Isaiah George already making Islanders impact as rookie
Isiah George didn't know exactly how many friends and family members were in the stands at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night because he outsourced the job of fielding ticket requests to his parents. All he knew was that it was hard. George grew up in Oakville, Ont., just a 35-minute drive from Toronto, and admitted […]
Brock Purdy Gifts Linemen Brand New Cars Despite Still Playing on Rookie Contract
Some of Brock Purdy's offensive linemen make more money than him. But the 49ers signal-caller still lavished some pretty expensive gifts on the players who protected him. In a video posted by the 49ers on social media, Purdy opens the door to a meeting room with the offensive line, where he gives them a funny […]
Unrivaled announces standout WNBA rookie as latest wildcard player
Cameron Brink is the latest WNBA star to join Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league. Brink, who just finished his rookie season with the Los Angeles Sparks due to a torn ACL, will not play in the 2025 unrivaled season, but is scheduled to join the Lunar Owls in 2026. Unrivaled, co-founded by […]
Giants tasked with figuring out their rookie QB plan
There is little certainty at the quarterback position and many different paths forward. The Giants will have to make a choice soon. Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schon's opinions on quarterbacks in this year's rookie class garnered plenty of headlines during the summer's “Hard Knocks.” When asked if he knew enough […]
Rookie Brett Berard’s ‘simplicity’ keeps impressing Rangers
Brett Berard was immediately impressed. The Rangers rookie, who the team drafted in the fifth round in 2020, has now appeared in six NHL games since being called up by Hartford late last month. He has one goal and one assist, but his intangibles drew praise from head coach Laviolette. “Talking to him today, I […]
Titans rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. shares message after assisting single mom
Tennessee Titans rookie cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. shared a powerful message this week after an act of generosity at a Nashville restaurant went viral on social media. The single mother of six said it helped her pay rent and buy winter clothing. Waitress Christy Johnson recalled the moment in a social media post. She said […]
Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy calls it ‘dream come true’ having Patrick Mahomes as his quarterback
Every rookie entering the NFL hopes to make an immediate impact on the team, especially first-rounders who carry high expectations after hearing their name called by commissioner Roger Goodell on draft night. That's the case with designated players. After breaking the 40-yard dash record at the NFL Scouting Combine, Xavier Worthy increased his draft stock […]
Malachi Corley is having a Jets rookie season to forget
This is not what Malachi Coley envisioned during his rookie season. Not even close. The Jets receiver was drafted in the third round and was honest about his tough first year in the NFL. He certainly didn't see it coming and is still processing what went wrong to bring him to this unwanted place in […]
Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy says team thrives playing in villain role: ‘Everybody just wants us to lose’
Kansas City Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy knows it's his job at the end of the day, but he really enjoys playing with his team every week. There's no way he wouldn't be happy when he starts his first season in the NFL 12-1. Not many newcomers have that luxury. But the first-round pick quickly […]
Panthers promising rookie Jonathon Brooks tears ACL 3 weeks after recovering from same injury
Concerns about Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks were confirmed Monday. The second-round pick re-torn his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. It's a sad situation for Brooks, a second-round pick out of Texas. He tore his right anterior cruciate ligament, the same one he rehabbed from last year's tear, during […]