7 days ago
The New York Giants are adding former Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah to the practice squad, the team announced Monday.
Following the incredible upset win over the Cowboys to begin the season, the Giants add some depth to the running back room behind Cam Skattebo.
A former seventh-round pick with the Cowboys during the 2025 NFL draft, Mafah has only appeared in one career game since entering the league. He has five carries for 18 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions on two targets for 11 receiving yards.
The Giants aren't planning to make any major changes to the running back room. While Skattebo will lead the way, there was a clear rotation with Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr in the backfield. Najee Harris was a healthy scratch in Week 1.
In other roster news, the Giants waived wide receiver Dalen Cambre from the roster.
#skattebo
Following the incredible upset win over the Cowboys to begin the season, the Giants add some depth to the running back room behind Cam Skattebo.
A former seventh-round pick with the Cowboys during the 2025 NFL draft, Mafah has only appeared in one career game since entering the league. He has five carries for 18 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions on two targets for 11 receiving yards.
The Giants aren't planning to make any major changes to the running back room. While Skattebo will lead the way, there was a clear rotation with Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr in the backfield. Najee Harris was a healthy scratch in Week 1.
In other roster news, the Giants waived wide receiver Dalen Cambre from the roster.
#skattebo
9 days ago
A Bahamian national who arrived in the U.S. during President Gerald Ford's administration and was living with a green card racked up a violent rap sheet before investigators found he voted illegally in the 2020 election, sparking the deportation process, officials say.
The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes.
"This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday.
Ice Arrests Peruvian National Accused Of Illegally Voting In 2024 Election As Dhs Cites Similar Cases
ICE agents **** emble in Minnesota, left; Anthony Tyrone Higgs, inset right.
#national
The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes.
"This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday.
Ice Arrests Peruvian National Accused Of Illegally Voting In 2024 Election As Dhs Cites Similar Cases
ICE agents **** emble in Minnesota, left; Anthony Tyrone Higgs, inset right.
#national
11 days ago
Aston Villa will welcome Nottingham Forest at Villa Park this Saturday as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Villans managed to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win away at Club Brugge recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.
Unai Emery will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings could both play from the start of this game.
Zion Suzuki will operate in between the sticks for the Villans after he conceded two goals in his last appearance. Tyrone Mings will continue to function alongside Victor Lindelof at the heart of the Aston Villa backline as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Ian Maatsen hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent's half.
Pau Torres will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
#villa
Unai Emery will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings could both play from the start of this game.
Zion Suzuki will operate in between the sticks for the Villans after he conceded two goals in his last appearance. Tyrone Mings will continue to function alongside Victor Lindelof at the heart of the Aston Villa backline as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Ian Maatsen hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent's half.
Pau Torres will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
#villa
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11 days ago
Tyrone All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler said his concern over the planned merger of the GAA, Camogie ******* ociation and Ladies Gaelic Football ******* ociation [LGFA] is that the issue "is going to be thrown to the wayside again".
In February 2024, the three bodies announced plans to merge into one organisation by 2027.
However, in recent days, chairperson of the Steering Group Dr Mary McAleese stepped down, while a recent letter sent by the GAA's Integration Committee said it could no longer commit to that timeline.
"I don't doubt her [McAleese's] ability and leadership in any stretch," Meyler told BBC Sport NI's Mark Sidebottom.
"I just don't think she surrounded herself with the right board composition to actually get it done or she didn't have the power in the position to actually get things done within the three ******* ociations that she wanted and that's probably really disappointing because I know she was wholeheartedly going into this trying to make it happen.
#actually #tyrone
In February 2024, the three bodies announced plans to merge into one organisation by 2027.
However, in recent days, chairperson of the Steering Group Dr Mary McAleese stepped down, while a recent letter sent by the GAA's Integration Committee said it could no longer commit to that timeline.
"I don't doubt her [McAleese's] ability and leadership in any stretch," Meyler told BBC Sport NI's Mark Sidebottom.
"I just don't think she surrounded herself with the right board composition to actually get it done or she didn't have the power in the position to actually get things done within the three ******* ociations that she wanted and that's probably really disappointing because I know she was wholeheartedly going into this trying to make it happen.
#actually #tyrone
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16 days ago
Harry Maguire has suffered a blow to the nose after a collision with Everton's Thierno Barry in the opening minutes of today's clash.
Manchester United are looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins in this afternoon's outing at the Hill ****** inson Stadium.
There was an early scare for Maguire, who spent several minutes receiving treatment for a nose injury.
Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall said on X/Twitter: "[Maguire] doesn't look in a good way, seemed to take a heavy fall after an aerial challenge with Barry. [Leny] Yoro out to warm-up."
Although he had to leave the field momentarily, Michael Carrick will be relieved at the fact that the centre-half has been cleared to continue.
#barry #thierno
Manchester United are looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins in this afternoon's outing at the Hill ****** inson Stadium.
There was an early scare for Maguire, who spent several minutes receiving treatment for a nose injury.
Manchester Evening News journalist Tyrone Marshall said on X/Twitter: "[Maguire] doesn't look in a good way, seemed to take a heavy fall after an aerial challenge with Barry. [Leny] Yoro out to warm-up."
Although he had to leave the field momentarily, Michael Carrick will be relieved at the fact that the centre-half has been cleared to continue.
#barry #thierno
16 days ago
MMA Fighting has Taylor vs. Pili results for the Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday afternoon.
