.
While on the trip, he also got his eyes on the new facility which is expected to open in July, though he was already aware of its impending presence.
“We went inside the new facility and showed me where this and where that is, but I already knew where it was because I have been here so much,” LeBlanc noted.
His swing through Gainesville was the first of his two summer official visits, with the Penn State Nittany Lions up next weekend. The central Florida blue-chipper also has a couple of other schools in mind — the Miami Hurricanes and Oklahoma Sooners — but will likely wait until fall to make those journeys.
LeBlanc is currently ranked No. 77 overall and No. 7 nationally at his position according to the 247Sports composite, while the On3 consensus him at Nos. 72 and 8, respectively. The Gators currently hold three crystal ball projections for the defensive lineman while the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine has Florida way in front of the pack with a 93.1% chance of landing him.
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The Bulldogs have at least one big test ahead of them in non-conference play this fall.
A difficult slate, just how they like it.
The Fresno State Bulldogs have plenty to reasons to believe they’ll be serious Mountain West football contenders next fall, but the program’s ceiling might be higher than simply a conference title if things break their way during what looks like a typically rigorous September.
In other words, Pat Hill’s credo — “anyone, anytime, anywhere” — is as strong as ever in the Central Valley. Here’s who the ‘Dogs have to prepare for in non-conference play:
Thursday, September 1, 7:30 PM – vs. Cal Poly
It’s been a little while since the Mustangs have upended the Bulldogs — not since 1979, to be exact — which helps to explain why this matchup was seen at the least exciting of Fresno State’s four non-conference games this fall. The program hasn’t really had a chance to find its footing under Beau Baldwin, though, because the COVID-19 pandemic limited the team to just three games in the FCS’s spring season back in 2021 and the roster skewed very young as it took its lumps through a 2-9 campaign last fall.
That makes 2022 the first real test of how much progress Cal Poly can make in the Big Sky Conference, which figures to be tough from top to bottom. If they can find some stability at quarterback, the Mustangs do return six different pass catchers who caught at least ten passes last season (including former Bulldog Chris Coleman) and lead running back Shakobe Harper, though improving a defense that allowed 39.2 points per game will be the biggest measure of improvement.
Saturday, September 10, 7:30 PM – vs. Oregon State
It isn’t the biggest game on this year’s schedule, but the Red Wave has almost certainly waited for this game just as impatiently as they looked forward to their matchup with the Beavers in 2001. You know, when Sports Illustrated had Oregon State ranked as its preseason #1 team and the Bulldogs beat them by 20 at home.
Granted, the situation isn’t quite the same this time around, but the Beavers looked like they were on the upswing in 2021 thanks to a powerful offense and can’t be taken lightly. Oregon State has to replace top running back B.J. Baylor and tight end Teagan Quitoriano, but quarterback Chance Nolan is rock solid and an offensive line that was a Joe Moore Award finalist returns three starters. It should be a good contest, which is why our staff penciled it in as one of the ten non-conference games to which they’re most looking forward.
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 PM – at USC
Hoo boy. The Coliseum has housed a lot of Fresno State heartache over the years and not just because of Reggie Bush — the Bulldogs lost a frustrating contest with the Trojans back in 2019, too — but they’ll get a chance to turn the tables as Southern California begins a new era under head coach Lincoln Riley.
Quarterback Caleb Williams figures to remain one of the nation’s best after following Riley from Oklahoma, and he’ll get to throw to the defending Biletnikoff Award winner, Jordan Addison, as well as returning veterans Tahj Washington, Gary Bryant, and Kyle Ford. Oh, and he’ll get to hand off to Oregon transfer Travis Dye, too. Question is, will they play enough defense to keep the Bulldogs from lighting up the scoreboard?
Either way, that’s why our staff circled this game as the #1 matchup in the entire Mountain West non-conference slate. Just make sure you have popcorn ready.
Saturday, October 1, 12:30 PM – at UConn
The Bulldogs will get a week off to recuperate from their battle with the Trojans before heading east to face the Huskies. They had no problem dispatching UConn in their season opener last year, but new head coach Jim Mora should instill some new fight into what looks like a very young squad.
He inherits some interesting pieces who will be motivated to lead a turnaround, too, including linebackers Jackson Mitchell and Ian Swenson, running back Nathan Carter, and edge rusher Kevon Jones. And don’t forget: For as rough as things got in Connecticut last year, these same Huskies almost tripped up Wyoming in non-conference play and going to the east coast for an early start is never easy.
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Though he grew up in Texas originally, and thus was a Longhorns fan, after resettling in the midwest, Christopher Terek often found himself at The Big House.
Now a three-star offensive tackle at Glen Ellyn (Ill.) Glenbard West, the 6-foot-6, 295-pounder has often found himself in the stands at Michigan Stadium. But this weekend, taking his official visit to Ann Arbor as a recruit, he found himself on the field for the first time — something of a surreal experience.
“It was super cool, because my godfather is the biggest Michigan fan I know. He’s my dad’s best friend, they grew up together,” Terek said. “Every year, he’d always get us up for a game, the past five years. And obviously, The Big House — insane. Just being in the stadium on the field, even though it was empty, you could just feel it. It was so big, it was awesome.”
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While that was a highlight of the visit, Terek was really inspired by seeing the camaraderie and excitement within the program. The coaches led the way, but he also noted that the players have all bought in — echoing sentiments we’ve been hearing dating back to spring ball last year.
“My visit was awesome. I had a great time,” Terek told WolverinesWire. “I really like talking with the coaches. The coaches were really — the energy there was really good. They were all super high energy. They were all excited to be at work — even the players. They all wanted to come, work out, get better. They want to win. It’s Michigan. They’ve always been a winning program and they want to keep that rolling.
“The facilities were awesome, obviously. Getting to hang out with the players, that was super cool. All the players — we were hanging out with the offensive line. I fit in with those dudes pretty good.”
Of course, one of the important elements for Terek is continuing to build a bond with his lead recruiter, who also would be his prospective position coach if he chooses Michigan.
Sherrone Moore has certainly made an impression on Terek, not just interpersonally, but through his accolades as well.
“He came in to see me at school and we started talking from there,” Terek said. “It’s just gone up. He’s super easy to talk to, he’s a cool guy and he really knows what he’s talking about. It’s only his first year coaching the offensive line and he won the Joe Moore Award. Obviously, that had something to do with the players, but you’ve gotta know what you’re doing to win that award.
“The Joe Moore Award is the best offensive line in the country — you’ve gotta know what you’re doing, you’ve gotta work every day to get that award.”
Terek’s trip to Ann Arbor was his second official visit, considering he visited Wisconsin the week before. He’ll see Illinois and Iowa in the following weeks, and then try to work out which of the four suits him the best.
As far as what he’s looking for at the next level, he wants to find a place where he’s ensured to get the best development and where he knows he’s going to fit in.
”Pretty much where I feel the most comfortable. I want to be confident in what they’re gonna do with me when I come in and how they’re gonna develop me into the player I could be.”
According to the 247Sports Composite, Terek is rated a three-star, the No. 891 player in the country overall, the 78th-rated offensive tackle, and the No. 18 player in the state of Illinois in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
At this juncture, he has two 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions indicating that Iowa will be his school of choice, though the On3 recruiting predictor (which uses artificial intelligence) indicates that Michigan will be the choice.
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Brittany Lincicome was seven months pregnant when she tied for sixth at the 2022 Shoprite LPGA Classic. "Just being out here competing and being in contention, it means the world,” she said.
The late Bob Saget is remembered more for his television roles and stand-up comedy career than his two appearances on the Broadway stage, but friend and Full House co-star John Stamos thinks that’s no excuse for leaving the beloved comedian out of the Tony Awards In Memoriam segment Sunday. “Disappointed to hear that @bobsaget will […]
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Elena Delle Donne leads Mystics in All-Star voting returns, Ariel Atkins surprisingly absent
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With the calendar flipped to June, we're entering a pivotal summer for fantasy football research. Whether you're weeks into your preparation or looking for a place to start, you've come to the right place. This hub serves as your one-stop shop for all of our writer's team-by-team fantasy previews for the 2022-23 season.
In each piece, you'll find in-depth player outlooks, win Total analysis, offseason recaps and so much more. Columns will be published once a day Monday through Friday. Let's get into the action.
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Cardinals’ O-line ranked among ‘uninspiring’ lineups, per PFF
PFF ranks the Cardinals' offensive line 25th in the NFL and leads the tier of uninspiring lineups.
Good things have been happening to the White Sox slugger on and off the field.
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The Denver Broncos kicked off mandatory minicamp on Monday with five extra players on the practice field.
The Broncos are trying out five players at camp this week, according to Aric DiLalla of the team’s official website. Here’s a quick look at each of the five tryout players.
1. K Elliott Fry
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Fry played at South Carolina from 2013-2016 before getting a chance with the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football in 2019. After going a perfect 14-of-14 in the AAF, Fry signed with the Chicago Bears, but he failed to make their 53-man roster.
Fry has since spent time with seven other NFL teams. Fry appeared in one game each with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals last year and he played in one game with the Atlanta Falcons the year before that.
Fry has gone 5-of-6 on field goal attempts in his NFL career and 5-of-7 on extra point attempts. The Broncos will likely keep him in mind as a potential fallback option if Brandon McManus is ever unavailable for a game this season.
2. LS Daniel Cantrell
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Cantrell was a long snapper for Boise State from 2018-2021. He might be a candidate to push Jacob Bobenmoyer for the team’s long snapper job this summer.
3. CB Mykael Wright
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Wright is an undrafted rookie defensive back who played at Oregon from 2019-2021. He went to rookie minicamp with the Arizona Cardinals in May but did not sign with the team. In addition to playing cornerback, Wright also returned kicks for the Ducks and his return ability might help his chances of winning an offseason roster spot in Denver.
4. TE Garrett Walston
Walston played college football at North Carolina, catching 47 passes for 534 yards and five touchdowns in four seasons (30 games) with the Tar Heels. Walston signed with the San Francisco 49ers as a college free agent after this year’s NFL draft, but he was cut in May.
5. RB Max Borghi
Borghi played at Washington State from 2018-2021 before going undrafted earlier this year. Borghi signed with the Indianapolis Colts in May, but he was released the following week. A native of Arvada, Colorado, Borghi is a local prospect who rushed 369 times for 2,158 yards and 32 touchdowns in college, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Borghi totaled 3,292 yards from scrimmage and scored 41 total touchdowns in four years (39 games) with the Cougars.
The Broncos previously tried out seven players at rookie minicamp earlier this year and they signed three players from those tryouts.
If the team signs any tryout players this week, Denver would have to make corresponding roster moves to make room for the new signees on the 90-man offseason roster.
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5 players trying out for Broncos at mandatory minicamp
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The Carolina Panthers-to-Buffalo Bills pipeline is unofficially on its sixth year and alas—it’s still going strong!
As first reported by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones on Monday, Buffalo has signed former Carolina offensive lineman Greg Van Roten to a one-year deal. He, along with what probably feels like an army of former Panthers, now joins the organization’s old defensive coordinator of six seasons in Sean McDermott up north.
Van Roten joined the Panthers for the 2017 season, where he appeared in 10 games on what was mainly special teams duties. He’d then sign a two-year extension with Carolina and proceeded to earn the starting job at left guard in 2018.
Following an injury-shortened 2019, the Mineola, N.Y. native flew back to his roots and inked a three-year pact with the hometown Jets in 2020. He was released, after 30 games in the green, on May 6.
The kicker here, however, is that Van Roten and McDermott never crossed paths in Charlotte—with the former coming and the latter going in 2017. Nonetheless, it’s still another former cat shuffling off up north.
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The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they have signed Van Roten to a one-year deal. The value of the contract was not released.
Van Roten came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Packers in 2012, but he didn’t make a single start until 2018 – his second year with the Panthers. After playing 27 games for Carolina in 2018 and 2019, he then joined the Jets in 2020 and played the next two seasons in New York.
According to Pro Football Focus, he earned an overall grade of 68.1 last season, allowing 37 pressures on 474 pass-blocking snaps.
The Ringer ranks Giants’ Saquon Barkley the NFL’s 24th-best fantasy player
The Ringer has high fantasy expectations for New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley, who they ranked 24th overall.
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Bills signed former Jets OL Greg Van Roten to 1-year deal
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The Buffalo Bills have signed a piece to compete along their offensive line.
The team announced on Monday that lineman Greg Van Roten, 32, inked a one-year deal with the team.
Van Roten is no stranger to the AFC East despite just joining the Bills. Previously Buffalo had faced Van Roten the past two years while he was a member of the New York Jets.
In that time span, he started 23 games for the Jets.
Van Roten also previously played for the Carolina Panthers.
Van Roten came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2012, but he didn’t make a single start until 2018 – his second year with the Panthers. After playing 27 games for Carolina in 2018 and 2019, he then joined the Jets in 2020 and played the next two seasons in New York.
Despite his Carolina connections, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane had already departed the team by 2017.
According to Pro Football Focus, Van Roten earned an overall grade of 68.1 last season, allowing 37 pressures on 474 pass-blocking snaps.
