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Players and coaches in the NFL come and go all the time in the league. They aren’t supposed to die young. Recently, former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Chris Payton-Jones passed away after injuries he sustained in an auto accident. Payton-Jones, just 30-years old, played for the Cardinals during the 2018, 2019, and 2020 seasons. RELATED: CHRIS […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links In a dispiriting season, a great moment the other night: With the Olympic break in the rearview mirror and the guys back in New Jersey, the Devils dropped a 2-1 decision to the Sabres on Wednesday. [Devils NHL] Then on Thursday night, a three-goal third period pushed […]
In 2024, the New England Patriots spent almost a third of their offensive snaps operating out of 12-personnel packages with two tight ends on the field. The expectation was that more of the same would be on the menu for 2025, but that did not materialize for a multitude of reasons. One of them might […]
After two unexpectedly close unranked matchups, No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse looks to settle back in against its third ranked opponent of the season. The Terps haven’t played since an early-afternoon matchup last Friday at Saint Joseph’s. The Hawks kept the bout close to the final whistle, with the deficit shrinking to a single goal […]
John Tillman has lost consecutive nonconference games just three times over his 16-year tenure in College Park. But in a season of chaos — four of the top 10 teams lost last week — No. 9 Maryland men’s lacrosse is in uncharted territory. The Terps are off to their worst start since 2016 and dropped […]
The amount of change that college basketball has endured over the last few seasons has been astronomical. In fact, that can be applied to college sports in general. Who would have thought 5-10 years ago that college athletics programs would be able to pay student athletes up to millions of dollars, and the universities would […]
If you ever wondered what 24 straight missed shots – Kevin Keatts, you can sit this one out – here’s your answer. St. John’s did this Wednesday night against UConn and while much of it was UConn’s defense, especially inside, a lot of it was just, for whatever reason, a bad shooting night by the […]
When Lasse Kelp went unsigned by D.C. United after becoming the team’s third-round pick in the MLS SuperDraft, the young center backs’ future looked incredibly unclear. Months later, and Kelp has found a temporary home that he has every chance of making permanent. He signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds that has an […]
The latest Where do the Chiefs stand as NFLPA report cards are revealed in new report? FOX 4 On February 13, a third-party ruled that the annual publication of the NFL Players Association report cards violated the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players association, banning the release of the highly-discussed report. A […]
Barcelona will face Newcastle United in the Round of 16 of this season’s Champions League after the draw was made on Friday at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The Catalans were set to face either Newcastle or PSG and were drawn against the Premier League side, who destroyed Qarabag in the Playoffs on their […]
The end of the regular season has arrived, but No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball still has more to prove after a six-game winning streak. The Terps will travel to Ann Arbor Saturday to face No. 8 Michigan, a game that will solidify their position heading into the postseason. Maryland’s Big Ten Tournament seeding and NCAA […]
Spanish basketball club Casademont Zaragoza clinched a spot in the EuroLeague Women Final Six this week, defeating defending champions ZVVZ USK Praha in their play-in series and advancing to the postseason quarterfinals. The Zaragoza crowd was elated, and for good reason: Not only will their team be competing in the Final Six for the first […]
Real Madrid have drawn Manchester City in the Champions League’s Round of 16. With Sporting Lisbon as the other option Los Blancos could’ve faced in the next round of the competition, this is definitely the toughest outcome for madridistas. Madrid and Manchester City have already played each other this season, with Guardiola’s men conquering the […]
On Tuesday, WNBPA members participated in a virtual meeting that was “spirited, passionate, and at times tough,” as described in a subsequent letter sent to union members by executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson. Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile first reported on the meeting, identifying the primary point of tension as “the approach to a potential […]
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The Miami Dolphins could be interested in drafting a pass rusher at pick 11, but one of their potential targets just locked himself in as a top 5 pick.
Kentucky Basketball will welcome back Kam Mercer for a second visit later this month, according to Jacob Polacheck with KSR+. Mercer is the No. 2 shooting guard and a top-20 overall player in the class of 2028, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, is expected to attend […]
Last week, I wondered about which Yankees pitching prospect could have a Cam Schlittler-esque turn this year, coming up in the middle of the season to make a major impact on the Yankee staff. Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Langrange look like prime candidates, even if it’s unlikely that any single prospect plays as well as […]
Arizona men’s basketball is, and has been for a while, one of the premier programs in the sport. Ever since Lute Olson got things rolling the Wildcats have been a staple at the top of the conference standings, regulars on national TV and a constant participant in the NCAA tournament. This year is no exception; […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Thursday night was the return to action for the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Olympic break, playing host to the New Jersey Devils. Playing against a team lower than them in the standings, Pittsburgh took care of its business and defeated the Devils by pulling away with […]
Thursday was the start of the on-field testing drills for this year’s NFL combine, a day that showcased the upcoming draft class’ front seven defenders (interior defensive linemen, edge defenders and linebackers). If you missed the action…you didn’t actually miss much. Why’s that? Not many of them actually tested. Let’s take a look at Day […]
It’s the stat of the day. If you’re keeping track of the Bracketology stuff, and I would assume you are a little if you’re reading this, one statistic that seems to be driving a lot of the seeding decisions. Are they in or out? Check the WAB column. CBS Sports David Cobb wrote up the […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Indiana, Illinois continue to jockey for Bears Arlington Heights, traditionally, has had more room for jockeys. Bears coach Ben Johnson gets ‘A’ grade in leaked NFLPA survey Fair. Definitely fair. With uncertainty lingering on Tyrique Stevenson, Bears must consider cornerback options in NFL Draft I love that word “must” and […]
*Oooooh baby, we love a big Michkov game around here, and the Flyers marched up to the train station and delivered one. RECAP ! *Travis Konecny, who has seemed to be having a real bad time, emotionally, this season, had accurately diagnosed the Flyers’ problems. It’s good that they can see it from the inside, too. [ BSH ] *The fine folks over at the Inky had a sit down with defense prospect Oliver Bonk about a whole mess of things, and it’s a solid read. Would be cool if we got to se...
The Montreal Canadiens have never been accused of being a boring franchise. This series is a look back at the moments that made you throw your hands up, lose your mind, ugly cry, hold your breath, scratch your head, and cheer so loudly you scared the dog … sometimes all at once. If you were there the first time around, you know. If you weren’t, hop in the DeLorean cause we’re going back in time. The Day the Timeline Exploded Some trades simply adjust the roster. Others take down...
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the Pirates are back in Bradenton for Spring Training. Spring ball for fans is the first glimpse into how their favorite ball club is going to look in the regular season, and there has already been several noteworthy developments for the Buccos. The new look lineup looks […]