9 mins. ago
The WNBA's momentum, which started gaining steam with Caitlin Clark's arrival in the 2024 draft, has been unstoppable. Heading into the 2026 season, ESPN's VP of women's sports programming and espnW, Susie Piotrkowski, spoke about the network's view of Clark as a "gateway drug" into women's sports.
"If that brought you in, I'm going to keep you here," Piotrkowski said.
Through the first half of the season, she, along with the WNBA's other media partners in its new 11-year, $2.2 billion media deal, have delivered. The league held its 2026 All-Star Weekend in Chicago over the weekend, and per a report from Austin Karp at Sports Business Journal, WNBA telecasts are up 12% compared to last season at the All-Star Break across its rights partners.
To Piotrkowski's credit, Clark has certainly been the biggest driver of that success, as the top seven broadcasts in the first half of the season all involved her Indiana Fever. Indiana's win over the New York Liberty on July 18, which averaged 2.58 million viewers, was the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind only Fever-Las Vegas Aces (2.64 million) on NBC and Peacock on July 12.
Unsurprisingly, Clark's ratings impact was also felt over All-Star Weekend.
#WNBA #sports #piotrkowski #clark
"If that brought you in, I'm going to keep you here," Piotrkowski said.
Through the first half of the season, she, along with the WNBA's other media partners in its new 11-year, $2.2 billion media deal, have delivered. The league held its 2026 All-Star Weekend in Chicago over the weekend, and per a report from Austin Karp at Sports Business Journal, WNBA telecasts are up 12% compared to last season at the All-Star Break across its rights partners.
To Piotrkowski's credit, Clark has certainly been the biggest driver of that success, as the top seven broadcasts in the first half of the season all involved her Indiana Fever. Indiana's win over the New York Liberty on July 18, which averaged 2.58 million viewers, was the most-watched WNBA telecast ever on CBS, and the second-most-watched WNBA game this season, behind only Fever-Las Vegas Aces (2.64 million) on NBC and Peacock on July 12.
Unsurprisingly, Clark's ratings impact was also felt over All-Star Weekend.
#WNBA #sports #piotrkowski #clark
23 mins. ago
Lele Pons revealed she stopped her mental health medication during pregnancy, detailing the experience to Tay Lautner on The Squeeze podcast
The influencer-turned-musician opened up about her experience with OCD and how she had to navigate her symptoms without her medication during pregnancy
She and husband Guaynaa welcomed their daughter Eloísa in July after announcing their pregnancy in March
Lele Pons is speaking candidly about her pregnancy and motherhood journey.
The influencer, 30, stopped by The Squeeze podcast, where she chatted with Tay Lautner, 29, the wife of actor Taylor Lautner, 34, about how she navigated her pregnancy before giving birth to her daughter Eloísa last July.
On the episode, Pons candidly told Tay that she "didn't like being pregnant" and that a large reason for that was because she had been forced to stop her mental health medication. Pons told Tay that she had first found out she was pregnant just two months after stopping her birth control, while she was in Las Vegas. After vomiting unexpectedly, Pons took a pregnancy test and found out she was about four weeks pregnant.
"It was a very hard pregnancy, because I had to immediately get rid of my mental health pills, my medication," she told Tay. "And I've never been without them." Pons added that she had been on the medication, which she had been taking for her OCD symptoms, since she was just 10 years old.
Lele Pons with her daughter Eloisa.
Credit: Lele Pons/Instagram
#lele #Health #daughter
The influencer-turned-musician opened up about her experience with OCD and how she had to navigate her symptoms without her medication during pregnancy
She and husband Guaynaa welcomed their daughter Eloísa in July after announcing their pregnancy in March
Lele Pons is speaking candidly about her pregnancy and motherhood journey.
The influencer, 30, stopped by The Squeeze podcast, where she chatted with Tay Lautner, 29, the wife of actor Taylor Lautner, 34, about how she navigated her pregnancy before giving birth to her daughter Eloísa last July.
On the episode, Pons candidly told Tay that she "didn't like being pregnant" and that a large reason for that was because she had been forced to stop her mental health medication. Pons told Tay that she had first found out she was pregnant just two months after stopping her birth control, while she was in Las Vegas. After vomiting unexpectedly, Pons took a pregnancy test and found out she was about four weeks pregnant.
"It was a very hard pregnancy, because I had to immediately get rid of my mental health pills, my medication," she told Tay. "And I've never been without them." Pons added that she had been on the medication, which she had been taking for her OCD symptoms, since she was just 10 years old.
Lele Pons with her daughter Eloisa.
Credit: Lele Pons/Instagram
#lele #Health #daughter
2 hours ago
The Tennessee ***** ans will take to the field for their first training camp practice on Wednesday, and four new faces will help head coach Robert Saleh get the team ready for the regular season.
Ahead of their first practice, the team announced the addition of four new coaches who have joined head coach Robert Saleh's staff for training camp as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: D'Anthony Batiste (offensive line), Malik Davis (defensive line), Ben Wilkerson (special teams) and Lucy Phan (performance).
These coaches were selected by Saleh and running backs coach Randy Jordan, the ***** ans' Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Coordinator, to help them gain experience and potentially work toward full-time NFL coaching.
Batiste will return to the organization after serving in a similar role during offseason activities. A former NFL offensive tackle, he currently serves as an intern strength and conditioning coach for the University of Las Vegas.
Davis will come to the ***** ans to work with the defensive line, a position he is familiar with, currently serving as a defensive line ***** yst/defensive graduate ***** istant at Texas A&M. After starting his career as a student defensive ***** istant at Georgia Southern, he has also held defensive coaching roles with the University of Cincinnati and at South Alabama.
#Titans #line #bill #diversity
Ahead of their first practice, the team announced the addition of four new coaches who have joined head coach Robert Saleh's staff for training camp as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: D'Anthony Batiste (offensive line), Malik Davis (defensive line), Ben Wilkerson (special teams) and Lucy Phan (performance).
These coaches were selected by Saleh and running backs coach Randy Jordan, the ***** ans' Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Coordinator, to help them gain experience and potentially work toward full-time NFL coaching.
Batiste will return to the organization after serving in a similar role during offseason activities. A former NFL offensive tackle, he currently serves as an intern strength and conditioning coach for the University of Las Vegas.
