Le'Veon Bell‘s status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins is up in the air after he missed his second straight day of practice due to an illness. Coach Adam Gase said he won't know until tomorrow if Bell can play. This has been a disappointing year for Bell, whose future is uncertain. He appeared frustrated that he got the ball only 10 times in last week's loss. Meanwhile, Jamal Adams (ankle) missed his third day of practice, but still hasn't been ruled out.
One team will land the best pitcher on the planet. The rest of his suitors? They'll have to scramble.
Daniel Jones will not practice again Friday. "Very unlikely" he plays Monday, per Pat Shurmur. It's Eli's show. Better news for others. On TE Evan Engram: "All indications are he'll be ready to go." Same with WR Golden Tate.
This week the spotlight hits the hapless Knicks, Luka Doncic's secret weapon, Markelle Fultz's emergence and Rajon Rondo's return to relevance.
Ryan Griffin's three-year extension, just submitted to the league, is a $9.6M deal. It includes $4.3M in fully guaranteed money. It really kicks in next year, when he will make a total of $3.9M — $1.16M base, 1.5M option bonus, $918K roster bonus (5th day of league year) and $300K in per-game roster bonuses. All guaranteed. In 2021, $450K of his $2.4M base is fully guaranteed. Cap numbers: $2.9M, $3.3M and $3.4M. In reality, it's a two-year, $6.7M deal.
As Phil returns to Pittsburgh, can he turn things up? Are the Panthers regretting their big signing? Will the Rangers make the playoffs?
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
Teams could toward offensive-minded coaches like Colts assistant Nick Sirianni in their January searches. Expect at least six jobs to open.
Now a starting inside linebacker for the Jets, the 25-year-old has been released eight times by six teams. "I wish that on no one," he said.
The New York Knicks dropped their eighth straight game on Thursday, falling to 4-18 on the season, and coach David Fizdale called the team's effort "sickening" after a 129-92 decision.
Former New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild has been hired in the same position by the San Diego Padres.
Signing Gerrit Cole is the top priority for the Yankees this offseason, and they have approval to offer him a record-setting deal, sources tell ESPN.
Ryan Pulock scored a power-play goal 3:20 into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
Artemi Panarin scored the decisive goal in his return to Columbus, leading the New York Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Will Barton scored 17 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the New York Knicks 129-92 on Thursday night.
Robby Anderson was pragmatic when asked about free agency, saying, "It'll work itself out." It was a stark contrast to his post-trading deadline giddiness about staying with the Jets. He doesn't think his low stats will hurt his stock, saying he considers himself a top-5 WR: "Yeah, of course. I believe I am that. I know the work I put in and I know what I'm capable of doing." When he gets targets, "I put up those numbers that ... top WRs do." He said that's not a criticism of his role.
The Rockets should be "embarrassed" by their behavior this week, explains Jackie MacMullan to Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. Plus, the crew takes a look at Jimmy Butler's fit in Miami (28:30) and the flaws of the coach's challenge. And, an unbelievable story about Pat Riley (39:23).
Key notes from Jets injury report: DID NOT PRACTICE — RB Le'Veon Bell (illness), S Jamal Adams (ankle), RT Chuma Edoga (knee), CB Arthur Maulet (calf), CB Brian Poole (concussion). LIMITED — TE Ryan Griffin (illness), CB Maurice Canady (illness/quad). Analysis: Griffin and Canady returned to practice. Not looking good for Adams, Edoga, Maulet and Poole.
TE Evan Engram (foot) was limited in Thursday's practice. He told me he's been doing a lot more this week. There seems to be a realistic chance he's ready for Monday night.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 15 | 5 | .750 | - | W2 |
| Toronto | 15 | 6 | .714 | 0.5 | L2 |
| Philadelphia | 15 | 7 | .682 | 1 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 11 | 10 | .524 | 4.5 | W1 |
| New York | 4 | 18 | .182 | 12 | L8 |
"The Diary of Myles Thomas" is an experiment in storytelling, a genre we're calling real-time historical fiction. Experience the Roaring Twenties through the eyes of a mediocre pitcher on the greatest baseball team of all time.
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 322 | 145 |
| Buffalo | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 257 | 188 |
| New York | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 204 | 280 |
| Miami | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 200 | 377 |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 334 | 267 |
| Philadelphia | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 274 | 284 |
| Washington | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 173 | 290 |
| New York | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | 230 | 339 |
