Deshaun Watson is ready for a big comeback and needs to stay focused on the future. “It’s a new year. It’s a new season,” Watson said on Wednesday. “No matter if you won MVP or…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is excited about the opportunity to take on a new role with a new NFL team, Jacksonville Jaguars
Louis Rees-Zammit always imagined himself as an NFL receiver. Last week, the Welsh rugby star switched teams from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Jacksonville Jaguars and also changed his position. He spent five months…
Caleb Williams draws on his own debut experience as he prepares for the upcoming rookie introduction with the Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams knows he needs to learn quickly. To help with this, the highly-touted rookie will rely on his past experiences. The Chicago Bears are set to play the Tennessee Titans in their first game…
Mike Macdonald is receiving accolades as Seattle Seahawks’ new coach, but his real challenge begins this week against Denver Broncos
Mike Morris only had the chance to play one game during his rookie season because of an injury, so he didn’t have much time to make an impact on his teammates. When news came out…
With his new contract secured, Tua Tagovailoa is stepping up as a more outspoken leader for the Miami Dolphins
Mike McDaniel has already noticed progress in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they enter their third year together. McDaniel is particularly impressed by how Tagovailoa has become more comfortable taking on a leadership role. “There’s…
It’s only appropriate that Brian Callahan begins his NFL coaching career with the Tennessee Titans in Chicago
The NFL is good at setting up interesting matchups, especially for the start of the season. Brian Callahan will begin his role as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, facing off…
NFL teams typically do not turn to former players to take on leadership roles within their organizations
Sixteen years ago, Antonio Pierce was nearing the end of his NFL playing career when he had the opportunity to intern for Howard Stern’s highly popular and often controversial radio show. Pierce enjoyed the experience…
A 108-foot-high mural in Sao Paulo features Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love are hard to miss. Their faces are prominently displayed on a 108-foot-high mural on the side of a downtown building. They will go head-to-head on…
The Indianapolis Colts start a new season aiming to end the NFL’s longest streak of opening-game losses
Indianapolis long snapper Luke Rhodes is quietly preparing for practice at his locker. As one of the five players with the most years on the Colts, Rhodes knows he’s going to be asked about the…
Sao Paulo strengthens security measures for Brazil’s first-ever NFL game in response to players’ concerns about crime
The Sao Paulo state government announced that it will deploy hundreds of police officers and provide escorts for team buses for Friday’s NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. This action…
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is eager to kick off the new season
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is ready for the regular season, especially after a busy training camp. Herbert had to adapt to a new offense, deal with a two-week foot injury, and even got stuck in…
The Los Angeles Rams are assured about the strength of their offensive line’s interior, even after the recent position changes involving Jackson and Avila
The Los Angeles Rams prepared during the offseason with the plan of having Jonah Jackson play as the left guard and Steve Avila as the center. However, they switched these positions late before Sunday’s season…
Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard are the sole captains for the Buffalo Bills
The Bills will have just two captains this season: quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Terrel Bernard. “Our captains this year leading our football team will be Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard. Additionally, there will…
Rasheen Ali is uncertain to play, and Adisa Isaac will not be available for the Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have released their initial injury updates for the 2024 season. Running back Rasheen Ali is listed as doubtful for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night. Edge rusher Adisa…
Matt Gay underwent hernia surgery and it’s uncertain if he will be kicking this week
Kicker Matt Gay might not be ready for the Colts’ season opener against the Texans on Sunday. Gay has missed practice recently, and head coach Shane Steichen mentioned at his Wednesday press conference that Gay…
Damar Hamlin is set to begin the game for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals
Bills safety Damar Hamlin has secured a starting position in Buffalo’s secondary. Hamlin is listed as one of the two starting safeties on the Bills’ official depth chart. When reporters asked head coach Sean McDermott…
Zac Taylor: We’ll find out if Ja’Marr Chase participates in practice or plays this week
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was confident early last week that wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase would play against the Patriots in Week One. However, Chase did not practice for the rest of the week, and…
Navarro will face Sabalenka in their first Grand Slam semifinal. Meanwhile, Fritz and Tiafoe also secured victories
