Nets’ Ziaire Williams backs up solid camp with strong season opener
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Giare Williams played well throughout the Nets' summer opener and carried that into training camp. Now, the Nets' latest rebuilding project followed a strong showing in Tuesday's preseason opener, a 115-106 loss to the Clippers. “I'm trying to reinvent myself and show people that I belong in this league,” Williams said. “I […]
Nic Claxton out for Nets’ preseason opener against Clippers
The Nets will begin the preseason on October 8th against the Clippers without their most complete player. Nic Claxton will be out with a sore hamstring, Jordi Fernandez announced after the Nets' practice on Friday and before the team heads to San Diego for the remainder of training camp. The decision was for precautionary purposes, […]
Igor Shesterkin’s Rangers contract talks will stop by season opener
The countdown to Oct. 9 doesn't just mark the start of the Rangers' 2024-25 season. Igor Shesterkin has stressed his desire to focus on his game when answering questions about his upcoming unrestricted free agency next summer, which makes it unlikely negotiations will take place this season unless they resume in the next two weeks […]
Liberty cruise to win over Dream in WNBA playoff opener
Sandy Brondello's 10-minute pregame press conference was dominated by questions about the Liberty's postseason readiness. If a somewhat shaky end to the regular season was an ominous sign, it was one in which the top seed in the WNBA playoffs lost two of their final three games, including an 11-point loss to their opening-round opponent. […]
Rytting Kaneryd edges Chelsea to win against Aston Villa in WSL opener | Women’s Super League
“Long live the revolutionAmong the faded neighbours behind Chelsea's goal during the first half, a new banner read “!” with a picture of Sonia Bompastor looking up to the sky below. The Chelsea manager's reign began with a 1-0 win against Aston Villa, also with a new manager and chasing a top-six finish. A first-half […]
Aaron Rodgers shines in Jets’ home opener beatdown on Patriots
Aaron Rodgers' return to the New York Jets was just as fans had hoped – healthy and dominant. The Jets defeated their AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots, 24-3, to improve to 2-1 on the season, while the Patriots fell to 1-2. Rodgers may not have scored on the Jets' first drive, but fans […]
Aaron Rodgers dominates as Jets throttle Patriots in home opener
Aaron Rodgers dominated the Patriots and his head coach. Rodgers and the Jets defeated New England 24-3 in their home opener on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers dismantled the Patriots defense, completing 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes during the Jets' win on Thursday. […]
Aaron Rodgers’ wild journey from crushing injury to Jets home opener
It's been 373 days since one of the darkest periods in Jets history. The last time fans saw Aaron Rodgers at MetLife Stadium before the Jets' home opener against the Patriots on Thursday night was when he came running out of the tunnel waving an American flag in honor of the Jets' 2023 season opener […]
Jets ready for electric MetLife after Aaron Rodgers’ first home opener took horrible turn
The sight of Aaron Rodgers running out of the tunnel carrying an American flag served as a reminder of what the Jets could be in 2023. On Thursday night, Rodgers will come out of the tunnel again, a symbol of what's to come in 2024. The Jets, now 1-1, will face the Patriots in their […]
Liverpool bounce back in style to see off Milan in Champions League opener | Champions League
An emotional comeback against Milan. Say what you want about Arne Slott, but at least he knows his story. The first two minutes of this game marked perhaps the first real turning point of Liverpool's new era. An early goal from Christian Pulisic gave Milan a 1-0 lead, following Saturday's defeat to Nottingham Forest. So, […]