When the main event begins around 5 p.m. ET, check out our Taylor vs. Pili live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Katie Taylor looks to defend her super lightweight undisputed ****** le with a victory over Flora Pili in Taylor's final fight of her career.
Check out Taylor vs. Pili results below.
Dave Allen vs. Thomas Carty
Paddy Donovan vs. Tyrone McKenna
#katie #check #fight
When the main event begins around 5 p.m. ET, check out our Taylor vs. Pili live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Katie Taylor looks to defend her super lightweight undisputed ****** le with a victory over Flora Pili in Taylor's final fight of her career.
Check out Taylor vs. Pili results below.
Dave Allen vs. Thomas Carty
Paddy Donovan vs. Tyrone McKenna
#katie #check #fight
18 days ago
Paddy Donovan insists he is not "underestimating" Tyrone McKenna before they meet at Croke Park on Saturday with a second crack at world honours on the horizon.
Donovan bounced back from his first ******* le defeat by Lewis Crocker with an impressive victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in May to return to the mandatory slot for the IBF welterweight ******* le held by Australia's Liam Paro.
The Limerick man is aware of the risks in taking a fight in the interim, but felt this was too good an opportunity to turn down and plans to put on a show to elevate his status.
He and McKenna have sparred countless rounds over the years and the 27-year-old, whose record is 15 wins with two defeats, feels he is a level above his fellow southpaw.
"It's risky to take the fight being number one with the IBF but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to fight in front of 80,000 Irish fans," Donovan said at Thursday's news conference.
#title #Opportunity #tyrone
Donovan bounced back from his first ******* le defeat by Lewis Crocker with an impressive victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in May to return to the mandatory slot for the IBF welterweight ******* le held by Australia's Liam Paro.
The Limerick man is aware of the risks in taking a fight in the interim, but felt this was too good an opportunity to turn down and plans to put on a show to elevate his status.
He and McKenna have sparred countless rounds over the years and the 27-year-old, whose record is 15 wins with two defeats, feels he is a level above his fellow southpaw.
"It's risky to take the fight being number one with the IBF but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to fight in front of 80,000 Irish fans," Donovan said at Thursday's news conference.
#title #Opportunity #tyrone
20 days ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich capped Milwaukee's four-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking two-run homer, helping the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to restore its eight-game lead in the NL Central over Chicago, bouncing back nicely after losing 17-3 to the Cubs in the opener of the four-game series. The top three hitters in the Brewers' lineup — Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang and William Contreras — went 6 for 14 and scored four times.
A day after hitting a franchise-record nine homers, Chicago was held to three singles and three doubles on a muggy night at Wrigley Field. Tyrone Taylor drove in two runs, and BJ Murray Jr. singled in the sixth for his first hit in his major league debut.
Milwaukee went ahead to stay in the sixth. Turang scored on a balk by Daniel Palencia, and Andrew Vaughn's RBI double tied it at 3. Yelich then drove an 0-2 slider from Palencia (2-2) to right-center for his 10th homer.
Yelich also walked and scored on Joey Ortiz's eighth homer in the eighth, a two-run shot to center field off Tyler Ferguson that lifted the Brewers to a 9-4 lead.
#scored #milwaukee
Milwaukee used a 13-hit attack to restore its eight-game lead in the NL Central over Chicago, bouncing back nicely after losing 17-3 to the Cubs in the opener of the four-game series. The top three hitters in the Brewers' lineup — Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang and William Contreras — went 6 for 14 and scored four times.
A day after hitting a franchise-record nine homers, Chicago was held to three singles and three doubles on a muggy night at Wrigley Field. Tyrone Taylor drove in two runs, and BJ Murray Jr. singled in the sixth for his first hit in his major league debut.
Milwaukee went ahead to stay in the sixth. Turang scored on a balk by Daniel Palencia, and Andrew Vaughn's RBI double tied it at 3. Yelich then drove an 0-2 slider from Palencia (2-2) to right-center for his 10th homer.
Yelich also walked and scored on Joey Ortiz's eighth homer in the eighth, a two-run shot to center field off Tyler Ferguson that lifted the Brewers to a 9-4 lead.
#scored #milwaukee
23 days ago
Just when you thought it was safe to draft a Giants RB, the team signed Najee Harris. Could he be the spoiler in a suddenly crowded backfield?
If you're a Cam Skattebo true believer, or if you plan to add Tyrone Tracy as an insurance policy, there's still a chance that this could all work in your favor. Harris is still returning to form after tearing his Achilles last year. He has only 19 touches since the end of the 2024 season. He has not yet earned a weekly role, and there's a chance he could be a distant third wheel.
More realistically, however, Harris will help stabilize a relatively injury-prone RB corps. Skattebo missed nine games last year and is known for inviting contact. I'd put his over/under on 2026 games played at 13.5. The expectation this summer has been that Tracy would be in line for at least a few spot starts. Although he filled in admirably for Skattebo last year, he regressed a little bit statistically on a per-touch basis, including dips in yards per carry and broken-tackle rate.
The addition of Harris takes some pressure off the Giants to overwork Skattebo, and it also generates competition with Tracy for the 1B role. It's essentially a lose-lose if you've been targeting either of those guys. The only winner is Harris, who has plenty of room to pop based on his current overall-237 / RB66 ADP. We'll know in the next one to two weeks whether he'll be a fantasy spoiler candidate.
For a deeper fantasy dive on the Giants' backfield, click here for a recent podcast episode.
