Jun 24, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports JJ Redick is entering his first season as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, which will also be his first season ever as a basketball coach. He will be taking one of the most high-profile jobs in sports — being the head coach of the Lakers — and he will be tasked with coaching one of the most high-profile players in the world —…
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DJ Uiagalelei talks at a newcomer availability for FSU on February 14, 2024. Photo Credit: Ehsan Kassim/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK Florida State’s nightmare season only seems to be getting worse, and it is taking quarterback DJ Uiagalelei down with it. Uiagalelei suffered a hand injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 42-16 loss to SMU, and initial reports suggest the injury may be a long-term problem. Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports reported Monday that there is concern within the program that Uiagalelei’s hand injury could be serious and have a long-term impact. Uiagalelei was playing poorly on Saturday…
Aug 11, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks on the sidelines during the first half Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Lamar Jackson has a message for those who were disappointed with his personal statistics in the Baltimore Ravens’ win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The Ravens dominated the Bills from start to finish in a 35-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. Jackson went 13/18 passing for just 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, but that was more than enough on a night where Derrick…
Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer blows his whistle during practice at the University Alabama Thursday. Photo Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer guided his team to a massive win over Georgia on Saturday. Two days later, he was already channeling Nick Saban in terms of navigating its aftermath. The Crimson Tide shot to No. 1 in the Top 25 following their dramatic 41-34 win over Georgia, and DeBoer is clearly concerned about a letdown. Charlie Potter of BamaOnLine posted Monday that several mouse traps have been scattered…
Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid has made a big change this offseason. Embiid showed up at the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day on Monday looking a little slimmer than usual. The Sixers big man told reporters that he has lost 25-30 pounds this offseason. Embiid even told the reporters in attendance that he plans to lose more weight in an effort…
Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Brandon McManus (10) leaves the field after the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports The NFL has concluded its investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Brandon McManus, and the former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker will not face any discipline from the league. NFL investigators determined that there was insufficient evidence against McManus to support a finding that he violated the league’s personal conduct policy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. As a result, the veteran has been cleared and…
Aug 3, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick during practice at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Haason Reddick has continued to hold out while he tries to force a trade from the New York Jets, but the star pass-rusher almost certainly will not be rejoining his former team. Jets reporter Rich Cimini made the surprising revelation last week that Reddick would not be opposed to a trade that sent him back to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media noted on Monday that the Jets and Eagles would not be able to…
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is already trying to walk back remarks he made that were critical of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ cadence. The Jets took five false start penalties in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. After the game, Saleh, unhappy with that lack of discipline, suggested that perhaps the Jets were not entirely capable of handling Rodgers’ complex cadence without being baited into penalties themselves. After Rodgers reacted negatively to Saleh’s comments, the head coach quickly backtracked on Monday, claiming that his comments were not about cadence, but were instead…
Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo walks to the microphones for to hold a press conference at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have looked like arguably the worst team in football over the past two weeks, but that does not mean it is Drake Maye time. Jacoby Brissett had another rough game in the Patriots’ 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday. The veteran went 19/32 for 168 yards, a touchdown and a brutal interception…
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie had a frightening health scare during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, but it sounds like he is doing well given the circumstances. Badie took a huge hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams during the second quarter of the Broncos’ 10-9 win over New York at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Badie, who fumbled on the play, was able to walk off the field under his own power. He then dropped to a knee on the sideline before laying flat on his back. Trainers and medical personnel rushed over to tend to…