Davis will come to the ***** ans to work with the defensive line, a position he is familiar with, currently serving as a defensive line ***** yst/defensive graduate ***** istant at Texas A&M. After starting his career as a student defensive ***** istant at Georgia Southern, he has also held defensive coaching roles with the University of Cincinnati and at South Alabama.
#Titans #line #bill #diversity
2 hours ago
Kelsey Plum's two-season tenure with the Los Angeles Sparks is likely coming to an end, per LA Times reporter Marisa Ingemi. Ingemi reported that the Sparks will most likely trade Plum by Sunday's midseason trade deadline, and that they've gotten interest from across the league.
Plum is in the midst of a historic offensive season, albeit an injury-riddled one. She's averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 **** ists, while shooting 52.7% from the field. All of those numbers are career highs. She's also shooting 38.3% from three, her highest mark since 2023. But she's appeared in just 12 of 27 games as she's dealt with an ankle and a lower leg injury. The Sparks are currently out of the playoff mix, holding a 10-17 record and losers of 6 straight games.
Plum signed a one-year, $999,999 contract ahead of the season, after being traded to LA from Las Vegas in a three-team trade that saw the Seattle Storm get the No. 2 pick (and Li Yueru), and Las Vegas acquire Jewell Loyd. While Plum has individually excelled since arriving in Los Angeles, the team missed out on the playoffs in Year 1 and appears on track to do so again.
#trade #angeles
Plum is in the midst of a historic offensive season, albeit an injury-riddled one. She's averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 **** ists, while shooting 52.7% from the field. All of those numbers are career highs. She's also shooting 38.3% from three, her highest mark since 2023. But she's appeared in just 12 of 27 games as she's dealt with an ankle and a lower leg injury. The Sparks are currently out of the playoff mix, holding a 10-17 record and losers of 6 straight games.
Plum signed a one-year, $999,999 contract ahead of the season, after being traded to LA from Las Vegas in a three-team trade that saw the Seattle Storm get the No. 2 pick (and Li Yueru), and Las Vegas acquire Jewell Loyd. While Plum has individually excelled since arriving in Los Angeles, the team missed out on the playoffs in Year 1 and appears on track to do so again.
#trade #angeles
4 hours ago
Mavericks rookie Sergio De Larrea reveals bold vision for his NBA future originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Becoming a member of the Dallas Mavericks marks the realization of a dream Sergio De Larrea had for years. This year's NBA Draft finally paved the way for the young guard, and he is now preparing to begin his professional journey in the NBA.
De Larrea reflected on the opportunity during an exclusive interview with The Smoking Cuban in Las Vegas during the opening days of the Summer League. He also shared how he envisions his role at the NBA level.
"Try to be in as much as positions as I can play. Let's see in the future I can play more positions, and this is gonna be for me to be a better player and be more versatile," he said.
De Larrea was originally selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft before his draft rights were later dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. He officially signed his rookie contract with Dallas in July, completing his move from Valencia Basket to the NBA organization.
#sergio
Becoming a member of the Dallas Mavericks marks the realization of a dream Sergio De Larrea had for years. This year's NBA Draft finally paved the way for the young guard, and he is now preparing to begin his professional journey in the NBA.
De Larrea reflected on the opportunity during an exclusive interview with The Smoking Cuban in Las Vegas during the opening days of the Summer League. He also shared how he envisions his role at the NBA level.
"Try to be in as much as positions as I can play. Let's see in the future I can play more positions, and this is gonna be for me to be a better player and be more versatile," he said.
De Larrea was originally selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft before his draft rights were later dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. He officially signed his rookie contract with Dallas in July, completing his move from Valencia Basket to the NBA organization.
#sergio
7 hours ago
Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, lead singer of rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, of criminal ******* ual conduct, with incidents happening when they were minors, according to a BBC investigation that aired on Wednesday.
The BBC reveals the allegations in the documentary ******* led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. According to the documentary, ten women accuse Leto of misconduct, and nine of them share their stories for the first time.
According to the BBC, one of the women, referred to in the movie as 54-year-old Leto, claims that she was raped in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another one says she was threatened with ******* ual abuse when she was 19. The third woman says that she had ******* with Leto in California when she was 17, just under the age of consent in the state of 18 years old. Leto is described as shrugging off the discussion of age of consent.
The fourth woman says Leto kept calling her over the phone with explicit ******* ual suggestions when she was 16, including at least once suggesting to have ******* . Another four women say they got strange phone calls with Leto on the other end, with ******* ual undertones, when they were young.
According to Deadline, one of the accusers, using the name of Isabel, says that she was raped by Leto in a motel bathroom in Las Vegas when she was 17 and Leto was in his 30s.
#leto #according #four
The BBC reveals the allegations in the documentary ******* led Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret. According to the documentary, ten women accuse Leto of misconduct, and nine of them share their stories for the first time.
According to the BBC, one of the women, referred to in the movie as 54-year-old Leto, claims that she was raped in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another one says she was threatened with ******* ual abuse when she was 19. The third woman says that she had ******* with Leto in California when she was 17, just under the age of consent in the state of 18 years old. Leto is described as shrugging off the discussion of age of consent.
The fourth woman says Leto kept calling her over the phone with explicit ******* ual suggestions when she was 16, including at least once suggesting to have ******* . Another four women say they got strange phone calls with Leto on the other end, with ******* ual undertones, when they were young.
According to Deadline, one of the accusers, using the name of Isabel, says that she was raped by Leto in a motel bathroom in Las Vegas when she was 17 and Leto was in his 30s.
#leto #according #four
12 hours ago
LAS VEGAS – Down a couple of bigs, the Portland Fire had an opportunity to test the Aces' size and depth at the Michelob ULTRA Arena Tuesday night.
However, despite missing NaLyssa Smith and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, the defending WNBA champions did not let that faze them.
Coming off the All-Star break — wounded by a 100-99 road defeat to Washington on July 22 — the Aces showed no signs of rust, particularly on offense, brushing aside the Fire, 98-83, on their first visit to Sin City.
The win clinched a season sweep of Portland for Las Vegas (19-8). It was the Aces' fourth victory in their last six games. Head coach Becky Hammon's group never trailed and led by as many as 18 points.
"Pretty good," Hammon said when asked to grade her team's return to action. "Except for that third quarter (Fire outscored the Aces 27-26), we gave up too much there, [but] pretty good. Good job; everybody is just trying to get into a flow. It's hard to replicate game flow in one day of practice, but it was a good game to kind of get back into our groove a little bit."
