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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. aims to put his injuries behind him after missing 43 games dating back to his final season with the Michigan Wolverines in 2022 and his lone season with the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2023. He missed 11 games in 2022 with a significant back injury that required surgery. All then missed seven games in 2023 due to a torn right ACL. He tore the same ACL in his rookie season, missing eight games and the entire 2025 campaign.
All has since fully recovered and has been a full participant in voluntary organized team activities. He will compete for a roster spot, and if he can pick where he left off in both the blocking and receiving departments, he could earn a place on the 53-man roster.
During Tuesday’s press conference, Erick All Jr. was asked about his health after recently recovering from a pair of ACL injuries, as reported by Billy Riccette of Bengals Wire. He said he feels much better than when he first arrived in Cincinnati in 2024 and is now completely healthy. All also emphasized his physicality, saying he “is in heaven” when coaches have him hit.
“I love to hit. If they have me hit, I’m in heaven,” All said, via Riccette.
“If I’m being quite honest, I feel a lot better than I did when I first got here. Like, a lot better. Completely healthy, 2024 season to now, I feel like a completely different person.
All has since fully recovered and has been a full participant in voluntary organized team activities. He will compete for a roster spot, and if he can pick where he left off in both the blocking and receiving departments, he could earn a place on the 53-man roster.
During Tuesday’s press conference, Erick All Jr. was asked about his health after recently recovering from a pair of ACL injuries, as reported by Billy Riccette of Bengals Wire. He said he feels much better than when he first arrived in Cincinnati in 2024 and is now completely healthy. All also emphasized his physicality, saying he “is in heaven” when coaches have him hit.
“I love to hit. If they have me hit, I’m in heaven,” All said, via Riccette.
“If I’m being quite honest, I feel a lot better than I did when I first got here. Like, a lot better. Completely healthy, 2024 season to now, I feel like a completely different person.
6 hours ago
Steelers Reportedly Sign TE To $42 Million Extension originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year extension.
ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday evening that the Steelers and Washington agreed to a four-year, $42 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed.
Pittsburgh selected Washington in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia and he’s been a key part of the offense. Washington is a huge part of the run game as a blocker, but he’s also gotten better as a pass catcher as of late.
During OTAs, new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy also had plenty of praise for McCarthy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed tight end Darnell Washington to a four-year extension.
ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday evening that the Steelers and Washington agreed to a four-year, $42 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed.
Pittsburgh selected Washington in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia and he’s been a key part of the offense. Washington is a huge part of the run game as a blocker, but he’s also gotten better as a pass catcher as of late.
During OTAs, new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy also had plenty of praise for McCarthy.
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This story initially appeared on PittsburghBaseballNow.com.
The Pittsburgh Pirates looked poised to cruise to their fifth straight win, but the bullpen collapsed in grand fashion in the eighth inning, resulting in an unimaginable 11-9 loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday night.
Bottom 3rd, 2-0 HOU: With two on and one out, Yordan Alvarez ripped a base hit to right field to give the Astros (28-35) the lead against Paul Skenes. Later in the inning, Houston had runners on the corners with two outs, and third baseman Nick Gonzales couldn’t make a play on a hard grounder. It was scored an RBI single for Isaac Paredes.
Top 4th, 4-2 PIT: With the bases loaded and two outs, Henry Davis launched a grand slam to left field off Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti to give the Pirates (33-29) the lead. The blast hit the train tracks above the left field stands traveled 396 feet.
Bottom 5th, 4-3 PIT: Skenes labored threw the fifth inning and Cam Smith delivered a two-out RBI single on the right-hander’s 3-2 pitch, his career-high 109th offering of the game.
The Pittsburgh Pirates looked poised to cruise to their fifth straight win, but the bullpen collapsed in grand fashion in the eighth inning, resulting in an unimaginable 11-9 loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday night.
Bottom 3rd, 2-0 HOU: With two on and one out, Yordan Alvarez ripped a base hit to right field to give the Astros (28-35) the lead against Paul Skenes. Later in the inning, Houston had runners on the corners with two outs, and third baseman Nick Gonzales couldn’t make a play on a hard grounder. It was scored an RBI single for Isaac Paredes.
