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Insider shares huge update on potential Giants quarterback controversy
ESPN NFL reporter Jordan Raanan said earlier this month that it was "hard to envision" a healthy Daniel Jones not starting at quarterback for the New York Giants over backup Drew Lock in Week 1 this September. NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY offered an interesting update on the situation for a piece published on Friday. "Big Blue will head into camp with Lock behind Jones," Hughes wrote. "The whispers are getting louder that the quarterbacking depth chart is written in pencil, though. (Head coach Brian) Daboll will play the player he believes gives the Giants the best chance. Understandable, considering what...
The Boston Celtics don't have an isolation problem on offense
The Boston Celtics are one of the best offensive teams in the NBA. They ended the regular season with the top offensive rating in the league and are second in the postseason behind the Indiana Pacers. Their elite-level depth and high-end scoring options make them a fearsome opponent. The crux of Boston's offense is consistently seeking out mismatches on the perimeter via screening actions before isolating against an undermatched defender. Charles Barkley isn't convinced, though. He believes that Joe Mazzulla's offensive system is rudimentary and could cost the Celtics a shot at a championship. "They're the worst offense I've seen for grown...
Jets favored in most games in franchise history
The New York Jets are favored in 14 games this season, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. That's more games the team is favored than in any other season in franchise history, sports betting writer Ben Fawkes noted, citing sportsoddshistory.com. The New York Jets are currently favorites in 14 games this season at @DKSportsbook.That is the most games they've ever been a favorite in a single season in franchise history, dating all the way back to 1960 per @SOHistory(cc @Espngreeny) — Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) May 17, 2024 The only three contests for which the oddsmakers have Gang Green as underdogs are road games in Week 1...
Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's All-Star Race
There won't be any points awarded when the NASCAR Cup Series competes at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, but there is a $1M payout on the line for the winner of the series' All-Star Race.Seventeen drivers are locked into the event as it stands, and three more will join them by earning their way in through the All-Star Open or, for the final slot, a fan vote. Here's three names to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — for the main event, as well as one to stay away from.Favorite: Tyler Reddick (+900, per DraftKings as...
Legendary QB comments on Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. situation
Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk noted that if the Kansas City Chiefs hadn't moved up to the No. 10 spot in the 2017 draft to select Patrick Mahomes, former Saints head coach Sean Payton likely would have chosen Mahomes as the 11th pick despite already having Drew Brees as his starting quarterback.Brees recently compared that possible experience to Atlanta Falcons veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins sharing a quarterback room with rookie Michael Penix Jr."The organization has to do what it has to do," Brees told Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital. "They have to prepare for the future. If I...
Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers
If this were Gotham City, the Edmonton Oilers would be shining the Bat Signal into the sky in an attempt to summon the Caped Crusader.Robin, however, is already on the scene, trying his best to fight off the villain and his henchmen by himself.To be clear, Connor McDavid is Batman, Leon Draisaitl is Robin and the Vancouver Canucks are the Oilers' version of the villain and his henchmen.Edmonton is down three games to two and on the brink of elimination in its Western Conference second-round series following Vancouver's 3-2 win on Thursday night. Now, McDavid does has five points in the...
Astros red-hot rookie Joey Loperfido is due for major regression
Astros rookie Joey Loperfido has started off his major league career red hot. In his first 11 games at the big league level, Loperfido has slashed .324/.378/.441/.819 with one home run and a stolen base. This early start looks promising, but his underlying numbers will soon bring his stats crashing down. Through his first 37 plate appearances, he is enjoying incredible luck on batted balls. His batting average on balls in play (BAbip) is an astronomically high .526 — meaning more than half of the balls he's put into play have fallen in for hits. The league average historically is around .300....
MLB home run props for 5/17: Bet on Betts
We failed to cash a home run prop on Thursday for the first time all week, but that won't stop us from trying to close out the week with a bang. Here are our three favorite HR bets for Friday's loaded MLB slate. Aaron Judge (+230 FanDuel)White Sox at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ETThis might be the lowest-priced home run prop we take all year, but we can't resist considering how hot Aaron Judge is at the plate. The New York Yankees slugger leads MLB in batting average (.452), slugging percentage (1.024) and home runs (five) over the last 15 days, and...
Mets star has theory about closer Edwin Diaz's recent struggles
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has a theory regarding why All-Star closer Edwin Diaz hasn't been his dominant self at times early this season. "I’m not making excuses for him, but this is his first year with the pitch clock, you know? I’m trying to slow everything down," Lindor told Manny Gomez of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com shortly after New York's 6-5 extra-innings win at the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. "At the end of the day, this is his first time working with the clock, and he’s working too fast." It was said last spring that veteran Mets pitchers were...
Top five NFL free agents who could soon find new homes
Over the next few weeks, NFL teams will see what they have in their newest additions during OTAs and mandatory minicamps.If anyone underwhelms, which is inevitable, teams will look to dip back into the open market to fill those holes ahead of the 2024 season.Here are the top five free agents who could find their new homes sooner rather than later.Cornerback Xavien HowardHoward was released by the Dolphins this offseason after an underwhelming 2023 campaign in which he registered 45 tackles, one interception and 12 passes defensed.The soon-to-be 31-year-old's best days are clearly behind him, but he could provide a...
