Head of the class: Ranking the NFL coaches
The top head coaches in the game — Doug Pederson, Bill Belichick and Sean Payton — are relatively easy to rank, but after that things get extremely dicey. Powered by…
Sam Warburton retirement a ‘red flag’ for rugby union, admits World Rugby chief Agustin Pichot amid injury crisis
Sam Warburton’s injury-enforced retirement is a “red flag” for rugby union that could be the trigger to bring in a radical change to how players are handled, admitted World Rugby…
Analysis: Few good options for NFL owners on player protests
The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite — or perhaps because of — team owners’ efforts to stop players from using the forum…
Three quarterbacks likely to be busts
Busts happen. Whether through injury or skill level, it’s inevitable the 2018 fantasy football season will include more than a handful of busts. Some will be epic, while some will…
Foes’ lackluster offseasons give Jets glimmer of AFC East hope
The Patriots have won the last nine straight AFC East title and 16 of the past 18 during their run of dominance. Can the Jets or anyone else finally unseat…
Giants facing challenge to get back to top of NFC East
A look at how the Giants’ rivals in the NFC East stack up: Philadelphia Eagles Coach: Doug Pederson (third season) Biggest newcomers: The Eagles are smart. They realize changing things…
Warriors’ new big man could leave a big void
Deep thoughts, cheap shots & bon mots … President Trump ‘s demand to the NFL: First-time protesting players be suspended one game w/o pay. Second offense, out for the season….
A U.Va. team consisting of the school’s best NFL players
With Tech’s team selected, now let’s construct one made up of Virginia alumni. It’s important to keep perspective in this exercise, especially when dealing with players that competed a long…
49ers coach Katie Sowers breaks new ground, fulfills her NFL dream
1 of 6 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers speaks to the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco. 2 of 6 Assistant coach Katie Sowers of the San Francisco 49ers takes the…
Pete Prisco says the Jags have the NFL’s best roster and will ‘come close’ to 16-0
“I was up there for minicamp and you know I know a lot of people on that team and in the building,” Prisco said. “This team is significantly better than…
