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In terms of the future, Simpson is on record that he believes he’s in the best situation to prosper and is grateful of the talented veterans he’ll get to learn from, Stafford included.Stafford doesn’t disagree.”He’s a guy that asks questions; I’ve been trying to answer those as honestly and as thoroughly as I possibly can,” Stafford said. “He’s a smart kid. He’s got talent, obviously. He’s a high draft pick. So, happy to add good players to our team. He’s one of them. But my job is, you know, go out there and get myself and our team as ready…
Frances Tiafoe says the racquet that he lost when celebrating his French Open second-round win with the crowd has been returned to him.American 19th seed Tiafoe battled for four hours and 43 minutes in sweltering heat in Paris to beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 6-4.Immediately after securing victory, Tiafoe ran over to a group of fans in the stands and embraced them in celebration while still holding his racquet.Tiafoe jumped up and down with the group before breaking free to return to his seat – but the racquet was no longer in his hand.”They…
“Why do you hate football so much?” I pulled myself away from aiming at the cue ball on a pool table at a long-since-gone sports bar called The Endzone along Highway 99 in Kent, Washington, and looked up to see if the old guy was talking to me. I say “old,” but back in 1998, he was probably younger than I am now. He wore a Don James-style purple Huskies hat with a yellow “W,” and had the requisite 1990s goatee. He stared at me, awaiting my response. Turns out he’d heard my rant about college football bowl games. My…
A debate on X emerged on Thursday evening regarding whether Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was the second-best shooter of all time behind Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry.The conversation got Lillard’s attention, who chimed in.It’s hard to argue against Curry being the top shooter in the game’s history. He’s made the most three-pointers all time (4,248) and per game (4.0) while shooting 42.2 percent from beyond the arc. He’s showcased limitless range while leading the Warriors to four NBA titles.Plenty of players can make a case as the second-best shooter ever, including (but not limited to)…
‘I think it’s going to get done soon’New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave understands the business side of the NFL, but he also recognizes the team’s need for significant improvement after last season. Despite ongoing contract negotiations between his agent and the team’s front office, Olave chose not to skip voluntary OTAs. He attended the first two days and made it clear that he’s all in on helping the Saints prepare for the 2026 season.“I’m committed to winning, man. We haven’t been winning here these past four years since I’ve been here,” Olave told reporters on Thursday. Between his…
Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan to become their next manager following Massimiliano Allegri’s sacking.The 54-year-old Argentine is currently preparing for the World Cup with the United States, but his contract expires after the tournament and the Serie A side have an interest.Pochettino’s immediate focus is on this summer’s finals, which are co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, but an eventual return to club football may interest the former Tottenham and Chelsea head coach.His last club spell was as Chelsea boss for the 2023-24 season, with the Blues finishing sixth in the Premier League and losing…
When Chris Macintosh left his position as athletic director at Wisconsin, the pressure on Luke Fickell was turned up even further. Macintosh backed Fickell publicly despite a 2025 season that was simply a nightmare. Now, that security blanket is gone and another poor season would almost certainly be the final chapter in Fickell’s tenure in Madison.The departure of Macintosh sparked discussion about his handling of the football program, and while that is a pressing issue, what intrigues me the most about the move is the additional pressure now facing Fickell and the football team.Regardless of how people feel about Macintosh,…
What made the New York Knicks Finals-boundAfter years of falling short, the New York Knicks broke through to the NBA Finals. From roster moves to playoff growth, here’s how New York turned years of frustration into a championship run.This playoff run has been a series of firsts for the San Antonio Spurs.Thursday, May 28 presented yet another: this is the first time this young Spurs core is facing elimination in the postseason.The Spurs are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in a must-win situation, as San Antonio is looking to knot the series…
The NFL’s adjustment will accommodate the league’s Australian debut featuring the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Ezra Shaw / Getty ImagesThe NFL is shifting its deadline for teams to determine their 53-man rosters from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 30, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. Teams will have to submit their waiver claims by 1 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31, rather than Wednesday, Sept. 2.NFL owners updated the rules dictating the cutdown deadline during their spring meetings in late March. The adjustment set the deadline at 4 p.m. ET on the Tuesday…
Novak Djokovic turned 39 last week and, having reached at least the semi-finals in each of the past five majors, has received a boost in his quest for an elusive standalone record 25th Grand Slam.The third seed is the only man left who knows what it takes to win a major and will be drawing on all that vast experience.A man of his age has obvious physical limitations and Djokovic has also struggled in the heat over the years.Playing in Friday’s Chatrier day session against exciting Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, with temperatures set to reach 34C, will be a litmus…