In recent seasons Van Roten has mostly lined up at a guard. There, Buffalo has Rodger Saffold and Ryan Bates as their likely starters currently. The top depth options include Cody Ford. That’s likely where Van Roten might find himself competing for playing time and a roster spot.
The Bills are set to host their mandatory minicamp on starting on Tuesday.
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Commanders waive Will Adams, Brian Johnson originally appeared on Pro Football Talk
Tyler Nevin hit a three-run homer, rookie Adley Rutschman had his first three-hit game and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday. Nevin's second homer this season was a 425-foot drive to center that gave the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the sixth. The home run drove in Ryan Mountcastle and Rutschman, who raised his average to .190 and showed speed when he scored on an eighth-inning wild pitch.
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Commanders waive Will Adams, Brian Johnson
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Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has taken a ton of criticism since being selected No. 5 overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Trade rumors and constant criticism from NFL fans and media members have plagued his young career. However, heading into his third season, the Dolphins front office acquired some valuable players for the Tagovailoa-led offense. Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Terron Armstead are just some of the big names to have joined Miami this offseason.
Recently, the Touchdown Wire put together a list of the worst quarterback for every type of throw and Tagovailoa made the list.
He is considered to be the worst quarterback to throw under pressure. This seems a bit unfair, though, considering he had the worst offensive line in the NFL last season and was pressured on what felt like most of his passing attempts.
“When pressured in 2021, Tagovailoa completed 49 of 104 passes for 606 yards, 356 air yards, three touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a passer rating of 43.2,” writes Doug Farrar. “Less than ideal when your offensive line allows 253 pressures — per Pro Football Focus, the most allowed by any front five in the league.”
There’s a strong likelihood that will change in 2022 with an improved offensive line and stronger wide receivers, but time will tell. Many consider this season to be a make-or-break year for the young quarterback.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Tagovailoa and other former Alabama players in the NFL as the 2022 offseason continues.
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The Kansas City Chiefs recently signed CB Brandon Flowers to a one-day contract to retire with the team.
A former second-round 2008 NFL draft pick out of Virginia Tech, Flowers would spend six seasons in Kansas City. He racked up 17 interceptions during his career with the Chiefs, which is tied for 21st in franchise history with Eric Harris and Jim Lynch.
One of Flowers’ most iconic interceptions was a pick-six made back in 2011 against the then-Oakland Raiders. Flowers recently joined Chiefs team reporter Matt McMullen and announcer Mitch Holthus on their “Defending The Kingdom” podcast, revealing this to be his favorite play. He broke down the interception and what made it so special to him.
“That was one of my favorite — it has to be my favorite play,” Flowers said of the pick-six. “In uniform, just on the road. Whenever a player plays on the road, it’s just something special about hearing boos and when you make a play, how the crowd just has to look at you. But doing it against the Oakland Raiders? It was just so surreal.”
The game was on October 23, 2011, in the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chiefs were dominating their rival Raiders, up 21-0 by the fourth quarter after a pick-six by Kendrick Lewis, a 1-yard rushing score by Le’Ron McLain, and a 7-yard wildcat play to former DB and return specialist Javier Arenas. With just under 15 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Flowers would jump a pass from Raiders QB Carson Palmer and take it to the house.
“I pictured that interception, just all in the pregame,” Flowers continued. “Because it was on that play, I knew, when they came in this formation, when they ran this route, I was gone with it. Just to see it all come to fruition (was special). When I got to the endzone, the night before I’m like, ‘Listen, get this interception. I’m definitely standing on the football and I’m going to flex into the black hole, man.’ Just to see the Raiders’ reaction when I did that, I know it stung them deep.”
Flowers’ pick all but sealed the deal on the game, which would conclude as a 28-0 shutout over the team’s most bitter rival. Flowers would have two interceptions during that game and the Chiefs’ defense would combine for six total interceptions on the day.
Cornwall junior Karrie Baloga had gold-medal performances in the 3,000-meter and 2,000 steeplechase at the state championship meet this past weekend.
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Remembering former Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers’ iconic pick-six vs. Raiders
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Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith is entering his 21st season in the NFL and his 12th season as a coach. The former 2005 NFL Coach of the Year has seen it all when it comes to the melding of rookie classes with veterans on a team.
Smith laid out what some of the expectations are for rookies when he met with reporters after organized team activities June 7 at Houston Methodist Training Center.
“I think when initially when you come in, I let the rookies know, the veterans don’t want to hear about you being young and you don’t know what you’re doing,” said Smith. “If we as coaches put you out on the football field, they expect you to perform. They read the papers, too. They know how you’re drafted, how you’re coming in, and you’re going to have to prove it on the football field and that’s what these young guys have done.”
The Texans finished the 2022 NFL draft with a nine-player class that included two first-round picks in cornerback Derek Stingley and Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green. Houston also had two second-round picks in safety Jalen Pitre and receiver John Metchie. Linebacker Christian Harris was taken in the third round, while running back Dameon Pierce provides youth as a fourth-rounder. The Texans had two fifth-round picks in defensive lineman Thomas Booker and tight end Teagan Quitoriano. LSU tackle Austin Deculus rounded out their class in Round 6.
Smith is pleased with the work ethic he has seen from the rookies thus far.
Said Smith: “They seem like they never leave the building and when they get their opportunities, they are stepping up and making plays.”
One of the key rules for forming cohesion and adapting to the NFL is for rookies to hit the reset button on their careers and leave their college accolades in the past, according to Smith.
“Another part of being a rookie is keeping your mouth shut,” Smith said. “I don’t want to hear about what you’ve done in the past. Just come in each day and work and they will start doing more. That veteran leadership will start going off on them and that’s kind of what’s happening right now.”
Mandatory minicamp runs June 14-16. It will be the last time the coaches get a chance to look at their whole team — rookies and veterans — before training camp.
A Great Falls woman who admitted to drug trafficking after law enforcement seized nearly four pounds of meth from her vehicle was sentenced June 8.
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Head coach Erik Spoelstra’s wife Nikki announced on Twitter that the couple is expecting their third child together.
In 2019, the couple announced they were expecting their first child that coincided with Erik Spoelstra’s 47th birthday. Santiago, now 4, is their first child and 2-year-old Dante followed.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and wife Nikki are expecting their third child together. Nikki Spoelstra announced the addition on Twitter on Monday, June 13, 2022.
FSU has taken its 2023 recruiting to the next level, but could it add a few more players to its 2022 signing class this week?
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Alabama‘s offense is loaded with talent that includes a Heisman-winning quarterback and some of the top transfers in the nation. The Crimson Tide defense will look to compete for the spotlight, as the group consists of many returning starters from the 2021 season.
Linebacker Will Anderson jr. was a fan favorite last season, and many were upset when he did not get the invite to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Well, now he is expected to not just be a Heisman hopeful, but also be a prospective No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
He will not be alone on the defensive front, however. Dallas Turner is a rising sophomore outside linebacker that is expected to gain national attention in 2022.
247Sports’ Brad Crawford recently shared 10 of his boldest predictions for the 2022 college football season, and the Anderson-Turner duo made the list.
Crawford’s bold prediction for the two of them is that they will combine for over 30 sacks.
“Alabama’s outside linebacker group is absurd this season as one of the nation’s most impressive rooms overall. The Will Anderson-Dallas Turner duo combined for 26 sacks and 41 tackles for losses last season. Anderson is college football’s best defensive player and Turner is a rising superstar. Anderson was so dominant in Alabama’s spring game in April against a makeshift offensive front limited by injuries that head coach Nick Saban had to bench him at one point to give Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young time to throw. Anderson played 2.5 quarters and managed two sacks, both coming over a three-snap stretch in the first half.”
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow updates and predictions regarding the Alabama Crimson Tide over the 2022 college football offseason.
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Will Anderson, Dallas Turner named in 247Sports’ boldest predictions for 2022
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Daniel Ekuale suspended two games originally appeared on Pro Football Talk
Home buyers were able to enjoy competitive mortgage rates from the start of 2021 to the end. Of course, the higher borrowing rates are at the time you sign a mortgage, the more interest you end up paying over the life of your home loan. Doing so allows you to avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a conventional home loan, which is a costly premium you get stuck with if you don't make a 20% down payment.
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Daniel Ekuale suspended two games
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The Houston Texans are committed to Davis Mills in 2022.
The Texans are willing to let the former 2021 third-round quarterback from Stanford take the first-team reps without any meaningful competition. As Mills has been getting most of the work, general manager Nick Caserio revealed just how many throws Mills has made to this point during organized team activities.
“I think he’s thrown — I mean, we went through the rep chart,” Caserio told Texans Radio play-by-play Marc Vandermeer and sideline reporter John Harris on June 10. “There’s been — he’s had almost 300 attempts, which is a lot of throws in the course of a spring. I’m talking about in a team setting, not throwing a bunch of routes. He’s taken a lot of throws against a lot of defense. You guys have been out at practice. We run almost 60 plays in a practice. That 60 plays — not all of them are passes — but you have 60 plays. You watch them. What happened on the play? What’s the coverage?”
Even though offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton plans to execute a relatively run-heavy offense, the team is still seeing how well Mills’ arm can hold up.
What the Texans are evaluating with Mills during OTAs is his decision-making.
Said Caserio: “I’d say this time of the year the quarterback, the things you can work on, are your decision-making, your anticipation and just trying to assimilate game situations. This situation comes up, how are we going to handle the situation? What’s the right throw versus, like, trying to do too much with the ball? And I think there have been some plays that have been a number of good plays, and there have been plays where you look and say, you know what, I’d like to have that back. Let’s go back and take a look at it and have a discussion. Here’s what happened. What did you see? Let’s make sure next time we do this.”
If Mills is getting that many throws, the Texans should have enough evidence as to whether he will need help from the run game or if Mills can handle the workload to move the offense.
A spinoff was bound to come out sooner or later. Did we need an origin story to the Buzz Lightyear character from Toy Story? No. BUT the Lightyear film by Angus MacLane certainly does know how to build a world around the character we only learned about through the toy story franchise. The film is about a flight, […]
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Report: Patriots DT suspended for first two games of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots reportedly will be without defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale to begin the 2022 NFL season.
Ekuale has been suspended for the first two games of the campaign, according to ESPN's Field Yates. A reason for his suspension has not yet been disclosed.
The 28-year-old spent all of last season on the Patriots' practice squad but was elevated to the 53-man roster eight times. He tallied five tackles and two sacks in seven games, including two tackles and a sack in New England's Week 14 win over the Buffalo Bills. Before signing with the Patriots, he spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Ekuale signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots in January.
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NFL Rumors: Patriots DT Daniel Ekuale suspended for two games
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The Green Bay Packers swapped kickers on Monday, releasing Dominik Eberle from the 90-man roster to make room for Gabe Brkic, who was claimed off of waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. The move was announced on the league’s transactions wire.
Brkic is an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma. Over 38 career games, he made 57 of 69 field goals (82.6 percent) and connected on 159 of 160 extra points (99.2 percent).
Brkic was a three-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist. He was a finalist in 2021 after making 20 of 26 field goals, 57 extra points and a nation-high five field goals of at least 50 yards, including a long of 56 yards.
The Vikings waived Brkic on Friday of last week.
Eberle was signed by the Packers on Feb. 22. He was an undrafted free agent out of Utah State in 2020 who spent time with special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia while with the Raiders.
Brkic will compete with veteran Mason Crosby to be the Packers’ kicker in 2022.
The National Park Service (NPS) closed all entrances to Yellowstone National Park on Monday amid “unprecedented amounts” of rainfall and flooding, with the agency now evacuating visitors in one of the country’s busiest national parks. The NPS said no visitors, including those with existing reservations, will be allowed to enter the park effective immediately, warning…
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The NFL has suspended New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale for two games, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
Ekuale had a very impressive season as a rotational player on the defense despite spending the entire year on the practice squad. He benefited from the new game-day elevation rules and spent a number of games on the roster. He finished with five tackles and two sacks in seven games.
His two-game suspension won’t jeopardize his roster spot, however. He won’t count toward the roster limit during his suspension which is good considering he will compete with the defensive tackle group that includes Christian Barmore, Davon Godchaux, Lawrence Guy, Carl Davis and rookies Sam Roberts and LaBrayan Ray.
The reason for Ekuale’s suspension has not yet been reported.
City councilor proposes Boston apologize for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade
The victims have been identified as Kenneth Ward, of Florence, and Stefano Pezzella, of Quincy, Illinois.
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Report: NFL suspends Patriots DT Daniel Ekuale for 2 games
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The mandatory portion of the 49ers’ offseason program is over, but second-year quarterback Trey Lance isn’t taking that as a cue to leave the facility. According to a report from NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan, Lance will stick around the facility to get more work in ahead of training camp.
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It may not seem like a lot, but an additional week of work with teammates and at the facility could prove invaluable for Lance, who could use all the reps he can get.
The on-field benefits are obvious, but what this also signals is some of the leadership coaches have talked about with Lance this offseason. Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and others have lauded the 22-year-old for the way he’s taken ownership of the leadership role that comes with being a starting quarterback.
