After losing, 30-9, to the Saints the Jets fall to 3-10 and are mathematically eliminated from the playoff picture. Their playoff drought extends to 11 seasons, which is currently the longest in the NFL. Zach Wilson struggled without his top two targets in Elijah Moore and Corey Davis. He completed 45% of his passes for…
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LOS ANGELES — After a sputtering first half, the USC men’s basketball found itself in a draw with Long Beach State heading into the halftime locker room. It wasn’t the type of performance the Trojans had become accustomed to during their undefeated start to the season, on either end of the court. But then a…
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Shortly after Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson reported to training camp in July, it was hard to tell Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley apart on the practice field, especially when they both started running. And when it came to passing, Huntley had a stronger arm than Jackson. Even on Sunday against the Browns in Cleveland,…
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein and cornerback Dont’e Deayon were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Sunday, a day after running back Darrell Henderson was put on the list. The list is for players who test positive for the coronavirus or are found to have had contact with someone who did, and…
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ST. LOUIS — The Ducks played for the fifth time in seven nights on their cross-country trip, so adjustments had to be made. They throttled back and adopted a more patient game Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, perhaps shifting into self-preservation mode after playing Saturday in Pittsburgh. In the end, the Ducks beat the…
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Somehow, Thanksgiving has already come and gone, and Hanukkah celebrations were early this year. At least there’s still time to share a favorite Christmas tradition. First a little background. As a child, I was not a big fan of big holiday meal gatherings. Don’t get me wrong, I loved getting together with family and friends.…
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Daniel Jones flew home Sunday night ahead of his Giants teammates hoping for good news at the next medical evaluation of his neck strain on Monday. “He’s getting an image in the next day,” head coach Joe Judge said. The team stayed overnight in Los Angeles after its 37-21 loss to the…
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There was a generational talent on the field with the Giants on Sunday. His name was Justin Herbert. The Chargers’ quarterback was the best player the Giants have faced all year. They had no answer for his cannon arm in a 37-21 loss at SoFi Stadium, the $5 billion palace that will…
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The Chicago Bears are hoping a couple key players return from injuries when they take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. But will that be enough to slow down the NFC North leaders? Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is set to return from a two-game absence because of cracked ribs.…
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1. PREVENT HERBERT HOME RUNS Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense are tied for second in the NFL with 10 pass plays of 40-plus yards, including three last week against the Cincinnati Bengals (47, 44, 41). The Giants defense has allowed only three 40-plus yard pass plays all season. Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham will…
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