1 hr. ago
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is in a new offense this season and one of the changes he's adapting to this summer concerns where he's lining up.
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has Jackson taking snaps under center more often than he has in the past and Jackson was asked about his comfort level with that shift from past seasons.
"I am extremely comfortable with it," Jackson said, via a transcript from the team. "In youth football I was under center – I haven't been consistently under center since youth football. We did it here and there in the past, but with this balanced type of offense, I feel like it will help us out a lot – identifying the defense, really keeping the defense on their toes."
There have been other tweaks to the offense since Doyle was hired and Jackson said there have been "no difficulties" adjusting to what he's being asked to do in this system. The Ravens will need that to continue into the fall for their 2026 season to end in a better place than they did last year.
#center #doyle
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has Jackson taking snaps under center more often than he has in the past and Jackson was asked about his comfort level with that shift from past seasons.
"I am extremely comfortable with it," Jackson said, via a transcript from the team. "In youth football I was under center – I haven't been consistently under center since youth football. We did it here and there in the past, but with this balanced type of offense, I feel like it will help us out a lot – identifying the defense, really keeping the defense on their toes."
There have been other tweaks to the offense since Doyle was hired and Jackson said there have been "no difficulties" adjusting to what he's being asked to do in this system. The Ravens will need that to continue into the fall for their 2026 season to end in a better place than they did last year.
#center #doyle
19 hours ago
The NFL has a funny way of changing perspectives. Nearly six years ago, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith spent an entire week game-planning for Derrick Henry when both played with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee ***** ans, respectively. Like every defense preparing to face the bruising running back, the objective was simple in theory and incredibly difficult in practice. Stop "The King."
Now, instead of trying to slow Henry down, Smith gets to watch him terrorize opposing defenses every day. The Ravens' 2025 season didn't end the way anyone in Baltimore envisioned. A disappointing finish led to sweeping changes throughout the coaching staff, with Jesse Minter taking over as head coach alongside offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
Even with those changes, one thing hasn't changed inside the locker room. Henry remains one of the cornerstones of Baltimore's championship aspirations. Smith reflected on one of his earliest meetings with Henry while speaking to reporters after training camp practice, recalling the respect the veteran running back commanded long before they became teammates.
Smith smiled as he described what it was like walking into a game knowing Henry was waiting on the other sideline. His answer was as you'd expect.
"Absolutely. I remember. We were going down there to Tennessee. It was a nice warm day, and 'The King'... that is all you think about every week. Like, hey... 6'3", 6'4", 260 pounds, whatever he weighs... He looks like a Greek god. So, you were definitely going down there making sure you had your chin strap maybe a little tight, a little extra air in your helmet and everything like that."
#like #down #king
Now, instead of trying to slow Henry down, Smith gets to watch him terrorize opposing defenses every day. The Ravens' 2025 season didn't end the way anyone in Baltimore envisioned. A disappointing finish led to sweeping changes throughout the coaching staff, with Jesse Minter taking over as head coach alongside offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
Even with those changes, one thing hasn't changed inside the locker room. Henry remains one of the cornerstones of Baltimore's championship aspirations. Smith reflected on one of his earliest meetings with Henry while speaking to reporters after training camp practice, recalling the respect the veteran running back commanded long before they became teammates.
Smith smiled as he described what it was like walking into a game knowing Henry was waiting on the other sideline. His answer was as you'd expect.
"Absolutely. I remember. We were going down there to Tennessee. It was a nice warm day, and 'The King'... that is all you think about every week. Like, hey... 6'3", 6'4", 260 pounds, whatever he weighs... He looks like a Greek god. So, you were definitely going down there making sure you had your chin strap maybe a little tight, a little extra air in your helmet and everything like that."
#like #down #king
21 hours ago
The Baltimore Ravens aren't simply installing a new offense this summer. They're establishing a new culture on that side of the ball. When the organization hired Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator, it wasn't just looking for fresh ideas and playbooks. It was looking for someone capable of leading an offense built around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and one of the NFL's deepest collections of skill-position talent.
That responsibility extends well beyond calling plays on Sundays. Speaking with reporters after practice, Doyle shared the philosophy he hopes will define his first season directing Baltimore's offense. Rather than focusing on formations or scheme, he centered his vision around communication, accountability and relationships.
Declan Doyle wants players coached the way he once hoped to be taught. Doyle explained that his approach has been shaped by experiences accumulated throughout more than a decade in the NFL.
"This is my 11th year getting to coach, and obviously I've had different jobs in that whole process. When I started coaching, I always wanted to be the coach that I wanted to have, and that was one that is a clear communicator, holds you to a high standard, is knowledgeable and is able to help you. That really is what I'm trying to convey every day, that we're in the boat with them. It's not like, 'Hey, me versus you.' It's like me and you together, and we're trying to accomplish what we say we're going to accomplish."
Those comments help explain why so many Ravens players have spoken throughout training camp about accountability and attention to detail. Doyle isn't trying to create an environment where players fear making mistakes. He's trying to build one where coaches and players work together to correct them before they become problems on game day.
#players #we 're
That responsibility extends well beyond calling plays on Sundays. Speaking with reporters after practice, Doyle shared the philosophy he hopes will define his first season directing Baltimore's offense. Rather than focusing on formations or scheme, he centered his vision around communication, accountability and relationships.
Declan Doyle wants players coached the way he once hoped to be taught. Doyle explained that his approach has been shaped by experiences accumulated throughout more than a decade in the NFL.
"This is my 11th year getting to coach, and obviously I've had different jobs in that whole process. When I started coaching, I always wanted to be the coach that I wanted to have, and that was one that is a clear communicator, holds you to a high standard, is knowledgeable and is able to help you. That really is what I'm trying to convey every day, that we're in the boat with them. It's not like, 'Hey, me versus you.' It's like me and you together, and we're trying to accomplish what we say we're going to accomplish."
Those comments help explain why so many Ravens players have spoken throughout training camp about accountability and attention to detail. Doyle isn't trying to create an environment where players fear making mistakes. He's trying to build one where coaches and players work together to correct them before they become problems on game day.
#players #we 're
1 day ago
After a one-hour rain delay, the Royals were quickly beaten by the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, 3-1.
Michael Wacha surrendered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the first, which put the Royals down 1-0.
The Royals were completely stumped against Tomoyuki Sugano, the ****** anese righty was efficient and effective, going 6.2 innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 run, striking out 2. Sugano induced tons of weak contact, outside a very few select at bats. He finished his night at just 83 pitches.