#year
If you're a Cam Skattebo true believer, or if you plan to add Tyrone Tracy as an insurance policy, there's still a chance that this could all work in your favor. Harris is still returning to form after tearing his Achilles last year. He has only 19 touches since the end of the 2024 season. He has not yet earned a weekly role, and there's a chance he could be a distant third wheel.
More realistically, however, Harris will help stabilize a relatively injury-prone RB corps. Skattebo missed nine games last year and is known for inviting contact. I'd put his over/under on 2026 games played at 13.5. The expectation this summer has been that Tracy would be in line for at least a few spot starts. Although he filled in admirably for Skattebo last year, he regressed a little bit statistically on a per-touch basis, including dips in yards per carry and broken-tackle rate.
The addition of Harris takes some pressure off the Giants to overwork Skattebo, and it also generates competition with Tracy for the 1B role. It's essentially a lose-lose if you've been targeting either of those guys. The only winner is Harris, who has plenty of room to pop based on his current overall-237 / RB66 ADP. We'll know in the next one to two weeks whether he'll be a fantasy spoiler candidate.
For a deeper fantasy dive on the Giants' backfield, click here for a recent podcast episode.
#year
24 days ago
Tyrone Tracy's nightmarish preseason took another seemingly unfortunate turn on Friday night when he left the New York Giants' game against the New York Jets with an injury.
Tracy, the Giants' leading rusher the past two seasons, has had a rough preseason. He missed a block in the first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings that led to quarterback Jaxson Dart taking a big hit. In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Tracy fumbled in the red zone despite being untouched.
Running backs Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary did not dress for Friday's game. Tracy, looking to play a clean game after the miscues in the first games, and Najee Harris did.
Tracy was having an excellent night before being injured. He had four carries for 37 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry. Tracy had a 6-yard touchdown run, and a long run of 16 yards.
This is the hit that led to Tracy's injury:
#tyrone
Tracy, the Giants' leading rusher the past two seasons, has had a rough preseason. He missed a block in the first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings that led to quarterback Jaxson Dart taking a big hit. In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Tracy fumbled in the red zone despite being untouched.
Running backs Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary did not dress for Friday's game. Tracy, looking to play a clean game after the miscues in the first games, and Najee Harris did.
Tracy was having an excellent night before being injured. He had four carries for 37 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry. Tracy had a 6-yard touchdown run, and a long run of 16 yards.
This is the hit that led to Tracy's injury:
#tyrone
26 days ago
The Cubs outscored the Diamondbacks 11-7 in this three-game series.
Unfortunately, they don't grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did. and in Wednesday's game, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo held the Cubs scoreless on just two hits, and the Cubs dropped the series finale 2-0, losing the series and finishing their road trip at 2-4.
It's even more frustrating because the Cubs got excellent work out of all three of their starting pitchers in this series. Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd held the Diamondbacks to eight hits and one run in 20 total innings of work. That's just outstanding. Unfortunately, one blown save and one excellent pitching performance by Rodriguez made this a Cubs series loss.
The Cubs were held hitless by Rodriguez for the first four innings until Tyrone Taylor singled leading off the fifth. Taylor eventually stole second, but was stranded.
More on that from BCB's JohnW53:
#Cubs #rodriguez
Unfortunately, they don't grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did. and in Wednesday's game, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo held the Cubs scoreless on just two hits, and the Cubs dropped the series finale 2-0, losing the series and finishing their road trip at 2-4.
It's even more frustrating because the Cubs got excellent work out of all three of their starting pitchers in this series. Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd held the Diamondbacks to eight hits and one run in 20 total innings of work. That's just outstanding. Unfortunately, one blown save and one excellent pitching performance by Rodriguez made this a Cubs series loss.
The Cubs were held hitless by Rodriguez for the first four innings until Tyrone Taylor singled leading off the fifth. Taylor eventually stole second, but was stranded.
More on that from BCB's JohnW53:
#Cubs #rodriguez
28 days ago
SPARTANBURG — In the 1990s, Trey Gowdy met a young man from Spartanburg named Ricky Tyrone Samuel.
Gowdy, who'd go on to represent the area in Congress, was a federal prosecutor at the time. Samuel had gotten into some trouble, and he had a choice.
"He could follow that sometimes-predictable path for young people who get in trouble, or he could use that incident to try to turn his life around," Gowdy said, recounting the story during a House subcommittee hearing in March 2017. "He chose to turn his life around, and he met with us."
Samuel became a witness in a federal criminal case. Six months later, he was found dead — shot execution style beside a pond in northern Greenville County, Gowdy told the subcommittee he chaired.
Gowdy has moved on from his time as a prosecutor and a U.S. Representative, but that story stays with him.
#trouble
Gowdy, who'd go on to represent the area in Congress, was a federal prosecutor at the time. Samuel had gotten into some trouble, and he had a choice.
"He could follow that sometimes-predictable path for young people who get in trouble, or he could use that incident to try to turn his life around," Gowdy said, recounting the story during a House subcommittee hearing in March 2017. "He chose to turn his life around, and he met with us."
Samuel became a witness in a federal criminal case. Six months later, he was found dead — shot execution style beside a pond in northern Greenville County, Gowdy told the subcommittee he chaired.
Gowdy has moved on from his time as a prosecutor and a U.S. Representative, but that story stays with him.
#trouble
29 days ago
Head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen face some excruciatingly difficult decisions when it comes to setting the New York Giants' season-opening 53-man roster. That is the most important 'thing I think' after Saturday's one-sided 26-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
"There's a lot of guys fighting for jobs on this team," Harbaugh said after the game. "And I thought they came out and they made a point to try to make their case. And they did a good job of it."
