Saquon Barkley wants everyone who wears their Nike sneakers to know what it’s like to walk in their shoes. The preliminary simulated concrete concept in the Giants star’s next shoe isn’t meant to just create flash. It is a tribute to a different name they almost gave it. Reminiscent of …
Read More »Lamar Jackson was upset after learning of his ‘Madden 21’ rating
You won’t find too many NFL players who are happy with their To get mad ratings, apart from perhaps the 99 player club from Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald, Stephon Gilmore and Christian McCaffrey. All players think they deserve a better rating. But the reigning league MVP may have a reason …
Read More »SEC delays the start of the fall sports calendar, soccer is still in limbo
ATHENS – The Southeast Conference announced that it will postpone the start of fall sports volleyball, soccer and cross country with no revenue until at least August 31. According to the statement issued Tuesday by the SEC league office in Birmingham, Alabama: “The decision will provide additional time to prepare …
Read More »Braves to sign Yasiel Puig
The Braves have agreed a deal, pending a physical, with the free agent outfielder Yasiel PuigMark Feinsand of MLB.com reports (via Twitter). The deal closes a long saga of free agents for Mercurial Puig, who is a familiar product to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (former Dodgers vice president of …
Read More »Yasiel Puig signs with Bravos
Yasiel Puig’s show is heading to Atlanta. Puig, the 29-year-old outfielder, joins the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, as they try to separate in the competitive East of the National League. Puig was the last notable free agent on the market. The agreement is pending a physical examination. …
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