The Rockies scored the two game deciding runs in the bottom of the 4th inning, when with two outs and a runner on second, a routine grounder to second caused the Royals trouble. The ball was hit right to Massey for the third out, but Jac Caglianone, who was playing first, made a move to field the ball, he was out of position to cover the base, so Wacha sprinted over to get there, unfortunately, Massey's throw didn't connect, it was an error, and 2-0 Rockies. The next batter, Brenton Doyle doubled in another run making it 3-0.
The Royals got their only run of the night on Carter Jensen's 15th home run of the season. It was a towering shot into the right field seats. With two outs in the 6th inning, Lane Thomas followed up with a single, but Cags lined out to center, ending the threat.
#Royals #first #inning
Michael Wacha surrendered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the first, which put the Royals down 1-0.
The Royals were completely stumped against Tomoyuki Sugano, the ****** anese righty was efficient and effective, going 6.2 innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 run, striking out 2. Sugano induced tons of weak contact, outside a very few select at bats. He finished his night at just 83 pitches.
The Rockies scored the two game deciding runs in the bottom of the 4th inning, when with two outs and a runner on second, a routine grounder to second caused the Royals trouble. The ball was hit right to Massey for the third out, but Jac Caglianone, who was playing first, made a move to field the ball, he was out of position to cover the base, so Wacha sprinted over to get there, unfortunately, Massey's throw didn't connect, it was an error, and 2-0 Rockies. The next batter, Brenton Doyle doubled in another run making it 3-0.
The Royals got their only run of the night on Carter Jensen's 15th home run of the season. It was a towering shot into the right field seats. With two outs in the 6th inning, Lane Thomas followed up with a single, but Cags lined out to center, ending the threat.
#Royals #first #inning
4 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens will take the field Wednesday morning for their first practice of the 2026 training camp, beginning a new era at the Under Armour Performance Center.
The opening session will provide the first extended look at head coach Jesse Minter's team and Declan Doyle's new offense. Lamar Jackson enters camp healthy and confident after an injury-plagued 2025 season, while Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews return as the offense's established playmakers.
Early focus will also center on first-round guard Vega Ioane and Baltimore's rebuilt interior offensive line. Ethan Pocic's late addition changes the competition at center, while John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees are among the candidates for significant roles at guard. Defensively, Trey Hendrickson will make his training camp debut with Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike will open camp on the active/PUP list after receiving medical clearance to resume football activities, creating early opportunities for the Ravens' other defensive linemen.
Rookies Zion Young, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt and Ryan Eckley will also begin competing for roles on a roster built to return to the postseason. Follow along on the Ravens Wire liveblog that will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, observations and more.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens training camp live updates: Sights and sounds from Day 1
#Ravens #first
The opening session will provide the first extended look at head coach Jesse Minter's team and Declan Doyle's new offense. Lamar Jackson enters camp healthy and confident after an injury-plagued 2025 season, while Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews return as the offense's established playmakers.
Early focus will also center on first-round guard Vega Ioane and Baltimore's rebuilt interior offensive line. Ethan Pocic's late addition changes the competition at center, while John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees are among the candidates for significant roles at guard. Defensively, Trey Hendrickson will make his training camp debut with Baltimore. Nnamdi Madubuike will open camp on the active/PUP list after receiving medical clearance to resume football activities, creating early opportunities for the Ravens' other defensive linemen.
Rookies Zion Young, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt and Ryan Eckley will also begin competing for roles on a roster built to return to the postseason. Follow along on the Ravens Wire liveblog that will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, observations and more.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens training camp live updates: Sights and sounds from Day 1
#Ravens #first
5 days ago
Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Cian Doyle on a two-year contract from Bray Wanderers.
Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times.
"Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell.
The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of the summer as they try to improve on last year's seventh place in League Two.
#league #year #bray
Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times.
"Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell.
The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of the summer as they try to improve on last year's seventh place in League Two.
#league #year #bray
5 days ago
Defender Callum Doyle says Wrexham have got over the hurt of missing out on promotion to the Premier League last season.
The Red Dragons narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs after failing to beat Middlesbrough on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign.
Wrexham finished seventh, two points behind eventual play-off winners Hull City, but Doyle believes they can go one better next year and at least finish in the top six.
"On a personal level, it does hurt a lot when you miss out like we did," said Doyle, who is preparing to face Premier League giants Liverpool in Wrexham's next pre-season game.
"We worked so hard to try to get in the play-off places so losing out on the final day was really gutting.
#season #next
The Red Dragons narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs after failing to beat Middlesbrough on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign.
Wrexham finished seventh, two points behind eventual play-off winners Hull City, but Doyle believes they can go one better next year and at least finish in the top six.
"On a personal level, it does hurt a lot when you miss out like we did," said Doyle, who is preparing to face Premier League giants Liverpool in Wrexham's next pre-season game.
"We worked so hard to try to get in the play-off places so losing out on the final day was really gutting.
#season #next
5 days ago
Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Cian Doyle on a two-year contract from Bray Wanderers.
Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times.
"Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell.
The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of the summer as they try to improve on last year's seventh place in League Two.
#midfielder #year #bray #ireland
Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times.
"Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell.
The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of the summer as they try to improve on last year's seventh place in League Two.
#midfielder #year #bray #ireland
5 days ago
The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday that the team has signed four-time NBA champion LeBron James - a move that has meant big business for small shops across the Delaware Valley.
Monkey's Uncle Retro Philly Tee Shirts in Doylestown has been pressing LeBron-themed shirts since the news first broke on Friday.
"I'm not going to lie, I was shocked," said Derrick Morgan, co-owner of Monkey's Uncle. "As soon as that decision came out, it was a whirlwind."
READ MORE | LeBron James to continue wearing No. 23 as Philadelphia 76er, team announces
The excitement of LeBron James coming to Philadelphia is already showing up in ticket prices.
#james #shirts #team #Delaware
Monkey's Uncle Retro Philly Tee Shirts in Doylestown has been pressing LeBron-themed shirts since the news first broke on Friday.
"I'm not going to lie, I was shocked," said Derrick Morgan, co-owner of Monkey's Uncle. "As soon as that decision came out, it was a whirlwind."
READ MORE | LeBron James to continue wearing No. 23 as Philadelphia 76er, team announces
The excitement of LeBron James coming to Philadelphia is already showing up in ticket prices.
#james #shirts #team #Delaware
8 days ago
One prominent Liverpool reporter has dismissed the prospect of Stefan Bajcetic being considered as a makeshift right-back for the Reds in the upcoming campaign.