#good #FIRE #game
However, despite missing NaLyssa Smith and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, the defending WNBA champions did not let that faze them.
Coming off the All-Star break — wounded by a 100-99 road defeat to Washington on July 22 — the Aces showed no signs of rust, particularly on offense, brushing aside the Fire, 98-83, on their first visit to Sin City.
The win clinched a season sweep of Portland for Las Vegas (19-8). It was the Aces' fourth victory in their last six games. Head coach Becky Hammon's group never trailed and led by as many as 18 points.
"Pretty good," Hammon said when asked to grade her team's return to action. "Except for that third quarter (Fire outscored the Aces 27-26), we gave up too much there, [but] pretty good. Good job; everybody is just trying to get into a flow. It's hard to replicate game flow in one day of practice, but it was a good game to kind of get back into our groove a little bit."
#good #FIRE #game
12 hours ago
Where to watch The Basketball Tournament Alumni Bracket final: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for TBT originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Just four teams remain in the quest for the $2 million winner-take-all prize. The Basketball Tournament's new format split action between an eight-team Alumni Bracket and a six-team Las Vegas Non-Alumni Bracket, setting up intense matchups across the country.
In the Alumni Bracket, La Familia secured their spot in the Alumni Championship after a thrilling 70-66 win over Boeheim's Army. They will host JHX Hoops.
La Familia is the official Kentucky alumni TBT team, anchored by former Wildcats Willie Cauley-Stein, Archie Goodwin, Andrew Harrison, and DeAndre Liggins. The roster pairs these core Big Blue Nation fan favorites with select college standouts from other programs to build a versatile, deep squad for tournament play.
JHX Hoops represents the Kansas alumni team, anchored by Jayhawk legends like Frank Mason III, Mario Chalmers, Marcus Garrett, and Tyshawn Taylor.
#bracket #sporting
Just four teams remain in the quest for the $2 million winner-take-all prize. The Basketball Tournament's new format split action between an eight-team Alumni Bracket and a six-team Las Vegas Non-Alumni Bracket, setting up intense matchups across the country.
In the Alumni Bracket, La Familia secured their spot in the Alumni Championship after a thrilling 70-66 win over Boeheim's Army. They will host JHX Hoops.
La Familia is the official Kentucky alumni TBT team, anchored by former Wildcats Willie Cauley-Stein, Archie Goodwin, Andrew Harrison, and DeAndre Liggins. The roster pairs these core Big Blue Nation fan favorites with select college standouts from other programs to build a versatile, deep squad for tournament play.
JHX Hoops represents the Kansas alumni team, anchored by Jayhawk legends like Frank Mason III, Mario Chalmers, Marcus Garrett, and Tyshawn Taylor.
#bracket #sporting
13 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Portland Fire, 98-83, at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus was there to capture the following TST Images.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) follows through on her three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) follows through on her three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) reacts after scoring a three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
#vegas #aces #FIRE #july
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) follows through on her three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) follows through on her three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) reacts after scoring a three-point basket against the Portland Fire on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
#vegas #aces #FIRE #july
14 hours ago
Aces make surprising NaLyssa Smith roster decision after DiJonai Carrington allegations originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NaLyssa Smith was missing from the Las Vegas Aces' active roster for Tuesday night's game against the Portland Fire, but the team did not explain the surprising absence. Smith's omission came just days after Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington publicly accused her former partner of infidelity during the 2025 WNBA season. However, Las Vegas has not said that its roster decision was connected to Carrington's allegations.
The Aces did not provide an injury designation, disciplinary explanation or any other details when announcing their available players for their first game following the WNBA All-Star break.
"Tonight's Active Roster," Las Vegas wrote alongside its roster graphic.
Smith's name was not included. The timing quickly drew attention because the 25-year-old forward had appeared in all 26 games for the Aces this season. She had been a consistent contributor for a Las Vegas team that entered Tuesday with an 18-8 record.
#sporting
NaLyssa Smith was missing from the Las Vegas Aces' active roster for Tuesday night's game against the Portland Fire, but the team did not explain the surprising absence. Smith's omission came just days after Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington publicly accused her former partner of infidelity during the 2025 WNBA season. However, Las Vegas has not said that its roster decision was connected to Carrington's allegations.
The Aces did not provide an injury designation, disciplinary explanation or any other details when announcing their available players for their first game following the WNBA All-Star break.
"Tonight's Active Roster," Las Vegas wrote alongside its roster graphic.
Smith's name was not included. The timing quickly drew attention because the 25-year-old forward had appeared in all 26 games for the Aces this season. She had been a consistent contributor for a Las Vegas team that entered Tuesday with an 18-8 record.
#sporting
15 hours ago
The Ravens' biggest offseason addition is ready to silence the doubters originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the Baltimore Ravens take the field for training camp, one player will draw more attention than almost anyone else: newly acquired edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
After the Ravens missed out on trading for Maxx Crosby when a failed physical sent the star pass rusher back to the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore quickly pivoted and landed one of the NFL's premier defensive playmakers. Now, expectations are high for Hendrickson as he prepares for his first season in purple and black.
The veteran edge defender enters camp looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited him to just seven games. While the shortened season slowed his production, it did little to diminish his reputation as one of football's most relentless pass rushers.
Just one season earlier, Hendrickson reminded the league why he is considered an elite defender. During the 2024 campaign, he led the NFL with 17.5 sacks while generating 65 quarterback pressures, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and changing games with his ability to collapse the pocket.
#sporting #baltimore
When the Baltimore Ravens take the field for training camp, one player will draw more attention than almost anyone else: newly acquired edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
After the Ravens missed out on trading for Maxx Crosby when a failed physical sent the star pass rusher back to the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore quickly pivoted and landed one of the NFL's premier defensive playmakers. Now, expectations are high for Hendrickson as he prepares for his first season in purple and black.
The veteran edge defender enters camp looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited him to just seven games. While the shortened season slowed his production, it did little to diminish his reputation as one of football's most relentless pass rushers.
Just one season earlier, Hendrickson reminded the league why he is considered an elite defender. During the 2024 campaign, he led the NFL with 17.5 sacks while generating 65 quarterback pressures, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and changing games with his ability to collapse the pocket.
#sporting #baltimore
21 hours ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith is eager to get back to work for the New York Jets after off-field allegations this offseason had him concerned he could've been a "distraction" to the team.
