Pickett on OC change: ‘We all got to be better’Pickett on OC change: ‘We all got to be better’
After the Steelers fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada, quarterback Kenny Pickett said “it’s a challenge to everybody.”
Day: November 22, 2023
Holiday: Bucks trade tip ‘would’ve been cool’Holiday: Bucks trade tip ‘would’ve been cool’
Jrue Holiday says he doesn’t have a chip on his shoulder toward the Bucks but noted that a heads-up he was going to be traded would have been appreciated.
Simmons out another week, Thomas improvingSimmons out another week, Thomas improving
Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his back while Cam Thomas (ankle) has been cleared for increased on-court activity.
Why Jayson Tatum’s starters-only meeting is fueling the CelticsWhy Jayson Tatum’s starters-only meeting is fueling the Celtics
The Celtics can boast six starters — even if only five can start and finish games. A preseason sit-down ensured they were all on the same page.
Cam Newton’s ‘Dab’: How current Panthers, some of whom were in junior high, remember the phenomenonCam Newton’s ‘Dab’: How current Panthers, some of whom were in junior high, remember the phenomenon
The last time the Panthers faced the Titans in Tennessee, Newton’s touchdown celebration became a nationwide celebration for young and old.
Diamondbacks trade for Suarez to fill hole at 3BDiamondbacks trade for Suarez to fill hole at 3B
The Diamondbacks have acquired 3B Eugenio Suarez in a trade with the Mariners.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Returns To On-Court Workouts, Will Be Re-Evaluated In One WeekKelly Oubre Jr. Returns To On-Court Workouts, Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week
Kelly Oubre Jr. participated in on-court workouts on Monday as he recovers from a fractured rib.
The Sixers announced that Oubre will be re-evaluated in a week.
Nick Nurse added that there is a possibility that Oubre returns to the court next week depending on how he responds to contact.
“Yeah, there might be a chance. I think we’re still at a stage where we’re not sure how he’s going to handle the contact part of it,” said Nurse.
Irsay: Arrested because I’m a ‘white billionaire’Irsay: Arrested because I’m a ‘white billionaire’
Colts owner Jim Irsay said his 2014 arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated was a result of police prejudice against him for being “a rich, white billionaire.”
Retired QB Brees can only throw left-handed nowRetired QB Brees can only throw left-handed now
Quarterback Drew Brees said Tuesday on ESPN Radio’s “Greeny” show that he’s now unable to throw a football with his right arm because of the major shoulder injury he suffered in 2005.
Jayson Tatum Called Preseason Meeting With Celtics ‘Six Starters’Jayson Tatum Called Preseason Meeting With Celtics ‘Six Starters’
Before the Boston Celtics started the season, Jayson Tatum took it upon himself to call a meeting. This meeting included the Celtics “six starters” of Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White. No coaches or other teammates were present, only the six veterans gathered for a talk about the upcoming season.
“I wanted us to get in the room and talk about it,” Tatum told ESPN. “We all are human and have feelings, and I opened the floor and basically said, ‘There’s six of us. Only five can play at one time. One of us is not going to finish the game all the time.
“Whether it’s fair or not, me and JB are probably going to always start, and always finish the game. But we have to be held to a different standard and be able to be coached differently. Whether it’s KP and Al, one of you guys may not finish a game, and you have to be OK with that.”
Tatum’s goal was to head off any problems down the line, when losing games could spark dissension.
“This was a time where, if you’re not OK with it, let’s talk about it,” Tatum said. “I didn’t want everybody to, before the season started, say, ‘Yeah, I’m, I’m fine with it. Whatever.’ And then, you know, we’ll lose a couple games, and then things build up.
“It offered a time for us to all be on the same page and express that we were OK. … It was a great meeting.”