Cowboys News: Jerry Jones Says Dak Prescott Contract Extension Is ‘Imminent’
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes a long-term extension for Dak Prescott is “imminent” on the heels of the team’s 35-17 win over the New York Giants, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Prescott threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns Sunday. It was an emphatic performance from the fourth-year quarterback, who’s in the final […]
Josh Gordon Calls Patriots Environment ‘Tough,’ Was Initially a ‘Culture Shock’
On the field, Gordon has gotten with it well. In 12 games with the Patriots over the past two seasons, he’s caught 43 passes for 793 yards and four scores. In Week 1 this season, he nabbed three passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Off the field, Gordon has had his issues. He was […]
Yankees rep Barkley jersey for fantasy draft week
While he isn’t a die-hard baseball fan, Saquon Barkley is thinking about getting some more New York Yankees apparel. They were always his team growing up, and the bond got a little tighter for the 22-year-old Barkley over the past 24 hours when four Yankees donned his No. 26 jersey a day before the baseball […]
What is the greatest collection of talent ever on one roster?
This article is about a team record that was set by a team long after it had ceased to be a team. It might well never be broken. Or it might be under attack right now, by a Yankees team that’s 95% retired, or by one that’s 75% retired, or by one that’s 40% retired, […]
Kemba Walker is enjoying his time in the spotlight
The grandstands at the Oriental Sports Arena for Team USA’s first game were like a rainbow of NBA fandom. There were gold Steph Curry jerseys, a bunch of Giannis Antetokounmpo jerseys in various colors and plenty of Los Angeles Lakers attire. But then there were the Charlotte Hornets colors, with Kemba Walker’s No. 15 on […]
Wizards lottery pick Hachimura leads Japan’s basketball renaissance
It should’ve been a forgettable game, just a formality in pool play. But Jayson Tatum always remembered the big athletic guy on Team Japan. It was four years ago in Dubai, and Tatum was playing for the U.S. team in the under-17 world championships. He had a nice game, leading the team with 19 points […]
Why tight end Evan Engram might be Giants’ No. 1 receiver
Evan Engram has his goals. He doesn’t like to talk about them but when asked if reaching 1,000 yards receiving this season is among them, even he can’t help himself and deny it’s on the list. “You can say it’s up there,” the explosive New York Giants tight end said. It’s a lofty goal. Engram […]
49ers must figure out what they have in Jimmy Garoppolo in 2019
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is entering his sixth season in the league and second year of a five-year, $137.5 million contract. Despite those two indisputable facts, nobody seems sure of what the 49ers have in Garoppolo. That’s because Garoppolo, through his flashes of brilliance, moments of struggle and a devastating knee injury, simply […]
Sources: Prem giants want transfer extension
Senior figures at the Premier League’s biggest clubs want to see the summer transfer window in England stay open longer to align with the rest of the major leagues in Europe, sources have told ESPN FC. Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen were linked with moves to Real Madrid, despite the domestic window […]
Clubs in big five leagues spend record amount
European clubs from the “big five” leagues spent over €5 billion during the summer transfer window for the first time, according to a Deloitte report. Clubs from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 broke the previous record by €0.9bn, which was set last summer, as they spent a total of […]