“Trey has done a great job,” Ryans said during OTAs. “It’s good to see him just coming into his own role as a leader and being able to take control of the team. We’re fired up for Trey and what he can do for us.”
Sticking around for an additional week of voluntary work will go as another mark in the leadership column for Lance. It’s an unquantifiable quality, but one that matters as much as any other with a starting quarterback. It was also a sizable question mark given how much the locker room likes QB Jimmy Garoppolo.
Ultimately checking leadership boxes will only get Lance so far. He’ll need to perform well on the field for any of the offseason stuff to matter. For now though his extra week of voluntary workouts is a good sign for the 49ers and for Lance’s continued development in his first year as a starting QB.
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Trey Lance sticking around at 49ers facility after mandatory workouts
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Another former Ed Donatell guy is coming to the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Vikings officially announced the signing of former Denver Broncos outside linebacker Andre Mintze on Monday.
Mintze was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent and played under Donatell, the former defensive coordinator for the Broncos, in the 2021 season.
He totaled only two tackles and contributed on special teams, but it was never a situation where he got to truly spread his wings due to a hamstring injury forcing him to miss a significant chunk of the season.
Donatell has deep insight into his abilities and how he could potentially help the defense and/or special teams. Mintze, who was waived by the Broncos back in May, could benefit from a fresh start with the new-look Vikings.
At the very least, he’ll have a chance to compete and prove he belongs when the players return for training camp.
Saints receiver Deonte Harty signed his restricted free agent tender April 29. The tender is for $3.986 million in 2022. But Harty wants a long-term deal and has stayed away from organized team activities as he seeks one. Harty will report for the mandatory minicamp this week, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. The sides, though, [more]
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Vikings announce signing of OLB Andre Mintze
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Australia qualified for a fifth straight World Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Peru in their intercontinental playoff on Monday. The teams failed to score in regulation and extra time at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, and goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, sent on as a substitute in the dying seconds of extra time, proved to be the star for Australia by saving the last penalty from Alex Valera. “I’m not a hero,” Redmayne said.
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Australia win sudden death battle with Peru for World Cup place
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Just eight starts into his tenure with the Detroit Tigers, Eduardo Rodriguez's future with the organization appears unclear.
The statement "is what it is," according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch.
"The restricted list part is the relationship between the player and the organization," Hinch said, via The Athletic. "I knew he wasn't gonna make his start, wasn't going to pitch in the minor leagues or major leagues at this time. This was inevitable."
The lefthander hadn't pitched since May 22, after which he went on the injured list due to left rib cage strain.
Rodriguez was 1-3 with a 4.38 earned run average over 39 innings for Detroit, which entered Monday in fourth place in the American League Central at 24-35. The Tigers are 23rd in the majors in starters' ERA at 4.43, while Rodriguez's former Red Sox teammates have complied a 3.55 ERA -- eighth-best in MLB.
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Former Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez placed on restricted list by Tigers
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The extent of Strasburg's discomfort wasn't immediately clear. Martinez told reporters that Strasburg was slated to have an MRI Monday afternoon.
Strasburg, 33, made his first MLB start of the season on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. He allowed eight hits and seven earned runs while striking out five and walking two in 4.2 innings of the 7-4 loss. Prior to Thursday, Strasburg hadn't pitched for the Nationals since June 1, 2021.
The No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft, Strasburg has played his entire career with the Nationals, posting a 113-62 record, 3.24 ERA and 1.096 WHIP with 1,723 strikeouts in 1,470 innings pitched. He was named World Series MVP in 2019 after the Nationals beat the Houston Astros for the franchise's first and only championship.
He signed a seven-year, $245 million contract in 2019 after collecting the World Series MVP hardware. In two-plus seasons since, Strasburg's made eight appearances for the Nationals.
Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the injured list after feeling discomfort following a bullpen session. Strasburg has made one start this season, his first since he had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer. The 33-year-old right-hander had been scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves.
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Sha'Carri Richardson Wins 200-Meter At NYC Grand Prix
The Women in Entertainment (WIE) Summit will return with its sixth annual event this June, taking place for the first time since 2019, Variety has learned exclusively. Founded by Renee Rossi (Relativity Ventures) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE aims to bring together women and men who are “dedicated to celebrating the empowerment of women in all […]
Julianne Hough Is Thrilled For Brother Derek Hough's Engagement: 'She's Family Already'
Julianne Hough spoke to Access Hollywood on the Tony Awards red carpet on Sunday about hosting the first part of the show and making her Broadway debut in "POTUS." Julianne shared her well wishes for her brother Derek's engagement to girlfriend Hayley Erbert. "I'm so happy for them, truly, I've seen their relationship from the very beginning from when they met on tour, to all of us living together at one point, to moving into their own home," she said.
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Sha'Carri Richardson Makes Incredibly Bold Fashion Statement In 200 Victory
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Penn State has been putting together a terrific Class of 2023, but on Monday the Nittany Lions saw one coveted offensive lineman commitment flip to the reigning national champions. Joshua Miller announced soon Monday afternoon he was flipping his commitment to Georgia, a move that surely was unsettling for Penn State head coach James Franklin.
“I want to thank Penn State and the fans for taking a chance on me, supporting me, and loving me,” Miller said in a statement posted on his Twitter account. “However, after sitting down with family, other role models, and listening to my heart I want to take my recruitment to another level.”
“With that being said, I will be flipping my commitment to the University of Georgia,” Miller concluded his statement.”
Miller is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports and Rivals, but a four-star recruit according to his On3 rating. Miller was lined up to beef up the Penn State offensive line with the other additions of Alex Birchmeier, Anthony Donkoh, and J'ven Williams.
Miller is the second player to de-commit from Penn State’s Class of 2023. Previously, athlete Neeo Avery backed off his commitment to Penn State nearly four months after committing to the program.
Penn State’s current recruiting class is still in solid shape overall, but the loss of a decent offensive lineman certainly stings as the program is attempting to rebuild its offensive line stability.
Who says your washroom can't be a new home gallery space? These 20 bathroom art ideas will help liven up your home.
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The fight for the AFC North could be a four-team race during the 2022 NFL season. The Cleveland Browns hope their additions on offense will be an upgrade and that their defense continues the development shown late in the season.
The Cincinnati Bengals are fresh off their Super Bowl appearance hoping an upgraded offensive line can help take Joe Burrow to the next level.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning the page on the Ben Roethlisberger era with either/both Mitchell Trubisky and/or Kenny Pickett as their starting quarterback. While the Steelers may be expected to lose, the team stayed competitive with Duck Hodges at quarterback a few years ago.
Finally, the Baltimore Ravens hope to bounce back from a last-place finish in 2021 with a healthy Lamar Jackson. The story of the Ravens season was injuries as Jackson, most of their running backs and most of their secondary missed significant time.
Baltimore may have another significant injury to deal with as versatile defensive lineman Derek Wolfe announced he had his second hip surgery of the year on Monday:
As noted, Wolfe’s contract is guaranteed for this season with a cap hit of $3.8 million. His statement regarding “a normal life” seems to indicate his future on the football field could be in doubt.
The Ravens retained veteran Calais Campbell and brought over Michael Pierce from Minnesota this offseason to bolster the defensive line.
Wolfe last played in 2020, his lone healthy season with Baltimore. He signed a three-year, $12 million deal last offseason with $6.5 million guaranteed.
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Ravens DL Wolfe has second hip surgery, future in doubt
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The No. 40 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Mafe heads to Seattle after backing up his impressive film at Minnesota with a stellar performance at this year’s Senior Bowl. Even among some of the top prospects in the class, Mafe stood out in practice all week while in Mobile, and punctuated it by being one of the best players on the field during the all-star game itself.
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Why Seahawks fans should be excited about Boye Mafe
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BetMGM Line: Warriors -3.5
The NBA Finals are headed back to the Bay Area all tied up, which should make for a tense Game 5 of the series on Monday night.
After escaping Boston with a split against the Celtics thanks to a win Friday, the Golden State Warriors are in a great position to jump up 3-2 now that they are back at the Chase Center. The Warriors are two wins away from their fourth title in eight years. Meanwhile for the Celtics, a win Monday would set Boston up to clinch their 18th championship at home for a Game 6 on Thursday night.
Here’s what you need to know for Game 5:
Slowing down Steph Curry, Warriors
As we’ve seen so far this series, stopping Stephen Curry is a near-impossible task. The Celtics haven’t been able to do it. If Curry rolls out a performance on Monday like he did in Game 4, the Celtics will struggle.
Curry, after hurting his foot in Game 3, dropped 43 points and 10 rebounds with seven 3-pointers in Friday’s win. It marked the second-most points he has scored in a Finals game. Golden State’s offense, as it usually does, ran almost exclusively through him.
Though Curry has scored at least 29 points in each Finals game, Friday was special — and something that Boston can’t let happen again, no matter how hard it may be to slow him down.
"We all know what he can do outside of 20 feet... 30-35, 40 feet. The dude is special in that regard."
Marcus Smart on Steph Curry's impact on the floor. pic.twitter.com/FgHOIWpW1a
“We all know what he can do outside of 20 feet, 35, 40 feet. That dude is special in that regard,” Celtics star Marcus Smart said Sunday. “The way that he’s able to affect the game by being able to run around and play off the ball and get himself open. It’s just tough on a defender because you can’t take a break. You think that he’s not doing anything, the play’s over for him, and that’s when you get beat … He’s got the whole package, and you have to be able to guard the whole thing he has, and not many players can do that.”
Stephen Curry and the Warriors will host the Celtics on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Robert Williams injury update
Celtics big man Robert Williams has been a key contributor this series when he’s been able to be on the court.
Williams has been dealing with a left knee injury for weeks now, and left Game 4 early Friday night for that reason.
Though he’s still listed as questionable, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was “optimistic” that Williams will be able to go full speed Monday. Williams had a similar diagnosis, and said he wasn’t sure what happened Friday that led to him being out early.
"Feeling good. A little sore, but on the side of the better days," he said Sunday, via NBC Sports Boston. "I was actually looking for the clip. I can't necessarily tell you if it was the jumping or the landing, but typical soreness, man. But like I said, I feel okay."
Williams had seven points and 12 rebounds in Game 4. He has averaged 6.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and three blocks per game in the Finals.
'Namaste Klay' ready to go on 3-year anniversary
Though it may not be a standard practice for the Warriors’ athletic training staff, Klay Thompson used an unusual method to heal his “mind, body and soul” after returning to San Francisco.
He jumped into the Bay.
It couldn’t have been warm, but hey, whatever works for him.
Monday’s game marks a special anniversary for Thompson. It will be exactly three years since he tore his ACL in the Finals, the first of two major injuries he sustained before returning to the court this season.
Though he admitted Sunday that he may take a brief moment to reflect before the game, Thompson is trying to move past it.
Reporter: “Did you know that tomorrow is the 3-year anniversary of your ACL tear?”
Klay Thompson: “No. I did not… when I step on that court, I wanna win. Any means necessary… I’m not gonna sing Kumbaya. I just wanna freakin win.” pic.twitter.com/VArXA6exf1
“When I step on that court, I wanna win, any means necessary,” Thompson said. “I don’t care how ugly or pretty it is … I’m not gonna sing Kumbaya or anything. I just wanna freakin’ win.”
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NBA Finals Game 5: Can Celtics respond with series tied?
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After a visit to Madison this past weekend, Paul Chryst and his coaching staff received a verbal commitment from three-star athlete Collin Dixon out of Tallmadge, Ohio.
Per 247sports Composite, Dixon is the No. 891 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, the No. 80 ATH in the country, and the No. 27 player in the state of Ohio.
Standing at 6-foot-2, 205-pounds, the Tallmadge High School standout also held offers from Akron, Ball State, Buffalo, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Marshall, Pittsburgh, Purdue, and several others.
Dixon is the eighth player to commit to Wisconsin in the 2023 recruiting class. You can watch his highlights here.
The Ohio native announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin via his Twitter account:
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Wisconsin lands a commitment from 2023 three-star WR Collin Dixon
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Two seasons ago, the Dallas Cowboys fielded one of the worst defenses in team history. While they were getting run over on the ground, the passing game was busy getting torched, allowing 34 scores through the air. Something had to be done.
The first step was the team ridding themselves of defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and bringing in Dan Quinn to run the D. It took just one year for rapid improvements for the Cowboys’ defense under Quinn. The biggest change was forcing turnovers. Dallas has 34 takeaways under Quinn’s tutelage, an increase of 11 from the previous season.
Looking forward to the upcoming season and there hasn’t been much turnover in personnel on the defense. In is veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler, out is Randy Gregory. The rest of the defense has remained relatively the same, with only the 2022 draft class bringing help. It’s unlikely the defense will cause the same amount of turnovers they forced last season, but their key to improving could come from a group that has shifted towards a youth movement in the last two years.
The Cowboys will field a young, fast defense that has playmakers at all three levels. It begins with star linebacker and the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, and has the potential to be one of the better defenses in the league.
