Broncos’ Sean Payton on comparisons between rookie Bo Nix and former QB Drew Brees
The Russell Wilson experiment came to a screeching halt in March. The 35-year-old signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after the Denver Broncos acquired Zach Wilson in a trade in April and, despite veteran quarterback Jarrett Stidham still being on the roster, were looking to bolster their quarterback corps in this year’s draft. The 2024 draft […]
UConn’s Geno Auriemma unleashes on heralded WNBA rookie class, says Caitlin Clark is being ‘targeted’
Geno Auriemma, the longtime University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach, feels free to share whatever’s on his mind. The 11-time national champion has voiced his opinion on Kaitlyn Clark on numerous occasions, but this week he offered his latest thoughts on Clark’s adjustment to the WNBA, suggesting Clark is being negatively affected by a “delusional […]
Sparks rookie Cameron Brink believes ‘younger white players’ in WNBA have ‘privilege’
This year’s WNBA rookies are garnering a lot of attention, and no one is more so than No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark. Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink, who was selected just after Clark in this year’s draft, is off to a great start in her WNBA career. The Stanford graduate has a legion […]
The Justin Jefferson effect on Giants rookie Malik Nabers
Malik Neighbors doesn’t need a cutting-edge navigation system to find where the rainbow is at the other end. This week, Justin Jefferson signed the richest contract in NFL history for a wide receiver, making his destination clear — that is, until the next star pass-catcher is given the next huge contract. Will Neighbours end up […]
Arizona rookie cop killed 18 years after dad died on duty
A rookie Arizona police officer has been killed in the line of duty, 18 years after his father was also killed in the line of duty, and a family friend says they are probably now “patrolling together in heaven.” Joshua Brees, 23, was shot and killed early Saturday while responding to a disturbance at a […]
Where do Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink and Angel Reese fall in our WNBA rookie power rankings?
2024 WNBA One of the most anticipated draft classes in league history enters the third week of the season, and while there have been some standout players, there have also been its fair share of growing pains. Three of the highly anticipated rookies — Cameron Brink, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — are averaging double […]
WNBA rookie Cameron Brink has SI Swimsuit aspirations
Cameron Brink revealed some of his goals off the basketball court. Brink, a rookie with the Los Angeles Sparks after starring at Stanford University, joined Paul George’s “Podcast P” this week. George asked her, having just appeared on the cover of SLAM Magazine, what other publications she would like to be featured in. “I think […]
‘Babying’ Caitlin Clark is ‘most harmful’ thing for WNBA rookie
David Dennis Jr. thinks some Caitlin Clark fans should stop sounding the alarm after the Indiana Fever got off to an 0-4 start in his rookie year in the WNBA. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Around the Horn” on Tuesday, the senior writer for ESPN vertical Andscape said that rookies, especially those drafted at high […]
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Rookie Ever To Be Selected To NBA All-Defensive First Team
I’m not a huge Spurs (or Wenby) fan but he deserves the credit. Victor WenbanyamaWemby, a superstar center for the San Antonio Spurs, became the first rookie in league history to be named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.The team announcement was made by the association on Tuesday, with Wenby 98 out of 99 votes. […]
Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has not signed his likeness away
Star rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. is probably the only player in the NFL who does not have a contract with the players’ association to sell his likeness or merchandise. no. The Arizona Cardinals’ No. 4 overall draft pick is also facing a lawsuit from Fanatics over a $1 million contract to sell his merchandise. If […]