Digest (May 13): USC’s Victor Uyaelunmo reportedly to transfer to Towson, join younger brother

Broadcaster and former player Ron Darling has had an interesting few days calling the ALDS for TBS. Referencing the Red Sox getting to Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka in Game 2, he used an old idiom that happens to include a racial slur. During Game 3, when the Red Sox were getting to starter Luis Severino, Darling suggested that the right-hander had gotten a late start warming up, explaining his struggles.

As 2018 NFL Draft grades continue to roll in, the general consensus is that the New York Giants, led by general manager Dave Gettleman, landed one of the best overall hauls in the league. However, some remain critical of their decision to pass on a quarterback at No. 2 overall, where they instead took Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. One of the most critical takes of that selection came by way of Bleacher Report, who labeled it the “worst pick� in the draft. According to Spotrac, the New York Giants guaranteed Saquon Barkley $31 million in his rookie contract, which will be the second-most for any running back in NFL history. When you take a back as high as Giants general manager Dave