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
The 35-year-old quarterback opened his news conference Tuesday after he and his teammates reported for training camp by addressing ******* ault accusations by a woman last month in Davie, Florida. After a short investigation, the case was closed without any charges filed.
"I really hate the fact that, you know, something I was a part of could have been a distraction for this team, my teammates, this organization because a lot of hard work's been put in," Smith said. "And a lot of guys have put a lot of work in for us to be in a good spot as a team. I'm happy that I'm able to put this behind me. I'm looking forward to moving forward and just continuing to build day by day with my guys."
Smith, in his second stint with the Jets after being acquired from Las Vegas in March, said he spoke with coach Aaron Glenn, general manager Darren Mougey and his teammates about the situation but didn't discuss any details. Smith also reportedly had two traffic violations in Florida during the offseason.
"Like I said, we'll put this behind us and we're moving forward," Smith said.
#teammates #Jets
21 hours ago
The NBA is in expansion mode.
As well as the would-be franchises in Vegas and Seattle reportedly attracting bids of up to $10bn, commissioner Adam Silver wants the NBA to expand its horizons into Europe.
Across the Atlantic, NBA Europe franchises – and there are going to be at least 12 of them – are fetching bids of at least $500m, potentially up to and beyond $1bn.
There are kinks to iron out there, but Silver sees NBA Europe as his legacy project. One way or another, it is going to happen.
With a 2027 launch date targeted for NBA Europe, the Vegas franchise likely to launch in the 2028-29 season and Seattle soon after, it could be a very lucrative few years for the league.
#franchises #going #least #launch
As well as the would-be franchises in Vegas and Seattle reportedly attracting bids of up to $10bn, commissioner Adam Silver wants the NBA to expand its horizons into Europe.
Across the Atlantic, NBA Europe franchises – and there are going to be at least 12 of them – are fetching bids of at least $500m, potentially up to and beyond $1bn.
There are kinks to iron out there, but Silver sees NBA Europe as his legacy project. One way or another, it is going to happen.
With a 2027 launch date targeted for NBA Europe, the Vegas franchise likely to launch in the 2028-29 season and Seattle soon after, it could be a very lucrative few years for the league.
#franchises #going #least #launch
22 hours ago
The Las Vegas Raiders have made one of the biggest decisions of training camp, and for now, they're putting their trust in NFL experience over potential.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, first-year head coach Klint Kubiak has named veteran Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback ahead of their opening practice at training camp. While the decision isn't necessarily permanent, it signals that the Raiders believe Cousins gives them the best opportunity to win right now, even with one of the league's most highly anticipated rookies waiting in the wings.
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Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarteback Kirk Cousins (8) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kubiak made his stance clear about the quarterback competition. "When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback. He's the guy, and he deserves it because he's played really good football."
#made
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, first-year head coach Klint Kubiak has named veteran Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback ahead of their opening practice at training camp. While the decision isn't necessarily permanent, it signals that the Raiders believe Cousins gives them the best opportunity to win right now, even with one of the league's most highly anticipated rookies waiting in the wings.
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Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarteback Kirk Cousins (8) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kubiak made his stance clear about the quarterback competition. "When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback. He's the guy, and he deserves it because he's played really good football."
#made
22 hours ago
The Ravens infamously backed out of their trade for Maxx Crosby due to concerns about a degenerative issue in the edge rusher's knee.
Crosby, who underwent surgery to repair his torn meniscus in January, did not participate much during Las Vegas' offseason.
But after saying he felt he was "almost there" during minicamp, he is all set to practice as the Raiders begin training camp.
"He's going to get all the reps tomorrow with the ones," head coach Klint Kubiak said in his Tuesday press conference. "He's ready to go. He's ready to practice.
"As practice unfolds and we're watching our players, it's always a moving target. But, as of right now, tomorrow's a pretty short workday — an hour and 30 minutes. So, we're expecting him to be ready to take all those reps."
#crosby #we 're #Ravens #vegas
Crosby, who underwent surgery to repair his torn meniscus in January, did not participate much during Las Vegas' offseason.
But after saying he felt he was "almost there" during minicamp, he is all set to practice as the Raiders begin training camp.
"He's going to get all the reps tomorrow with the ones," head coach Klint Kubiak said in his Tuesday press conference. "He's ready to go. He's ready to practice.
"As practice unfolds and we're watching our players, it's always a moving target. But, as of right now, tomorrow's a pretty short workday — an hour and 30 minutes. So, we're expecting him to be ready to take all those reps."
#crosby #we 're #Ravens #vegas
23 hours ago
An early look at the Madden 27 ratings is here, and there are some surprises for fans.
One of those comes when taking a look at the highest-rated rookies in the game. There are several recognizable names among that grouping, and unsurprisingly, every name on the list was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there is one prominent player selected in the first round this year that was shockingly omitted from the top 10 rated rookies.
Despite capturing the Heisman Trophy last year and being selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza was not among the top 10 rated rookies in the new game. The cut-off to make that list was a 78 overall rating, while Mendoza only sits at a 74 overall – missing the top 10 by just a few points.
But reports indicate that the franchise plans to run with Kirk Cousins as the starter this year, so his rating should reflect that he may not make as big an impact in his rookie season. And no one is going to care about his Madden rating in July if he does make the field and plays well this season. It is just a game, after all.
But someone has to be among the top 10 rated rookies in the game, so who made that list? Well, at the top of the list was running back Jeremiyah Love, the third overall selection in the draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Love procured an 82 overall rating in the game. Joining him with an 82 rating was safety Caleb Downs, who was picked by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in the draft.
#rated #rookies
One of those comes when taking a look at the highest-rated rookies in the game. There are several recognizable names among that grouping, and unsurprisingly, every name on the list was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there is one prominent player selected in the first round this year that was shockingly omitted from the top 10 rated rookies.
Despite capturing the Heisman Trophy last year and being selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza was not among the top 10 rated rookies in the new game. The cut-off to make that list was a 78 overall rating, while Mendoza only sits at a 74 overall – missing the top 10 by just a few points.
But reports indicate that the franchise plans to run with Kirk Cousins as the starter this year, so his rating should reflect that he may not make as big an impact in his rookie season. And no one is going to care about his Madden rating in July if he does make the field and plays well this season. It is just a game, after all.
But someone has to be among the top 10 rated rookies in the game, so who made that list? Well, at the top of the list was running back Jeremiyah Love, the third overall selection in the draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Love procured an 82 overall rating in the game. Joining him with an 82 rating was safety Caleb Downs, who was picked by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in the draft.