Oct 3, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (59) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The Cowboys might not have a star, aside from two-time Pro Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence, on the defensive line, but they do have loads of potential playmakers. Lawrence is the elder statesman on the defense, and at just 30 years old, he’s the oldest significant contributor- not just on the defensive line, but across the entire unit. Nearly everyone else comes in at 28 years old or younger; only cornerback C.J. Goodwin is over 30 years of age.
Lawrence has been injured over the last few years, but when he’s on the field, he’s still an effective player. There aren’t many better two-way defensive ends in the game, and Lawrence is the leader in the locker room. If he can stay healthy, there’s plenty left in the tank for a good season.
The rest of the group has star potential, beginning with third-year defensive tackle Neville Gallimore. In his second season, Gallimore was ready to take the leap and had worked himself into a starting DT spot until an elbow injury in the preseason cost him most of the schedule.
Now healthy, the 25-year old Gallimore might be poised to become one of the better young defensive tackles in the league. Gallimore has the ability to push the pocket as a pass rusher. He had 1.5 sacks in just five games last season and three tackles for a loss. If he picks up where he left off last season, Gallimore is firmly entrenched as a starter on the inside and is ready to take his game to the next level.
The rest of the defensive line oozes potential. Second-year DTs Osa Odighizuwa and Chauncey Golston are just 23 and 24 years old, respectively, and both made plays as rookies in 2021. Golston has bulked up and is moving inside, while Odighizuwa looks to build on a solid first season.
Odighizuwa had two sacks and six tackles for a loss as a rookie and came out of the gate playing well early. However, as the year progressed, Odighizuwa slowed down, as playing a larger role than expected caught up to the rookie. More is expected in year two and if Odighizuwa can sustain his play for a full year, he could make a huge impact for the defense.
Golston’s move inside could mean better results for him as well. Although he had modest success as a rookie, a full offseason to bulk up will help his play inside, where his speed and arm length can give offensive linemen trouble. At just 24 years old, Golston may have found a position to make him more effective with the Cowboys.
The 2019 second-round pick Trysten Hill is just 24 years old, and although he hasn’t had the type of career the team had hoped, he’s still young enough to break out this year. If Hill can show the type of play that made him attractive to the Cowboys, he’ll have a chance to earn a larger role.
The Cowboys also have their young run-stuffers from the last two drafts, Quinton Bohanna and John Ridgeway. Both players are 23 years old, and if either can become a force at stopping the run, the Cowboys will be happy.
On the edge, two more young DLs can make their presence felt. Even though he’s been in the NFL for four years, Dorance Armstrong is just 25 years old. Armstrong had a career year under Quinn, totaling five sacks in just 13 games. His game gets better and the Cowboys continue to be believers in Armstrong. If Armstrong’s development grows again this season, Dallas could have an underrated pass rusher who is about to break out.
Rookie Sam Williams is another part of the DE puzzle and is just 23 years old as well. There are high hopes for Williams, but the learning curve for a pass rusher, especially a second-round one, is steep. The Cowboys and Quinn worked out Williams before the draft and liked what they saw, so they’ll be counting on him without Gregory around.
None of these current players are over 25 years of age. Dallas does have some veteran players to guide the young defensive line, but youth is definitely served in the Cowboys’ trenches. Even if they have to rely on Fowler, he will be just 28 years old during the season.
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
The Cowboys don’t have a ton of depth at LB, but what they do have is youth. Leighton Vander Esch is the oldest guy at the position at just 26 years old, but the defense won’t be counting on him as they have in previous seasons.
After a brilliant start to his career, Vander Esch hasn’t found his All-Pro form since his rookie season, but he’s a good player, who’s got the capability to be great. If his health is good, Vander Esch is still a significant talent for the defense.
All the other top options are young and athletic. Parsons had a magnificent rookie season and just turned 23. Parsons had 13 sacks, 20 TFL and three forced fumbles, all while moving around the field at different positions. There is no reason to believe that Parsons will do anything but continue to get better, and he’s on track to be one of the best defensive players in the game.
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The Cowboys aren’t inclined to keep Parsons confined to just one position, which should keep him as one of most dangerous defensive weapons in the league, and his best is still coming.
To pair with Parsons and Vander Esch, the Cowboys have fellow second-year LB Jabril Cox, who missed half of his rookie season with a knee injury. His return helps the LB position, especially in coverage. Cox has the speed and athleticism to be one of the better coverage linebackers in the league. At just 24 years old, if Cox can get back to his normal self, few teams will have a tandem as athletic as Parsons and Cox, who are both in just their second seasons.
Dallas doesn’t have much depth, but the rest of the LB group is young, and all are under 27 years old. Luke Gifford will be 27 when the season begins, and rookie Devin Harper is 24 years old.
Rookie Damone Clark is unlikely to see the field this season, but if he does manage to play, he’ll be just 22 years old. When he does eventually return to the field, a trio of Parsons, Cox, and Clark will make for one of the youngest LB units in the league.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
In the secondary, the Cowboys are a little bit longer in the tooth due to some veterans, but the future of the group remains young. At cornerback, the Cowboys are led by All Pro Trevon Diggs, who will be just 25 years old during the season.
Diggs is coming off one of the best years by a CB in team history, picking off 11 passes, which led the NFL. He’s going into his third season and should continue to get better. Diggs has been the best corner for each of his two seasons in a Cowboys uniform and at his young age, Diggs leads a young CB group.
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Behind Diggs are a couple of “older” corners. Anthony Brown, who has improved throughout his career, and slot man Jourdan Lewis. Brown had a personal-best three interceptions last season, and will be 29 years old in December, while Lewis will be 27 in August. Both are solid players who contribute and haven’t shown signs of slowing down.
Younger backups are second-year CBs Kelvin Joseph and Nahshon Wright. Joseph is still just 21 years old and was in line to take a starting CB job, but his legal trouble could slow his progression. If he somehow is allowed to play this year, Joseph would be young help at corner.
Wright was a projection when drafted, but he’s got the size the team covets, and at a young age, if Wright improves in his second year, the Cowboys will have a solid secondary.
At safety is where the majority of the age is on the defense. They aren’t old by any stretch, but they have more experience than most positions on the Cowboys.
The three biggest contributors at safety are Jayron Kearse (28), Malik Hooker (26), and Donovan Wilson (27). All are in their prime, and Kearse is coming off a career season where he played his best football, both near the line of scrimmage and in coverage.
Quinn found the right fit for Kearse, who responded to an expanded role, and Hooker played some of his best football as well. Hooker has a chance to live up to the potential of a first-round draft pick if he can stay healthy.
Wilson is coming off a rough season, but a return to health could mean this is the best group of safeties the Cowboys have seen in a long time.
Dallas also has three young safeties that will be fighting for playing time, all are 23 or younger heading into the season. Israel Mukuamu stuck around as a late round pick that year, but didn’t play in a game.
Last year’s undrafted rookie Tyler Coyle made the roster and played in two game for the Cowboys, but didn’t make a significant contribution. This year, Markquese Bell arrives as an intriguing undrafted free agent who has some buzz behind him.
These are three young safeties who are fighting for a place on the Cowboys’ roster for the upcoming season.
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Team Iowa wins dozens of medals at Special Olympics USA games
Chiles was well represented in Orlando, but it was its soccer team that ended up stealing the show. Playing under "Team Florida", Chiles defeated Team Texas, 2-0, to win the gold medal in 7v7 soccer
Murray was hampered by abdominal pain in his Stuttgart Open final defeat to Matteo Berrettini on Sunday and after having the injury checked upon returning to London, has taken the decision to pull out of the grass-court tournament as a precaution. “After having a scan this afternoon, an abdominal injury means I won’t be fit to compete at Queen’s this year,” Murray said.
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I’m a lot happier – Harriet Dart flourishing after ending ‘toxic’ relationship
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Shaq believes Steph in his own 'special category,' top-10 all-time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Steph Curry already has and will continue to go down in NBA history as one of the all-time greats.
He already is the greatest shooter in the history of the game, a category in which Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal believes he stands alone.
Shaq appeared on ESPN's "First Take" on Monday morning, where he was asked by host Molly Qerim if Curry winning a fourth championship places him in Shaq's company as a consensus top-10 player of all time. Not only does he include Curry, but Shaq believes that Steph's monster 43-point performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday at TD Garden is evidence of that point.
"He's already in my company," Shaq said. "Me and Stephen [A. Smith] had this conversation before. There were so many great guys before us and so many coming after us. Some guys have their own special category that you can't mess with. For example, when it comes to the most dominant, Wilt [Chamberlain], myself. The GOAT, Kobe [Bryant] LeBron [James] and [Michael Jordan]. When it comes to the greatest shooter of all time, Steph Curry is in there by himself.
"So does that make him top-10? In my opinion, it does. I love the way he plays the game, he plays it with great energy, great passion and you knew that as great of a player as he is, he's going to have a game like that. He needed to have a game like that for them to win. And that's what great players do."
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Not only does Shaq believe Curry already is a top-10 player in NBA history but also believes he's in a category of his own as a lethal shooter.
The all-time greats themselves never seem to have a problem welcoming Curry to the club with open arms. The national media, on the other hand, sometimes feels differently.
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Charlotte City Council approved a deal Monday night that would renovate the Spectrum Center, build a practice facility for the Charlotte Hornets and extend the NBA team’s lease in the Queen City.
In the deal, $215 million would come from the city’s tourism funds and go to the Spectrum Center’s renovations. The remaining $60 million for the NBA team’s practice facility would come from whoever receives naming rights for the creation of a sports and entertainment district around the Spectrum Center.
The deal passed by a 10-1 vote.
“This, for me, is the right thing to do for our city,” Councilwoman Victoria Watlington said. “We value the Hornets.”
Councilman Ed Driggs agreed.
“If (the Hornets) don’t negotiate with us, they negotiate with someone else,” Driggs said.
Braxton Winston, who voted against it, called the contract a “bad deal,” citing future concerns and a poorly executed existing lease.
Seven members of the public commented on the deal before the council voted Monday.
Pierre Bader, owner of Sonoma Restaurant Group, was in support of the deal, calling it “money well spent.”
“It will change the tone of the Epicentre,” Badar said. “You will not be disappointed in your decision for years to come.”
A rendering shows the proposed Charlotte Hornets practice facility, a high-rise building in place of the Charlotte Transportation Center next to the Spectrum Center.
Resident Grace Fendrick was fiercely opposed to the city subsidizing the arena and said the idea that a practice facility would bring economic prosperity to Charlotte is “laughable.”
Charles Held agreed and also spoke in opposition to the proposal.
“I think people are more worried about getting shot outside of the stadium than the shots going on inside of the stadium,” Held said.
Several council members commented on the lack of transparency of the deal. Monday was the public’s only chance to comment on the deal.
“The community should’ve been involved at the takeoff, not the landing,” said Councilman Malcolm Graham, who voted for the proposal.
Under the proposed deal, the city of Charlotte would extend its lease with the Charlotte Hornets to 2045. The existing lease is set to expire in 2030. The Hornets would begin paying $2 million per year in rent in 2030 and $1.1 million in capital investments beginning in 2024.
Construction is expected to begin this summer on the renovations and practice facility. Work could take four years.
In response to the council’s vote Monday, the Charlotte Hornets issued a statement thanking the city.
“We look forward to continuing to serve as stewards of Spectrum Center to make it the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas,” Hornets Sports & Entertainment said in a prepared statement. “We are thrilled to have extended our lease agreement and ensure that Spectrum Center and Uptown Charlotte will remain the home of the Charlotte Hornets for an additional 15 years through 2045.”
The Charlotte Observer asked readers last week their thoughts on the deal, and more than half of the 408 people who responded said they support the city’s involvement in the renovations and construction of the practice facility.
Of the respondents, 42% said they’d like to see more retail, restaurants and hotels in the proposed new district.
A rendering shows the inside of a proposed a high-rise building in place of the Charlotte Transportation Center next to the Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets would have a practice facility inside.
Plans for new Hornet facility
Early renderings show the new practice facility in a high-rise building. It would include two full basketball courts, expanded locker room space and a health care space. Renderings show the practice facility replacing the existing Charlotte Transportation Center, moving the bus facility underground. These renderings are not set in stone
The rest of the tower will be filled with parking and undetermined development on the top floors.
There will be a temporary bus station built during the several years of construction on the transit and practice facility building, documents presented to the economic development committee show.
Plan B, according to the original presentation, is to build the practice facility in the existing gravel lot beside the stadium at Caldwell and Trade streets.
This image shows the Spectrum Center, where the Charlotte Hornets play, the Charlotte Transportation Center and the Epicentre, which is being sold. The city hopes a renovated Spectrum Center, new practice facility, renovated transportation facility and sale of the Epicentre will transform the area into a new Uptown district.
The money for renovations will come from the city’s tourism dollars — rental car sales tax or hotel occupancy rate tax, for example — and won’t affect the city’s general fund budget, according to City of Charlotte CFO Teresa Smith.
Renovations to the Spectrum Center would include:
escalators
new HVAC systems
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Your responses to our survey show many people support the city paying big bucks for Spectrum Center renovations and selling naming rights for a new practice facility.
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When you’re an elite player in the heart of SEC country, it takes a lot to pull you north. But for Kayden McDonald, Michigan football has that type of pull.
The Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett four-star has offers from Georgia, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, and many others, but after making an unofficial visit to Ann Arbor this past weekend, he couldn’t help raving about both his trip, as well as the trajectory of the program when asked what stood out.
“I’d probably say everything – the facilities, the weight room, the staff. Oh my God, the staff – I love the staff!” McDonald told WolverinesWire. “The academics, a big thing – the No. 1 public university – and atmosphere, it’s just crazy.
“Yeah, I like the staff. I like Coach Minter. He coached in Georgia. We already knew each other well. Just beginning to talk to him more and more. I talk to Coach Elston all the time. He came to watch me practice. He told me before we left, ‘I want you to come play for me,’ and he meant that.”
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Of course, the 6-foot-3, 310-pounder also got a chance to meet up with head coach Jim Harbaugh, who got a vote of confidence from the players he coaches.
“I talked to him a lot on Saturday. Great coach,” McDonald said. “Even players were telling me he’s a great coach. It’s really a player-led team, too, so he trusts in his guys as leaders, and I really like how that team is, Michigan – I think I fit well.”
Academics are particularly important to McDonald, who hopes to study broadcast journalism (which would fall into the communications department at Michigan). But he’s also looking for a place that will be competitive, as well as get him on the field early.
Both things, he says, that Michigan offers.
“Opportunity to play early and get a degree and win championships – because Michigan, they will win a championship here soon, in the next 3-5 years.”
According to 247Sports, McDonald visited Florida on an unofficial visit on June 3, and he confirmed that he will be making it back to Gainesville this upcoming weekend. But he’s taking a visit to Clemson on Tuesday.
At the moment, Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Clemson, Georgia, and NC State are the schools that are recruiting him hardest, and he intends on making a college decision in late-October.
But, he plans on coming back to Ann Arbor at least two more times before he reaches that point.
“I’m going to (the BBQ at The Big House) late next month. Gonna try to get back there,” McDonald said. “I’m gonna set up an OV for the Hawaii game. I’m serious with Michigan.”
McDonald is hoping to find a place that fits him culturally, which means having a solid base on the team as well as the student body as a whole. One thing about the Wolverines that stand out is that it isn’t a regional school — that there’s a lot of diversity on the team in terms of where the players come from.
That, mixed with culture, and the ability to see the field early, those are the most important things to him.
“I like Michigan a lot. They have a lot of out-of-state guys, that’s really big for me, a lot of out-of-state guys could come play for Michigan. That I really like.”
247Sports ranks McDonald as the No. 242 player overall, the 37th-best defensive tackle, and the No. 24 player in the state of Georgia.
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Elite DT from SEC country ‘big on Michigan’ after unofficial visit
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Logan Howland didn’t grow up watching much college football, as he focused more on the NFL as far as fandom is concerned. Thus, he’s something of a blank slate when it comes to finding his next school of choice.
The 2023 Princeton (N.J.) Hun School three-star offensive tackle visited Oklahoma last week, and is set to visit Miami and then Iowa in the following weeks, but he got an opportunity to come to Ann Arbor this past weekend. If anything stood out to him, it was the coaching staff — a mixture of offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore, who he’s been building a strong bond with, as well as Jim Harbaugh, who he finally got a chance to meet when he arrived on campus on Friday.
Howland was particularly surprised at just how amiable Harbaugh was, noting that the conversation wasn’t particularly football-centric.
“We talked for about an hour, just kind of about life. Didn’t really talk about football, I didn’t really need to until the last 10 minutes,” Howland told WolverinesWire. “I didn’t imagine Coach Harbaugh would be that easy to talk to. He’s really kind of chill and relaxed. And you just sit down with him. And you can talk about whatever, didn’t have to be football — can be your family or anything.”
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But it wasn’t just Moore and Harbaugh who made an impression on him. His prospective teammates also brought him in with open arms. To him, this was a key part of the visit.
“Connecting with the players there, once again — they’re also easy to connect with,” Howland said. “And they’re fun guys to be around, too. They’re really close, obviously, won Joe Moore, they’re looking to do it again next year. And that kind of just motivates and drives them to be the best offensive lineman in the country.”
Of course, as an offensive lineman, it’s kind of difficult to overlook the Joe Moore Award, which is given to the nation’s best offensive line. The 6-foot-7, 280-pound offensive tackle thinks that the Wolverines have a chance to repeat for the trophy, and potentially make it a perennial deal, given how they’re recruiting.
“It definitely was a big factor. It was Coach Moore’s first year. And he did such a great job with the O-line,” Howland said. “I think they’ve got a really good chance to do it again next year, bringing back three of their starters and looking really good with the recruiting process so far with them.”
Howland noted Michigan’s academics as something that stands out to him, but he also is looking to find a school that has a top-notch strength and conditioning program. Given that half the year is spent conditioning, Howland wants to make sure that his school of choice has a strength staff that he can get along with as well as get the most out of him.
On his visit, he got a chance to meet with Ben Herbert and see how he operates in person.
“Good relationship with the coach, head coach, O-line coach. But more importantly, the strength staff, because those are the guys you’re around the most,” Howland said. “You’re not really around your position coach and your head coach as much. So being able to connect with them and know that they want what’s best for you. It’s kind of a big factor for me.
“We met with Coach Herbert. He had a little demonstration for us. And he happened to use my dad as example! It was pretty funny, but it actually showed me a lot about how easy it is for them to adjust to people’s needs and to have any problems with their form or whatever their issues are.”
According to the 247Sports Composite, he’s ranked the No. 584 player in the country, the 54th-best offensive tackle, and No. 10 player in the state of New Jersey. He plans to make a final decision and verbally commit in early July.
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McKillop's funny story on kicking Steph out of college practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Nowadays, Steph Curry takes practice and his workouts extremely seriously. But back in 2006, that was a different story, at least for one day.
Bob McKillop, Curry's coach for three seasons at Davidson College in North Carolina, joined "Warriors Live: Finals Edition" on NBC Sports Bay Area an hour before Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Boston Celtics on Monday to discuss his former pupil.
Asked about Curry's work ethic and if he ever had to boot the three-time NBA champion out of a practice, McKillop shared a great story about his first-ever college practice.
"I did kick him out once," McKillop said. "It was actually his first practice. He showed up I think about a minute and a half late and I sent him to the showers. He came back the next day and he paid a price for not being there the first day. And I always carry a handkerchief. I guess halfway through the practice, I took the handkerchief out of my back pocket. I started waving it like the white flag because he was sucking wind."
More than 16 years later, Curry's work ethic and conditioning are unrivaled.
McKillop was one of the first coaches to truly see Curry's routine develop.
"It was purposeful," McKillop said. "Everything he did was at game speed with the same action that was going to happen in a game. And he'd do it off one foot, two feet. he'd do it off the wrong foot, the right foot, do it left-handed, do it right-handed, do it one-handed, do it two-handed. So he practiced in an extraordinary number of ways."
On Sunday, Curry's current coach, Steve Kerr spoke about the joy in watching the two-time NBA MVP's routine, comparing him to a metronome.
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Curry's days of getting kicked out of practices are over. Now he's in the business of booting opposing teams out of the postseason, and with two more wins this week, he'll do the same to the Celtics.
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Why Perk believes it's clear LeBron is rooting for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
LeBron James didn't make an appearance in the NBA postseason this year for just the fourth time of his career, but the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has definitely been watching.
As the Warriors and Boston Celtics get ready for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday, the NBA Today crew talked about the storied relationship between James and Steph Curry.
Former player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is convinced he has an idea of who James is rooting for in the Finals.
“One thing we all can see is that we know who Bron is rooting for in these Finals,” Perkins said on the show. “When the Golden State Warriors are playing well, he is really active on social media … when it’s the Boston Celtics, he’s quieter than a church mouse.”
Of course, as a Laker, it’s nearly impossible to root for the green team. The Lakers and Celtics are tied for the most NBA championships with 17 each.
But James and Curry have a history of their own, meeting in the NBA Finals in four consecutive seasons during those unforgettable Warriors-Cleveland Cavaliers years that were headlined with Curry vs. James narratives.
While the two were absolute enemies on the court during those times, the stars have the utmost respect for one another.
After Curry dropped 43 points and led the Warriors to a Game 4 victory in Boston last week, James, and many other current and former NBA players, praised Curry on social media.
James even went so far as to defend Curry on Twitter against the doubters and so-called haters.
Of course, Curry couldn't see the tweets during the game. But he did notice them afterward.
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“Any player will tell you, when you get respect and praise from your colleagues and guys who have been on this stage and know what it's about and how hard it is to do what we do, that means the world," Curry told reporters on Sunday. “You obviously want everybody to appreciate what you do and all that.
"But it hits different when there's people that you looked up to once upon a time, when they were having their first and second experiences and you're watching them, like, ‘I wonder what that's like,’ and then you have some battles. For them to go out of their way and to speak about your impact on the game and all that type of stuff, it means the world, for sure. Because it takes a great to recognize what it takes to do what we do, for sure.”
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Tuesday marks the official start of mandatory minicamp for the Carolina Panthers. That, however, doesn’t mean they can’t have guests around.
According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Carlos Dunlap will resume his visit with the team later today. After undergoing physicals in his first appearance on Monday, the free agent defensive end is now set to meet with coaches, per Anderson’s report.
I'm told free agent DE Carlos Dunlap's visit with the #Panthers began today with physicals and* will continue tomorrow with meetings with the coaches, per league source.
Dunlap, if all goes well, will officially be entering his 13th NFL campaign. His previous 12 resulted in 225 quarterback hits, 117 tackles for a loss, 21 forced fumbles and 96.0 sacks—the eighth-most amongst all active players.
Even at 33 years old, the North Charleston, S.C. native still has plenty of pass rush left in the tank. As a member of the Seattle Seahawks in 2021, Dunlap recorded a team-high 8.5 sacks along with a forced fumble and seven pass deflections. He has also managed at least 6.0 sacks in 11 of his 12 pro seasons, with his career-high (13.5) coming with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015.
If signed, Dunlap will presumably help fill the void left by new Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick—the Panthers’ leading sack artist from 2021.
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Carlos Dunlap’s visit with Panthers to continue Tuesday
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Take your ball and go? Draymond, Tatum start odd fracas near bench originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
With the Warriors on their way to a 104-94 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday, Jayson Tatum showed his frustration.
The Warriors had blitzed the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter to turn a tight game into a going-away win to put themselves on the brink of a championship. Down 91-79 with under five minutes to go, Celtics coach Ime Udoka called a timeout.
Tatum, who was dribbling the ball up the court at the time, declined to give the ball up despite the play being stopped. Gary Payton II and Draymond Green went over to try and take the ball away from Tatum, but the Celtics star was persistent.
The incident led to a minor fracas, as Green followed Tatum, backpedaling all the way along the baseline and into the Boston bench area as players from both teams converged.
It didn’t get more physical than that, though, as Green soon walked back to the Warriors bench for the timeout.
Tatum led the Celtics with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes. But despite rallying his team from a 16-point deficit, it wasn’t enough. He probably knew it when that timeout was called, and the last thing he wanted to do was give the ball to Green.
A Game 5 win, a frustrated Boston star and one win away from a title: Monday was quite the perfect recipe for the Warriors.
Steph Curry's streak of playoff games with a 3-point make has ended at 132 games.
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Draymond Green, Jayson Tatum separated after odd fracas with Celtics bench
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Although Wiggins missed all six of his 3-point attempts, he still finished 12 of 23 from the floor for 26 points to pace the Warriors, along with 13 rebounds. The first pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Wiggins had 17 points and 16 rebounds in Golden State's Game 4 win.
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Kendrick Perkins critical of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown's performances in Game 5
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For the first time in the 2022 NBA Finals, a team has won back-to-back games.
The Warriors won Game 5 at Chase Center on Monday 104-94, despite Steph Curry's off shooting night. Andrew Wiggins lead the charge with 26 points and 13 rebounds.
"(Wiggins) continued to get better," said Draymond Green, who fouled out with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. "He's taken on every challenge that we have thrown in front of him. And that's been huge. And we need him to do that for one more win."
Golden States' win snaps the back-and-forth nature of this series. It also ends the Celtics' 7-0 postseason record of winning a game after a loss. The Warriors won Game 4 in Boston's TD Garden.
Game 6 is Thursday in Boston (9 p.m. ET, ABC).
USA TODAY Sports provided updates and analysis all evening of Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Here's a full recap:
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in game five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center.
Steph Curry snaps 133 playoff game three-pointer streak
On the heels of a scintillating 43-point Game 4 performance, Steph Curry was held to 16 points in 37 minutes of play during Game 5 on Monday. Curry shot 7-for-22 from the field and a shocking 0-for-9 from three. This marks the first playoff game in Curry's career that he didn't make a three point shot. He’s played in 133 playoff games in his 13-year career.
"All good things come to an end. lad I can stand here with a smile," Curry told ESPN's Ros Gold-Onwude postgame.
The drought ended a streak of 233 postseason and regular season games in which Curry had made at least one 3-pointer, a run that lasted 3 1/2 years.
