New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs – NFL Nation

New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs – NFL Nation

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Parker’s place: The red zone was a primary emphasis through the first four days of training camp, and it quickly became clear that veteran receiver DeVante Parker is a big part of the Patriots’ plans….

Derwin James staying engaged with Chargers during his ‘hold-in’ – NFL Nation

Derwin James staying engaged with Chargers during his ‘hold-in’ – NFL Nation

6:00 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball COSTA MESA, Calif. — Derwin James Jr. stood alongside pass-rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack on the sideline when the Los Angeles…

No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero drops 50 in Pro-Am game in Seattle (VIDEO)

No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero drops 50 in Pro-Am game in Seattle (VIDEO)

This year’s number one draft pick Paolo Banchero participated in a Pro-Am basketball league TheCrawsOver in Seattle. The 19-year-old forward shined in his hometown as he dropped 50 points. Banchero teamed up with the number two pick Chet Holmgren on the Sonics as they defeated the Ball Is Life, led…

Xavi admits Frenkie de Jong could be set to leave FC Barcelona – Man United News And Transfer News
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Xavi admits Frenkie de Jong could be set to leave FC Barcelona – Man United News And Transfer News

Frenkie de Jong got his first start of pre-season for Barcelona yesterday as the Blaugrana beat New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the final match in the USA. The Dutchman is the subject of a protracted transfer saga involving Manchester United, who have agreed a fee of €75 million plus…

The Doc Rivers-Bill Simmons beef is what happens when the media are fans

The Doc Rivers-Bill Simmons beef is what happens when the media are fans

Photo: theathletic.com Before he became a media mogul, Bill Simmons was a Celtics fan. While Simmons was getting super famous, the Celtics weren’t very good. The man overseeing that not-very-goodness was coach Doc Rivers. So Bill’s problems became Doc’s problems, and vice versa. This is what happens when one of…

Manchester United bring Sir Alex Ferguson back into the fold – Man United News And Transfer News
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Manchester United bring Sir Alex Ferguson back into the fold – Man United News And Transfer News

Manchester United Chief Executive Richard Arnold is looking to the past to move forward and has brought Sir Alex Ferguson back into the fold at the club, asking the legendary manager for advice. The legendary manager is part of a ‘think tank’ created by director of football, John Murtough, to…