The Spanish midfielder made his long-awaited comeback to team training this week, having not played for the club since May 2024 and not made it onto the pitch at all last season due to persistent injury troubles.
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Arne Slot frequently played midfielders at right-back in 2025/26 whenever Conor Bradley and/or Jeremie Frimpong were ruled out injured, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo all deployed in that unfamiliar role.
However, in response to a reader's question for the Liverpool Echo as to whether Andoni Iraola might do the same with Bajcetic, Ian Doyle opined that such a scenario would be highly unlikely and that the 21-year-old could plausibly depart on loan again.
#Liverpool #back #spanish
The Spanish midfielder made his long-awaited comeback to team training this week, having not played for the club since May 2024 and not made it onto the pitch at all last season due to persistent injury troubles.
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Arne Slot frequently played midfielders at right-back in 2025/26 whenever Conor Bradley and/or Jeremie Frimpong were ruled out injured, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo all deployed in that unfamiliar role.
However, in response to a reader's question for the Liverpool Echo as to whether Andoni Iraola might do the same with Bajcetic, Ian Doyle opined that such a scenario would be highly unlikely and that the 21-year-old could plausibly depart on loan again.
#Liverpool #back #spanish
9 days ago
Liverpool academy goalkeeper Kornel Misciur is reportedly closing in on a loan exit from Anfield for the 2026/27 season.
His fellow netminder Armin Pecsi has already departed Merseyside for the upcoming campaign, completing a season-long loan to TSV Hartberg in the Austrian Bundesliga.
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The Polish stopper – who isn’t involved with the Reds’ squad for the pre-season tour to the United States – could now be about to follow the Hungarian out the door and make a temporary exit from L4.
Liverpool Echo reporter Ian Doyle penned an article compiling the confirmed ins and outs at Anfield so far this summer, along with prospective incomings and outgoings before the transfer window shuts on 1 September.
#misciur
His fellow netminder Armin Pecsi has already departed Merseyside for the upcoming campaign, completing a season-long loan to TSV Hartberg in the Austrian Bundesliga.
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The Polish stopper – who isn’t involved with the Reds’ squad for the pre-season tour to the United States – could now be about to follow the Hungarian out the door and make a temporary exit from L4.
Liverpool Echo reporter Ian Doyle penned an article compiling the confirmed ins and outs at Anfield so far this summer, along with prospective incomings and outgoings before the transfer window shuts on 1 September.
#misciur
9 days ago
During my tenure at Pinstripe Alley—hell, during my entire time as a baseball fan—I've never been shy about delving into the team's history and exploring the lives of its long roll call of players, both incredible and regrettable. We provide plenty of other coverage on the current-day activities of the teams, so I like having one spot per day on the schedule to open the ol' books and tell a story.
Whether it's remembering championship teams, Top 100 players, or notable free agent signings, there's always something out there to explore. For the past three years, we've celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1998-2000 Yankees dynasty by doing a diary on all their regular season and playoff activity. The final pages were written this past October, so it's time for a new daily project.
With that in mind, we'll ring in the new year by beginning the Yankees Birthdays series. Every day in 2026, we'll have a new Yankees figure to discuss whose birthday happened to fall on that day. Some days will feature far more famous stars than others! But that just adds to the challenge and our interest in the exercise. As a spoiler for today, that's exactly what you'll see soon for January 1st.
Happy new year and happy 365 days of Yankees birthdays!
January 1: Charlie Devens
January 2: David Cone
January 3: Luis Sojo
January 4: George Selkirk
January 5: Art Fletcher
January 6: Don Gullett
January 7: Alfonso Soriano
January 8: Jason Giambi
January 9: Ralph Terry
January 10: Del Pratt
January 11: Loren Babe
January 12: Iván Nova
January 13: Darrell Rasner
January 14: Chet Brewer
January 15: Matt Holliday
January 16: Jack McDowell
January 17: Chili Davis
January 18: Michael Pineda
January 19: Fernando Seguignol
January 20: Kevin Maas
January 21: Andy Hawkins
January 22: Brian Dayett
January 23: Johnny Sturm
January 24: Neil Allen
January 25: Les Nunamaker
January 26: Brian Doyle
January 27: Fred Heimach
January 28: Lyn Lary
January 29: John Habyan
January 30: Hipólito Peña
January 31: Duke Maas
#brian #happy #time #teams
Whether it's remembering championship teams, Top 100 players, or notable free agent signings, there's always something out there to explore. For the past three years, we've celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1998-2000 Yankees dynasty by doing a diary on all their regular season and playoff activity. The final pages were written this past October, so it's time for a new daily project.
With that in mind, we'll ring in the new year by beginning the Yankees Birthdays series. Every day in 2026, we'll have a new Yankees figure to discuss whose birthday happened to fall on that day. Some days will feature far more famous stars than others! But that just adds to the challenge and our interest in the exercise. As a spoiler for today, that's exactly what you'll see soon for January 1st.
Happy new year and happy 365 days of Yankees birthdays!
January 1: Charlie Devens
January 2: David Cone
January 3: Luis Sojo
January 4: George Selkirk
January 5: Art Fletcher
January 6: Don Gullett
January 7: Alfonso Soriano
January 8: Jason Giambi
January 9: Ralph Terry
January 10: Del Pratt
January 11: Loren Babe
January 12: Iván Nova
January 13: Darrell Rasner
January 14: Chet Brewer
January 15: Matt Holliday
January 16: Jack McDowell
January 17: Chili Davis
January 18: Michael Pineda
January 19: Fernando Seguignol
January 20: Kevin Maas
January 21: Andy Hawkins
January 22: Brian Dayett
January 23: Johnny Sturm
January 24: Neil Allen
January 25: Les Nunamaker
January 26: Brian Doyle
January 27: Fred Heimach
January 28: Lyn Lary
January 29: John Habyan
January 30: Hipólito Peña
January 31: Duke Maas
#brian #happy #time #teams
10 days ago
The coaching world is a small one, and as the days go by, it continues to get smaller.
Every single guy is on a one-man mission to get to the top of the sport and become a head coach somewhere. For some, the grind is too much, but for others, they make a life out of it. Now, as the NFL is in a little bit of a transition phase to the young, braniac coaches, there is another layer of the coaching world that is getting exposed. The perfect example of this is with Todd Monken and the two guys the Ravens hired as their head coach and offensive coordinator.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken was on the Ryan Ripken Show and was asked what his actual thoughts are about the Ravens' decision. In typical Monken fashion, he told the truth and nothing but the truth.
