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Sam Darnold’s revival can serve as example for struggling rookie quarterbacks

It may not be good now, but there is hope that it will be successful in the future. That's something the three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round — Chicago's Caleb Williams, Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix — need to understand as they struggle as expected. And Bryce Young, the No. 1 […]

Rookie Dru Phillips emerging as bright spot for woeful Giants’ defense

Through two games, there haven't been many bright spots in the Giants' defense. But no matter how badly those around him performed, it's hard to overlook Jrue Phillips. Outside of star forward Dexter Lawrence, the rookie cornerback has been perhaps the most impressive piece of the Giants defense through two games. “Coming in as a […]

How Caitlin Clark has handled celebrity status in historic rookie season

Caitlin Clark still goes to the grocery store. She still likes to go out and buy candles, especially fall spice inspired candles. And she doesn't have a driver to pick up food for her. While the Fever superstar was racking up all the fame and fortune, Clark insisted he was still just a regular 22-year-old […]

WNBA Awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-WNBA, FAQ, top candidates and more

That's the end WNBA With the regular season over, it's time for the awards ceremony. While there's been a lot of debate over MVP (will A'ja Wilson win unanimously?) and Rookie of the Year (the race between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese was close at one point), the WNBA also hands out several other awards […]

Jets rookie Braelon Allen becoming complement to Breece Hall

There's a new Jets duo in town. Breece Hall and rookie Braylon Allen are now the mainstays of the Jets rushing attack and may soon be known as the B&B Boys. Hall, a third-year back, is known for his speed and agility, while Allen, a 20-year-old rookie, is what Robert Saleh calls a “bulldozer.” Braylon […]

Texans’ defense creates havoc for Bears rookie Caleb Williams in victory

The Houston Texans intercepted Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams twice and sacked the rookie seven times en route to a narrow 19-13 victory. The Texans defense made Williams look like a rookie, and the pressure Houston put on the Bears offensive line was enough to wreak havoc on the USC native, who threw one interception […]

Jets rookie Braelon Allen delivers two touchdowns in breakout showing

NASHVILLE — The kids are OK. Jets rookie running back Braylon Allen scored two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans. At 20 years and 239 days old, Allen became the youngest player to score an offensive touchdown in the NFL since 1950, according to ESPN. On September 15, 2024, […]

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35 points to set rookie scoring mark

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had a career-high 35 points and eight assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points and the pair made 12 of Indiana's 16 3-pointers to help the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday. Clark's 329 assists are a WNBA single-season record, and she recorded a rookie-record 761 points this season, breaking […]