Here is a look at five of the places where decisions need to be made.
This really becomes the Tyrone Tracy question.
The addition of Najee Harris has changed the equation. Do the Giants have room to keep five running backs, including fullback Patrick Ricard?
#made #john
"There's a lot of guys fighting for jobs on this team," Harbaugh said after the game. "And I thought they came out and they made a point to try to make their case. And they did a good job of it."
Here is a look at five of the places where decisions need to be made.
This really becomes the Tyrone Tracy question.
The addition of Najee Harris has changed the equation. Do the Giants have room to keep five running backs, including fullback Patrick Ricard?
#made #john
1 month ago
Declan McGee and his trusty dog Chip only began taking part in the hugely competitive world of sheepdog trials less than three years ago.
In that short ***** e of time the Tyrone man and his five-year-old border collie have been selected to represent Ireland and are about to compete in the World Sheepdog Trials.
The prestigious competition only happens every three years and brings together the world's best sheepdog handlers.
"Some people have golf, other people play football, this is my hobby and I just really enjoy it," McGee said.
Chip training in preparation for the World Sheepdog Trials in September [BBC]
#World #mcgee #people
In that short ***** e of time the Tyrone man and his five-year-old border collie have been selected to represent Ireland and are about to compete in the World Sheepdog Trials.
The prestigious competition only happens every three years and brings together the world's best sheepdog handlers.
"Some people have golf, other people play football, this is my hobby and I just really enjoy it," McGee said.
Chip training in preparation for the World Sheepdog Trials in September [BBC]
#World #mcgee #people
1 month ago
The NFL has clarified that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's evaluation in the blue medical tent during the team's preseason opener was a "standard medical timeout."
League protocol involves multiple independent neurologists and medical trainers reviewing replay for signs of impact or injury behavior that can trigger a check. Dart was forced into the tent late in the first quarter Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings after safety Jay Ward delivered a crushing hit to the torso.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had missed his blocking ****** ignment, leaving the second-year quarterback exposed.
Dart got up slowly, spent a brief period under evaluation, and returned a few snaps later. On his first play back, he scrambled and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown. He finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
After the game, Dart expressed clear frustration.
#quarterback #evaluation #tent #first
League protocol involves multiple independent neurologists and medical trainers reviewing replay for signs of impact or injury behavior that can trigger a check. Dart was forced into the tent late in the first quarter Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings after safety Jay Ward delivered a crushing hit to the torso.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had missed his blocking ****** ignment, leaving the second-year quarterback exposed.
Dart got up slowly, spent a brief period under evaluation, and returned a few snaps later. On his first play back, he scrambled and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown. He finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
After the game, Dart expressed clear frustration.
#quarterback #evaluation #tent #first
1 month ago
New York Giants running back Dante Miller could miss time with an injury suffered Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday that "there might be a situation" with Miller, and that it could be "a soft tissue or groin type thing". Miller had said after the game that he thought it was a lower abdominal issue.
Miller, 27, spent the last two seasons on the Giants' practice squad. He was active for two games last season, but did not get a carry or pass reception.
Miller appeared to be injured covering a punt in the second half of Saturday's game. He did return to action, but was clearly uncomfortable in the locker room afterwards.
Miller appeared to have only an outside chance to make the roster, with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary seemingly locked into spots. Missing time could be the death knell for his roster chances.
#game #appeared #dante #saturday
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday that "there might be a situation" with Miller, and that it could be "a soft tissue or groin type thing". Miller had said after the game that he thought it was a lower abdominal issue.
Miller, 27, spent the last two seasons on the Giants' practice squad. He was active for two games last season, but did not get a carry or pass reception.
Miller appeared to be injured covering a punt in the second half of Saturday's game. He did return to action, but was clearly uncomfortable in the locker room afterwards.
Miller appeared to have only an outside chance to make the roster, with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary seemingly locked into spots. Missing time could be the death knell for his roster chances.
#game #appeared #dante #saturday
1 month ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was checked for concussions five times during his rookie NFL season in 2025, and he was diagnosed with one official concussion that forced him to miss two games. ESPN Monday Night Football color commentator Troy Aikman even admitted that he's "worried about" Dart's play style, which has resulted in the quarterback taking a substantial number of big hits.
The Giants had their preseason opener on Saturday, and Dart took a massive hit from Vikings safety Jay Ward to end the first quarter. In this case, there wasn't much Dart could do, as Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed a block. Dart remained on the ground for a few seconds.
After the play, Dart was taken to the blue medical tent for a concussion test, as requested by a medical spotter. He was cleared a few plays later and threw a touchdown pass on his first play back.
Later, during an in-game interview on the local Giants broadcast, Dart said, "I'm not gonna talk too much about the tent."
Well, after the game, Dart did have more to say about his frequent trips to the blue medical tent.
#Giants #tent #quarterback #first
The Giants had their preseason opener on Saturday, and Dart took a massive hit from Vikings safety Jay Ward to end the first quarter. In this case, there wasn't much Dart could do, as Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed a block. Dart remained on the ground for a few seconds.
After the play, Dart was taken to the blue medical tent for a concussion test, as requested by a medical spotter. He was cleared a few plays later and threw a touchdown pass on his first play back.
Later, during an in-game interview on the local Giants broadcast, Dart said, "I'm not gonna talk too much about the tent."
Well, after the game, Dart did have more to say about his frequent trips to the blue medical tent.
