Alvin Kamara Was Slowed By Injuries Last Year

New Orleans Saints running backs coach Joel Thomas said that running back Alvin Kamara played through knee, ankle and back injuries in 2019. Despite missing two games and playing hurt for much of the year, Kamara had 171 carries for 797 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, adding 81 receptions for 533 yards […]

Josh Allen Organizes Workouts

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen planned out two separate "camps" for his teammates this offseason during the coronavirus pandemic. The first one was staged in California, with rookie running back Zack Moss and rookie wide receivers Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins on hand. The second camp was a lot more detailed and took place in […]

Tua Tagovailoa Has Made Miraculous Recovery From Hip Surgery

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip), the fifth overall pick in April, has continued to make significant progress in his recovery from hip surgery. "He’s doing miraculously well," said Kevin Wilk, a renowned physical therapist. Tagovailoa was expected to move from Alabama to South Florida last weekend. He spends around three and a half […]

Lamar Jackson Fine After Tumble Over Jet Ski

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is fine after falling over a jet ski in a video posted on social media, according to a source. In the video, Jackson is running with a football on the beach before running into a parked jet ski and falling headfirst into the water. The 23-year-old was the second unanimous […]

Vikings Zone Scheme A Perfect Fit For Dalvin Cook

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook's combination of speed, quickness, balance and vision as a one-cut runner fits perfectly in the team's outside-zone scheme. Cook had 25 runs of 10-plus yards in an offense that had the fourth-most rushing attempts in the league in 2019. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had a 71 percent completion rate and […]

Judge Rules MLB's Letter To Yankees Should Be Unsealed

A New York judge ruled on Friday that a letter from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to the New York Yankees addressing a 2017 investigation of the team should be unsealed. The Yankees have made an emergency appeal before the letter is to be unsealed on June 19. The Yankees and MLB have the chance to […]

Cardinals Shut Down Virtual Program For Veterans

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury told his team that the virtual offseason for veterans is over. However, the rookies will continue to meet. The Cardinals are among several teams that ended their virtual offseason programs for their veterans, but other teams are gearing up for another week of Zoom meetings. Even though some teams […]

Ezekiel Elliott Among Players To Test Positive For COVID-19

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of the players from the Cowboys who has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent, Rocky Arceneaux. However, Arceneaux said that Elliott is feeling good. Sources said that several Cowboys and Texans players have tested positive for COVID-19 recently, but none of the players are […]

Bradley Chubb, Bryce Callahan Ready To Go

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell said that both defensive end Bradley Chubb (knee) and cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) are ready to go. Chubb missed 12 games in his sophomore season due to an ACL tear, and Callahan didn't play at all in 2019 due to complications from foot surgery. Both Chubb and Callahan are […]

Players Reject MLB's Latest Offer

The Major League Baseball Players Association asked the league to set a schedule for the 2020 season rather than submit another counterproposal. "Further dialogue with the league would be futile. It's time to get back to work. Tell us when and where," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement. The league has suggested […]

Kyler Murray Very Comfortable In Cardinals Offense

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was extremely confident and comfortable working in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense last year because of his familiarity with it in college. "Coming from where he was at -- Texas A&M and then Oklahoma, where they give him that freedom -- there's a comfort level that he's had […]

Marco Raya, Kala'i Rosario Close Out Twins Draft

The Minnesota Twins selected United South High School pitcher Marco Raya with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They finished off their draft this year by taking Waiakea High School outfielder Kala'i Rosario in the fifth round (158th overall). Raya is a high-upside 17-year-old right-hander despite […]

Ty Brown Among Astros Final Draft Selections

The Houston Astros selected Vanderbilt pitcher Ty Brown with the 101st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Houston wrapped up their draft by taking Tennessee outfielder Zach Daniels in the fourth round (131st overall) and UC San Diego shortstop Shay Whitcomb in the fifth round with the final […]

Dodgers Go With Speed In Jake Vogel In Third Round

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Huntington Beach High School outfielder Jake Vogel with the 100th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Blue proceeded to take Virginia Tech catcher Carson Taylor in the fourth round (130th overall) and Central Arkansas pitcher Gavin Stone in the fifth round (159th […]

Trevor Hauver, Beck Way Conclude Yankees 2020 Draft

The New York Yankees selected Arizona State second baseman Trevor Hauver with the 99th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Yanks closed out their draft by selecting Northwest Florida State right-handed pitcher Beck Way in the fourth round (129th overall). New York had only three draft picks […]

