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Lions' Jake McQuaide: Lands one-year deal
McQuaide agreed to a one-year, $1.317 million contract with the Lions on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. McQuaide spent most of the 2022 campaign on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn triceps, limiting him to just four games during his second season with the Cowboys. However, he'll now attempt to carve out a role with the Lions ahead of the 2023 season.
Browns' Charley Hughlett: Extends deal with Cleveland
Hughlett agreed Friday with the Browns on a four-year contract extension, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. According to Cabot, Hughlett's deal includes an $865,000 signing bonus, the largest in NFL history that's ever been guaranteed to a long snapper. The 32-year-old Hughlett joined the Browns in December 2014 and is the second-longest tenured player in the organization.
Cowboys' Jake McQuaide: Placed on injured reserve
McQuaide (triceps) was placed on IR on Wednesday. McQuiade will require surgery to repair his torn triceps, which will most likely keep him out for the remainder of the season. This will leave the Cowboys without their long snapper, which has led to the addition of potential replacements, Tucker Addington and Matt Overton, to the team's practice squad. They'll likely compete for a spot on the active roster for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Cowboys' Jake McQuaide: Suffers torn triceps
McQuaide will likely miss the remainder of the 2022 season after sustaining a torn triceps injury, Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official site reports. He'll need surgery to repair the damage, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports, so it seems unlikely McQuaide will return this year. Dallas is holding multiple workout sessions Tuesday in an effort to find a fill-in for the veteran snapper.
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August 27, 2017 08:32 PM Bears' Dan Skuta: Suffers concussion in preseason game by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Skuta suffered a concussion during the Bear's preseason contest with the Titans on Sunday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Skuta will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can get back to action. As it stands now, Skuta figures to function as a special teamer this year, and whether the concussion will derail his projected outlook remains to be seen.
Springfield slips past Mathews in 7th
May 31, 2019 at 12:05a.m. By Marty Gitlin sports@vindy.com STRONGSVILLE Generosity is a wonderful trait in a human being. But generosity on a baseball field? Not at all. The Springfield and Mathews baseball teams traded quite unintentional moments of generosity Thursday afternoon. And in the end, that of the Mustangs allowed the Tigers to survive another day with a 3-2 victory in a Division IV regional semifinal at Strongsville High School.
Boardman pass defense can’t stop Maple Heights
The Devin and De’Von Show launched around 8 o‘clock Friday night. The result was the cancellation of The Spartan Season. That is, the Boardman football team, which could not keep up with a dynamic duo featured by Maple Heights in a 42-12 defeat in a Division II regional quarterfinal. The pair in question are quarterback Devin Dial and super wideout De’Von Fox. The former displayed his accuracy and the latter showed off his speed and elusiveness to keep the Mustangs alive and unbeaten.
Falcons still kicking after Spartans’ miss
It wasn’t just a game that came down to one kick Friday night for Fitch and Boardman. It was a season. Fitch 21, Boardman 20. Two seconds remaining. And Spartans junior Tommy Fryda lined up for a 33-yard field goal. If he makes it, his team clinches a Division II playoff spot. If he misses, the Falcons punch their ticket to the Division I postseason. The rain beat down as Fryda inched forward and tried to adjust to a poor snap. He had little chance. His kick was blocked at the line of scrimmage.
Spartans’ upset bid slips away against Tigers
Boardman needed a 96-yard touchdown with five seconds left to win its Division II regional quarterfinal Friday night. It wasn’t going to happen. But that was the position the Spartans had left themselves in after controlling much of the game. A late aerial flurry by the Tigers turned victory into defeat. Final score: Massillon 28, Boardman 23. All was well for the seventh-seeded Spartans (6-5) for most of the second half.
Vinston Painter: Let go by Cardinals
Painter was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports Station 98.7 FM reports.Painter was called up from the practice squad in order to provide the Cardinals with depth at offensive line for the team's Week 4 bout with the Niners. He evidently didn't do much to impress, though, considering Arizona replaced him with Earl Watford in a corresponding transaction Monday.
