Tag: Sports

There’s ‘another level’ for prospect Tyson Foerster as eyes turn to Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia

VOORHEES, NJ – Brent Flahr would agree with Ian Laperriere, that some of the Flyers’ best prospects could be better than they showed in a pair of rookie games against the Rangers over the weekend. “I think there’s another level,” said the assistant general manager of the Flyers last Monday at the rookie training camp.… Continue reading There’s ‘another level’ for prospect Tyson Foerster as eyes turn to Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Christian McCaffrey has been a game changer for the 49ers since the star running back was traded to San Francisco midway through the 2022 NFL season. That trend continued Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the 49ers pulled off a gritty 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams — their 12th straight regular-season win dating back… Continue reading Six Christian McCaffrey stats that highlight the 49ers star’s continued popularity – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Why there’s no reason to worry about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Jalen Hurts has looked less than superhuman through the first two weeks of the season, and he’ll be the first to admit his performances against the Patriots and Vikings weren’t up to his standards. That being said, Hurts is the last person on Earth I care about. And when I hear people say that last… Continue reading Why there’s no reason to worry about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts – NBC Sports Philadelphia

MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports

“How do you explain to someone who doesn’t know baseball what Fernandomania is?” The question caused Fernando Valenzuela to look up, recalling the famous move he made to gain momentum on the mound at Dodger Stadium in the 1980s. This afternoon, speaking to EL PAÍS, Valenzuela is not on the mound, but in the bleachers… Continue reading MLB: Fernando Valenzuela: ‘When I started there were between 6% and 8% Hispanics in the team. Now we have 50%’ | Sports

JT Realmuto, Taijuan Walker, Seranthony Dominguez struggle in loss – NBC Sports Philadelphia

St. LOUIS — Rob Thomson said over the weekend that for the Phillies to get to where they want to be in 2023, they need Seranthony Dominguez to be one of their top right-handed relievers, the version of himself who dominated in October one years ago. Dominguez pitched well Tuesday against the Braves and Friday… Continue reading JT Realmuto, Taijuan Walker, Seranthony Dominguez struggle in loss – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Warriors made it clear that signing Klay Thompson to a contract extension is one of the team’s priorities. But where are those discussions with the veteran guard under contract for one more season? ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne recently provided some insight in a conversation with “The Lowe Post“podcast. “My understanding is that they have opened… Continue reading Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

How Coco Gauff Covered Sports’ Biggest Story

What perfect timing. That thought crossed my mind as I sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium last week, watching Coco Gauff poleax the backhand passing shot that sealed the US Open and her first Grand Slam title. My thoughts are as much about the in-sync way Gauff hit the last ball as how the time… Continue reading How Coco Gauff Covered Sports’ Biggest Story

49ers’ Brock Purdy is second-best NFC QB, LeSean McCoy confidently claims – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Brock Purdy has made a name for himself in the NFL and continues to turn heads in his second season. After his meteoric rise from Mr. Irrelevant to the 49ers starting quarterback, Purdy’s storybook 2022 season ended in a tragic way after he suffered a torn UCL in San Francisco’s NFC Championship Game loss to… Continue reading 49ers’ Brock Purdy is second-best NFC QB, LeSean McCoy confidently claims – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Emil Andrae could ‘make one hell of an impression’ at Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia

VOORHEES, NJ – At the end of development camp in July, Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said his guess was that John Tortorella liked Emil Andrae. Ian Laperriere seems to think that’s a good guess. He saw the Swedish defenseman join his team at the end of March last season while the Phantoms were… Continue reading Emil Andrae could ‘make one hell of an impression’ at Flyers training camp – NBC Sports Philadelphia