Until Monday, Curry's lowest point production was his 29-point effort in the Game 2 win. He is averaging 30.6 points in the series and has made 25 3s in the first four games.
Andrew Wiggins lead the way for Warriors in Game 5
It’s usually one of the Splash Brothers who comes up big for the Warriors. This time, they played a supporting role.
Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds to lead the Warriors to a 104-94 win over the Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Wiggins had played in just five playoff games in his seven-year career before arriving in San Francisco. No matter, he led the way for the Warriors in Game 5, with Splash Brothers Klay Thompson (21 points) and Stephen Curry (16 points) playing a supporting role.
It was the first time in the series that a team won consecutive games. The Warriors can close out the series and win their fourth NBA title in the past eight seasons with a victory in Game 6 on Friday in Boston.
The Warriors appeared to be letting the game slip away as the Celtics hit eight straight 3-point shots in the third quarter — they missed their first 12 3-pointers to start the game — to erase the Warriors’ one-time 16-point lead.
But the Warriors methodically worked their way back. Jordan Poole provided a big spark when he hit a shot from just past half-court at the buzzer that gave the Warriors a 75-74 lead entering the fourth quarter. Then the Warriors started the final quarter on a 7-0 roll to regain control.
The Warriors are on the brink of the title after beating the Celtics 104-94 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for a 3-2 series lead! #NBAFinals
Andrew Wiggins 26 points
Klay Thompson 21 points
Steph Curry 16 points
Jayson Tatum 27 points
Marcus Smart 20 points
Jaylen Brown 18 points pic.twitter.com/mD0Qa3exUB
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Draymond Green fouls out, again
For the third time in five NBA Finals games, Draymond Green has fouled out. Green was called for a foul against Marcus Smart with 3:01 left in the fourth quarter. Steve Kerr used his only challenge of the game on the play, but the call was upheld. Smart hit both of his free throws to close in on the Warriors' lead, 84-95.
Green finished the night with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and on steal, his best game of the series so far.
Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter sit courtside
Jay-Z is back in the building. After attending Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics, the music mogul returned to Chase Center for Game 5 with a special guest: His daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.
Other celebrity attendees include UFC President Dana White, business and talent executive Corey Gamble, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor London Breed.
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The can't-miss Celtics
The hot start continued. The Celtics took their first lead of the night with a 26-foot three point jumper from Al Horford. Horford's shot marked the Celtics eighth straight three pointer, after starting the game 0-for-12. The Celtics lead 58-55.
Warriors up by 12 at halftime; Boston's turnovers, missed free throws adding up
The Celtics weren't able to get it going from behind the three point line, shooting 20.0% (3-for-15). Boston’s bench wasn't much help and only contributed one point. It doesn’t help that the Celtics are 4-for-9 from the free throw line. Jayson Tatum leads with 13 points, while Jaylen Brown was limited to four points on 2-for-10 from the field.
Ime Udoka was given a tech after arguing this foul on Robert Williams III. pic.twitter.com/SbRIW7F1A5
Green is looking to improve from beyond the arc. He's 0-for-10 from three in the NBA Finals, going 0-for-1 from three tonight.
Draymond Green fake handoff special pic.twitter.com/9FFaL8p3rg
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) June 14, 2022
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Fans have great reaction after Draymond crashes into front row originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The difference in energy for Draymond Green between Game 4 and Game 5 of the NBA Finals was clearly evident.
After an admittedly poor performance in the Warriors' win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, Green started the game at Chase Center on Monday with more force and purpose.
Green's hustle was evident three minutes into Game 5 when he deflected an outlet pass, chased after it and dove into the first row of fans to try to save the ball.
Green wasn't able to save the ball before stepping out of bounds, but he made the night for the fans he crashed into.
The lady in the front row was overjoyed despite having a professional basketball player barrel into her.
RELATED: Kerr believes Draymond's Game 4 performance was "brilliant"
Green bounced back in the first quarter, finishing with four points, two assists, two rebounds and was a plus-14 in nine minutes. This is the version of Green the Warriors need if they want to beat the Celtics and win their fourth NBA title in eight years.
Robert Williams III with a dunk vs the Golden State Warriors
Robert Williams III (Boston Celtics) with a dunk vs the Golden State Warriors, 06/13/2022
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In the aftermath of Golden State's 104-94 win over the Celtics to take a 3-2 lead in the 2022 NBA Finals, Thompson was asked about his play defensively in the series. After noting it meant nothing if he went out and laid an egg for the Warriors in Game 6, Thompson shifted gears who sounded all too eager to ship up to Boston.
Credit where it's due to Thompson though. He was a relative nonfactor over the first two games of the Finals, averaging 13 points on 30 percent shooting. Since then, he's averaging 20.5 points on just under 44 percent from the floor -- including 41 percent from 3-point range, up from 27 percent over the first two games of the series.
"So to kind of be able to be a part of that with Golden State and Boston, it's a new chapter, and it's just awesome to be here. It's like a dream, honestly. Like compared to I what was doing last year in this building at this time of the year, it's a dream."
Matt Winer, Isiah Thomas, Grant Hill and Brendan Haywood discuss how Andrew Wiggins has elevated his game with the Golden State Warriors.
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Klay Thompson throws subtle shade at Boston ahead of NBA Finals Game 6
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Klay’s three has Chase Center rocking 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PoFu4KWGtk
Tatum's night got off to a rough start with a turnover on the C's first possession. He didn't attempt his first shot until 10 minutes into the game. Once he finally got his first shot to fall, he caught fire and finished with 13 points in the first half. He stayed hot with back-to-back 3s to start the Celtics' third-quarter run.
BACK 2⃣ BACK TATUM! pic.twitter.com/T5fYR4J0gy
While he did his part to get Boston back into the game, Tatum once again failed to make his presence felt in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old was 1-for-5 with five points in the frame, making him 5-for-21 (23.8 percent) in the fourth during this NBA Finals. He also now has 95 turnovers in these playoffs, passing LeBron James (2018) for most in a single postseason.
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“In the NBA after timeouts, guys try to get shots up,” Tatum said. “They didn't want me to shoot the ball. I just said, (expletive) it. I just took the ball with me to the timeout and I kept the ball the whole time. They didn't say nothing. They just didn't want me to shoot the ball.”
Related: Steph epically trolls Boston with 'Ayesha Curry can cook' shirt
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Jayson Tatum explains strange Draymond Green incident in NBA Finals Game 5
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Rhys Hoskins had been in this situation before, with a chance to walk it off in front of the home fans, and every time previously ...
"I'd come up short, either by trying to do too much or by being too passive," he said.
This time, Hoskins didn't come up short. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, he stroked a 2-1 slider from Miami Marlins reliever Anthony Bass into the gap in left-center to score Matt Vierling and give the Phillies a dramatic, 3-2, walk-off win at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night.
"That's the best kind of shower," he said. "I just went up there trying not to do too much. I was just trying to get a pitch to hit. We knew what Bass does with the slider. I knew I had to see it up and it was up enough and I was able to get the barrel to it."
It was the first walk-off hit of Hoskins' career and it came in his 571st game.
"It's the best," he said. "The best."
The win was the Phillies' 10th in the last 11 games and it pushed back to a game over .500. It came one day after their nine-game winning streak was snapped in a 13-1 loss to Arizona.
"I think it was important we get a win just to keep the momentum," said Hoskins, hitting .379 (11 for 29) in his last seven games.
Almost everything Thomson has touched since taking over has turned to gold. He has played rookie outfielder Matt Vierling at second and third base in the team's last two wins and Vierling has been a major contributor.
Aaron Nola and Sandy Alcantara hooked up in a tight pitchers' duel in this one. The Phils trailed 2-1 entering the bottom of the eighth. Hoskins and Bryce Harper both walked with no outs and Didi Gregorius singled home Hoskins with the tying run against reliever Steven Okert after Alcantara got J.T. Realmuto to bounce into a double play.
"That was huge," Thomson said. "We were getting some decent times on the pitcher. We figured once it got to two outs, take a chance."
Once Vierling saw the green light, he wasn't going to be denied.
"There's definitely a lot of pressure in that situation," he said. "Being safe there was big for the team. It put us in a good spot to win the game."
Before the game, Thomson reminded the players of the importance of the stretch that the Phils were about to embark on -- eight straight games against NL East clubs Miami and Washington.
"I talked to the guys before the game and told them we need to start winning games in our division," Thomson said. "That's what good teams do. So this was a good start -- a good come-from-behind win. We showed a lot of character."
The Marlins have been a thorn in the Phillies' side the last few seasons. The Phils have not had a winning season against the Marlins since 2018. The Phils are 2-3 against them this season with a chance to knot the series Tuesday night. Zach Eflin, coming off a disappointing start his last time out in Milwaukee, will oppose Miami lefty Trevor Rogers.
Didi Gregorius smacked a game-tying single and Rhys Hoskins lined a walk-off single to lead the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Marlins
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Mickelson’s press conference was his first time facing U.S. media since becoming the poster boy and most prominent apologist for LIV Golf, the series of sportswashing events funded by the Saudi Arabian regime that kicked off last week in the U.K. Questions were plentiful about his new venture—which earned him a suspension from the PGA Tour but not from the U.S. Open, where Jay Monahan’s writ does not run—but meaningful answers were scarce. Instead, Mickelson produced an exercise in evasions that would rival a pitcher dodging line drives at Fenway.
When a reporter raised the highly critical letter sent to him and other Saudi-allied players by the families of victims of the September 11 attacks, Mickelson cut her short. “I’ve read all that. Is there a question in there?” he snapped.
There was: “How do you explain to them—not to us, to them—what you have decided to do?”
“I have deep, deep empathy for them,” was all he could muster.
Another questioner asked if he was concerned that his fan base might shrink now that he’s aligned with Saudi sportswashing. Mickelson responded by scolding the reporter for posing several questions in one, none of which he was particularly keen to answer. “If fans would leave or whatnot, I respect and I understand their opinions,” he replied. “I understand that they have strong feelings and strong emotions regarding this choice, and I certainly respect them.”
Nothing by way of explanation for his choice, merely trite expressions of understanding if anyone is upset by that choice.
There were umpteen other inquiries that Mickelson didn’t much care to delve into, among them his relationships with other players, his standing with sponsors, his concept of legacy, his future on the PGA Tour, and even the motivation behind LIV. “I’ll have to defer to those at LIV Golf. It was their idea. It was their brain trust or child, their thoughts and ideas that they brought to fruition,” he said, perhaps forgetting that he previously admitted to working on the founding charter for LIV.
Even when lobbed a relative softball—Has the criticism he’s faced been unduly harsh?—he weaved, opting not to address the criticism, nor why it has been leveled, but instead offering another hackneyed evasion. “The important thing is that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I understand that it brings out a lot of strong emotions for a lot of people, and I respect the way they may or may not feel about it,” he said. Thus he cast his dismissal of Saudi human rights abuses and his eagerness to auction professional golf to MBS as a mere difference of opinion, on a par with choosing Clemens over Pedro as the greatest Sox pitcher in a barroom vote.
Twice Mickelson did offer rationales on how LIV will be “transformative.” One was the team format, which drew tens of (non-paying) spectators at the Centurion Club near London last week, and not many more to the livestream. The other was geographic. “I believe moving tournaments throughout the world and bringing that type of championship golf to different parts of the world is going to have a very positive effect globally on the sport,” he said.
In just the last 20 years, the PGA Tour staged 98 tournaments outside the domestic U.S. in 13 countries. Mickelson competed in barely a quarter of them. His unconvincing attempt to position himself as a missionary for the game merely exposed him as a mercenary.
“There’s an obvious incredible financial commitment,” he finally admitted, “but more than that for all the players involved there are other factors that with fewer tournaments, it allows me to have more balance in my life.”
More than once, Mickelson reminded us that he earned lifetime membership of the PGA Tour and that he intends to keep it. He didn’t acknowledge how that lifetime member status already allows him to set his schedule, and has done since January of 2002, when he won his 20th title. He is not obligated to make a minimum number of starts on the PGA Tour, but he is so bound with the Saudi series.
This U.S. Open will illustrate why the Saudis paid Mickelson an exorbitant amount of money. It’s not for the competitive relevance of a 52-year-old. He’s at The Country Club as a Manchurian competitor.
By strolling the fairways giving thumbs-ups, a cheesy grin affixed like an identikit picture, and accepting the warm applause of galleries, Mickelson will further assimilate his actions, and signal to others who might be on the fence that pariah status isn’t assured outside the ropes. He serves other functions too. LIV Golf assured prospective recruits that they can play the series and major championships, so it’s vital that their stooges who are currently eligible for majors show up and reinforce that perception.
Mickelson has now cheapened two consecutive majors—the PGA Championship, by not defending his title and instead using it as a tease to build anticipation for his eventual return a few weeks later for the Saudis, and now the U.S. Open, reduced to a platform for normalizing sportswashers. For him, the majors are just collateral damage, something his Saudi benefactors are familiar with as a cost of doing business, whether launching a hostile takeover of golf or missiles at Yemeni civilians. Mickelson is also clearly establishing himself as the most likely plaintiff in whatever future legal action the Saudis finance over his suspension from the Tour or any potential sanction by the majors. His lifetime Tour membership and exempt status into all majors for several more years explains his value to MBS and his minions.