Michael Guldberg, Dane Acker Under-The-Radar Picks For A's

The Oakland Athletics selected Georgia Tech outfielder Michael Guldberg with the 98th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to take Oklahoma pitcher Dane Acker in the fourth round (127th overall) and Washington pitcher Stevie Emanuels in the fifth round (157th overall). Guldberg isn't big at […]

Atlanta Continues To Focus On Pitching In Draft

The Atlanta Braves selected Michigan outfielder Jesse Franklin V with the 97th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up with Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider in the fourth round (126th overall) and Texas pitcher Bryce Elder in the fifth round (156th overall). Franklin is strong from […]

Rays Take Two Righties Among Final Three Picks

The Tampa Bay Rays selected St. Joseph High School pitcher Hunter Barnhart with the 96th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Rays added to their roster by taking University of California - Davis shortstop Tanner Murray in the fourth round and Central Florida pitcher Jeff Hakanson in […]

Maxx Crosby Has Sights Set On Chiefs QB

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby had 10 sacks in his rookie season in 2019, but he wasn't able to take down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "He’s a different type of player too. He’s one of those guys. He just backpedals, he’ll throw the ball from weird angles, it’s not like sacking […]

Kyler Murray Anxious To Work With Receivers

Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks Brett Hundley and Chris Streveler are building chemistry with wide receivers Christian Kirk, Trent Sherfield and others, but quarterback Kyler Murray remains in Dallas. Larry Fitzgerald said they are trying to work out the logistics to convene before training camp and that Murray "is anxious to get with his teammates." "Talking to […]

MLB, Players Remain At Impasse

MLB's latest return-to-play proposal has left the Players Association frustrated and increased the likelihood of commissioner Rob Manfred instituting a shortened season without input from the union, according to sources familiar with the situation. Dan Halem, the deputy commissioner, accused the players' union of causing "enormous damage to the sport" with its negotiating posture. The […]

Indians Mix It Up With Final Three Picks

The Cleveland Indians selected Mira Costa High School outfielder Petey Halpin with the 95th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Tribe continued with Santa Margarita High School shortstop Milan Tolentino in the fourth round and Vanderbilt pitcher Mason Hickman in the fifth round. Halpin has impressive tools […]

Marquise Blair Could Take Over In Nickel Role

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that safety Marquise Blair will "get a lot of consideration to contribute" in a nickel role covering the slot this season. Ugo Amadi was the main nickel cornerback last season but struggled in coverage and will be pushed by Blair this summer. Blair, a second-round pick last year, […]

Titans Continue To Monitor Jadeveon Clowney

The Tennessee Titans remain interested in free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, but the Titans haven't had recent conversations with him, according to general manager Jon Robinson. "I know he wants to play," Robinson said. "I think we would be a pretty good fit for him. There was some mutual interest there when we started the […]

Brandon Aiyuk Recovered From Core Surgery

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is fully recovered from his core surgery. Taken 25th overall in April's draft, Aiyuk has been taking part in throwing sessions with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and others this offseason. The 22-year-old from Arizona State isn't the fastest wideout around, but he's a yard-after-the-catch monster and could thrive […]

Jalen Hurd Taking Part In Throwing Sessions

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) was catching passes from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during a throwing session on Friday that also includes receivers Kendrick Bourne and Chris Thompson. Hurd didn't play at all in his rookie season after being drafted in the third round, but he looks to be recovered from his injury […]

Blake Snell Resumes Bullpen Sessions

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday that consisted of 15 fastballs. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since spring training was canceled in mid-March. The left-hander had a cortisone injection on Feb. 28 but has used the stoppage to rest his body and arm […]

Nats Go With Reliever Holden Powell Among Final Picks

The Washington Nationals selected UCLA pitcher Holden Powell with the 94th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Following Powell, Washington selected Oklahoma catcher Brady Lindsly in the fourth round and San Jacinto College North lefty pitcher Mitchell Parker in the fifth round. Powell is an attractive late-inning reliever […]

Ian Bedell Gives Cards A High Floor In Fourth Round

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Levi Prater with the 93rd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Red Birds followed that up with Missouri pitcher Ian Bedell in the fourth round and Long Beach State outfielder LJ Jones IV in the fifth round. Prater gets […]

Brewers Target Power, Speed And Versatility Late In Draft

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Central Michigan catcher Zavier Warren with the 92nd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to select Cincinnati outfielder Joey Wiemer in the fourth round and University of Louisiana at Lafayette shortstop Hayden Cantrelle in the fifth round. Warren is versatile and […]