Bills' Keith Wenning: Signs with Buffalo
Wenning signed a contract with the Bills on Monday, Chris Brown of the team's official site reports.The Bills are in desperate need of help at QB with both Tyrod Taylor and T.J. Yates under concussion protocol. Wenning, a 2014 sixth-round pick by the Ravens, will help fill the void. More News 05/01/2017 • by RotoWire Staff 01/03/2016 • by RotoWire Staff 06/24/2015 • by Marty Gitlin 05/13/2015 • by Sean D'Oliveira 08/31/2014 • by Larry Hartstein 08/30/2014 • by Marty Gitlin
Powerful Sports Moments: 'Do You Believe in Miracles?' - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Powerful Sports Moments: Magic/Bird Puts the Madness in March - TSP
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Powerful Sports Moments: Death of the Reserve Clause - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Powerful Sports Moments: Namath's Guarantee of Super Bowl III - TSP
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield.
Powerful Sports Moments: Ali Flattens Sonny - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Here Comes the NFL: Colts/Giants 1958 Championship Game - TSP
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield.
The Shot Heard 'Round the World - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Powerful Sports Moments: Jackie Robinson Breaks Through - TSP
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Louis versus Schmeling: Foes and Friends - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Moments in Sports: Babe Ruth; The Curse of the Bambino - TSP
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
The White Sox Give Baseball a Black Eye - The Sports Post
The following is an excerpt from a new book written by The Sports Post contributor Marty Gitlin titled Powerful Sports Moments: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History. It was published this spring by Rowman and Littlefield. A wonderful review of the book by Publishers Weekly can be seen here: To read the rest of this chapter and the others, please purchase the book for $25 through his Pay Pal account at mgitlin@sbcglobal.net.
Underdog Dalton upsets West Reserve
The Cinderella glass slipper remains firmly in place for the Dalton baseball team. That is because carriage-riding Western Reserve has transformed into a pumpkin. The unexpected turn of events occurred Friday afternoon at Pipe Yard Stadium. That was when the Bulldogs blanked the Blue Devils, 4-0, in a Division IV regional semifinal. The winner will meet New Riegel for a state berth Saturday at 5 p.m. New Riegel shut out Warren JFK 2-0 in Friday’s other semifinal.
The Cavaliers Have Disgraced the NBA This Season - The Sports Post
It was October 2015. Reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry, whose team was coming off its first league championship in four decades, spoke about pride and intensity. The missile-launching guard promised that his Golden State Warriors would defend their title with passion from the first dribble of the regular season. They understood that they would have targets on their backs. Opponents would perceive and approach battles against them as their most important all year.
Why We Could Get a Chicago/Cleveland Rematch - The Sports Post
Why it’s called spring training when spring does not begin until March 20, I’ll never know. Folks are still shoveling out snow in certain parts of the country while ballplayers prepare for the season in Florida and Arizona. But Opening Day! That’s when spring really begins. That’s when yours truly becomes imbued with the enthusiasm to write his annual Ultimate Baseball Prediction Piece. Everything you don’t want to bet your life savings on in Vegas is right here. 1.
Cody Decker: Let go by Brewers
Decker was released by the Brewers on Tuesday.Decker didn't have much time to make an impression with the Brewers, as he missed a good chunk of spring away at the WBC with Team Israel. The 29-year-old now will look to catch on with another team, where he'll likely serve as organizational depth. More News 01/08/2017 • by RotoWire Staff 06/14/2016 • by RotoWire Staff 04/20/2016 • by RotoWire Staff 04/09/2016 • by RotoWire Staff 11/05/2015 • by RotoWire Staff 09/15/2015 • by Marty Gitlin
MLB Fantasy Frolics: Wait on Arrieta; Look for Buxton - The Sports Post
You will find nothing in this article stating that “Mike Trout is a great hitter and should be selected in the first round.” Or that “Wade Boggs has retired. so don’t take him.” This isn’t about the obvious. But with many fantasy drafts set for this weekend, owners thirsty for advice need to know who to grab and who to avoid. Not to brag (OK, so to brag), I have won my league six times. And, finished top-five against 18 other owners in four of the last five years.
It's Time the NBA Alters the Three-point Line Again - The Sports Post
In what my kids would refer to as ancient history, even before my time, monster flicks were all the rage. It was the 1950s and films with titles like “The Colossal Cucumber that Destroyed Tokyo” attracted American movie-goers, especially children. The films often featured something small that, through radiation, grew to Godzilla-like proportions and took over the world. Granted, we’re taking a giant analogical leap here, but a similar “turning into a monster” scenario is threatening the NBA.
