Five players with their next big contract on the line this season
Nothing motivates like a contract year.
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Carl Cheffers defends roughing call: Chris Jones landed on Derek Carr with full body weight
Referee Carl Cheffers attempted to defend his controversial decision to flag Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones for roughing Raiders quarterback Derek Carr after Monday night’s game.
Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa trade early goals in 1-1 draw
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa recap: The Reds raced out to an early lead but settled for a 1-1 draw with precious few scoring chances at the City Ground on Monday.
Who’s next: Five NBA stars most likely to be traded this season
This summer, it was Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, but not Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving. There are always NBA trades to talk about — even if some never come to fruition.
‘Fired up’ Chase Briscoe ready to continue title quest in Round of 8
CONCORD, N.C. — While Christoper Bell celebrated in Victory Lane after his must-win performance at the Charlotte Roval, Chase Briscoe stood on pit road and couldn’t stop smiling after his ninth-place finish moved him into the Round of 8.
Highlights: Notre Dame 28, BYU 20 — Big running plays seal third straight Irish win
LAS VEGAS — Notre Dame’s offense may have enjoyed a new playmaking receiver in its 28-20 win against BYU on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, but four players from two positions still did almost all the work for the Irish.
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame hold on in Las Vegas amid second-half BYU surge
LAS VEGAS — When Notre Dame revealed its white-and-gold uniforms back in July for Saturday’s Shamrock Series against BYU, “All-American tight end fell down” was the first mention of Michael Mayer, courtesy of former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. doing his best Zach Galifianakis impersonation. Officially wearing that uniform this weekend, Mayer did anything but fall down in Notre Dame’s 28-20 victory against the No. 16 Cougars.
Yates report takeaways extend beyond NWSL: ‘Guardrails’ are essential for women’s pro sports
U.S. Soccer and the NWSL were so focused on putting and keeping players on the field that protecting those players fell by the wayside.