#Giants #tent #quarterback #first
1 month ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart started the 2026 season in the most familiar way possible for Giants' fans: A trip to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion, followed immediately by a touchdown on an improvised pass play.
The headline of the day was the two-play sequence to end the first quarter and start the second. Dart took a massive hit on a 2nd-and-10 blitz from the Vikings when Dart failed to identify the blitzer and running back Tyrone Tracy failed to pick up the blitz.
Dart got up gingerly after the hit and was immediately called to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion while Giants fans held their breath. He surprisingly returned for the first play of the second quarter, and immediately found rookie Malachi Fields once the play broke down.
Dart missed two games with a concussion last season, and was tested for concussions on four other occasions. He was "puzzled" by the concussion test on Saturday.
"As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought behind the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things, but at the same time, I'm still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there," Dart said. "Which at times, I still try to wrap my head around, but that's all that I'm going to say about that situation."
#concussion #blue
The headline of the day was the two-play sequence to end the first quarter and start the second. Dart took a massive hit on a 2nd-and-10 blitz from the Vikings when Dart failed to identify the blitzer and running back Tyrone Tracy failed to pick up the blitz.
Dart got up gingerly after the hit and was immediately called to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion while Giants fans held their breath. He surprisingly returned for the first play of the second quarter, and immediately found rookie Malachi Fields once the play broke down.
Dart missed two games with a concussion last season, and was tested for concussions on four other occasions. He was "puzzled" by the concussion test on Saturday.
"As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought behind the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things, but at the same time, I'm still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there," Dart said. "Which at times, I still try to wrap my head around, but that's all that I'm going to say about that situation."
#concussion #blue
1 month ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart made it clear he has little interest in revisiting a familiar topic.
After leaving the Giants' preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the second-year quarterback hinted to NBC's Bruce Beck that his latest trip to the blue medical tent was unnecessary.
"I'm not going to talk too much about the tent," he said.
The comment came after Dart was sent to the blue medical tent late in the first quarter. On second-and-10, Vikings safety Jay Ward blitzed untouched when running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed his **** ignment. Ward delivered a crushing hit that flattened Dart, primarily to the torso. Dart got up slowly and was immediately evaluated.
He missed only a couple of snaps before returning. On his first play back, Dart scrambled left and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown that gave the Giants a 7-3 lead. Dart finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
#first
After leaving the Giants' preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the second-year quarterback hinted to NBC's Bruce Beck that his latest trip to the blue medical tent was unnecessary.
"I'm not going to talk too much about the tent," he said.
The comment came after Dart was sent to the blue medical tent late in the first quarter. On second-and-10, Vikings safety Jay Ward blitzed untouched when running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed his **** ignment. Ward delivered a crushing hit that flattened Dart, primarily to the torso. Dart got up slowly and was immediately evaluated.
He missed only a couple of snaps before returning. On his first play back, Dart scrambled left and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown that gave the Giants a 7-3 lead. Dart finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
#first
1 month ago
Years ago, Odell Beckham Jr.'s wacky relationship with a kicking net on the sideline made headlines. In 2026, there's a new Giant in town forming a familiar relationship with a different sideline apparatus.
Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart was back in the blue medical tent on Aug. 15 during New York's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. After undergoing five concussion checks from hard hits he took as a rookie, Dart needed to be evaluated for a head injury once more after taking a hard sack in his first game as a second-year.
The 2025 first-round pick took a massive hit on a safety blitz from Vikings defensive back Jay Ward. Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed his block, and Dart paid the price. The young quarterback headed to the tent for a concussion evaluation, though he eventually returned.
"I'm not gonna talk too much about the tent," Dart said with a smile when asked during the broadcast about the sequence. "Obviously, there's just little things we gotta clean up on."
#back #year
Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart was back in the blue medical tent on Aug. 15 during New York's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. After undergoing five concussion checks from hard hits he took as a rookie, Dart needed to be evaluated for a head injury once more after taking a hard sack in his first game as a second-year.
The 2025 first-round pick took a massive hit on a safety blitz from Vikings defensive back Jay Ward. Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed his block, and Dart paid the price. The young quarterback headed to the tent for a concussion evaluation, though he eventually returned.
"I'm not gonna talk too much about the tent," Dart said with a smile when asked during the broadcast about the sequence. "Obviously, there's just little things we gotta clean up on."
#back #year
1 month ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart started the 2026 season in the most familiar way possible for Giants' fans: A trip to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion, followed immediately by a touchdown on an improvised pass play.
The headline of the day was the two-play sequence to end the first quarter and start the second. Dart took a massive hit from Jay Ward of the Minnesota Vikings on a second-and-10 when Dart failed to identify the blitzer and running back Tyrone Tracy failed to pick up the blitz.
Dart got up gingerly after the hit and was immediately called to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion while Giants fans held their breath. Dart returned after missing two plays, and found Malachi Fields for an improvised 15-yard touchdown pass.
Dart completed 3 of 4 passes (75%) for 26 yards (6.5 per attempt) and a touchdown. Dart was also sacked twice, once on each drive.
This was about what we've come to expect from Dart: Big hits, big plays, and play that seems more impressive than his stats. Dart left the game after his touchdown and will now go back to practice with a list of things to work on.
#immediately
The headline of the day was the two-play sequence to end the first quarter and start the second. Dart took a massive hit from Jay Ward of the Minnesota Vikings on a second-and-10 when Dart failed to identify the blitzer and running back Tyrone Tracy failed to pick up the blitz.