"It's bulls---," Monken exclaimed. " I don't know if everyone knows this. My first year as a GA at Notre Dame... in '91, I GA'd with Declan Doyle's dad, Chris Doyle... My second year at Notre Dame, I moved to defense, and I was a GA for Rick Minter, Jessie Minter's dad. It really just means my a-- is old. But, the reality is, I've got a ton of respect for those guys. They are fantastic coaches."
"They are fantastic coaches and it's bullshit they're with the Ravens and we gotta play them twice a year. All this **** I talked to Declan about taking the job and now we're in the same **** division. I should've talked his **** out of it."
Todd Monken was a GA under Jesse… pic.twitter.com/rN7nWsaN9k
#todd #dame #declan
Every single guy is on a one-man mission to get to the top of the sport and become a head coach somewhere. For some, the grind is too much, but for others, they make a life out of it. Now, as the NFL is in a little bit of a transition phase to the young, braniac coaches, there is another layer of the coaching world that is getting exposed. The perfect example of this is with Todd Monken and the two guys the Ravens hired as their head coach and offensive coordinator.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken was on the Ryan Ripken Show and was asked what his actual thoughts are about the Ravens' decision. In typical Monken fashion, he told the truth and nothing but the truth.
"It's bulls---," Monken exclaimed. " I don't know if everyone knows this. My first year as a GA at Notre Dame... in '91, I GA'd with Declan Doyle's dad, Chris Doyle... My second year at Notre Dame, I moved to defense, and I was a GA for Rick Minter, Jessie Minter's dad. It really just means my a-- is old. But, the reality is, I've got a ton of respect for those guys. They are fantastic coaches."
"They are fantastic coaches and it's bullshit they're with the Ravens and we gotta play them twice a year. All this **** I talked to Declan about taking the job and now we're in the same **** division. I should've talked his **** out of it."
Todd Monken was a GA under Jesse… pic.twitter.com/rN7nWsaN9k
#todd #dame #declan
11 days ago
Liverpool are in the market to sign an attacker this summer, with the Reds having brought in winger Victor Muñoz from Osasuna already but clearly in need of more given last season's squad shortcomings and the departure of legend Mohamed Salah at the end of the 2025-26 season.
With that in mind, today 24-year-old Monaco right winger and attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche found himself added to the list of potential targets, with Sky's Lyall Thomas first claiming that Liverpool had made an approach for the French international and World Cup bench option.
However, while that news was quickly confirmed by club-connected reporters, it appears likely that this transfer saga might not get past the enquiry stage. At least according to The Echo's Ian Doyle, Liverpool kicked the tires back before the World Cup kicked off—and haven't yet returned.
Whether that means the Reds were quoted a price they didn't consider reasonable or if Akliouche is simply one of many potential targets and not actually near the top of the list, then, today's news feels like old news coming to light more than a revelation of a deal currently in the works.
Liverpool's top wing target to replace Salah had been Yan Diomande before the RB Leipzig winger signalled that his preferred destination was Paris Saint-Germain, and since then most of the focus has been on PSG's Bradley Barcola but with little real new news on that front in some time.
#salah #World #Potential
With that in mind, today 24-year-old Monaco right winger and attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche found himself added to the list of potential targets, with Sky's Lyall Thomas first claiming that Liverpool had made an approach for the French international and World Cup bench option.
However, while that news was quickly confirmed by club-connected reporters, it appears likely that this transfer saga might not get past the enquiry stage. At least according to The Echo's Ian Doyle, Liverpool kicked the tires back before the World Cup kicked off—and haven't yet returned.
Whether that means the Reds were quoted a price they didn't consider reasonable or if Akliouche is simply one of many potential targets and not actually near the top of the list, then, today's news feels like old news coming to light more than a revelation of a deal currently in the works.
Liverpool's top wing target to replace Salah had been Yan Diomande before the RB Leipzig winger signalled that his preferred destination was Paris Saint-Germain, and since then most of the focus has been on PSG's Bradley Barcola but with little real new news on that front in some time.
#salah #World #Potential
11 days ago
Liverpool have yet to escalate their reported interest in Maghnes Ackliouche.
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Ian Doyle clarified that the approach to the Monaco star in question occurred earlier in the summer transfer window amid the Reds' search to bolster the right flank.
The Merseysiders are currently believed to be prioritising a move for PSG's Bradley Barcola.
Andoni Iraola's side is still very much in the hunt for a new winger, but it seems that interest in Akliouche is not as advanced as first thought.
#interest #ackliouche #download #empire
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Ian Doyle clarified that the approach to the Monaco star in question occurred earlier in the summer transfer window amid the Reds' search to bolster the right flank.
The Merseysiders are currently believed to be prioritising a move for PSG's Bradley Barcola.
Andoni Iraola's side is still very much in the hunt for a new winger, but it seems that interest in Akliouche is not as advanced as first thought.
#interest #ackliouche #download #empire
19 days ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The Ravens embraced change this offseason. Since January, Baltimore has a new head coach, new play-callers on both sides of the ball, an entirely rebuilt interior offensive line, and a significantly improved defensive line. And in this week’s Ravens Reacts survey, we want to know which change will make the biggest impact this year! Here’s an argument for each option in the survey:
Jesse Minter: This one is pretty simple. The Chargers fielded a top-10 defense in both of Minter’s years as DC, and putting a top-10 defense opposite a Lamar Jackson-led offense will only lead to success. At a higher level, Minter is preaching accountability and standards as he installs a new culture in Baltimore that will hopefully reverse a trend of blown leads and disappointing playoff losses. This change at the top affects every single part of the team, and it will take a strong effort from Minter to bring the Ravens back to Super Bowl contention right away.
Declan Doyle: On the other side of the ball, the Ravens’ new 29-year-old offensive coordinator will be looking to bring Jackson and Baltimore’s offense to new heights. The two-time MVP is working with a young, innovative offensive mind for the first time in his career, and the results could be explosive. If Doyle can quickly conjure the same success as his mentors Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, the Ravens offense should be among the best in the league and Jackson could take home his third MVP.
Trey Hendrickson: The Ravens made an uncharacteristically aggressive pursuit of elite edge rushing talent this offseason. They nearly sent two first-round picks to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby before pivoting to a four-year, $112 million deal for Hendrickson. The former Bengal is coming off a down year due to injury, but he put up 17.5 sacks in both 2023 and 2024, more than any Raven has logged in a single season. Post-injury and crossing into his 30s, he may not return to those heights, but he could still be the team’s most effective pass rusher in at least a decade.