Falcons' LaRoy Reynolds: Re-signs with Falcons
Reynolds re-signed with the Falcons on Thursday, Ken Rodriguez of Fox 5 Atlanta reports.Reynolds joined the Falcons last offseason to add depth at linebacker but ultimately settled in as a key piece on special teams. Expect him to operate in a similar capacity this upcoming season. More News 10/07/2016 • by RotoWire Staff 10/18/2015 • by RotoWire Staff 09/26/2015 • by RotoWire Staff 12/05/2014 • by Igor Mello 11/28/2014 • by Marty Gitlin 10/20/2014 • by Michael Hurcomb
Hey Manfred - Speed up the Game, Don't Wreck It! - The Sports Post
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not a guy who believes changing any rule in baseball is akin to painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Or, turning the Great Pyramids into a hotel complex. But some of the ideas Rob Manfred has suggested are blasphemy.
Next stop for Columbiana’s Davin: Columbus
Imagine the horrible feeling that you’ve wasted four years of sweat and toil. That’s how Columbiana senior Tim Davin would have felt if he had failed to qualify for the state tournament. But the heavyweight has become familiar with a quite different emotion instead. It is one of elation after winning twice Saturday to place third in the Division III district tournament and punch a ticket to Columbus.
Raiders’ youngest Keenan carrying banner
If not for bad luck, South Range wrestler Kelly Keenan would have no luck at all when it comes to postseason competition. Keenan broke his finger last year. He was struck with mononucleosis this year. Great timing, too. His ailments knocked him out of tournament action on both occasions. But Keenan can still smile. Little brother and South Range teammate Kyle has come to the rescue for the family. The 106-pound sophomore is on the verge of qualifying for a Division III state berth.
Will the Johnny-Come-Lately Players Arrive in 2017? - The Sports Post
The crack of the bat and thud of a baseball striking the mitt in the comparative warmth of Florida and Arizona signal more than the launching of spring training. They trumpet new opportunities for players to reach their potential. The game is replete with hitters and pitchers who, for a myriad of reasons, have not lived up to the promise heaped upon them. Some have been held back by injury. Others simply don’t boast the ability that scouts, front offices and media believe they own.
YSU men fall on road to Cleveland State to end regular season
The last basket had just been scored in the Horizon League regular-season finale. Youngstown State then tossed the inbounds pass. And it was stolen by Cleveland State. An appropriate ending if there ever was one. The Penguins men’s basketball team produced more turnovers Saturday afternoon than a busy bakery. The result was a 69-55 defeat that plunged them into a tie with the Vikings for eighth place in the conference. YSU has lost seven of its last eight games.
New Breed of Politically Active Athletes is a Welcome Change - The Sports Post
It was June 4, 1967. Perhaps the greatest collection of black athletes ever had assembled in Cleveland. But they were not there to compete. They were there to show solidarity and make a political statement. The Who’s Who included Muhammad Ali. His heavyweight boxing title had been stripped five weeks earlier for his refusal to fight in Vietnam. While some quotations remain disputed—one in particular—Ali’s message was clear.
Question Marks Heading into the 2017 MLB Season - The Sports Post
They’re crossing their fingers in Washington. And it has nothing to do with Donald Trump. They’re crossing their fingers in Boston, St. Louis, Cleveland, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. They’re crossing their fingers in every city that houses a Major League Baseball franchise. And, they are hoping that a question mark turns into an exclamation point. Notable players abound underachieved in 2016. Or, suffered injuries that put their performances this season into the category of The Great Unknown.
Topher's Breakfast Cereal Character Guide
Welcome to Topher's Castle - A Great Site for Everyone! Topher's Breakfast Cereal Character Guide Ingredients: This guide was created as a fun and educational reference on all your favorite cereal box characters from the early 1900's to the present. It is full of great images and information on over 1001 cereal characters. (No sugar added). Just select a boxtop to begin.
Where Trumbo, Carter, and Others Should Land - The Sports Post
Whether it’s analytics, financial conservatism, the law of supply and demand or all of the above, the surprise of this Major League Baseball offseason has been the logjam of still-available free agent sluggers. They read like a who’s who of first base/designated hitter veterans. Big, burly guys who can send baseballs deep into the night, but suffer from fatal flaws such as strikeout totals that have soared near or past 200 and resulting penchant for slumps. Mark Trumbo. Mike Napoli. Chris Carter.
What's Driving the Dive in NFL TV Ratings? - The Sports Post
They’re raking leaves or shoveling snow. They’re taking their kids to the park or their spouses to the mall. Maybe they’re reading books or going to the movies. They’re surfing the Internet or just surfing. They’re doing something besides watching the NFL on television. And the league is alarmed. Not that anywhere between a 10 to 20 percent decrease in ratings (depending on the week) means that the interest in football has fallen off the table this season.