As the press conference wound down, Mickelson was asked if he’s at peace with perhaps never playing again on the PGA Tour. He sounded a touch sentimental. “I am very appreciative of the many memories, opportunities, experiences, friendships, relationships the PGA Tour has provided, and those are going to last — those will last a lifetime,” he said, with a wan smile.
In that, Mickelson was correct. Memories do last a lifetime. But then, stains do too.
Mims tested positive Sunday, according to city spokesperson. He is experiencing mild symptoms and is quarantining at home.
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Lynch: Phil Mickelson logs yet another U.S. Open disappointment, but on Monday for a change
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Although there has been no announcement from the NFL, it appears likely that Goodell will accept the invitation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to testify at a congressional hearing on June 22 that will further delve into the hostile workplace culture of the Washington Commanders, as representatives have had "constructive talks" with the committee, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
If Goodell indeed accepts, it would mark his first appearance on the Hill since 2009, when he was grilled by lawmakers about head injuries.
There has been no indication that Commanders owner Dan Snyder will agree to testify.
If Goodell declines to show up, the optics would be so damning for the NFL. The league, with Goodell as the official mouthpiece, has repeatedly professed its concerns for the treatment of women. It would be a horrible look for Goodell not to avail himself for questioning in the Commanders probe, all amid unrelated case involving Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, investigated by the NFL and facing possible discipline stemming from accusations from 24 women pursing civil cases while alleging sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.
And the congressional committee hearing could be just the beginning of Goodell being called on the carpet in the coming months to testify about sticky NFL issues.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla.
Last month, a Nevada judge ruled against the NFL’s motion to have former former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against the league dismissed or forced into arbitration. Barring a settlement, Goodell will likely be called as a witness in the case, in which Gruden alleges a “malicious and orchestrated” campaign to force his resignation from the Raiders in the wake of heinous emails from Gruden that were leaked from the investigation into the Commanders.
Of course, the emails from Gruden that extended to more than a decade ago uncovered a dark side – Gruden hit the bigotry bingo jackpot, if you will, in addition to disparaging Goodell and NFL health and safety initiatives – yet also raised serious questions about the integrity of the investigation of the Commanders that the NFL entrusted to former U.S. Attorney Beth Wilkinson.
Then there’s the discrimination lawsuit against the NFL led by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores (currently a Pittsburgh Steelers assistant). As was the case with Gruden’s lawsuit, attorneys for Flores and the other plaintiffs, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, are seeking for the case to be settled in open court rather than in arbitration, the NFL’s preferred method for settling labor disputes.
In arbitration, Goodell could ultimately determine the verdict, which raises questions about conflict of interest. While Goodell has been proactive in pushing for and supporting diversity and inclusion measures, the league’s discouraging shortcomings in hiring Black coaches over recent years and questions about the enforcement of the Rooney Rule under his watch have drawn skepticism.
Also, as it is inherent in Goodell’s position to protect the “The Shield,” as it's called, it’s natural to suspect that the scope of discovery allowed in arbitration would be severely limited compared to a judicial case. That’s another reason why such cases beg to be heard in an open forum, with the arguments, evidence and testimony presented in public as opposed to concealed behind closed doors. Of course, the NFL will likely argue that its standard contracts with coaches dictate arbitration.
The decision on whether the Flores case will proceed in open court – which would likely result in Goodell being called as a witness – won’t be known until later this year, following a series of legal motions and responses over the next two months.
The common thread to the three cases? Transparency.
In the Commanders case, oversight committee chairwoman Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), chairman of the subcommittee on economic and consumer policy, have publicly chastised the team and league for stonewalling their investigation.
Although Goodell has repeatedly pledged the NFL’s cooperation, the committee is frustrated that it hasn’t received documents from Wilkinson’s probe and has sought to have witnesses released from non-disclosure agreements. In April, the committee sent evidence to the Federal Trade Commission that it contends revealed potential financial misconduct.
The committee isn’t the only party that has sought more details from Wilkinson’s probe. Multiple NFL owners have also expressed frustration that Wilkinson’s report from the investigation into the team – which led to a $10 million fine from the NFL and Snyder at least temporarily turning over day-to-day control of the franchise to his wife, Tanya – lacked the paper trail that other NFL probes generated.
Wilkinson presented her findings to the league orally, a stark contrast to the extensive written reports that came after the conclusion of other high-profile NFL-related cases in recent years such as the “Deflategate” saga that led to a Tom Brady suspension and a bullying scandal that rocked the Dolphins.
Why not a written report in Washington’s case? That would be one of the basic questions that Goodell would face in the hearing. But it would only be the beginning.
Goodell is often criticized for wielding the power that comes with his position, which has allowed him to rule as the ultimate judge in many matters. Make no mistake, Commissioners need the power to make the tough decisions.
Yet some matters need to be aired in public with the Commissioner serving as a necessary witness.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Roger Goodell under pressure to provide answers from NFL to Congress
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 10: The Johnson family spend time together in the shade outside of their house on June 10, 2022, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) High-temperature records fell by the dozen on Saturday, the peak of a prolonged heat wave that sent millions of southwestern United States residents to head for cooler pastures. In the Southwest, triple-digit temperatures became the norm late in the week, peaking on Friday and Saturday in a major way. Southwestern states we
Nadia Hallgren’s second feature follows a year in the life of prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, known for taking on high-profile police brutality cases.
Much of metro Atlanta is in for a warm Sunday evening.
Charlise and Danielle Cox play 'best game' as the Clippers defeated Austin Prep on Friday.
Temperatures and gas prices have climbed side-by-side through the month of June, and area residents are feeling the squeeze with no relief in sight.
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“Our goal is to continue to make our organization better,” Krall said during spring training. “It’s about long-term success and sustainability. We’re evaluating everything."
“He has had really good urgency. I think he's doing a good job of taking it in from some of the vets around him - Jonah and Ted. Again, it's a little bit hard to evaluate the offensive linemen right now (because) there's no contact. On air, they've done a really good job of taking drill work and the meeting work to the field. Jackson's been one of the guys who's done a nice job with that.”
Cincinnati Reds vs. Diamondbacks: With win over the Diamondbacks, the Cincinnati Reds showed what they're building around
Duke was still working Tuesday morning to restore power to more than 90,000 customers after severe storms swept Greater Cincinnati on Monday.
Brandon Drury opened the year as the injury replacement for a backup. On Monday, he showed why he's one of the Reds most valuable players.
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The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo on Monday, adding some depth to the defensive line before the team returns for training camp at the end of July.
Here are six things to know about newest addition to the front seven:
Odenigbo attended Northwestern where would play all four years. He started off his career strong with 5.5 sacks during his freshman season and wound up recording 23.5 career sacks, which are currently the second-most in school history.
Ties to the Hitman
Odenigbo has a slight connection to former Colts safety Bob Sanders. During his sophomore season, Odenigbo forced three fumbles in a game against Western Illinois. Odenigbo became the first conference player to do so since Sanders did it during his time with Iowa.
Seventh-round pick
Following his collegiate career, Odenigbo was selected in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 220 overall pick.
Odenigbo has had his share of stints with other teams in the NFL. He spent his rookie season on the Vikings practice squad and was waived during final roster cuts before the 2018 season.
He was immediately claimed by the Cleveland Browns but spent less than a month with the team. The Arizona Cardinals claimed him then and Odenigbo played one game before he was waived.
Odenigbo returned to the Vikings practice squad and signed a futures contract during the 2019 offseason. He spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the Vikings before signing a one-year deal with the New York Giants during 2021 free agency.
However, Odenigbo was released during final roster cuts before the 2021 season. He signed with the Browns practice squad and, after being promoted on Sept. 21, spent the season with Cleveland.
Career year
While Odenigbo struggled to stick with a team early in his career, he flashed plenty of potential during his second stint with the Vikings. In 2019, he recorded 7.0 sacks and seven tackles for loss—both of which are career highs. In 2020, also with the Vikings, he recorded 15 quarterback hits, which currently are a career-high as well.
While Odenigbo focused on football at Centerville High School in Ohio, he also ran track. He set the freshman record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.91 seconds. He also recorded the third-fastest time in the 400-meter dash (51.57s), according to the school’s records.
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The Indianapolis Colts offensive line was ranked 10th in the NFL entering the 2022 season by Pro Football Focus.
As Pro Football Focus put the rankings into tiers, the Colts found themselves in the second tier labeled “High Floor,” which consisted of eight teams overall.
Their projected starting lineup for the Colts included Matt Pryor at left tackle and Danny Pinter at right guard, which falls in line with what we projected following minicamp.
The Colts haven’t yet found the solution to the retirement of Anthony Castonzo. However, they liked what they saw from Pryor in his spot-start against the Las Vegas Raiders, and they are very excited about the potential of rookie Bernhard Raimann.
Pinter is a bit of a wild card at the position simply because he hasn’t held a starting role yet. What we saw from him both at center and right guard in 2021 provides plenty of optimism that he can hold his own between Ryan Kelly and Braden Smith.
The offensive line will continue to be a major part of the team’s success and if they can get a bit more consistency from the left tackle position, this unit is likely to move up the rankings.
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Cooper Kupp will have a new running mate at wide receiver this season after the Los Angeles Rams traded away Robert Woods and signed Allen Robinson as a free agent. Both Woods and Robinson are very talented receivers, but Robinson brings a different style to the position than Woods and Kupp.
He’s a bigger wideout with a massive catch radius and some of the best hands in football. His leaping ability also makes him a real threat around the goal line, giving Matthew Stafford a reliable target when the field gets condensed inside the 20.
Kupp has only been on the field with Robinson for OTAs and minicamp but he can already see how special the former Bears receiver is.
“Oh, he’s special. He’s really special,” Kupp said in an interview with The Spun. “He’s going into his ninth year in the league and I really don’t think he’s been able to showcase the player that he is. He’s all-encompassing in terms of his ability to go down the sideline and make those competitive catches, go across the middle to make those catches. That’s very well known.”
It’s true that Robinson probably hasn’t reached his peak yet. That’s largely because of the quarterbacks he’s played with in Jacksonville and Chicago, none of whom are on par with Stafford.
Now that he’s in a creative offense with an aggressive quarterback, Robinson should be in for a big year. Kupp expects him to do great things with the Rams this season.
“But as a route runner, his nuance, his understanding of defenses, his ability to double people up and play the underneath game, do the things we ask a lot of the receivers to do on our offense,” he added. “I think a lot of that stuff fits right in with who Allen Robinson is. I’m excited for him to be able to step into this place and be a part of this offense. I think it’s going to be a great year for him.”
ESPN projected Robinson to finish with 72 catches for 924 yards and six touchdowns, which are admittedly a bit low for his talent level. But with Kupp likely getting the bulk of the targets, Robinson won’t be WR1.
He’s an excellent WR2, though.
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When the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl back in February, amid the celebration, fans wondered if the team would be able to bring back their mid-season acquisitions of Von Miller and Odell Beckham Jr. While Miller signed with the Buffalo Bills in free agency, Beckham remains a free agent. But COO Kevin Demoff said on The Athletic’s “11 Personnel” podcast that he believes the Rams will be able to re-sign him still.
“The one variable that hasn’t changed is how much we love him and want him to be there,” Demoff said. “I think he’s expressed, over social, his desire to be here. Am I optimistic we can get a deal done over time? Yes.”
Demoff is the COO of the Rams, and he’s one of the top executives in the organization, so he understands what’s going on behind closed doors more than most. With Beckham rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered in the Super Bowl, Demoff thinks that the Pro Bowl wide receiver is understandably more focused on his recovery than rushing to sign with a team.
“With Odell, I think, given the rehab [and] the timeline of coming back probably mid-to-later in the year, I just think that the sense of urgency both from his side and probably from our side—and maybe other teams—is not right there, for him,” Demoff said.
Beckham played an integral role in helping the Rams win the Super Bowl, totaling 19 receptions for 236 yards and a touchdown entering the pivotal contest versus the Bengals. He was on track to put together a special performance in the Super Bowl before he tore his ACL in the first half as he had two catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
The signing of Allen Robinson this offseason may have led some to believe that the Rams have lost interest in retaining Beckham. But with Los Angeles looking to defend its title, Demoff and the rest of the organization continue to be confident that they’ll have Beckham back in 2022 — and potentially beyond.
With its stock down 4.3% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Taitron Components (NASDAQ:TAIT). But if...
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Panthers vs. Patriots preseason tilt to be aired on NFL Network
The NFL Network is rolling out a party of preseason play this summer and the Carolina Panthers are invited.
On Monday, the league announced a 22-game slate of exhibition action to be broadcast over its network. One of the Panthers’ three warm-up outings made the list—their Week 2 trip to Foxboro in taking on the New England Patriots.