The Ravens embraced change this offseason. Since January, Baltimore has a new head coach, new play-callers on both sides of the ball, an entirely rebuilt interior offensive line, and a significantly improved defensive line. And in this week’s Ravens Reacts survey, we want to know which change will make the biggest impact this year! Here’s an argument for each option in the survey:
Jesse Minter: This one is pretty simple. The Chargers fielded a top-10 defense in both of Minter’s years as DC, and putting a top-10 defense opposite a Lamar Jackson-led offense will only lead to success. At a higher level, Minter is preaching accountability and standards as he installs a new culture in Baltimore that will hopefully reverse a trend of blown leads and disappointing playoff losses. This change at the top affects every single part of the team, and it will take a strong effort from Minter to bring the Ravens back to Super Bowl contention right away.
Declan Doyle: On the other side of the ball, the Ravens’ new 29-year-old offensive coordinator will be looking to bring Jackson and Baltimore’s offense to new heights. The two-time MVP is working with a young, innovative offensive mind for the first time in his career, and the results could be explosive. If Doyle can quickly conjure the same success as his mentors Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, the Ravens offense should be among the best in the league and Jackson could take home his third MVP.
Trey Hendrickson: The Ravens made an uncharacteristically aggressive pursuit of elite edge rushing talent this offseason. They nearly sent two first-round picks to the Raiders for Maxx Crosby before pivoting to a four-year, $112 million deal for Hendrickson. The former Bengal is coming off a down year due to injury, but he put up 17.5 sacks in both 2023 and 2024, more than any Raven has logged in a single season. Post-injury and crossing into his 30s, he may not return to those heights, but he could still be the team’s most effective pass rusher in at least a decade.
21 days ago
The 2026 Major Legue Baseball Draft is now in our rearview mirror. While it wasn't a 2024 or 2025-esque firestorm of Tennessee Volunteers flying off the board, Tennessee still had a solid six players selected over the two-day event.
Let's take a closer look at who went where.
CB-A, No. 32: Tegan Kuhns, St. Louis Cardinals
The headliner was, of course, Tennessee ace Tegan Kuhns. He had been projected from anywhere as high as 24 to Seattle down to below where he was taken, which was at No. 32 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yes, the Cardinals. For the second straight year, St. Louis tabbed the top of Tennessee's pitching rotation early in the draft. Last year, St. Louis took Liam Doyle with the No. 5 overall pick.
Let's take a closer look at who went where.
CB-A, No. 32: Tegan Kuhns, St. Louis Cardinals
The headliner was, of course, Tennessee ace Tegan Kuhns. He had been projected from anywhere as high as 24 to Seattle down to below where he was taken, which was at No. 32 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yes, the Cardinals. For the second straight year, St. Louis tabbed the top of Tennessee's pitching rotation early in the draft. Last year, St. Louis took Liam Doyle with the No. 5 overall pick.
22 days ago
Baltimore Beatdown readers gave Jesse Minter and the new-look Ravens a substantial vote of confidence in this week’s SB Nations Reacts survey. A whopping 92% of respondents answered that the team would reach double-digit victories, including a group of 37% who believe Baltimore will win at least 12 games.
Between the coaching overhaul and major roster additions like All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and first-round guard Olaivavega Ioane, the Ravens seem primed to bounce back from their disappointing 8-9 record in 2025.
There may still be some ***** ps for Minter and his new coaching staff, especially first-time offensive play-caller Declan Doyle. The 29-year-old’s presence and attention to detail stood out at spring practices, but it will be impossible to know if he is truly ready for the job until the season begins. The Ravens also have an uncertain outlook at center after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure in free agency, and Nnamdi Madubuike’s return to the defensive line remains up in the air.
Double-digit wins, especially with a relatively easy schedule, seems well within grasp for Minter’s first year in charge, especially if two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson can avoid the injuries that plagued him last season. The Ravens’ offseason retool is centered around the concept that Jackson plus a top-10 defense – which Minter fielded in both of his years as the Chargers’ DC – is a winning formula that few teams can stop.
Fan expectations largely align with betting markets’ rosy outlook on the Ravens’ 2026 season. Their current regular seasons wins over/under is set at 11.5 (via FanDuel Sportsbook), and they are also favored to win more games than every other team except the Rams.
Between the coaching overhaul and major roster additions like All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and first-round guard Olaivavega Ioane, the Ravens seem primed to bounce back from their disappointing 8-9 record in 2025.
There may still be some ***** ps for Minter and his new coaching staff, especially first-time offensive play-caller Declan Doyle. The 29-year-old’s presence and attention to detail stood out at spring practices, but it will be impossible to know if he is truly ready for the job until the season begins. The Ravens also have an uncertain outlook at center after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure in free agency, and Nnamdi Madubuike’s return to the defensive line remains up in the air.
Double-digit wins, especially with a relatively easy schedule, seems well within grasp for Minter’s first year in charge, especially if two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson can avoid the injuries that plagued him last season. The Ravens’ offseason retool is centered around the concept that Jackson plus a top-10 defense – which Minter fielded in both of his years as the Chargers’ DC – is a winning formula that few teams can stop.
Fan expectations largely align with betting markets’ rosy outlook on the Ravens’ 2026 season. Their current regular seasons wins over/under is set at 11.5 (via FanDuel Sportsbook), and they are also favored to win more games than every other team except the Rams.
22 days ago
On the eve of the 2026 MLB Draft, Jay Johnson and company got a massive surprise when Aledo, Texas outfielder/left-handed pitcher Lucas Nawrocki announced Friday night on his Instagram that he would be withdrawing from the draft and enrolling at LSU.
Nawrocki really made a name for himself at the MLB Draft Combine and Over the Slot's Joe Doyle projected Nawrocki as a prospect who could command $2 million from an MLB team. Nawrocki can legitimately play both ways, with a fastball that comfortably sits 95 MPH from the left side, a slider that some scouts say is the best among high schoolers, and he showed off some pretty impressive pop in his bat.
The knock on Nawrocki is his physicality. Listed at 5'11", scouts feel like he'll never project to a starter at the Major League level, though he could certainly develop into a high-leverage lefty reliever, and that likely factored into getting Nawrocki to campus.
Nawrocki will get the chance to play both ways at LSU, but his immediate future is in the bullpen. LSU's lineup is more or less set, but the Tigers desperately need some more left-handed pitching coming out of the bullpen. The only lefty relievers LSU has returning are Danny Lachenmayer, Cooper Williams, and Ethan Plogg, and that is Nawrocki's ticket to some immediate playing time in 2027.