#rated #rookies
23 hours ago
Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft. But he'll have to earn a starting job with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed to reporters Tuesday that veteran Kirk Cousins will start training camp as the Raiders' starting quarterback. Kubiak made his comments at a news conference a day before the start of training camp.
"When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback. He's the guy," Kubiak said. "He's gonna get a ton of reps. He deserves it. He's played really good football.
"I want Fernando and I want Aidan [O'Connell] to push him."
Kubiak added that "it's important for me to be fair to the players and put the best player out there."
#raiders #start
Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed to reporters Tuesday that veteran Kirk Cousins will start training camp as the Raiders' starting quarterback. Kubiak made his comments at a news conference a day before the start of training camp.
"When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback. He's the guy," Kubiak said. "He's gonna get a ton of reps. He deserves it. He's played really good football.
"I want Fernando and I want Aidan [O'Connell] to push him."
Kubiak added that "it's important for me to be fair to the players and put the best player out there."
#raiders #start
23 hours ago
I broke down the 2027 scouting classes in my early summer scouting series, and the room has a ton of potential with a long list of potential standout players. I broke down the offense and defense in articles and I suggest reading those for a broad aspect of the room. Brock Bowers remains an elite tight end, and arguably the best in the NFL, but the Raiders do have some questions behind Bowers after the 2026 season. Former 2nd rounder Michael Mayer is sent to be a free agent, and with a good season he should be looking at a decent contract as a TE2, blocking specialist. Additionally, Ian Thomas is set to be a free agent and Las Vegas also has former UDFA Carter Runyon, who's flashed, but it's likely even with retaining Mayer the Raiders should add another TE.
These rankings are extremely early, and they will evolve over not only the summer but the next 8-10 months throughout the season, and into draft season. Some lists will feature 10, 15, 20, or more ranked prospects but I'll include others on the list below to note.
Jamari Johnson, Oregon – 6'5/260, R-So
Johnson was a key focal point of the Ducks offense last year with 32 receptions, 510 yards, and 3 TD after coming over from Louisville. He's better than Kenyon Sadiq, and in my opinion has a chance to be a better prospect than Bowers. Johnson has absurd movement skills, he's shown exceptional length, fires off the ball, and Johnson also shows a ton of quickness and movement in his route running. Johnson has fluid hips, he makes his cuts well, and Johnson shows an innate ability to adjust to the ball in the air and come down with tough catches. Where he makes a ton of impact is as a run blocker, where Johnson uses his length and athleticism with good technique, and a ton of lower body power to get off the line of scrimmage and into ***** e. Johnson will need to continue his play as the starter at TE, instead of the supplementary piece, but he has the core traits, athleticism, and technique to be a top 10 pick.
Peter Clarke, Temple – 6'6/270, Sr
#johnson #bowers #down
These rankings are extremely early, and they will evolve over not only the summer but the next 8-10 months throughout the season, and into draft season. Some lists will feature 10, 15, 20, or more ranked prospects but I'll include others on the list below to note.
Jamari Johnson, Oregon – 6'5/260, R-So
Johnson was a key focal point of the Ducks offense last year with 32 receptions, 510 yards, and 3 TD after coming over from Louisville. He's better than Kenyon Sadiq, and in my opinion has a chance to be a better prospect than Bowers. Johnson has absurd movement skills, he's shown exceptional length, fires off the ball, and Johnson also shows a ton of quickness and movement in his route running. Johnson has fluid hips, he makes his cuts well, and Johnson shows an innate ability to adjust to the ball in the air and come down with tough catches. Where he makes a ton of impact is as a run blocker, where Johnson uses his length and athleticism with good technique, and a ton of lower body power to get off the line of scrimmage and into ***** e. Johnson will need to continue his play as the starter at TE, instead of the supplementary piece, but he has the core traits, athleticism, and technique to be a top 10 pick.
Peter Clarke, Temple – 6'6/270, Sr
#johnson #bowers #down
23 hours ago
The Dallas Cowboys held their annual press conference to start training camp on Tuesday, and the idea of the offseason being free of drama came up a lot at the beginning.
Jerry Jones noted that he liked that perception and then matters turned to what lies ahead instead of what is in the rearview mirror. In a very non-Jerry way, the team's owner, president, and general manager was expressing such confidence in the group set to start out in Oxnard by saying that he would be willing to risk future ****** ets in the name of helping them.
Obviously that is a hint that Jones could orchestrate a trade to help the Cowboys. In fact, he said that he specifically spoke to an NFL team about "something" on Monday. It is worth noting that on Monday it was reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade. That could just be coincidence, though.
As this conversation was going on, Jerry was asked why he and the team moved on from the Maxx Crosby situation after Crosby's trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens fell through. He thought long and hard and then was pretty pointed.
"We didn't. We did not walk away."
#jerry #cowboys #tuesday #oxnard
Jerry Jones noted that he liked that perception and then matters turned to what lies ahead instead of what is in the rearview mirror. In a very non-Jerry way, the team's owner, president, and general manager was expressing such confidence in the group set to start out in Oxnard by saying that he would be willing to risk future ****** ets in the name of helping them.
Obviously that is a hint that Jones could orchestrate a trade to help the Cowboys. In fact, he said that he specifically spoke to an NFL team about "something" on Monday. It is worth noting that on Monday it was reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade. That could just be coincidence, though.
As this conversation was going on, Jerry was asked why he and the team moved on from the Maxx Crosby situation after Crosby's trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens fell through. He thought long and hard and then was pretty pointed.
"We didn't. We did not walk away."
#jerry #cowboys #tuesday #oxnard
1 day ago
When the New York Jets acquired Geno Smith this offseason, the conversation immediately shifted to the quarterback. Would they get the version who revitalized his career in Seattle Seahawks? Or would they inherit the one who struggled with turnovers during his lone season with the Las Vegas Raiders?
Those are fair questions. They just may not be the most important ones. As training camp opens, the Jets' ceiling on offense could depend less on which version of Smith takes the field and more on how offensive coordinator Frank Reich builds the offensive attack around him.
Quarterbacks often receive the credit when an offense succeeds and the blame when it doesn't. While that's part of playing the position, football has repeatedly shown that coaching, scheme and supporting talent can dramatically influence a quarterback's production.
