Author: Tim Runn

When the Detroit Lions traded one of the NFL’s elite passing talents in Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff last offseason, they set themselves up for the future in acquiring two future first-round draft picks. Goff’s place in that future looked to be in doubt by midseason when coach Dan Campbell suggested that more was needed from his veteran starter. But Campbell gave Goff a somewhat tepid vote of confidence on Tuesday where 2022 is concerned. “Yeah, I mean I don’t see why not. He’s playing pretty good ball now,” Campbell said, via Justin Rogers of…

The NBA is celebrating players from the NBA 75 list almost daily from now until the end of the season. Today’s honoree is Philadelphia Warriors star Paul Arizin, nicknamed “Pitchin’ Paul” for his unique jump shot. This story excerpt — part of a preview of the 1962-63 NBA season, mentions only in relative passing that Arizin, a perennial All-Star and past league scoring leader, had retired — appeared in the Oct. 20, 1962, issue of The Sporting News. Warriors to Miss Arizin Although the San Francisco Warriors picked up Wayne Hightower, a Philadelphia giant via Kansas University, they suffered the loss…

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For the first time since signing a five-year, $80 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, Kenley Jansen has entered free agency. The franchise saves leader (350) is coming off a season that may not have started great but definitely ended strong with a 2.22 ERA, 3.08 FIP, and 38 saves in 44 chances.Unfortunately, there were times when the 34-year-old closer didn’t look like himself. Following a blown save against the rival San Francisco Giants in late July, Kenley was booed off the mound at Dodger Stadium. This was his third consecutive blown save since the All-Star break…

With temperatures reaching 70 degrees Monday, golfers flocked to local courses to try to squeeze in a final round before the year, and the unseasonably warm weather, comes to close.An avid golfer since his teens, Barry Bennett of Radcliff joined Heartland Golf Club Marshal Bob Kohlmeier for a round at the course in Elizabethtown.“It might be the last chance I have to play this year,” Bennett said. “I wanted to take advantage of the nice weather and the course is in great shape this year. It’s going to be a good day.”Bennett one was of many taking advantage of course…

Newcastle United are “dangerously close” to being unable to field a full team for their Premier League trip to Everton on Thursday, manager Eddie Howe has said.Newcastle were only able to name eight substitutes, including two goalkeepers, instead of the maximum nine for Monday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United, with the squad depleted due to injuries and COVID-19 cases. They also lost Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson to injury against United, adding to Howe’s selection woes.”The lads gave everything but we are thin on the ground in terms of bodies,” Howe told Sky Sports. Image: Eddie Howe says his squad…

DRINKS! What a morning for South Africa! They have stormed back into the game. Both Rabada and Ngidi, after a few poor overs, found their stride and bowled brilliantly. Just the one wicket left and South Africa would want to take it quickly. India will hope the last pair can add some handy runs. Mohammed Siraj is the last man in. This news is republished from another source. You can check the original article here

In boxing heavy hitter terms one topic that maybe is often not talked about nor will we talk about it again is the highly contentious Brexit. With the world in more important-news wise, disarray, the last couple of years. Due to the world situation. The previous will resolve as time goes on. With Boxing Day being yesterday. And the year that was in it. It gets you thinking. SEE ALSO: Corrupt Irish Politicians Ruthlessly Corrected After Being Knocked Out Cold The UK were right in the end to keep their own currency back in the day. To forge their own…

Naomi Osaka hasn’t played competitively since the US Open in September but has arrived in Melbourne for her return.Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has landed in Melbourne ahead of her title defence as she prepares to end her four-month tour hiatus.Osaka headlined the galaxy of tennis stars who lobbed into Sydney and Melbourne on charter flights on Tuesday, with tournaments to begin across the country this weekend.Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley organised for 17 charter flights – a number that could end up higher – to transport players and support staff from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles, Santiago, Tokyo…

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Soccer-Australian clubs can play through international breaks The A-League said it intends to finish the season on schedule despite disruptions caused by surging COVID-19 cases and that clubs will be permitted to play during the January and March international breaks. The regular season is due to conclude on May 1 and the grand final is to be held on May 28 or the following day. NHL-Three more games postponed as more players placed in COVID-19 protocol The National Hockey League (NHL) on Monday postponed three more games, bringing the total to…