FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets were holding a team-building activity when I visited. Still, it was my 25th visit to training camp. This is what I discovered. • Geno Smith has impressed, and that especially goes for some who were around when he was around a decade ago and can see the growth as … Read more
We are sad to see the Pro Bowl disappear, but this movement has been several years in the making. Players consistently opted out of the event, forcing the league to name disappointing alternatives. Those who did play rarely took it seriously. The NFL switched to the flag football format four years ago. This alleviated some … Read more
It’s been a long summer of football thanks to the 2026 World Cup, but now the UEFA Champions League is back. At least, almost. Once the four qualifying rounds have been completed, the draw for the league stage will take place today (Thursday, August 27), with the initial phase of the competition beginning on Tuesday, … Read more
All summer, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in the middle of a recruiting battle that they always lose. Needing an answer at power forward after trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the Wolves had their sights set on Jonathan Kuminga, an ultra-athletic player who has tempted and frustrated his coaches in five NBA seasons. The … Read more
Yankees setup man Fernando Cruz has a partially torn UCL, manager Aaron Boone told reporters after tonight’s win over the Astros (reported by The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty). The right-hander is seeking additional opinions as he evaluates whether he will need surgery. In any case, it’s hard to imagine Cruz pitching again this season. The surgery … Read more
“That’s exactly what we need to see,” Canales said. “Monroe needs it. Rasheed needs it. When we stepped back today, we did little more than Bryce stretching out and making a couple plays.” The (Texans’) rush was phenomenal. And that’s exactly the information we need to be able to regroup.” Young also threw a pair … Read more
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, in their first home game since José Mourinho’s return as coach. Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic equalized four minutes later, but the French striker restored the hosts’ lead on the hour mark. … Read more
Za’Darius Smith’s retirement caught the Eagles by surprise last season and the veteran outside linebacker explained the decision in his first press conference since coming out of retirement to join the Falcons. Smith said Tuesday that family issues led to his decision to step away from the game because it was the only way he … Read more
The Yankees today announced a series of roster moves involving right-handed pitchers. They signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and recalled Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In corresponding active roster moves, they sent Bradley Hanner to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and placed Fernando Cruz on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness. Kervin Castro has … Read more
Commanders writers were horrified by what they saw during Wednesday’s joint practice, a dominant performance by Baltimore against an outmatched Washington offensive line. This is the worst offense I’ve seen in years from the Commanders,” Jhabvala said. “Inoperable offensive line.” Washington lost standout LT Laremy Tunsil this summer to a triceps injury that will keep … Read more