So, here's where Reich enters the picture. The veteran coach inherits an offense featuring an experienced quarterback, a dynamic running back in Breece Hall, an emerging No. 1 receiver in Garrett Wilson and a pair of intriguing young tight ends in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor. The offensive line also appears more stable than it has in recent years, giving Reich more flexibility than many first-year coordinators enjoy.
The challenge isn't **** embling talent. It's finding the best way to maximize it.
#offensive #version #geno
Those are fair questions. They just may not be the most important ones. As training camp opens, the Jets' ceiling on offense could depend less on which version of Smith takes the field and more on how offensive coordinator Frank Reich builds the offensive attack around him.
Quarterbacks often receive the credit when an offense succeeds and the blame when it doesn't. While that's part of playing the position, football has repeatedly shown that coaching, scheme and supporting talent can dramatically influence a quarterback's production.
So, here's where Reich enters the picture. The veteran coach inherits an offense featuring an experienced quarterback, a dynamic running back in Breece Hall, an emerging No. 1 receiver in Garrett Wilson and a pair of intriguing young tight ends in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor. The offensive line also appears more stable than it has in recent years, giving Reich more flexibility than many first-year coordinators enjoy.
The challenge isn't **** embling talent. It's finding the best way to maximize it.
#offensive #version #geno
1 day ago
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to start training camp within the next month, and as they gear up for an interesting 2026 season, a few players and/or position groups can really make or break the season. The Raiders added a plethora of talent over the last off-season, with the Raiders likely to only return starters at left & right tackle, tight end, runningback, and one wide receiver on offense. Defensively, they likely return 3 starers on the defensive line, one at safety, one at corner, and none at linebacker. Needless, to say the Raiders are turning over the roster with talent, and for a roster that has been void of young talent in previous years, that was crucial. Additionally, they see three or four of their special teams playmakers likely change hands with Daniel Carlson and Jacob Bobenmoyer out, while new kick and punt returners should take the helm as well.
I already broke down the defense, and that article may be live when you are reading this, and if not it will be soon. I've also already broke down the offense.
The Raiders parted ways with Daniel Carlson after 8 seasons, and Carlson saw his FG rate fall steadily since 2020 going from 94.3% to 81.5% in 2025. Additionally, his abilities to hit from 50+ also fell down the board competing just 5 of 8 in 2025 after 8 of 11 in 2024, and 11 of 13 in 2022. The Raiders bring in two options, with veteran Matt Gay looking to rebound his career under DeCamillis, and rookie Kansei Matsuzawa dubbed the "Tokyo Toe, and Special-K". Gay converted 17 of his 23 attempts (74%) in 2025 though he was 4/4 in 2 games with the 49ers. He's struggled to regain his form from 2021-2022 where he 2as a Pro Bowler converting 60/64 field goals including 12/14 from 50+. Those two seasons came under new Raiders special teams coordinator, Joe DeCamillis.
As for Matsuzawa, the 2025 consensus All-American went 39/45 in his Hawaii career and another 72/72 on his PAT's. Matsuzawa is relatively new to kicking, having only done so for 5 years now, and he's not been tested from 50+ routinely which will be a big test in the NFL. Matsuzawa has the leg, and he's shown elite accuracy, but also kicking in the NFL comes with it's own challenges. The Raiders have seen their ability, and confidence, to hit field goals dip the last two seasons which has impacted not just their scores, record, but also playcalling. Las Vegas needs to be consistent at kicker to help ease pressure on the offense, and open up Klint Kubiak's playbook.
Dareke Young comes to Las Vegas following Klint Kubiak, and there's a plethora of jobs for him to take on in Las Vegas. The 6'2, 230 receiver has just 72 receiving yards in his career, but he may have a chance to take the "X" role for Klint Kubiak if he can stay consistent which has a chance to lead to 400-600 yards. Additionally, Young's best impact comes on special teams. He's been a proven gunner with a career 24 tackles and 3 FF including 2 FR, and 4 tackles in the playoffs. Young can provide as a kick
I already broke down the defense, and that article may be live when you are reading this, and if not it will be soon. I've also already broke down the offense.
The Raiders parted ways with Daniel Carlson after 8 seasons, and Carlson saw his FG rate fall steadily since 2020 going from 94.3% to 81.5% in 2025. Additionally, his abilities to hit from 50+ also fell down the board competing just 5 of 8 in 2025 after 8 of 11 in 2024, and 11 of 13 in 2022. The Raiders bring in two options, with veteran Matt Gay looking to rebound his career under DeCamillis, and rookie Kansei Matsuzawa dubbed the "Tokyo Toe, and Special-K". Gay converted 17 of his 23 attempts (74%) in 2025 though he was 4/4 in 2 games with the 49ers. He's struggled to regain his form from 2021-2022 where he 2as a Pro Bowler converting 60/64 field goals including 12/14 from 50+. Those two seasons came under new Raiders special teams coordinator, Joe DeCamillis.
As for Matsuzawa, the 2025 consensus All-American went 39/45 in his Hawaii career and another 72/72 on his PAT's. Matsuzawa is relatively new to kicking, having only done so for 5 years now, and he's not been tested from 50+ routinely which will be a big test in the NFL. Matsuzawa has the leg, and he's shown elite accuracy, but also kicking in the NFL comes with it's own challenges. The Raiders have seen their ability, and confidence, to hit field goals dip the last two seasons which has impacted not just their scores, record, but also playcalling. Las Vegas needs to be consistent at kicker to help ease pressure on the offense, and open up Klint Kubiak's playbook.
Dareke Young comes to Las Vegas following Klint Kubiak, and there's a plethora of jobs for him to take on in Las Vegas. The 6'2, 230 receiver has just 72 receiving yards in his career, but he may have a chance to take the "X" role for Klint Kubiak if he can stay consistent which has a chance to lead to 400-600 yards. Additionally, Young's best impact comes on special teams. He's been a proven gunner with a career 24 tackles and 3 FF including 2 FR, and 4 tackles in the playoffs. Young can provide as a kick
1 day ago
The 2026 NFL season kicks off a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders, with Klint Kubiak entering his first season as head coach and No.1 pick of the draft Fernando Mendoza set to take over as the face of the franchise. However, this is also the first year of the Raiders' rebuild, hence why our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have Las Vegas' win total set at 5.5 and longshots to win Super Bowl LXI (+12500).
With that in mind, below is a look at the Raiders' 2026 schedule, and each score will be updated weekly as the games progress throughout the season. All times below are in PST.
