Malik Nabers believes sky is limit for this Giants rookie class
Malik Nabors said with a smile about fellow rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. When he ended his chances of playing in Sunday's game against the Colts (he missed practice Thursday because of a toe injury), the grim look on his face disappeared. Nabors lit up again when asked about the entire rookie class: himself, Tracy, safety […]
Jets rookie Olu Fashanu done for the season with foot injury
One of the brightest lights of the Jets' miserable season went dark in the final two games. Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu has been placed on injured reserve with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, ending a promising season, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. That's what it means. “It's disappointing,” Ulbrich said. “He's […]
Olu Fashanu’s Jets rookie season may be over after injury
It's not clear when Olu Fashanu's next snap at left tackle will occur, but the Jets are confident it will be the first of many to come. Fashanu's remainder of his rookie season is in doubt after he left the postgame locker room on crutches on Sunday to meet his family. Interim head coach Jeff […]
Malik Nabers breaks Giants’ rookie receptions record
ATLANTA — This record is an important accomplishment, but it's not the way Malik Nabors wanted to accomplish it. Nabors entered Sunday's game against the Falcons with 90 receptions, one shy of the Giants' single-season rookie catch record. It didn't take long for Nabors to get what he needed. Malik Nabors runs with the ball […]
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 […]