Nawrocki is the third marquee recruit from Jay Johnson's class to bypass the draft and stick with their LSU commitment, joining outfielder Nathaneal Davis and Braxton Beaty, another lefty pitcher.
Nawrocki really made a name for himself at the MLB Draft Combine and Over the Slot's Joe Doyle projected Nawrocki as a prospect who could command $2 million from an MLB team. Nawrocki can legitimately play both ways, with a fastball that comfortably sits 95 MPH from the left side, a slider that some scouts say is the best among high schoolers, and he showed off some pretty impressive pop in his bat.
The knock on Nawrocki is his physicality. Listed at 5'11", scouts feel like he'll never project to a starter at the Major League level, though he could certainly develop into a high-leverage lefty reliever, and that likely factored into getting Nawrocki to campus.
Nawrocki will get the chance to play both ways at LSU, but his immediate future is in the bullpen. LSU's lineup is more or less set, but the Tigers desperately need some more left-handed pitching coming out of the bullpen. The only lefty relievers LSU has returning are Danny Lachenmayer, Cooper Williams, and Ethan Plogg, and that is Nawrocki's ticket to some immediate playing time in 2027.
Nawrocki is the third marquee recruit from Jay Johnson's class to bypass the draft and stick with their LSU commitment, joining outfielder Nathaneal Davis and Braxton Beaty, another lefty pitcher.
28 days ago
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
In an Instagram carousel post shared on Sunday, July 5, the author and activist showed off the "Opalite" tribute purse she accessorized with her look
Swift and Kelce tied the knot on Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach celebrated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!
On Friday, July 3, the author and the retired American soccer player attended the pop megastar and NFL player's nuptials in New York City.
In an Instagram carousel post shared on Sunday, July 5, the author and activist showed off the "Opalite" tribute purse she accessorized with her look
Swift and Kelce tied the knot on Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach celebrated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!
On Friday, July 3, the author and the retired American soccer player attended the pop megastar and NFL player's nuptials in New York City.
28 days ago
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a gas station, leaving investigators searching for the shooter.
Shakeela Martin, 35, was killed just before midnight Tuesday outside a BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads in Ferguson after an altercation that began inside the convenience store spilled into the parking lot, according to the Ferguson Police Department.
Martin had stopped at the gas station with two of her children, ages 9 and 6, to buy frozen drinks on a hot summer night when multiple rounds of gunfire broke out outside, police said. Investigators believe Martin was an innocent bystander who was struck by gunfire as she walked back to her vehicle with the children.
"She was here to purchase some soft drinks for her young kids," Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle told First Alert 4. "They're physically unhurt but obviously hurt emotionally. You can only imagine what a child would go through watching their mom being murdered in front of them."
Pennsylvania Mother Of Three Fatally Shot While Allegedly Trying To Protect Woman Outside Bar: Report
Shakeela Martin, 35, was killed just before midnight Tuesday outside a BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads in Ferguson after an altercation that began inside the convenience store spilled into the parking lot, according to the Ferguson Police Department.
Martin had stopped at the gas station with two of her children, ages 9 and 6, to buy frozen drinks on a hot summer night when multiple rounds of gunfire broke out outside, police said. Investigators believe Martin was an innocent bystander who was struck by gunfire as she walked back to her vehicle with the children.
"She was here to purchase some soft drinks for her young kids," Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle told First Alert 4. "They're physically unhurt but obviously hurt emotionally. You can only imagine what a child would go through watching their mom being murdered in front of them."
Pennsylvania Mother Of Three Fatally Shot While Allegedly Trying To Protect Woman Outside Bar: Report
28 days ago
There was some serious money on the line at the 2026 U.S. Senior Open. The total prize fund at Scioto Countr Club was $4 million with the winner is taking home $800,000.
There was also some history at Scioto, as Padraig Harrington became just the third golfer to win the U.S. Senior Open in consecutive seasons, joining a short list with Gary Player and Allen Doyle. It's also Harrington's third overall U.S. Senior **** le, as he won it in 2022 as well. This is his fourth senior major, as he also won the 2025 Senior Open crown, and it's his 12th PGA Tour Champions **** le.
Finally, Harrington surpasses the $10 million mark on the Champions circuit, as he's now earned $10,471,366 in 73 starts.
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There was also some history at Scioto, as Padraig Harrington became just the third golfer to win the U.S. Senior Open in consecutive seasons, joining a short list with Gary Player and Allen Doyle. It's also Harrington's third overall U.S. Senior **** le, as he won it in 2022 as well. This is his fourth senior major, as he also won the 2025 Senior Open crown, and it's his 12th PGA Tour Champions **** le.
Finally, Harrington surpasses the $10 million mark on the Champions circuit, as he's now earned $10,471,366 in 73 starts.
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28 days ago
Travis Kelce is officially Mr. Taylor Swift—and the proof is everywhere. From giant "Just Married" signs lighting up Madison Square Garden to the Empire State Building joining the celebration, all of New York City seemed to be in on the victory parade. The superstar couple confirmed their wedding through Swift's longtime publicist, Tree Paine, putting an end to months of speculation. Swift and Kelce suited up in custom Christian Dior Haute Couture, with creative director Jonathan Anderson designing their wedding-day looks.
They also skipped the traditional bridal party, instead naming Swift's brother, Austin Swift, as her man of honor, while Jason Kelce lined up as the groom's best man. As A-list guests poured into New York for the headline-making ceremony, the star-studded event quickly became the biggest offseason spectacle. From the guest list and unforgettable fashion to every standout moment from the big day, here's everything we know about the Swift-Kelce wedding extravaganza.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding turned New York City into the biggest offseason spectacle on Friday, with Madison Square Garden serving as the ultimate stage for the power couple's star-studded "I do." Fans lined the streets outside as celebrities from the NFL, Hollywood and beyond rolled in for the black-tie affair.
Representing the football world were Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, ****** ans coach Mike Vrabel, and broadcasters Charissa Thompson and Joe Buck. Hollywood stars Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, along with author Glennon Doyle and soccer legend Abby Wambach, were also in attendance, while Taylor's longtime friends Este, Danielle and Alana Haim completed the A-list lineup.
The ceremony stayed under wraps, with no official photos released and many of the roughly 1,000 guests slipping in unnoticed. But one detail stole the spotlight: Adam Sandler officiated the wedding. The move carried a fun Hollywood callback to his 2002 film Mr. Deeds, where his character rents out the MSG for a proposal. In New York, anyone can apply for a one-day officiant license, making the casting choice all the more fitting. The Empire State Building even joined the celebration, lighting up in soft blue to serve as Swift's "something blue"—a championship-worthy tribute to the newlyweds.