Week 1: vs. Arizona Cardinals (Thurs., Aug. 13, 5:00 p.m.) on FOX
Week 2: @ Houston Texans (Thurs., Aug. 20, 5:00 p.m.) on ESPN
Week 3: vs. San Francisco 49ers (Thurs., Aug. 27, 5:00 p.m.) on FOX
#week
With that in mind, below is a look at the Raiders' 2026 schedule, and each score will be updated weekly as the games progress throughout the season. All times below are in PST.
Week 1: vs. Arizona Cardinals (Thurs., Aug. 13, 5:00 p.m.) on FOX
Week 2: @ Houston Texans (Thurs., Aug. 20, 5:00 p.m.) on ESPN
Week 3: vs. San Francisco 49ers (Thurs., Aug. 27, 5:00 p.m.) on FOX
#week
1 day ago
Caitlin Clark leads 3 bold predictions for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The WNBA is (almost) back.
Regular-season action resumes Tuesday night following the week-long All-Star break. The second half of the season will have plenty at stake.
The Minnesota Lynx, powered by rookie All-Star Olivia Miles and the returning Napheesa Collier, are on track to have the league's best record for the second successive season. A'ja Wilson will hope to win her fifth MVP award in the coming months as the Las Vegas Aces push for a fourth WNBA ***** le in five years. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are hoping to go a step further than last year and reach the Finals, while the star-studded New York Liberty are more than capable of crashing the party if healthy.
Below are three bold predictions for the two months that remain before the playoffs begin, when records could fall and surprising truths could emerge at both ends of the standings.
#WNBA #caitlin #sporting #bold
The WNBA is (almost) back.
Regular-season action resumes Tuesday night following the week-long All-Star break. The second half of the season will have plenty at stake.
The Minnesota Lynx, powered by rookie All-Star Olivia Miles and the returning Napheesa Collier, are on track to have the league's best record for the second successive season. A'ja Wilson will hope to win her fifth MVP award in the coming months as the Las Vegas Aces push for a fourth WNBA ***** le in five years. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are hoping to go a step further than last year and reach the Finals, while the star-studded New York Liberty are more than capable of crashing the party if healthy.
Below are three bold predictions for the two months that remain before the playoffs begin, when records could fall and surprising truths could emerge at both ends of the standings.
#WNBA #caitlin #sporting #bold
1 day ago
As the league enters the second half of the season, ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI) gives Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever the highest chances of winning the 2026 WNBA ******* le.
According to ESPN ******* ytics, the Fever have a 24.1% chance of securing their second all-time league crown, holding a narrow advantage over the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. The Aces own a 22.6% chance to win the WNBA ******* le according to ESPN's BPI.
Rounding out the top five are the Minnesota Lynx (15.5%), New York Liberty (15.1%), and Atlanta Dream (13.3%).
Fueled by the All-Star trio of Kelsey Mitchell (23.3 points per game), Caitlin Clark (21.0), and Aliyah Boston (17.3), Indiana owns the WNBA's No. 1 scoring offense (95.5 points per game).
In her last four contests leading into the All-Star break, Clark averaged 25.5 points, 8.5 ******* ists and 1.5 steals per game on 47.5% shooting and 40% 3-point accuracy.
#points #game #indiana #star
According to ESPN ******* ytics, the Fever have a 24.1% chance of securing their second all-time league crown, holding a narrow advantage over the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. The Aces own a 22.6% chance to win the WNBA ******* le according to ESPN's BPI.
Rounding out the top five are the Minnesota Lynx (15.5%), New York Liberty (15.1%), and Atlanta Dream (13.3%).
Fueled by the All-Star trio of Kelsey Mitchell (23.3 points per game), Caitlin Clark (21.0), and Aliyah Boston (17.3), Indiana owns the WNBA's No. 1 scoring offense (95.5 points per game).
In her last four contests leading into the All-Star break, Clark averaged 25.5 points, 8.5 ******* ists and 1.5 steals per game on 47.5% shooting and 40% 3-point accuracy.
#points #game #indiana #star
1 day ago
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza unveils true feelings on getting invaluable Tom Brady mentorship originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Tom Brady has skin in the game when it comes to the Super Bowl race once again. He used to root for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers but that was only because his legacy in those areas preceded him. This time around, he is confidently rooting for and actively trying to help the Las Vegas Raiders win the Super Bowl. The first step? Mentoring the former Indiana Hoosiers star and 2026 NFL first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.
A lot of pressure is on the shoulders of Fernando Mendoza. After a five-year drought, he became the first player to win the Heisman Trophy while also nabbing the College Football Playoff National Championship. Mendoza also led the greatest program turnaround during his stay with the Indiana Hoosiers. Now, he also has Tom Brady giving him advice as he navigates the NFL as the Raiders' new quarterback.
Obviously, all of this can be a lot for the Raiders' rookie quarterback. But, the mentorship with Brady seems to be helping Mendoza a lot. He even discussed his feelings when it came to his newfound relationship, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com.
"It's surreal. However, you know, he's been such a great resource and he's been, from a young age, he's been a big idol of mine and then now it's, OK, Tom is a human being. Yes, he's an exceptional human being, but he's a human being. So, take what you can, learn from him, and make sure that you value that relationship, rather than looking at him with googly eyes every second," the Raiders quarterback declared.
#super
Tom Brady has skin in the game when it comes to the Super Bowl race once again. He used to root for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers but that was only because his legacy in those areas preceded him. This time around, he is confidently rooting for and actively trying to help the Las Vegas Raiders win the Super Bowl. The first step? Mentoring the former Indiana Hoosiers star and 2026 NFL first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.
A lot of pressure is on the shoulders of Fernando Mendoza. After a five-year drought, he became the first player to win the Heisman Trophy while also nabbing the College Football Playoff National Championship. Mendoza also led the greatest program turnaround during his stay with the Indiana Hoosiers. Now, he also has Tom Brady giving him advice as he navigates the NFL as the Raiders' new quarterback.
Obviously, all of this can be a lot for the Raiders' rookie quarterback. But, the mentorship with Brady seems to be helping Mendoza a lot. He even discussed his feelings when it came to his newfound relationship, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com.
"It's surreal. However, you know, he's been such a great resource and he's been, from a young age, he's been a big idol of mine and then now it's, OK, Tom is a human being. Yes, he's an exceptional human being, but he's a human being. So, take what you can, learn from him, and make sure that you value that relationship, rather than looking at him with googly eyes every second," the Raiders quarterback declared.