Check out the entire programming schedule below:
Aug. 11 (7 p.m. ET): New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Aug. 12 (6 p.m. ET): Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions
Aug. 12 (8:30 p.m. ET): Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers
Aug. 13 (1 p.m. ET): Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears
Aug. 13 (4 p.m. ET): Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills
Aug. 13 (7 p.m. ET): Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Aug. 13 (9 p.m. ET): Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
Aug. 14 (4:25 p.m. ET): Minnesota Vikings vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Aug. 19 (7 p.m. ET): Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots
Aug. 19 (10 p.m. ET): Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams
Aug. 20 (1 p.m. ET): Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
Aug. 20 (4 p.m. ET): Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Aug. 20 (7 p.m. ET): Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans
Aug. 20 (10 p.m. ET): Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Aug. 21 (1 p.m. ET): Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns
Aug. 21 (7 p.m. ET): Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants
Aug. 25 (8 p.m. ET): Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Aug. 26 (8 p.m. ET): Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys
Aug. 27 (3 p.m. ET): Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons
Aug. 27 (6 p.m. ET): Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Aug. 27 (9 p.m. ET): Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos
Aug. 28 (1 p.m. ET): New York Giants vs. New York Jets
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The strength of the defense for the Raiders is their pass rush. They have two of the best pure pass-rushers in the NFL heading into the season. But how does the entire defensive line compare to the rest of the league?
In a recent article by Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus, he ranked all of the defensive lines heading into the 2022 season. The Raiders did not rank well, coming in at No. 19. Here is what Linsey had to say about the unit going into the season:
As good as Crosby and Jones are, the interior defensive line could be a problem for the Raiders. The team is hoping that Nichols makes a big leap in Patrick Graham’s defense, but he is still somewhat unproven.
Keep an eye on two rookies in Matthew Butler and Neil Ferrell Jr. as they could play a ton of snaps this season. If they are able to add quality depth to the defensive line, the Raiders could drastically outperform this ranking in 2022.
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According to Washington's head coach, he and Del Rio have had multiple conversations about Del Rio's words and on Monday Del Rio addressed them in a pre-minicamp meeting.
EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans are set to roll out a measure that would ban all Chinese Communist Party officials from using U.S. social media platforms.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been at the center of attention since he was on the big stage for the Alabama Crimson Tide in his collegiate career. Then, when he was selected fifth overall in 2020, he was an even bigger star.
While his first two seasons in the NFL haven’t gone the way he would’ve liked, he’s still led the Dolphins to a winning record in games that he starts. In 2020, he went back and forth as the starter with Ryan Fitzpatrick, and, in 2021, he missed a number of games due to injury.
And, although there’s been criticism surrounding his play, he’s had some bright spots in certain situations.
In Touchdown Wire’s piece that found the best quarterback against different defensive coverages, Miami’s signal-caller was listed as the best in the league when playing goal-line defenses.
Tagovailoa now has an improved offensive line, an offensive-minded head coach who brings a new system and some new weapons that should make it easier for him to attack multiple defensive coverages, especially the red zone.
This should help guys like Mike Gesicki, who finished with just two touchdowns in 2021, get open in goal-line situations and find his way into more six-point trips.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars may have one of the league’s top pass-rushing in the future after drafting Travon Walker first overall in April’s draft. By making him their first choice in the draft, they landed a pass-rusher to pair with Josh Allen, who was the Jags’ top selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.
And while the team hasn’t completed organized team activities yet, the relationship between Allen and Walker is already off to a fast start it seems. Earlier this month, Allen told the media that he believes Walker has the potential to be a double-digit sack player once he gets acclimated to the NFL and learns the outside linebacker role.
On Monday, Walker returned the kind words during the first day of mandatory minicamp and said the veteran has been a great source for him. He added that Allen has been helping him learn a bit more about the NFL game by getting in some extra work with him and staying on top of him as he’s in his first NFL offseason program.
Allen is the perfect player to mentor Walker as he’s seen a lot of adversity when looking at the team’s success. Since being drafted, Allen has had three head coaches, with his first two (Doug Marrone and Urban Meyer) having very little success in turning the franchise around.
Allen also has witnessed how it’s done when it comes to mentoring. He had Calais Campbell to mentor him as a rookie. In terms of sacks, that was Allen’s best year as he registered 10.5 that season. That marked a rookie record for the Jags franchise, and it helped Allen land in the Pro Bowl, another first-time feat for the organization.
Now, four seasons later, Allen is hoping Walker can surpass his rookie sack record. The former Georgia Bulldog told the media he was confident that he could get it done and has accepted the challenge.
“He did. Yes, he did. I know I can get it done,” Walker added.
Walker didn’t play the outside linebacker role extensively in college but does have some experience there. That means he’s going to have to take in a lot of lessons come training camp, but with the coaches allowing him to stick to one position for the moment, it’s certainly achievable.
Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell said recently that the team sees first overall pick Travon Walker “being a force” off the edge as an outside linebacker in their defense. Walker is setting his sights on proving Caldwell correct right off the bat. Walker spoke to reporters from Jacksonville’s minicamp on Monday and said that outside [more]
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele instinctively reached his hand out in attempt to snare a ball up the middle. The ball bounced off it, giving San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth an infield single two batters into Monday’s game. After retiring the next batter, Steele’s barehanded attempt prompted a mound visit from a Cubs trainer and manager David Ross The last thing the Cubs ...
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The Chicago Bears added more depth along the interior of the defensive line with the signing of nose tackle Mike Pennel on Monday night.
Pennel is back for his second stint in Chicago after being on the roster last training camp. He landed on injured reserve and was released in late August. Now, he’s reunited with general manager Ryan Poles, who knew Pennel from his time with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Head coach Matt Eberflus explained there will be a rotation along the defensive line this season. Pennel is a welcome addition to the roster, where he’ll be battling Khyiris Tonga for the starting nose tackle job.
Following the signing of Pennel, here’s a look at the Bears’ interior defensive line depth:
Justin Jones was signed in place of Larry Ogunjobi, who failed to pass his physical and was not signed by the team. Jones is coming off an impressive season where he set career highs in tackles (37), sacks (3.0) and QB hits (5). While Jones is a downgrade from Ogunjobi, he’s a more affordable option and projects to serve as a solid three-technique.
Khyiris Tonga, a seventh-round pick in 2021, is coming off an encouraging rookie season, where he saw significant time in place of an injured Eddie Goldman and held his own. Tonga showed he can be a powerful run stopper in the middle of the defensive line, and his potential moving forward is exciting. Tonga is the current top option at the nose tackle spot.
Mario Edwards signed a three-year extension with the Bears last offseason, and he’s been a key reserve along the defensive line. Edwards should have some versatility on the Bears defensive line with the ability to play as a 3-technique, where he would back up Jones, or coming off the edge. He’ll be a key rotational player for Chicago as they transition to a 4-3 defense.
Angelo Blackson was signed last offseason to serve as depth along the interior of the defensive line, but he found himself thrust into more of a starting role due to injuries to Akiem Hicks. Blackson was solid all season and saw a spike in production near the end of the season. He’s a reliable rotational player who could certainly factor into the plans for 2022.
Mike Pennel is back for his second stint with the Bears. He signed with Chicago last June before landing on injured reserve and being released in late August. Pennel adds some needed depth at the nose tackle position, where he’ll serve as competition for the young Tonga or at least serve as a reliable reserve. He’s another former Chiefs player brought in by new GM Ryan Poles.
LaCale London spent the majority of the 2021 season on the practice squad. He appeared in just one game last season — a Week 15 contest against the Vikings when Chicago was ravaged by COVID-19. At this point, London is nothing more than a practice squad player who doesn’t appear poised to contribute in 2022.
Auzoyah Alufohai split his 2021 season on the Bears and Packers practice squads. He signed with Chicago on Sept. 1 and was released shortly after. Then in November, he joined Green Bay’s practice squad for a couple of weeks before being released on Nov. 16. He rejoined the Bears practice squad on Dec. 16 before signing a reserve/futures contract with Chicago on Jan. 11. Alufohai is nothing more than a practice squad player who doesn’t appear likely to factor into Chicago’s plans.
The Bears signed undrafted rookie Micah Dew-Treadway shortly after the NFL Draft, adding more depth along the interior of the defensive line. At this point, Dew-Treadway is a developmental prospect who’s a training camp body, and he’ll face an uphill battle to earn a roster spot. He’s a candidate for the practice squad.
Fantasy Baseball: Jon Berti, Marlin on the run
Jon Berti is playing regularly in Miami, and running like crazy. Scott Pianowski audits the resurgent rabbit.
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This Steph Curry 3-point stat should concern Celtics ahead of Game 6 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Stephen Curry picked a great time to have his worst outside shooting performance in three and a half years.
The Golden State Warriors star went 0-for-9 from 3-point range against the Boston Celtics on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, snapping his streak of 233 games with at least one 3-pointer. The last time Curry didn't make a three in any game (regular- or postseason) was Nov. 8, 2018, a 26-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
And yet the Warriors overcame Curry's cold night to beat the Celtics by double-digits (104-94) in Game 5, thanks in part to Andrew Wiggins 26-point, 13-rebound outburst and Boston's 18 turnovers.
That's bad news for the Celtics -- because history suggests Curry will return with a vengeance in Thursday's Game 6 at TD Garden. Consider this stat from ESPN Stats & Information:
Curry is averaging 4.4 made 3-pointers per game on 46 percent shooting in the next game after not making a 3-pointer, including a then-NBA record 13 3-pointers in November 2016 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Those instances don't happen often; Curry has failed to make a 3-pointer in just 12 of 646 games over the last 10 regular seasons. But Curry's longest-tenured teammates are well aware of what usually follows a Curry off-night.
"That's good for us," Warriors forward Draymond Green said after Game 5. "He was 0-for-9 from three. He's going to be livid going into Game 6, and that's exactly what we need."
"I just know he'll respond," guard Klay Thompson added of his fellow Splash Brother. "He's one of the greatest competitors I've ever been around. And he's a perfectionist, like myself.
"I know he'll be thinking about the shots he missed. And that's a good thing, because Thursday, hopefully, most of the time, he regresses to the mean -- and it's scary when he does."
Curry carried the Warriors to a Game 4 win in Boston with 43 points on seven made 3-pointers. On Monday night, his supporting cast picked up the slack, led by Wiggins (26 points), Thompson (21 points) and the bench duo of Jordan Poole and Gary Payton II (29 combined points).
There's a very good chance that "superstar Steph" returns Thursday night in Game 6, however, and the Celtics will need to be very sharp defensively if they want to avoid the Warriors celebrating an NBA championship on their home floor.
A FACE appeared on a cliff after a rockfall!
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"I don't think I've ever been happier after a 0-for-whatever type of night."
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2022 NBA Finals: This Stephen Curry stat should concern Celtics entering Game 6
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Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon this year, after all. The All England Club announced on Tuesday that Williams was awarded a wild-card entry for singles. Williams has not competed anywhere since getting injured during the first set of her first-round match at the All England Club a year ago.
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Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wild card, returns to tournament tennis
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Four-star defensive line recruit Victor “Vic” Burley is the second-ranked played in Georgia. Burley is the No. 40 recruit in the country and is not far from being ranked as a five-star recruit.
Now, Burley is ready to make a commitment. The four-star defensive lineman will decide between Georgia, Clemson, Tennessee, and Michigan State on June 15 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Burley has taken recent visits to each of these schools, but he is expected to commit to the Clemson Tigers per 247Sports.
Vic Burley plays high school football for Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. Burley is also considered the No. 4 defensive lineman in the country. He would be Clemson’s second highest rated recruit in the class of 2023.
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Warner Robins star plans to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl.
The four-star defensive lineman has offers from schools across the country like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Penn State, Miami, Michigan and many more. Burley also impresses in track and field for Warner Robins. He has put up some impressive numbers in shot put and in discus.
Warner Robins’ football team has won back-to-back 5A state championships in Georgia.
Here is a photo from one of Vic Burley’s recent visits to Athens:
Yk how me and @1CoachCoop get down with it #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/5saPpAKa3z
— Victor Burley (@VictorBurley2) April 5, 2022
Report: Texas and Oklahoma may be targeting 2024 move to the SEC
Semaj Bridgeman has Georgia football in his top six
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Former UNC guard Kerwin Walton has made a decision on his future and announced his commitment to Texas Tech on Monday night.
The former sharp-shooting guard entered the transfer portal on the last possible day to be eligible for the one-time transfer waiver, allowing him to play immediately next season.
Walton is a rising junior who saw his role dip from his freshman year to his sophomore season. Last year he averaged 3.4 points per game in 13.4 minutes per game. He shot 37.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from three. Walton started just one game in 31 appearances.
As a freshman, Walton burst on to the scene with his shooting ability on the wing and started 20 of 29 games, averaging 8.2 points per game in 21 minutes per game. He shot 44.4 percent from the field and 42 percent from deep. He also led the team in made 3s with 58 on the season.
North Carolina transfer Kerwin Walton has committed to Texas Tech, he tells @On3sports.
“I felt that I could make an immediate impact.”
Story: https://t.co/XaQ2nRCTKb pic.twitter.com/3wr3f6R2fX
Walton was a former four-star recruit who chose North Carolina over offers from Arizona, Minnesota, Baylor, Arkansas, Iowa State, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio State and many others.
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