Jeff Ulbrich laments several late-game decisions that cost Jets
Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich will likely replay the decision he made in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Colts over and over in his head. The biggest decision came with just over three minutes left in the game and the Jets leading 24-22. The Jets reached 17 points but stalled. At 4-2, Ulbrich decided to […]
Knicks fall short in brutal late-game collapse against Hawks
ATLANTA — The Knicks and Jalen Brunson once again failed when it mattered most. The Knicks ended their long road trip in disappointing fashion, losing 121-116 against the Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday after falling behind by 10 points with 2:20 remaining. Brunson came off a dud at the end of Monday's loss […]
LSU pulls off miracle win over Ole Miss after epic late-game collapse
On Saturday, No. 13 LSU stunned No. 9 Ole Miss with a dramatic tying touchdown and then the game-winning touchdown, winning 29-26 in overtime. The win reaffirmed LSU's continued dominance over its SEC rivals nationally and extended its winning streak by a decade and a half. Ole Miss hasn't won a game in Death Valley […]
Giants’ Devin Singletary makes late-game decision to avoid touchdown causing brutal bad beat for bettors
Can the Giants win with Daniel Jones? | The Herd Following the Minnesota Vikings' win over the New York Giants, a Vikings player said he “felt a little sorry” for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Colin Cowherd talks about the Giants' quarterback situation and whether they should release Jones from his contract. New York Giants running […]
Yankees late-game surge falls short after near Giancarlo Stanton grand slam against Cardinals
Giancarlo Stanton appeared to tie the game when he pinch-hit for a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday. But his hit to center field hit near the top of the fence for a three-run double that left the Yankees trailing by one and ending their 6-5 loss to the Cardinals at […]
Mets not concerned as Edwin Diaz’s late-game struggles fester
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz’s recent save didn’t ring any alarm bells. The All-Star closer allowed a run in the ninth inning on Thursday, tying the game the Mets ultimately won in overtime against the Phillies, but Diaz, who has made three saves in his past four opportunities, The slump in the early part of the […]
Knicks compare Jalen Brunson’s late-game heroics to Damian Lillard
On the biggest stage and most pressured moment, Josh Hart has complete trust in Jalen Brunson. It reminds Hart of the faith he has in former teammate Damian Lillard. “I have great faith [in Brunson]. It was like playing with Dame,” said Hart, who played alongside Lillard for two seasons with the Trail Blazers. Jalen […]
MLB managers keep nonsensically botching late-game decisions
Why do the most insightful fans often know before the GM, manager, coach, or assigned media specialist? MLB has been reduced to a primitive practice of trying to hit a home run or strike out, and pitchers are allotted one and a half innings before returning to the bullpen, so much progressive and analytical wishful […]
Knicks’ late-game failure to foul proves fatal in Game 5 disaster
Deciding whether to foul or not foul on a three-point lead in the final minute is often a challenge for NBA coaches, and Tim Thibodeau is no exception. After denying Donte Divicenzo’s go-ahead 3-pointer and two free throws from OG Anunoby in the final minutes of Game 2, Thibodeau and the Knicks asked Sixers gunner […]
Iowa survives UConn’s late-game push to reach NCAA title game
The University Huskies gave Caitlin Clark a trip to the Final Four, but it didn’t matter as the Iowa Hawkeyes won 71-69 and are back in the national title game. After UW forced a steal on Iowa, the Huskies’ Nika Muhl made it a one-point game and had a chance to take the lead with […]