#super
1 day ago
The Denver Broncos ended the Kansas City Chiefs' nine-year reign atop the AFC West in 2025. Can Sean Payton and the Broncos repeat?
Quarterback Bo Nix is coming off ankle surgery but he's optimistic his surgically repaired ankle won't hinder him this year. Helping matters is Denver's splash trade for speedy wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
The Chiefs endured a nightmare season, but three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is confident he'll be ready to roll in Week 1 following a season-ending knee injury in 2025. The Chiefs signed Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III but also lost starting cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson this offseason.
The Chargers earned playoff berths in each of the past two seasons. Los Angeles hired the innovative Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator to spark its offense.
In Las Vegas, the Raiders made plenty of changes, headlined by 2026 No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza and head coach Klint Kubiak. But they still face an uphill battle in arguably the best division in football.
#chiefs #Broncos #year #season
Quarterback Bo Nix is coming off ankle surgery but he's optimistic his surgically repaired ankle won't hinder him this year. Helping matters is Denver's splash trade for speedy wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
The Chiefs endured a nightmare season, but three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is confident he'll be ready to roll in Week 1 following a season-ending knee injury in 2025. The Chiefs signed Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III but also lost starting cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson this offseason.
The Chargers earned playoff berths in each of the past two seasons. Los Angeles hired the innovative Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator to spark its offense.
In Las Vegas, the Raiders made plenty of changes, headlined by 2026 No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza and head coach Klint Kubiak. But they still face an uphill battle in arguably the best division in football.
#chiefs #Broncos #year #season
1 day ago
The WNBA is back with a new collective bargaining agreement and million dollar players.
The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to run it back as defending champs with the reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson, leading the way. Lots of other contenders hope to have something to say about that including the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. The Fever, who were without floor leader Caitlin Clark for much of last season, are fully healthy. The Liberty, who were also bitten by the injury bug last season, already have Sabrina Ionesco on the sidelines after she rolled her ankle in a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
The Atlanta Dream also made the trade of the offseason, getting Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to add to a roster which won 30 games last season.
Here is the full WNBA schedule for July 28 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable basketball schedule to filter by team or conference.
USA TODAY Studio IX : Check out our women's sports hub for in-depth **** ysis, commentary and more all season
#WNBA #atlanta #liberty #back
The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to run it back as defending champs with the reigning MVP, A'ja Wilson, leading the way. Lots of other contenders hope to have something to say about that including the Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. The Fever, who were without floor leader Caitlin Clark for much of last season, are fully healthy. The Liberty, who were also bitten by the injury bug last season, already have Sabrina Ionesco on the sidelines after she rolled her ankle in a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
The Atlanta Dream also made the trade of the offseason, getting Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky to add to a roster which won 30 games last season.
Here is the full WNBA schedule for July 28 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable basketball schedule to filter by team or conference.
USA TODAY Studio IX : Check out our women's sports hub for in-depth **** ysis, commentary and more all season
#WNBA #atlanta #liberty #back
2 days ago
The NFL offseason lasts about five months, from the Super Bowl in mid-February to training camps starting mid-July.
With nearly 150 days passing between the two bookends of the season, it is hard to remember all of the moves that occurred in the offseason and the players who will be suiting up in new places as a new year begins.
With every team officially at training camp, we recap the biggest moves of the offseason and answer a burning question for each team.
Click on the following links to jump to a specific team:
AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee ******* ans | Jacksonville Jaguars
AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders
NFC North: Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks
What will Joe Brady do in his first season as head coach?
#york
With nearly 150 days passing between the two bookends of the season, it is hard to remember all of the moves that occurred in the offseason and the players who will be suiting up in new places as a new year begins.
With every team officially at training camp, we recap the biggest moves of the offseason and answer a burning question for each team.
Click on the following links to jump to a specific team:
AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee ******* ans | Jacksonville Jaguars
AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders
NFC North: Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks
What will Joe Brady do in his first season as head coach?
#york
2 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams says he's joining the Minnesota Vikings on the eve of training camp.
Adams announced the move on social media Monday night, posting "Year 10" and the Vikings' "skol" hashtag.
Adams has played multiple positions during his nine-year NFL career, including 17 games at linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
Adams was the seventh overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft by the Jets and twice was a Pro Bowler in New York. He was a first-team All-Pro safety in 2019 went to the Pro Bowl again in 2020 with Seattle before struggling with injuries.
Adams played a combined five games with Detroit and Tennessee in 2024.
#jamal #minnesota
Adams announced the move on social media Monday night, posting "Year 10" and the Vikings' "skol" hashtag.
Adams has played multiple positions during his nine-year NFL career, including 17 games at linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
Adams was the seventh overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft by the Jets and twice was a Pro Bowler in New York. He was a first-team All-Pro safety in 2019 went to the Pro Bowl again in 2020 with Seattle before struggling with injuries.
Adams played a combined five games with Detroit and Tennessee in 2024.
#jamal #minnesota
2 days ago
Vita Vea reportedly has a short geographic wish list as he seeks a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Football ****** yst Ted Nguyen reported, citing a source, that the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle wants to join a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders. That would place the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and Raiders among his preferred destinations.
Vita Vea reportedly prefers a trade to the 49ers, Chargers, Rams or Raiders after requesting to leave the Buccaneers. Getty Images
Based on their 2025 interior pass-rush production, the Chargers stand out as the team that needs him most.
Los Angeles finished last in the NFL with only 41 pressures from its interior defensive linemen. Its 8.30% pressure rate ranked 28th, exposing a major weakness despite the offseason addition of Dalvin Tomlinson.
#raiders #chargers #buccaneers #reportedly
Football ****** yst Ted Nguyen reported, citing a source, that the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle wants to join a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders. That would place the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and Raiders among his preferred destinations.
Vita Vea reportedly prefers a trade to the 49ers, Chargers, Rams or Raiders after requesting to leave the Buccaneers. Getty Images
Based on their 2025 interior pass-rush production, the Chargers stand out as the team that needs him most.
Los Angeles finished last in the NFL with only 41 pressures from its interior defensive linemen. Its 8.30% pressure rate ranked 28th, exposing a major weakness despite the offseason addition of Dalvin Tomlinson.
#raiders #chargers #buccaneers #reportedly
