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With Anthony Richardson, Colts’ draft enters new era
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in forever, the Indianapolis Colts will have a little less to worry about during the NFL draft. Granted, the stakes are still high. The team’s seven picks will still be expected to produce. Success in the draft is essential for a team that believes so deeply in fielding a […]
Continue readingNBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2024 and 2025
Still, 2024 could be transformative in Los Angeles, with LeBron James and Paul George potentially becoming free agents this summer. Looking ahead to 2025, stars such Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell hold player options that teams will be monitoring very closely. Key: restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; team = […]
Continue readingWhat Commanders coach Dan Quinn wants in a quarterback
It should come as no surprise, then, that this particular philosophy would inform his search for a quarterback. His defensive background has shaped what he looks for in a QB. “It definitely has,” Quinn said, “because that’s the person you’re trying to [attack] the most.” Over the next three weeks, he and Commanders general manager […]
Continue readingArthur Blank: ‘Don’t believe’ Falcons tampered for Kirk Cousins
ORLANDO, Fla. — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he doesn’t believe his organization committed tampering during the team’s pursuit of their new quarterback, Kirk Cousins, as the NFL investigates the issue. “The tampering deal, we obviously don’t believe we tampered, and we shared all the information with the league,” Blank said at the NFL’s […]
Continue readingHow Kirk Cousins will fit into Falcons offense
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Since trading quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on March 21, 2022, the Atlanta Falcons had been searching for a successor. The Falcons pursued Deshaun Watson, who ended up in Cleveland with a fully guaranteed $230 million contract. The Falcons then signed Marcus Mariota, who was benched after 13 games […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday
The Boston Celtics visit the Detroit Pistons in what should be one of the snoozers of the night, but there should also be some big fantasy opportunities here. Jrue Holiday (shoulder) remains out and Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, who are both listed as questionable, along with Jayson Tatum and Al Horford, who might rest. […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Five picks for Friday’s slate
Stephen Curry over 36.5 points, rebounds and assists. Curry cleared 36.5 points, rebounds and assists in two of his past three games since returning from an ankle injury and in his previous game against the Pacers on Feb. 6. Both teams rank in the top half of the league in pace, and this game claims […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Six picks for Thursday’s slate
Jalen Brunson over 8.5 rebounds and assists. Brunson is the engine that propels the Knicks’ offense and his 31.4% usage rate this season reflects that. Brunson has eclipsed this line in six of his past 10 games and although the Nuggets rank 13th in rebounds allowed and seventh in assists allowed per game to point […]
Continue readingJets running out of premium options for WRs in free agency
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Receiver wanted: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a new protection detail — we’re talking a revamped offensive line, not the secret service — the focus shifts to wide receiver. When Rodgers arrived 11 months ago, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett […]
Continue readingQB Kirk Cousins leaving Vikings for 4-year deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have finally solved their franchise quarterback issues. The club agreed to terms on a four-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Cousins’ deal is worth $180 million ($45 million per season), including $100 […]
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