Dart got up gingerly after the hit and was immediately called to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion while Giants fans held their breath. Dart returned after missing two plays, and found Malachi Fields for an improvised 15-yard touchdown pass.
Dart completed 3 of 4 passes (75%) for 26 yards (6.5 per attempt) and a touchdown. Dart was also sacked twice, once on each drive.
This was about what we've come to expect from Dart: Big hits, big plays, and play that seems more impressive than his stats. Dart left the game after his touchdown and will now go back to practice with a list of things to work on.
#immediately
1 month ago
The first week of preseason is here for the New York Giants, and the excitement is palpable. With head coach John Harbaugh **** uming the reins of the franchise and the potential their rookie quarterback showed last season, there was a ton of hype from the fan base.
Unfortunately, the start to their preseason might have given them some serious worry, with Jaxson Dart taking a brutal hit. As a result, he was even checked for a concussion in the tent, leaving fans worried about his status.
After initially keeping his choice private, Harbaugh declared on the day of the game that he planned on giving his starters some reps against the Minnesota Vikings. Understandably, there was excitement from the fans as they finally got to see the crew back in action.
It started solid enough in the first quarter. But then it looked like tragedy struck. Facing a second down, the Giants went for a passing play. However, as soon as Dart got the ball, his running back, Tyrone Tracy, completely whiffed on the block.
What followed was a brutal hit directly to Dart's midsection that caused him to return to the sideline immediately. Taken into the medical tent, New York sent out veteran Jameis Winston to handle the quarterbacking duties.
#preseason #brutal #tent
Unfortunately, the start to their preseason might have given them some serious worry, with Jaxson Dart taking a brutal hit. As a result, he was even checked for a concussion in the tent, leaving fans worried about his status.
After initially keeping his choice private, Harbaugh declared on the day of the game that he planned on giving his starters some reps against the Minnesota Vikings. Understandably, there was excitement from the fans as they finally got to see the crew back in action.
It started solid enough in the first quarter. But then it looked like tragedy struck. Facing a second down, the Giants went for a passing play. However, as soon as Dart got the ball, his running back, Tyrone Tracy, completely whiffed on the block.
What followed was a brutal hit directly to Dart's midsection that caused him to return to the sideline immediately. Taken into the medical tent, New York sent out veteran Jameis Winston to handle the quarterbacking duties.
#preseason #brutal #tent
1 month ago
Clay Holmes looked much more like the pitcher that the Chicago Cubs hoped they were getting at the MLB trade deadline after acquiring him from the New York Mets.
Holmes began his second start for the Cubs with five perfect innings versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Perhaps even more impressive, he did so by only striking out two batters. Otherwise, Holmes recorded groundouts on seven of his first 15 outs.
The Cardinals got their first hit with one out in the sixth on a José Fermín single. But Holmes kept St. Louis off the board by getting César Prieto on a forceout to second base, followed by a JJ Wetherholt groundout.
Holmes eventually finished with 1 hit allowed in 6 2/3 innings. He was relieved by Ryan Rolison after walking Jordan Walker with two outs in the seventh inning.
Matthew Liberatore matched Holmes with four perfect innings to begin his start. He gave up his first hit with one out in the fifth on a Nico ***** ner single. Liberatore lasted until the sixth when he allowed a leadoff walk to Tyrone Taylor and Dansby Swanson single.
#holmes #cardinals
Holmes began his second start for the Cubs with five perfect innings versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Perhaps even more impressive, he did so by only striking out two batters. Otherwise, Holmes recorded groundouts on seven of his first 15 outs.
The Cardinals got their first hit with one out in the sixth on a José Fermín single. But Holmes kept St. Louis off the board by getting César Prieto on a forceout to second base, followed by a JJ Wetherholt groundout.
Holmes eventually finished with 1 hit allowed in 6 2/3 innings. He was relieved by Ryan Rolison after walking Jordan Walker with two outs in the seventh inning.
Matthew Liberatore matched Holmes with four perfect innings to begin his start. He gave up his first hit with one out in the fifth on a Nico ***** ner single. Liberatore lasted until the sixth when he allowed a leadoff walk to Tyrone Taylor and Dansby Swanson single.
#holmes #cardinals
1 month ago
Is New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo a good player to bank on as a breakout star in fantasy football next season?
NFL.com's Matt Okada believes so, and lists Skattebo as one of 14 breakout candidates for fantasy football in 2026.
From Week 2 through Week 7 of Skattebo's rookie season, while he was the feature back and healthy, he scored the sixth-most fantasy points at the position, averaging 19.1 per game. He did so despite averaging just 0.5 yards before contact per carry during this span, amazingly averaging 3.7 yards after contact per carry and forcing a missed tackle on 29.2% of his carries, per NFL Pro. The good news: New head coach John Harbaugh has already reshaped the run game in front of Skattebo with the selection of offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and the acquisition of fullback Patrick Ricard (among other moves).
There are hurdles to the second-year back's breakout: the injury risk of Skattebo's violent running style and, to a lesser degree, the presence of Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. But with good health and an improved offense, Skattebo has the ultimate upside to contend for RB1 overall.
Skattebo was a productive running back before suffering an injury last season. He found ways to accumulate yards on the ground and reach the end zone, earning goal-line touches and similar opportunities. He is projected by some to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2026, positioning him as a player who may experience one of the biggest jumps next season.
#yards
NFL.com's Matt Okada believes so, and lists Skattebo as one of 14 breakout candidates for fantasy football in 2026.