Dodgers rookie outfielder going through his first slump in the majors
Rookie outfielder Andy Pages, who helped inject some offense in the bottom half of the Dodgers lineup, has found himself in the first slump of his young career. In the 18 games before he got called up, the Dodgers seventh, eighth and ninth hitters were slashing just .166/.229/.236. Pages immediately made an impact and took the starting job over the struggling Chris Taylor.In his 15 games, Pages has slashed .333/.354/.567 with three home runs. However in the 10 games since his hot start, he is only hitting .150/.222/.250 and one homer. One offensive area Pages lacks comes in his patience at the...
North Wilkesboro presents winning opportunity for Ty Majeski
To say that Ty Majeski was dominant on short tracks in 2023 is an understatement. The Seymour, Wisconsin native led 395 laps on tracks a mile or less in length during the 2023 season, including 179 in a playoff-opening win at IRP. While Majeski has yet to win in 2024, he's been extremely consistent, collecting six top-10 finishes through the season's first nine races. He currently sits 106 points above the playoff cutline, comfortably inside the postseason field with seven races remaining in the regular season. However, Saturday's race at North Wilkesboro presents him with the perfect opportunity to visit victory lane for the...
Analyst thinks Steelers' Mike Tomlin could face career low this season
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin famously has never recorded a losing season during his tenure that began back in 2007. CBS Sports NFL analyst Pete Prisco believes Tomlin's streak will officially come to an end in January 2025, thanks in part to the regression of quarterback Russell Wilson. "I don't think they're gonna be very good," Prisco said about the Steelers during an appearance on the CBS Sports HQ streaming channel, per Josh Carney of Steelers Depot. "I think they're gonna win seven games, and I think when you look at Russell Wilson, I don't think he's any good anymore. I'll...
NFL futures: Three win total bets we like following the schedule release
We've been day-dreaming about the NFL a lot the last few days since the schedule was released, and we want to take that a bit further.While we may need to wait months until football is back in our lives, it's never too early to secure some futures bets, and there is a trio of team win totals at plus-money that catch our eye.New England Patriots under 4.5 wins (+135 DraftKings)The Patriots seem poised for another tough season. It seems unlikely Drake Maye plays in Year One, and while Jacoby Brissett is a cromulent option, he's not going to lift a...
Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett embracing 'teammate-first' mentality
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett knew there was a good chance the Patriots would use the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on a quarterback when he signed with them in free agency.That happened with New England selecting former UNC QB Drake Maye. However, the team drafted former Tennessee QB Joe Milton III in the sixth round.Some veterans may not view it as their job to develop rookies who could eventually take their jobs, but Brissett is not one of them."When I was here the first time, you realize everybody's your mentor that's older than you in this league...
Royals' surprise ace may regress slightly, but don't look for his numbers to crash
When the Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Seth Lugo to a three-year, $45 million deal (with the third season a player option) in mid-December, they were looking for a solid, consistent, steadying veteran presence for their dilapidated rotation. What they got was a prime candidate for the Cy Young award through the first quarter of the season. Lugo has been remarkable so far. He ranks first in the American League in innings pitched with 59 2/3, wins with six and ERA at 1.66. He struck out only 14 batters in his first five starts, but has 34 punchouts in his last four...
Report: Tua Tagovailoa away from Dolphins amid contract chatter
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa may or may not be sending a message regarding a possible contract extension with his activities this spring. "Tagovailoa has been absent for the large majority of voluntary offseason work since the Dolphins reported back April 15," CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported, citing sources, for a piece published Friday. "That is in stark contrast to his first four seasons in the league when Tagovailoa was present for most of the voluntary work. Sources believe his absence is related to his contract status."Tagovailoa remains set to play this season on the fifth-year-option worth $23.171M attached to his...
Scottie Scheffler updates: World No. 1 looks unfazed on the course after Friday morning arrest
Scottie Scheffler arrived at Valhalla Golf Club for his second round at the PGA Championship with a smile. You'd never know by his mannerisms that he spent the morning in a Louisville, Ky. police station facing a felony charge of second-degree assault of a police officer.On Friday morning, Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police after driving around traffic outside Valhalla. According to Jeff Darlington of ESPN, Scheffler was trying to drive around a blockage when a police officer instructed him to stop. The police officer attached himself to the car as Scheffler drove another 10-20 yards. After stopping the...
Broncos 'very unlikely' to bring back former NFL interceptions leader
There aren't a ton of plug-and-play starters on the open market at this point of the offseason. There are still a few, however, and they are highlighted by a former Denver Bronco who led the league in interceptions just two seasons ago.That player is two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, the co-leader in interceptions (6) for the 2022 campaign.Why a player of Simmons' caliber is still available is unknown, but the team he began his career with as a third-round pick in 2016 doesn't even seem interested in bringing him back.According to Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post, the Broncos are...
PGA Championship contender's brother pokes fun at Scottie Scheffler arrest
Nathan Hubbard, the brother of PGA Tour's Mark Hubbard, appeared to poke fun at world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's Friday morning arrest on social media.Mark finished round one of the 2024 PGA Championship with a six-under 65, good for a tie for second place. The 34-year-old was scheduled to tee off his second round at 10:41 a.m. ET on Friday.Scheffler carded a four-under 67 on Thursday and teed off just after 10 a.m. ET on Friday. Mark Hubbard's brother https://t.co/83fJLDnERy — Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) May 17, 2024 The two-time Masters champion was arrested by Louisville Metro Police early Friday morning after he attempted...
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