They also skipped the traditional bridal party, instead naming Swift's brother, Austin Swift, as her man of honor, while Jason Kelce lined up as the groom's best man. As A-list guests poured into New York for the headline-making ceremony, the star-studded event quickly became the biggest offseason spectacle. From the guest list and unforgettable fashion to every standout moment from the big day, here's everything we know about the Swift-Kelce wedding extravaganza.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding turned New York City into the biggest offseason spectacle on Friday, with Madison Square Garden serving as the ultimate stage for the power couple's star-studded "I do." Fans lined the streets outside as celebrities from the NFL, Hollywood and beyond rolled in for the black-tie affair.
Representing the football world were Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, ****** ans coach Mike Vrabel, and broadcasters Charissa Thompson and Joe Buck. Hollywood stars Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, along with author Glennon Doyle and soccer legend Abby Wambach, were also in attendance, while Taylor's longtime friends Este, Danielle and Alana Haim completed the A-list lineup.
The ceremony stayed under wraps, with no official photos released and many of the roughly 1,000 guests slipping in unnoticed. But one detail stole the spotlight: Adam Sandler officiated the wedding. The move carried a fun Hollywood callback to his 2002 film Mr. Deeds, where his character rents out the MSG for a proposal. In New York, anyone can apply for a one-day officiant license, making the casting choice all the more fitting. The Empire State Building even joined the celebration, lighting up in soft blue to serve as Swift's "something blue"—a championship-worthy tribute to the newlyweds.
30 days ago
By Maria Tsvetkova and Nathan Layne
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.
1 month ago
Leading sportsbooks have slashed Aidan O'Brien to 11/4 to rewrite the history books once again by breaking his own world record for the most Group One wins by a trainer in a single calendar year.
The Ballydoyle maestro set the benchmark in 2017, when he saddled an astonishing 28 Group One winners.
Surpassing the previous world record of 25 set by the legendary American trainer Bobby Frankel in 2003.
Nearly a decade later, O'Brien is once again on course to challenge that remarkable horse racing achievement.
Following another hugely successful Royal Ascot with seven more winners – three at Group One level.
The Ballydoyle maestro set the benchmark in 2017, when he saddled an astonishing 28 Group One winners.
Surpassing the previous world record of 25 set by the legendary American trainer Bobby Frankel in 2003.
Nearly a decade later, O'Brien is once again on course to challenge that remarkable horse racing achievement.
Following another hugely successful Royal Ascot with seven more winners – three at Group One level.
1 month ago
The Ravens entered offseason workouts with several roster questions, and minicamp helped identify which young players and newcomers are beginning to move closer to real roles before training camp.
Baltimore is still built around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and a veteran core with championship expectations, but the next wave matters. The AFC North rarely gives teams time to wait on development, and the Ravens need immediate contributions from rookies, second-year players, and depth pieces who can strengthen the roster around established starters. After OTAs and minicamp, several players have improved their standing, either by flashing athletic traits, taking advantage of available reps, or fitting clearly into roles the coaching staff can use when practices become more physical.
Randall may be one of the more intriguing offensive risers because of how many ways the Ravens can use him. The former Clemson playmaker arrived with a unique background after becoming one of the few players in program history to record at least 750 rushing yards and 750 passing yards, and that versatility gives offensive coordinator Declan Doyle another movable piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall does not have to become a high-volume player immediately to matter. If he can handle motion, backfield touches, gadget packages, and special teams work, he gives Baltimore a different offensive layer and a creative way to stress defenses already accounting for Jackson’s legs and Henry’s power.
Sarratt has steadily pushed himself into the receiver conversation by looking like the kind of dependable target who can earn trust quickly. The former Indiana standout arrived after catching 65 passes for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns for the national champion Hoosiers, and his path to early work is tied to reliability. Baltimore has Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, and several other receivers competing for snaps, but Sarratt’s route detail, hands, and ability to finish plays give him a chance to carve out a specific role. If Jackson trusts him on third down, in the red zone, or in condensed formations, Sarratt can become more than a developmental rookie.
Young entered the offseason facing a crowded edge room, but he has the athletic profile and college production to force his way into the rotation. Trey Hendrickson is expected to lead the group, while Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, and Calais Campbell will all impact the pass-rush structure, but Young’s burst and organic football violence give Baltimore another option off the edge. He had 9.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 37 quarterback hurries, and nine quarterback hits in his final season at Missouri, and those traits matter in a defense that wants to keep pressure fresh across four quarters. If Young continues stacking good practices, he can earn rotational snaps as a rookie pass rusher.
Baltimore is still built around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and a veteran core with championship expectations, but the next wave matters. The AFC North rarely gives teams time to wait on development, and the Ravens need immediate contributions from rookies, second-year players, and depth pieces who can strengthen the roster around established starters. After OTAs and minicamp, several players have improved their standing, either by flashing athletic traits, taking advantage of available reps, or fitting clearly into roles the coaching staff can use when practices become more physical.
Randall may be one of the more intriguing offensive risers because of how many ways the Ravens can use him. The former Clemson playmaker arrived with a unique background after becoming one of the few players in program history to record at least 750 rushing yards and 750 passing yards, and that versatility gives offensive coordinator Declan Doyle another movable piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall does not have to become a high-volume player immediately to matter. If he can handle motion, backfield touches, gadget packages, and special teams work, he gives Baltimore a different offensive layer and a creative way to stress defenses already accounting for Jackson’s legs and Henry’s power.
Sarratt has steadily pushed himself into the receiver conversation by looking like the kind of dependable target who can earn trust quickly. The former Indiana standout arrived after catching 65 passes for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns for the national champion Hoosiers, and his path to early work is tied to reliability. Baltimore has Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, and several other receivers competing for snaps, but Sarratt’s route detail, hands, and ability to finish plays give him a chance to carve out a specific role. If Jackson trusts him on third down, in the red zone, or in condensed formations, Sarratt can become more than a developmental rookie.
Young entered the offseason facing a crowded edge room, but he has the athletic profile and college production to force his way into the rotation. Trey Hendrickson is expected to lead the group, while Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, and Calais Campbell will all impact the pass-rush structure, but Young’s burst and organic football violence give Baltimore another option off the edge. He had 9.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 37 quarterback hurries, and nine quarterback hits in his final season at Missouri, and those traits matter in a defense that wants to keep pressure fresh across four quarters. If Young continues stacking good practices, he can earn rotational snaps as a rookie pass rusher.