From Week 2 through Week 7 of Skattebo's rookie season, while he was the feature back and healthy, he scored the sixth-most fantasy points at the position, averaging 19.1 per game. He did so despite averaging just 0.5 yards before contact per carry during this span, amazingly averaging 3.7 yards after contact per carry and forcing a missed tackle on 29.2% of his carries, per NFL Pro. The good news: New head coach John Harbaugh has already reshaped the run game in front of Skattebo with the selection of offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and the acquisition of fullback Patrick Ricard (among other moves).
There are hurdles to the second-year back's breakout: the injury risk of Skattebo's violent running style and, to a lesser degree, the presence of Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. But with good health and an improved offense, Skattebo has the ultimate upside to contend for RB1 overall.
Skattebo was a productive running back before suffering an injury last season. He found ways to accumulate yards on the ground and reach the end zone, earning goal-line touches and similar opportunities. He is projected by some to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2026, positioning him as a player who may experience one of the biggest jumps next season.
#yards
2 months ago
The Dodgers' woes in the month of August continued on Wednesday, as their losing streak reached a season-high six games in a 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Shohei Ohtani got the best of his former WBC teammate Shota Imanaga, as he turned around a center-cut fastball for another leadoff home run. It is Ohtani's 29th leadoff home run as a Dodger, passing Davey Lopes for the second on the franchise leadoff home run list. Ohtani's hit streak is now at nine games.
The Cubs would immediately respond against Eric Lauer, as Pete Crow-Armstrong smashed the first pitch he saw over the center field wall to tie the game.
The Dodgers added a pair of singles from Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas in the top of the second inning, but Imanaga got out of the jam as Hunter Feduccia lined out to right field in his first Dodger at-bat since last year.
The Cubs were able to produce with men on base in the bottom of the second inning, as after a leadoff single from Nico ***** ner, Dansby Swanson drove him home with a double down the left field line to give Chicago a one-run lead. Lauer got Tyrone Taylor to fly out for the second out of the inning, but Crow-Armstrong had his second RBI of the game with a double of his own to extend the Cub lead to two.
#home
Shohei Ohtani got the best of his former WBC teammate Shota Imanaga, as he turned around a center-cut fastball for another leadoff home run. It is Ohtani's 29th leadoff home run as a Dodger, passing Davey Lopes for the second on the franchise leadoff home run list. Ohtani's hit streak is now at nine games.
The Cubs would immediately respond against Eric Lauer, as Pete Crow-Armstrong smashed the first pitch he saw over the center field wall to tie the game.
The Dodgers added a pair of singles from Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas in the top of the second inning, but Imanaga got out of the jam as Hunter Feduccia lined out to right field in his first Dodger at-bat since last year.
The Cubs were able to produce with men on base in the bottom of the second inning, as after a leadoff single from Nico ***** ner, Dansby Swanson drove him home with a double down the left field line to give Chicago a one-run lead. Lauer got Tyrone Taylor to fly out for the second out of the inning, but Crow-Armstrong had his second RBI of the game with a double of his own to extend the Cub lead to two.
#home
2 months ago
Jed Hoyer finished his media scrum in the Cubs dugout at Wrigley Field with a simple phrase: "I'm tired."
Who could blame him?
Hoyer's front office made a flurry of moves before the MLB trade deadline Monday evening, adding four new pitchers and an outfielder onto the roster in a 24-hour span.
It was an aggressive deadline for Hoyer, who gave up quality young talent in exchange for a chance to go deep into the playoffs.
Included in the haul was a starting pitcher Hoyer termed the Cubs' "white whale" (Kevin Gausman), a veteran starter who also has vast experience pitching out of the bullpen (Clay Holmes), a dynamic reliever who piles up the strikeouts (Ryan Zeferjahn), a southpaw that will factor into future rotation plans (Braxton Garrett) and a right-handed-hitting outfielder that fills a need for this current team (Tyrone Taylor).
#hoyer
Who could blame him?
Hoyer's front office made a flurry of moves before the MLB trade deadline Monday evening, adding four new pitchers and an outfielder onto the roster in a 24-hour span.
It was an aggressive deadline for Hoyer, who gave up quality young talent in exchange for a chance to go deep into the playoffs.
Included in the haul was a starting pitcher Hoyer termed the Cubs' "white whale" (Kevin Gausman), a veteran starter who also has vast experience pitching out of the bullpen (Clay Holmes), a dynamic reliever who piles up the strikeouts (Ryan Zeferjahn), a southpaw that will factor into future rotation plans (Braxton Garrett) and a right-handed-hitting outfielder that fills a need for this current team (Tyrone Taylor).
#hoyer
2 months ago
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are poised to acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
It's the latest effort by the busy Cubs to replenish an injury-depleted pitching staff as they attempt to chase down first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central and hang onto the National League's top wild-card spot.
Earlier in the day, Chicago obtained reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers: catcher Moisés Ballesteros and right-hander Mason McGwire — son of retired slugger Mark McGwire. The team also added left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers: infielder Jonathon Long and right-hander Jace Beck.
Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Those deals came one day after the Cubs augmented their rotation by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
#Cubs #garrett #minor
It's the latest effort by the busy Cubs to replenish an injury-depleted pitching staff as they attempt to chase down first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central and hang onto the National League's top wild-card spot.
Earlier in the day, Chicago obtained reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers: catcher Moisés Ballesteros and right-hander Mason McGwire — son of retired slugger Mark McGwire. The team also added left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers: infielder Jonathon Long and right-hander Jace Beck.
Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Those deals came one day after the Cubs augmented their rotation by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
#Cubs #garrett #minor
2 months ago
Will the New York Giants go from worst to first in the NFC East next season? Do they have the best shot among last-place finishers from 2025 to flip the script in their respective divisions in 2026?
The ***** ociated Press' Josh Dubow pointed to the Giants' strength at the top of their coaching and roster hierarchies as reason for optimism that the team can finish first in the NFC East next season.
Reason for optimism: New coach John Harbaugh brings a proven track record to a franchise that needed a big jolt. Jaxson Dart showed flashes as a rookie with 15 touchdown passes and nine TD runs and could be better if WR Malik Nabers is healthy. Brian Burns and Abdul Carter give New York a potential strong one-two punch at pass rusher and rookie Arvell Reese could make an immediate impact.
Reason for pessimism: The Giants had one of the league's worst run defenses last season and traded away defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in the offseason. That leaves a potentially big hole on the interior defensive line. If Nabers doesn't get back to his rookie form from 2024, the offense lacks playmakers on the outside.
The Giants possess clear star power. Dart is capable of topping 3,500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards in 2026. Nabers has the talent to finish among the league's top five in receiving yards. Cam Skattebo is expected to approach 1,000 rushing yards, while Tyrone Tracy has already shown he can produce 1,000 scrimmage yards in a season.
#Giants #season #worst
The ***** ociated Press' Josh Dubow pointed to the Giants' strength at the top of their coaching and roster hierarchies as reason for optimism that the team can finish first in the NFC East next season.
Reason for optimism: New coach John Harbaugh brings a proven track record to a franchise that needed a big jolt. Jaxson Dart showed flashes as a rookie with 15 touchdown passes and nine TD runs and could be better if WR Malik Nabers is healthy. Brian Burns and Abdul Carter give New York a potential strong one-two punch at pass rusher and rookie Arvell Reese could make an immediate impact.
Reason for pessimism: The Giants had one of the league's worst run defenses last season and traded away defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in the offseason. That leaves a potentially big hole on the interior defensive line. If Nabers doesn't get back to his rookie form from 2024, the offense lacks playmakers on the outside.
The Giants possess clear star power. Dart is capable of topping 3,500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards in 2026. Nabers has the talent to finish among the league's top five in receiving yards. Cam Skattebo is expected to approach 1,000 rushing yards, while Tyrone Tracy has already shown he can produce 1,000 scrimmage yards in a season.
#Giants #season #worst
2 months ago
On the day the Mets honored the 1986 championship team, the 2026 Mets highlighted their dissimilarity to that squad in a 6-2 loss to the Marlins at Citi Field. Despite a shaky start from Zac Thornton, the game remained close until the middle innings thanks to a Tyrone Taylor homer that got the Mets back in it, but Daniel Duarte had his first truly poor outing out of the bullpen this season to give the Marlins some cushion in a game that featured a lot of names we are going to see a lot more often in the final couple of months of the season after the trade deadline.
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As expected, the reward to Xzavion Curry for soaking up five innings in relief on Friday night was a ticket back to Syracuse. Kevin Herget was recalled yesterday to take Curry's spot on the roster.
As the Mets commemorated 40 years since their last World Series championship, the team is poised to be the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.
The celebration served as a bittersweet reminder of how far the current organization still has to go, writes John Harper of SNY.
#team #game #back
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As expected, the reward to Xzavion Curry for soaking up five innings in relief on Friday night was a ticket back to Syracuse. Kevin Herget was recalled yesterday to take Curry's spot on the roster.
As the Mets commemorated 40 years since their last World Series championship, the team is poised to be the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.
The celebration served as a bittersweet reminder of how far the current organization still has to go, writes John Harper of SNY.
#team #game #back
2 months ago
Tyrone Taylor is one of many names rumored to be on the block as the Mets get closer to the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
And as the Mets continue to start Taylor to showcase the veteran outfielder to potential trade partners, he's been making the most of the opportunity, including in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins. Taylor's two-run blast accounted for the only offense by the Mets, another blast in what's become a string of them for Taylor.
The second-inning blast was Taylor's 10th of the season, with seven of them coming in his last 19 games dating back to July 4. It's the most he's hit in that span in his career and the fourth-most in the National League during that period. He's also leading the majors in slugging (.951) and OPS (1.389) in that span.
"He's been phenomenal," interim manager Andy Green said after the game. "Swung the bat as well as anybody in the league. Feels like he's homering every time we put him in the lineup. Absolutely crushed that ball today. Defends the field, plays with energy, runs the bases well; he's been great."
Green was asked what's changed for Taylor to give him these types of power numbers and the skipper said it comes down to belief.
#tyrone
And as the Mets continue to start Taylor to showcase the veteran outfielder to potential trade partners, he's been making the most of the opportunity, including in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins. Taylor's two-run blast accounted for the only offense by the Mets, another blast in what's become a string of them for Taylor.
The second-inning blast was Taylor's 10th of the season, with seven of them coming in his last 19 games dating back to July 4. It's the most he's hit in that span in his career and the fourth-most in the National League during that period. He's also leading the majors in slugging (.951) and OPS (1.389) in that span.
"He's been phenomenal," interim manager Andy Green said after the game. "Swung the bat as well as anybody in the league. Feels like he's homering every time we put him in the lineup. Absolutely crushed that ball today. Defends the field, plays with energy, runs the bases well; he's been great."
Green was asked what's changed for Taylor to give him these types of power numbers and the skipper said it comes down to belief.
#tyrone