Day: April 8, 2018

What could an extension between Leonard Williams and the Jets look like?What could an extension between Leonard Williams and the Jets look like?

Two years after giving Muhammad Wilkerson a lucrative contract extension, it’s almost time for Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan to hand out a big-time deal to another defensive lineman. Entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, Leonard Williams is nearing a well-deserved payday. The Jets can

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2018 O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Vegas picks and predictions: Fade Kyle Larson, back Ryan Blaney for NASCAR at Texas2018 O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Vegas picks and predictions: Fade Kyle Larson, back Ryan Blaney for NASCAR at Texas

The 2018 NASCAR season rolls on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Kevin Harvick is going off as a 3/1 favorite on this 1.5-mile track, while Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. are right behind him at 4/1. Before you make any kind of bet on NASCAR at Texas,

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Masters updates: Round 4 at Augusta NationalMasters updates: Round 4 at Augusta National

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Patrick Reed is chasing his first major. Rory McIlroy is chasing the career Grand Slam. And everybody else is chasing those two. That’s the setup for Sunday’s final round of the Masters. Reed, at 14 under, leads McIlroy by three shots. Those two will be paired in the final twosome; given their epic battle in the opening Singles match of the 2016 Ryder Cup, there should be plenty of fireworks at Augusta National. Rickie Fowler, Jon Rahm and Henrik Stenson are the next names on the leaderboard. PGATOUR.COM is on the scene and will have updates throughout the final round. MORE: Leaderboard | Tee times

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Detroit Lions open offseason workouts on Monday: 5 things to watchDetroit Lions open offseason workouts on Monday: 5 things to watch

Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia fields questions from reporters during the NFL meetings in Orlando on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Video by Dave Birkett/DFP The Detroit Lions begin their offseason program on Monday, the start of two weeks of strength training and conditioning workouts. Still to come are

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LSU basketball player Brian Bridgewater catching NFL attentionLSU basketball player Brian Bridgewater catching NFL attention

Not everyone who participated in LSU’s Pro Day last week was on the LSU football team. Brian Bridgewater, who played on LSU’s basketball team, is hoping to convince some NFL teams that he has what it takes to make it as an NFL tight end. Bridgewater said scouts were pleased to see that he can

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