1 month ago
The Baltimore Ravens have stars in place, but training camp will determine how much their supporting cast changes before Week 1.
Baltimore’s roster has several established pillars, starting with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, Kyle Hamilton, Nnamdi Madubuike, and Trey Hendrickson. The more interesting camp questions may come from the players beneath that tier. First-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is installing a system with new wide receivers, the offensive line is transitioning after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure, and the defense has several young players vying for greater responsibilities under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
These seven Ravens could see their roles change the most during training camp.
1. Adam Randall
Randall enters camp as one of Baltimore’s more intriguing offensive rookies because his role is still being defined. The Ravens drafted the former Clemson wide receiver as a running back, giving the offense a bigger, versatile developmental piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall’s path to a meaningful role will depend on how quickly he adjusts to the full responsibilities of the position, including protections, run-game timing, and special teams. His receiving background gives him a chance to stand out, but the Ravens will need to see whether he can become more than a projection.
Baltimore’s roster has several established pillars, starting with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, Kyle Hamilton, Nnamdi Madubuike, and Trey Hendrickson. The more interesting camp questions may come from the players beneath that tier. First-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is installing a system with new wide receivers, the offensive line is transitioning after Tyler Linderbaum’s departure, and the defense has several young players vying for greater responsibilities under head coach Jesse Minter and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
These seven Ravens could see their roles change the most during training camp.
1. Adam Randall
Randall enters camp as one of Baltimore’s more intriguing offensive rookies because his role is still being defined. The Ravens drafted the former Clemson wide receiver as a running back, giving the offense a bigger, versatile developmental piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall’s path to a meaningful role will depend on how quickly he adjusts to the full responsibilities of the position, including protections, run-game timing, and special teams. His receiving background gives him a chance to stand out, but the Ravens will need to see whether he can become more than a projection.
1 month ago
In a recent episode of the Dolphins Collective on YouTube, the discussion centered on OTA performance, noting that QB Malik Willis has lived up to expectations while QB Quinn Ewers has exceeded them. Notably, two of the hosts—Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald and Alain Poupart of Sports Illustrated—who attended all six media-accessible OTA sessions, observed that Ewers performed as well as, if not better than, Willis in one or two sessions, though Willis held the edge in others, with multiple practices resulting in a draw.
I then asked the following question:
Given the current dynamics of the team, do you think Quinn Ewers has a realistic path to becoming the starting quarterback over Malik Willis, whether through a competitive training camp performance or if an opportunity arises due to a mid-season injury?
Below are some of your thougths and answers-
StanleyDoyle1 believes that the pressure to prove their first big signing was right will have the new regime sticking with Willis until the wheels fall off the season.
I then asked the following question:
Given the current dynamics of the team, do you think Quinn Ewers has a realistic path to becoming the starting quarterback over Malik Willis, whether through a competitive training camp performance or if an opportunity arises due to a mid-season injury?
Below are some of your thougths and answers-
StanleyDoyle1 believes that the pressure to prove their first big signing was right will have the new regime sticking with Willis until the wheels fall off the season.
1 month ago
The NFL has spent the better part of the last seven seasons trying to solve Lamar Jackson. Defenses have thrown every imaginable wrinkle at the Baltimore Ravens quarterback. They've stacked the box, blitzed relentlessly, played zone, played man, and tried to force him to win from the pocket. Through it all, Jackson has continued evolving, collecting two MVP awards while establishing himself as one of the most electrifying players the league has ever seen.
According to the teammate who knows him better than almost anyone, Jackson's evolution isn't finished. During a recent interview with CBS Sports, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews discussed everything from Baltimore's new offensive system under coordinator Declan Doyle to his personal challenges with living with Type 1 diabetes since he was nine years old. In doing the latter, he has become an ambassador of sorts while raising money for various charities.
While the conversation covered several topics, one takeaway should have Ravens fans excited. Andrews believes the new scheme will unlock another level of Jackson's game.
Andrews and Jackson entered the NFL together in 2018. The former first- and third-round picks have grown into one of football's most productive quarterback-tight end duos, experiencing multiple offensive systems and countless memorable moments along the way.
Even with that history, Andrews described Doyle's offense as something entirely new. He's been mentioned as someone who could produce an outstanding season, but it was what he said about how his QB1 is adjusting to it that should have future Ravens opponents losing sleep months before game days.
According to the teammate who knows him better than almost anyone, Jackson's evolution isn't finished. During a recent interview with CBS Sports, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews discussed everything from Baltimore's new offensive system under coordinator Declan Doyle to his personal challenges with living with Type 1 diabetes since he was nine years old. In doing the latter, he has become an ambassador of sorts while raising money for various charities.
While the conversation covered several topics, one takeaway should have Ravens fans excited. Andrews believes the new scheme will unlock another level of Jackson's game.
Andrews and Jackson entered the NFL together in 2018. The former first- and third-round picks have grown into one of football's most productive quarterback-tight end duos, experiencing multiple offensive systems and countless memorable moments along the way.
Even with that history, Andrews described Doyle's offense as something entirely new. He's been mentioned as someone who could produce an outstanding season, but it was what he said about how his QB1 is adjusting to it that should have future Ravens opponents losing sleep months before game days.
1 month ago
Kathy Bates is a woman of many hats with an impressive ability to transform herself, and her life in photos proves it.
The Matlock actress, 78, was born Kathleen Doyle Bates on June 28, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, the youngest of three daughters of Bertye Kathleen Talbert, a homemaker, and Langdon Bates, a mechanical engineer.
She been acting in 1970, when she moved to New York City after graduating from Southern Methodist University, making her debut with a minor role in the Miloš Forman comedy Taking Off, though she did not appear in a feature film again until she appeared opposite Dustin Hoffman in Straight Time in 1978, instead working in theatre and television for much of the 1970s and early 1980s.
Keep reading for photos of the American Horror Story alum throughout the years.
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The Matlock actress, 78, was born Kathleen Doyle Bates on June 28, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, the youngest of three daughters of Bertye Kathleen Talbert, a homemaker, and Langdon Bates, a mechanical engineer.
She been acting in 1970, when she moved to New York City after graduating from Southern Methodist University, making her debut with a minor role in the Miloš Forman comedy Taking Off, though she did not appear in a feature film again until she appeared opposite Dustin Hoffman in Straight Time in 1978, instead working in theatre and television for much of the 1970s and early 1980s.
Keep reading for photos of the American Horror Story alum throughout the years.
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