Three Jets in the top 10, but Chris Olave is No. 1Three Jets in the top 10, but Chris Olave is No. 1
How do the NFL’s best rookies stack up through five weeks? Which three teams have multiple players in the top 10? And which first-years are rising?
Day: October 12, 2022
How Texans rookie Dameon Pierce has helped revamp NFL’s worst rushing attackHow Texans rookie Dameon Pierce has helped revamp NFL’s worst rushing attack
Through five games, the fourth-round pick out of Florida is fifth in the NFL in rushing.
McVay: Rams haven’t made last offer to OBJMcVay: Rams haven’t made last offer to OBJ
After Odell Beckham Jr. tweeted Wednesday that the contract offer the Rams made to him wasn’t reflective of his worth, Sean McVay indicated he didn’t think that would be the team’s final offer.
Braves’ Matzek undergoing Tommy John surgeryBraves’ Matzek undergoing Tommy John surgery
Braves reliever Tyler Matzek is undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes: An AFC Championship Game rematch, and two stars who are difficult to stopJosh Allen and Patrick Mahomes: An AFC Championship Game rematch, and two stars who are difficult to stop
We asked players and coaches around the league what makes the quarterbacks of the Bills and Chiefs so great — and so difficult to slow down.
Dak to throw, test thumb; Rush expected to startDak to throw, test thumb; Rush expected to start
Injured Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will throw to receivers after Wednesday’s practice but he’s expected to miss his fifth straight game since having thumb surgery.
Keita Nakajima set for TOUR debut as pro at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPKeita Nakajima set for TOUR debut as pro at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
A piece of advice dear to Keita Nakajima comes from fellow Japanese golfer Takumi Kanaya: Confront yourself and keep challenging. Nakajima is set to embark on a new challenge this week, as the former world No. 1 amateur makes his PGA TOUR debut as a professional at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. Nakajima, 22, turned pro last month and was awarded a sponsor exemption to compete at Accordia Golf Narashino CC. In the first of what he hopes are many TOUR starts in the years to come, his “Hello, world” moment will occur in his native country. The Japan Sport Science University alum will commence action at 9:56 a.m. local time Thursday alongside Kurt Kitayama and Davis Riley. “I am honored to participate in the PGA TOUR as a pro,” Nakajima said Wednesday. “I have been sending swing videos to my coach, but now I am a pro, so I need to bring my best game out there.” Nakajima was clear Wednesday that he has raised his standards for his game as he embarks on a professional career. His base of expectations is high. He set a record with 87 weeks atop the World Amateur Golf Ranking, also becoming the first player to win the Mark H. McCormack medal twice as the world’s top men’s amateur golfer (2021 and 2022). “I appreciate the opportunities I have been given thanks to the medal,” Nakajima said. “I hope I have created a pathway for not only Japanese players but all Asia-Pacific players to pursue the dream they have.” Nakajima finished T28 in his ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP debut last fall; that was one of five TOUR starts last season including three majors. Upon turning pro last month, he has made two Japan Golf Tour starts, finishing T48 at the Panasonic Open – which he won as an amateur in 2021 – and T26 at the Vantelin Tokai Classic. He credits last year’s ZOZO winner and Japan native Hideki Matsuyama as an inspiration, and he’s close with Kanaya, who won the Mark H. McCormack Medal in 2020. “I grew up watching Takumi, and he did the same in following in the steps of Hideki,” Nakajima said. “I feel it’s my responsibility to leave a positive impression on the players that will come after I leave.” This week in Japan, he can do so firsthand.
Adams charged with assault for postgame shoveAdams charged with assault for postgame shove
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a credentialed media worker after Monday’s loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs.
Tua to throw but ruled out; Thompson to startTua to throw but ruled out; Thompson to start
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will take a small step Wednesday toward returning to football but has been ruled out for a second straight week because of a concussion.
Source: Fins optimistic WR Hill plays vs. VikingsSource: Fins optimistic WR Hill plays vs. Vikings
The Dolphins are optimistic that Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill will be able to play Sunday against the Vikings despite his left foot injury, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.