Doug Pederson doesn’t come off as the vengeful type. He has been on record, however, as saying he was blindsided at being fired by the Eagles after going 4-11-1 in 2020, considering all he’d done prior to that season — including bringing Philadelphia its first and only Super Bowl title, following the 2017 season. So, … Read more
Patty Mills already has witnessed a “night and day different feeling” around the Nets from last season, calling the need for a culture shift “the foundation of all successful championship-winning teams.” A former NBA champ with the Spurs in 2014, the 14-year veteran was credited earlier this week by Nets coach Steve Nash and All-Star … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has not had to worry about who his quarterback would be for most of his career. Ben Roethlisberger was entrenched as the starter when Tomlin took over in 2007, and Roethlisberger was there, unless injured or suspended, until retiring after last season. This year, Tomlin had a quarterback competition … Read more
ATLANTA — The Mets’ pursuit of the NL East title boils down to this: Win Sunday or start preparing to host the best-of-three wild-card round of the playoffs. For a second straight night, the Mets sent an ace to the mound Saturday and were left disappointed. But much of the blame needs to be shared … Read more
The NFL and NFLPA are jointly pushing to modify concussion protocols after Tua Tagovailoa’s clearance controversy, according to a joint statement released by the NFL and NFLPA Saturday. The changes, which the NFL anticipates happening “in the coming days,” will help change the landscape of the league’s concussion protocol. “The NFL and the NFLPA agree … Read more
Derrick Rose lost weight since last season. So did Julius Randle. The Knicks’ roster has more youth and a true playmaking point guard. It all points in one direction: a more uptempo style than fans have been accustomed to. Coach Tom Thibodeau gave hints of that adjustment Tuesday when he said: “Pace is oftentimes determined … Read more
ESPN announcer Sean McDonough is tired of Aaron Judge’s home run chase. ESPN has done cut-ins on its broadcast, even during the middle of other live games, to make sure viewers have a chance to witness history for the past two weekends. While calling Ole Miss vs. Kentucky Saturday, Sean McDonough wasn’t too heartbroken after … Read more
Giancarlo Stanton snapped his 0-for-15 streak as almost only he can — with a 447-foot home run in the bottom of the first inning Saturday in the Yankees’ 8-0 win over the Orioles in The Bronx. Stanton’s issues at the plate have lasted throughout the second half of the season, as he has battled foot … Read more
There are no more veterans returning from Tommy John surgery or rookie pitchers coming out of nowhere to dominate opposing hitters. There are no more draft-day afterthoughts or career minor leaguers with red-hot bats to target on the waiver wires. There is no more advice to give. On Wednesday, your league will not only crown … Read more
Bills linebacker Matt Milano didn’t receive a fine for the illegal hit on Sunday that started Tua Tagovailoa’s string of injuries this past week. Milano was penalized with roughing a passer during the Bills’ 21-19 loss against the Dolphins last Sunday for tackling Tagovailoa after he released the ball. The hit unmistakenly shook up Tagovailoa, … Read more