Raiders quarterback Geno Smith endured a bruising Thursday, throwing his league-high 12th interception and taking six sacks in a 10-7 loss to the Broncos that dropped the Raiders to 2-7. The offense managed 188 yards. Smith left early in the fourth with a quad contusion, then returned after two snaps,...
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll voiced sharp frustration after a Thursday night 10-7 loss to the Broncos, saying the offense isn't scoring and must run the ball better. He noted offensive coordinator Chip Kelly stayed with the ground game to keep the Broncos from teeing off, but production lagged: just...
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith left briefly on the first play of the fourth quarter after a scramble ended with Nik Bonitto grabbing his right knee and Malcolm Roach landing on him. He limped off in pain, and Kenny Pickett took over while Smith was 12-of-21 for 94 yards and an...
Fathers of two 2024 first round receivers are voicing frustrations, and one son is trying to steady the noise. After Chicago’s 47-42 win over the Bengals, where Rome Odunze had no catches on three targets, his father James reposted messages urging the Bears to throw to him more or trade...
Rico Dowdle surged to RB2 and remains an RB1, pending a precautionary quad issue. Arizona will start Jacoby Brissett over injured Kyler Murray, lifting Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison amid a pass-happy tilt. Chicago weighs Kyle Monangai’s breakout against D’Andre Swift’s return in a soft Giants matchup. Jacksonville’s injuries open...
Don Mattingly said he had a strong sense this would be his final year in Toronto, telling a crowd at MLB's Manhattan flagship he was close to that decision before the season began. The Blue Jays bench coach of three seasons, whose contract expired after Toronto's World Series loss to...
Steph Curry will miss Friday’s game in Denver, the Warriors NBA Cup opener, due to a lingering illness linked to the recent trip to Milwaukee and Indianapolis. He felt symptoms before Tuesday’s home game against Phoenix, still logging 28 points in 34 minutes but fading late, then sat out Wednesday’s...
Week 10 opens with an AFC West meeting as the Raiders visit the Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Denver arrives atop the division for the first time since its Super Bowl‑winning 2015 season and carries a six-game streak fueled by late rallies; Bo Nix and company have scored over 40%...
Giants kicker Graham Gano said the abuse he’s faced has escalated into death threats, both online and in person, often linked to sports betting, as injuries threaten to sideline him for a 21st game in three seasons. After missing a 45-yard field goal against the 49ers, he did not practice...
Just over a week after his firing, former LSU coach Brian Kelly issued a statement thanking fans, recalling the roar of Death Valley in a win over Alabama and acknowledging painful losses. Kelly, 34-14 in three-plus seasons and a 2022 SEC title game participant, praised players including Heisman winner Jayden...
