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Next Gen Stats' top 10 coverage players in 2020: 49ers LB Fred Warner crashes DB-heavy rankings

In today's pass-first NFL, clubs wisely place a premium on defenders who are highly effective in coverage. There is perhaps no greater value to a defense than a player who can effectively shut down an opposing pass catcher, or a significant section of the field ...

Los Angeles Lakers' Rob Pelinka says offseason goal is to keep core together

LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers thought they would be gathering as a team Friday to catch a flight to Phoenix for Game 7 of their first round series against the Suns. Instead, they met for exit interviews to rehash a season that went awry. "I think when you fall short ...

Top five RB tandems in the NFL; plus, Ravens' new plan for Lamar Jackson

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. The topics of this edition include: -- A ranking of the top five RB tandems in the NFL. -- Why Houston's backfield has a hint of New ...

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton gets hand examined, fails to finish practice

Newton was visited by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and veteran receiver Nelson Agholor, among others, as he watched the remainder of practice. Owner Robert Kraft also had a chat with Newton. After practice, Agholor ...

Damian Lillard says 'it's back to drawing board' for Portland Trail Blazers after Round 1 exit

The Blazers have been the rare picture of stability in today's NBA, with Terry Stotts the fourth-longest tenured active coach with one team, leading the Blazers since 2012. Only Gregg Popovich, Erik Spoelstra and Rick Carlisle have been with their teams longer.

Devin Booker drops 47 points as Phoenix Suns end Lakers' reign in first round

Davis, cleared by L.A.'s medical staff and starting on Thursday after being sidelined since halftime of Game 4 with a strained groin, never looked right. He tweaked the injury mere minutes into the first quarter and was forced to exit early.

New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder not at offseason workouts as team negotiates new deal

The Jets are among the league leaders in salary-cap space (about $27 million), but they're trying to get Crowder to take a pay cut. Crowder, who led the team in receptions in 2020 and 2021, is due to make $10 million in base pay in the final year of his contract.

Greinke 1st CG since '17, Correa 2 HRs, Astros rout Jays

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Zack Greinke pitched his first complete game since 2017, Carlos Correa homered twice and Martin Maldonado hit a grand slam, leading the Houston Astros over the Toronto Blue Jays 13-1 on Friday night. Maldonado drove in five runs ...

Duke coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer: Goal is to 'win the whole damn thing' for Coach K

Mike Krzyzewski opened his introductory news conference at Duke in 1980 by spelling his last name for the media in attendance. Forty-one years later, his replacement started the same way. "So, I don't want to break any tradition yet," Jon Scheyer joked ...

Five biggest wild cards at QB in 2021: Packers' Jordan Love ready for spotlight?

It's been about the ones just starting their professional careers with so many high expectations. Now it's time to talk about the quarterbacks who have plenty to prove this fall, the ones who might ultimately change the complexion of the 2021 NFL season if they ...