Our Way Too Early NBA Award Predictions - The Sports Post
Should the headline above be punctuated with a question mark? Yeah, maybe. After all, it might not be too early to express views in regard to various NBA honors. The season is careening toward the halfway mark and player performances have been established enough to examine criteria. Actually, perhaps the headline be changed altogether. This is not crystal ball gazing. If it was, the top selections would always represent the premier teams.
The NBA at the Quarter Pole: Surprises and Disappointments - TSP
One should not attempt to cite the studs and duds for this NBA season quite yet. It’s too early. Players and teams either soaring or falling in December might soon head in the opposite direction. Nary a performance for the year has been set in stone. But trends have been established. More than a quarter of the regular season has come and gone. Enough basketballs have been dribbled, shot and rebounded to determine pleasant surprises and unpleasant disappointments.
The Warriors can be Whipped; Here are 3 Teams that can do It - TSP
Basketball is both a simple and complex game. The simplicity is in the basic objective of its participants. One can escort a five-year-old to an NBA clash and explain, basically, that the team that shoots the ball through the net most often wins. The complexity revolves around strategy and synergy. The greatness of a team is based on far more than just individual ability. History has proven repeatedly that the team with the most talent does not always win.
Numbers don't tell story for Titans QB Marcus Mariota in Week 2
The second NFL game was certainly a come-down for Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, who experienced defeat for the first time in Cleveland. Mariota beefed up his numbers down the stretch and finished 21 of 37 for 257 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. He hit tight end Anthony Fasano for a 19-yard score in the third quarter and Dorial Green-Beckham from 13 yards out in the fourth. He also lost two fumbles, however, and made several bad decisions.
Redskins rookie LB Preston Smith set for heavier workload
Redskins rookie linebacker and second round draft pick Preston Smith didn't exactly work up a big sweat in the season opener against Miami. He participated in a mere 12 plays. But Smith will have a chance to sweat much more in Week 2 with St. Louis in town. Defensive coordinator Joe Barry confirmed that. "Preston is definitely able and ready to play more," Barry told the Washington Post. "He will play more." Smith flashed despite his limited work against the Dolphins.
Texans G Jeff Adams done for season with knee injury
Bill O'Brien has announced that Texans left guard Jeff Adams, who started both games this season, is to be placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury, per the team website."I feel for the guy," O'Brien said. "The guy really put a lot of effort into this season. He was here all offseason, really improved as a player and those things happen. Those injuries happen.” Adams was carted off the field during the second quarter of the Sunday game against Carolina and did not return.
Redskins RB Alfred Morris OK with playing second-fiddle Sunday
Redskins featured back Alfred Morris was not really the featured back Sunday in a defeat of St. Louis. But he is at least claiming indifference that Matt Jones wound up with more carries than him. Jones finished with 19 rushes for 123 yards and two touchdowns while Morris had 18 attempts for 59 yards. The latter managed just seven yards on 10 tries in the second half. "We don't care," Morris told the Washington Post. "The only thing that matters around here is winning.
Royals SP Yordano Ventura notches 12th win on Thursday
Royals starter Yordano Ventura (12-8) picked up a win while pitching around trouble on Thursday, as he allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks across five innings in a victory over the Indians. After a brilliant five-start stretch at the end of August, Ventura is struggling yet again. In his last four starts, Ventura has allowed 10 runs while conceding eight hits in every outing. The strikeouts have been down as well, as he has just nine in his last two starts.
Kelly claims he still has confidence in Eagles QB Sam Bradford
Chip Kelly gave Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford a vote of confidence Monday after a poor Week 2 showing against Dallas in which the team scored just one touchdown, per Eagles Insider. Bradford has thrown four interceptions in two games as the team opened the season 0-2. But he has averaged 280 yards in the two contests with two touchdown passes.
Bad blocking, bad running stifling Eagles RB DeMarco Murray
The Eagles are in a chicken-and-egg discussion in regard to their dormant ground game. The blockers are saying they are creating no space for new featured back DeMarco Murray. Murray is accepting the blame. Either way, something is definitely wrong. Murray averaged 5.1 inches per carry Sunday against his former teammates from Dallas. That is, two yards in 13 attempts. He has now rushed for 11 yards on 21 tries this season. "I've got to get better at running the ball," he told the Dallas Morning News.
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