On Tuesday, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier pulled the rug out from under WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Tuesday was supposed to be about the evening’s anticipated Game 5 semifinal matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, the latest chapter in a postseason that has delivered in spades. Instead, during her exit interview for the Lynx, Collier delivered a …
Read More »Tag Archives: Andscape
Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes can’t carry their teams alone — Andscape
Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson – arguably the NFL’s top two players – have continued to dazzle early this season. The teams they lead? Well, not so much. Despite Mahomes’ typical playmaking wizardry, the Kansas City Chiefs have struggled during their uncharacteristically slow start. Likewise for the Baltimore Ravens, who haven’t provided much support for Jackson – the greatest …
Read More »New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green seeing competitiveness in team heading into NBA preseason — Andscape
NEW ORLEANS – What impact has executive vice president Joe Dumars had on the New Orleans Pelicans so far? Can prized rookie guard Jeremiah Fears open the season as the starting point guard? When will veteran guard Dejounte Murray return from his torn Achilles injury? Those are just some of the most anticipated questions expected at Pelicans Media Day today. …
Read More »History says the Kansas City Chiefs can’t afford to go 0-3 — Andscape
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – During their uncharacteristically poor start, the Kansas City Chiefs have produced some bad numbers. Here’s one they’ll strive to keep off their ledger this week: 0-3. In the Super Bowl era, no team has reached the league’s biggest game after opening the regular season with three consecutive losses. Through the first two weeks, the Chiefs (0-2) were …
Read More »The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar place — Andscape
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Sept. 9, 2018, Patrick Mahomes started his first regular-season game as the Kansas City Chiefs’ No. 1 quarterback. That day marked the beginning of the Chiefs’ dynasty – one of the greatest stretches of sustained success by a club in NFL history. But history tells us that, eventually, all empires fall. The Chiefs’ standing in a …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs trying to find their way in rematch against Philadelphia Eagles — Andscape
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Predicting the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs is nothing new. Even before the Chiefs became the NFL’s newest dynasty, many pundits insisted they wouldn’t make it this far. Now, just two weeks into the season, the Chiefs’ critics are at it again. As the Chiefs prepare to play host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears won’t abandon plan after Week 1 loss — Andscape
CHICAGO – Regardless of the Chicago Bears’ record, their season will be considered a smashing success if second-year quarterback Caleb Williams proves management chose wisely. It’s really that simple. Although the Bears, like the NFL’s other 31 franchises, strive to win as many games as possible, getting Williams – the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft – …
Read More »Russell Wilson’s last hurrah? New York Giants quarterback focuses on what he can control — Andscape
LANDOVER, Md. — This was not the way New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson wanted to begin his 14th NFL campaign — a 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders and young star quarterback Jayden Daniels. Constantly throwing under pressure and bereft of a running game, Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes and was sacked twice. He led his team to …
Read More »For Caleb Williams it’s about progress, not perfection in Year 2 with Chicago Bears — Andscape
CHICAGO – Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams faces another season-long test. In his first, he produced mixed results. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Williams often appeared out of sorts as a rookie last season – and at times overwhelmed – by the speed of the game. Bears management didn’t help matters, botching the construction of …
Read More »Naomi Osaka is on a mission and climbing back. Tennis missed her. — Andscape
NEW YORK — Earlier this week, Naomi Osaka told reporters covering the US Open that she did not like the phrase “comeback” to frame this phase of her career. I’m not sure what else to call the journey of a player who, at one point, was regarded as a dominating presence in women’s tennis. Osaka was ranked No. 1 in …
Read More »