Top 4th, 4-2 PIT: With the bases loaded and two outs, Henry Davis launched a grand slam to left field off Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti to give the Pirates (33-29) the lead. The blast hit the train tracks above the left field stands traveled 396 feet.
Bottom 5th, 4-3 PIT: Skenes labored threw the fifth inning and Cam Smith delivered a two-out RBI single on the right-hander’s 3-2 pitch, his career-high 109th offering of the game.
15 hours ago
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Jackson Koivun has an argument to be considered the best amateur golfer of this century.
He's a two-time Fred Haskins Award winner. He's also a two-time Ben Hogan Award recipient. And on Wednesday, Koivun became a two-time national champion, as the junior helped Auburn capture its second ****** le in three years, knocking off UCLA 3-0 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
The biggest question in the aftermath of Auburn's victory was around Koivun's status. He has a year left of college golf, if he chooses to return, but he also has a PGA Tour card in his pocket and can turn pro and join the Tour immediately, too.
Golf Channel's Emilia Doran asked Koivun what his plans were in the aftermath of the Tigers' celebration on the 18th green.
"We'll see," Koivun said. "We're gonna get back to Auburn and recoup..."
He's a two-time Fred Haskins Award winner. He's also a two-time Ben Hogan Award recipient. And on Wednesday, Koivun became a two-time national champion, as the junior helped Auburn capture its second ****** le in three years, knocking off UCLA 3-0 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
The biggest question in the aftermath of Auburn's victory was around Koivun's status. He has a year left of college golf, if he chooses to return, but he also has a PGA Tour card in his pocket and can turn pro and join the Tour immediately, too.
Golf Channel's Emilia Doran asked Koivun what his plans were in the aftermath of the Tigers' celebration on the 18th green.
"We'll see," Koivun said. "We're gonna get back to Auburn and recoup..."
18 hours ago
PENNSAUKEN — On the precipice of the end of her high school career, Monica Curry was feeling a little nostalgic. Curry had joined Vernon's outdoor track and field team two years ago, mainly to stay in shape for soccer. And there she was at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on June 3, part of the new Sussex County record 4x100.
It is the third time the Vernon girls had re-set the mark, twice in just five days. The Vikings – sophomore Samantha Janus, freshman Isabella Kuzicki, Curry and senior Sophia Haw – finished fifth in 47.33 seconds.
The original mark of 48.41 had stood since 2013.
"It's really exciting," said Curry, a record-setting Vernon senior who has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Massachusetts for soccer.
"All season, we improved. We started in the 50s. To get to the low 47s is amazing. We exceeded everything we planned."
It is the third time the Vernon girls had re-set the mark, twice in just five days. The Vikings – sophomore Samantha Janus, freshman Isabella Kuzicki, Curry and senior Sophia Haw – finished fifth in 47.33 seconds.
The original mark of 48.41 had stood since 2013.
"It's really exciting," said Curry, a record-setting Vernon senior who has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Massachusetts for soccer.
"All season, we improved. We started in the 50s. To get to the low 47s is amazing. We exceeded everything we planned."
1 day ago
Madden 27 cover athlete: Why Caleb Williams was chosen by EA Sports for 2026 video game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On Wednesday, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams became the first player from the organization to be featured on a Madden cover.
Chicago's offensive leader will be featured on the Madden 27 cover after his best NFL season thus far, where he ranked in the top-10 in passing yards and touchdowns.
EA Sports officially announced that Williams would be on the cover of its upcoming game in the "Madden" series, using the image of the quarterback doing his trademark leaping throw on the cover.
Here's why Chicago's quarterback will be on Madden 27 game covers across the country.
On Wednesday, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams became the first player from the organization to be featured on a Madden cover.
Chicago's offensive leader will be featured on the Madden 27 cover after his best NFL season thus far, where he ranked in the top-10 in passing yards and touchdowns.
EA Sports officially announced that Williams would be on the cover of its upcoming game in the "Madden" series, using the image of the quarterback doing his trademark leaping throw on the cover.
Here's why Chicago's quarterback will be on Madden 27 game covers across the country.