Emma Navarro’s first Grand Slam semifinal will be at the U.S. Open against Aryna Sabalenka, who is aiming to win her second major trophy of the year and her third overall. Navarro, an American seeded…
Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are up for consideration for the 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, and the doubles team of brothers Mike and Bob Bryan are candidates for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. Daniel Nestor, a Canadian with…
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are set to face off in an all-American semifinal match in New York
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have both won their matches to set up an all-American semifinal at the U.S. Open, ensuring that a U.S. player will be in the final for the first time in…
Townsend and Young have made it to the mixed doubles final, keeping Townsend’s hopes alive for two US Open doubles titles
On Tuesday, Taylor Townsend and Donald Young moved on to the U.S. Open mixed doubles final, keeping Townsend’s hopes alive for winning two doubles titles at the event. Townsend and Young, who is retiring after…
In his last match before retiring, Donald Young could secure a US Open title alongside his friend Taylor Townsend
From the moment Taylor Townsend picked up a racket, Donald Young and his family have been part of her life. She initially used her right hand but switched to her left after being inspired by…
US players are waiting to hear if Mauricio Pochettino will be appointed as their coach
U.S. players are waiting to find out if Mauricio Pochettino will be hired as their new coach as they get ready for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. All 24 players on the team practiced…
Palmer, Watkins, and Foden have been excluded from England’s matches against Ireland and Finland
Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins, and Phil Foden will not be available for England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Ireland and Finland. England is set to play in Dublin on Saturday and then host Finland…
Kelsey Mitchell has become a valuable partner for Caitlin Clark, helping to secure a playoff spot for the Fever
Kelsey Mitchell has become an ideal partner for Caitlin Clark in the backcourt, and together they have helped the Indiana Fever make a strong comeback since the Olympic break. This performance has put Indiana into…
A’ja Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky 90-71, handing them their seventh consecutive loss
A’ja Wilson scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Chelsea Gray added 13 points and 10 assists, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-71 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. This…
South Carolina had difficulties with their offense in the season opener and needs to make improvements before their SEC debut at Kentucky
South Carolina needs to quickly improve its offense. The Gamecocks focused on starting faster this offseason and expected some challenges without key players like quarterback Spencer Rattler and receiver Xavier Legette. However, their performance last…
Before the game against Nebraska, Colorado’s Deion Sanders gives high praise to rival coach Matt Rhule
A year ago, Deion Sanders turned his matchup with coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska into something personal. This season, he’s full of praise. The Colorado coach spoke highly of his rival just days before the…
In Week 2 of college football, the No. 3 Longhorns will travel to face the No. 10 Michigan in a clash between two storied programs
The highlight of Week 2 in college football kicks off early on Saturday. No. 3 Texas will visit No. 10 Michigan, the defending national champion, in the only top-10 matchup of the day. This game…
Kyron Hudson’s consistent performance paved the way for a standout catch in No. 13 USC’s victory over LSU
Even after making what might be the best catch of the college football season—a spectacular one-handed grab where he pulled the ball to his chest while twisting to the ground—Southern California wide receiver Kyron Hudson…
After more than a dozen quarterbacks struggled since Peyton Manning’s retirement, rookie Bo Nix is the next in line for the Denver Broncos
Denver, known for its focus on quarterbacks, has seen many signal-callers struggle to step out from the shadows of Pro Football Hall of Famers John Elway and Peyton Manning. Since Elway’s retirement as a two-time…
The adaptable Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Spencer Anderson will begin the season opener at guard against Atlanta Falcons
When Spencer Anderson was an underclassman at Maryland, one of his coaches talked to him about how injuries were starting to affect the offensive line. The conversation ended with a request that sounded more like…
With better health, Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is heading into the season with increased confidence
Green Bay’s Christian Watson has shown that he can be one of the NFL’s top deep threats when his hamstrings are healthy. The problem has been his inconsistent availability. Watson has missed 11 games due…
Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce discovers peace and escape on the football field as his life gets increasingly hectic
