To help Lamar Jackson, Ravens must solve biggest draft problem
The biggest challenge of Eric DeCosta’s first draft as general manager is to solve the Baltimore Ravens’ longest-running problem this time of the year. The Ravens have been the NFL’s worst team in drafting wide receivers since relocating from Cleveland in 1996 — the one smudge on an otherwise stellar draft resume for former GM […]
Why the Giants should draft Dwayne Haskins as Eli Manning’s successor
The New York Giants need a young quarterback, and a young quarterback named Dwayne Haskins needs them. Haskins is a Jersey-born kid who grew up dreaming of playing in the old wind tunnel that was Giants Stadium. He still wants to play for Eli Manning’s team, for Plaxico Burress’ team, for Tiki Barber’s team. His […]
Ben Simmons overcomes boos to deliver again for Philly
With the boos raining down on him every time he touched the ball, Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons recorded two of his most polished playoff games to help the Sixers take a 3-1 series lead back to the City of Brotherly Love. Simmons finished the Game 4 win with 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, as […]
The Bucks are too focused to let the Pistons have a chance
The sea of blue and red erupted each time Blake Griffin thundered toward the basket, stepped back for a 3-pointer or sprung upward to snatch a rebound. Detroit Pistons fans had yet to see their franchise power forward check in this postseason, and they knew he was their last best hope.nike nfl jerseys wholesale cheap […]
Phil Foden can offset Kevin De Bruyne’s absence for Man City
Premier League champions sometimes need goals from unlikely sources. Granted, they will usually have a striker trying to win a golden boot and a prolific attacking midfielder in the running for player of the year honours, but contributions can also come from less obvious sources, who choose the perfect moment to score their first goal […]
Nani scores late winner as Orlando City blanks Whitecaps
Nani scored in the 88th minute and Brian Rowe had two saves to lead Orlando City SC to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday afternoon in Orlando, Fla. Sacha Kljestan, who entered the game in the 76th minute, skidded a crossing pass by Ruan from the right side of the box that […]
Yanks drop Smith’s ‘God Bless America’ recording
The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith’s recording of “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the late singer.nfl nike jerseys for cheap The New York Daily News reported Thursday there are conflicting claims about Smith’s 1939 song “That’s Why Darkies Were Born.” The song […]
Indians prospect Benson hits 4 HRs in A-ball
Cleveland Indians prospect Will Benson hit four home runs for Class-A Lake County on Thursday night. He’s the first minor leaguer to hit four homers in a game since 2014, when Yankees prospect Mike Ford hit four for Class-A Charleston and Diamondbacks prospect Jon Griffin also accomplished the feat for Mobile in Double-A. Benson opened […]
Patriots’ season opens against Steelers
Tom Brady and the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will open their 2019 regular season with a Sunday-night matchup at home against Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Wednesday. The Patriots’ schedule also features a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game, as New England will host Patrick Mahomes and […]
Ravens’ Jackson faults his mechanics
In watching film this offseason, Lamar Jackson realized the biggest problem with his consistency was mechanics. Over the past two months, Jackson threw the ball every day during the week in Florida, looking to improve his timing, footwork and ultimately his accuracy. He completed 58.2 percent of his passes last season, which ranked 37th in […]