Travis Kelce spent the offseason traveling around the globe, following his girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, to various locations on her Eras Tour. He appeared on TV, attended major sporting events, and continued hosting his…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have extended their contract with veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward, agreeing to a new three-year deal
The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle signed a new three-year contract on Tuesday, which will keep him with the team through the 2026 season. The financial details of the contract were not shared. The 35-year-old…
The Baltimore Ravens face the Kansas City Chiefs again, but this matchup carries far less significance than their previous encounters
Lamar Jackson knows that NFL teams are really judged by their performance in January, not September. Unfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens and their star quarterback, they can’t skip ahead to the playoffs immediately. “We’ve got…
The San Francisco 49ers are confident that rookie Ricky Pearsall will fully recover after being shot
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch believes rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will fully recover after being shot last weekend during a robbery attempt. Pearsall was shot in the chest and spent the night in…
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has announced that he will be responsible for calling the offensive plays in 2024
Brian Daboll has officially confirmed that he will be calling the offensive plays for the New York Giants this season. On Tuesday, Daboll announced that he will take over the role from offensive coordinator Mike…
The Minnesota Vikings have high hopes for a revitalized Aaron Jones, who feels he’s only just reaching his peak
Aaron Jones has started his eighth NFL season and is heading into a new chapter with the Minnesota Vikings, just as he approaches his 30th birthday in December. He is focused on staying healthy and…
New York Jets’ Breece Hall states he hasn’t achieved anything yet and wants “every team to recognize who No. 20 is”
Breece Hall is already seen as one of the top running backs in the NFL. His ability to both run and catch has made him a favorite pick in fantasy football drafts. This is impressive…
Passion for American football arrived in the Brazilian Amazon long before the NFL game in São Paulo
Pedro Canuto puts on his pads and practices passing the football just a few hundred yards from where boats carrying tourists cruise the Amazon River into the rainforest. As a quarterback for Manaus FA, which…
Brandon Aiyuk is back at San Francisco 49ers practice with a new contract after a challenging negotiation process
During his long contract dispute with the 49ers, which included social media outbursts, a trade request, and an unusual “hold in,” Brandon Aiyuk’s first choice was always to stay in San Francisco. The 49ers also…
The New York Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II have finalized a 3-year contract extension
The New York Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II agreed on a three-year contract extension on Tuesday night, according to a source close to the deal. Carter is considered one of the best nickel backs…
Kansas City Chiefs fans in Mexico are eagerly anticipating the kickoff of the new season
Wearing red jerseys and shirts, Kansas City Chiefs fans are doing the tomahawk chop. This isn’t happening at an NFL stadium or even in the U.S. Last weekend, almost 200 Mexican Chiefs fans gathered on…
Atlanta Falcons sign Nathan Peterman to their practice squad as a third quarterback in preparation for the season opener
The Atlanta Falcons added a third quarterback before their season opener by signing Nathan Peterman to the practice squad on Tuesday. Peterman will serve as backup behind starter Kirk Cousins and backup Michael Penix Jr.…
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is reporting no soreness or problems after leaving his start due to calf cramping
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole isn’t sure what caused the cramping in his right calf that made him leave his last game, but he said on Tuesday that he’s not feeling sore and has…
Texas Rangers right-hander Gray is out for the season due to a foot injury, and Tyler Mahle is also unlikely to pitch again
Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray is finished for the season after being placed on the injured list Tuesday due to a troubling right foot problem. “It’s at a point where we’ve got to take care…
A tough night for the Chicago White Sox: 2 ejections, 2 botched popups, and a 12th consecutive defeat
On this night, the Chicago White Sox’s struggles were evident in two mishandled popups. During the first incident, third baseman Miguel Vargas collided with left fielder Andrew Benintendi, allowing three runs to score. Six innings…
Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager Roberts says Shohei Ohtani’s return to Angel Stadium will give Angels fans a chance for ‘closure’
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the stadium and city where he accomplished nearly everything except winning. On Tuesday night, the two-way star played his first regular-season game at Angel Stadium as a visitor with the…
Springs delivers 6 solid innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins
Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll drove in a run in his major league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night. Springs (2-2) gave up…