[ad_1] Bob McCowan had CEO and acting general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Jackson on his podcast this week. He spoke about Jackson taking over as GM until he could find and hire a new general manager, plus how things have changed concerning his relationship with Connor McDavid since he became team CEO. What…
[ad_1] Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Jackson Merrill has been powering up for the Padres. Over his last 18 games, the 21-year-old rookie outfielder has homered nine times while slashing a robust .343/.371/.791 with a 228 wRC+. His seasonal numbers aren’t nearly as stellar — the second coming of Barry Bonds he’s not — but they…
[ad_1] (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) For years, NFL fans have debated whether the game of football has gotten better or worse over the past decade or so. Some argue that the players are much more talented nowadays, thus making the game better. Others state that the rules favor offense way too much now, which…
[ad_1] “I don’t have any intention of being the general manager.” — Edmonton Oilers hockey operations CEO Jeff Jackson said on Thursday. He said he’ll be the acting GM in the wake of news that Ken Holland will not be returning to the team, but it is not his permanent plan to serve in that…
[ad_1] (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) There was a time when NFL scouts and analysts actually doubted Lamar Jackson. At least, they doubted him as a passer. Some urged Jackson to switch positions and play running back or wide receiver, and he even slipped in the NFL draft. Jackson always claimed that he was a…
[ad_1] (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) In a recent meeting of great stars, Baltimore Ravens MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama crossed paths in Paris, France. Both athletes got a picture to commemorate the neat moment. Of course, the picture is going viral on social media and Jackson had a…
[ad_1] (Photo by Leonhard Simon/Getty Images) Offseason workouts continue across the NFL, as teams are holding their mandatory minicamps this week. Recently, teams held OTAs, which aren’t mandatory, but obviously coaches and executives want as many of their key players to participate in order to be thoroughly prepared once training camp and the regular…
[ad_1] (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is in the headlines for a reason every team dreads having their leader being talked about. He has missed voluntary workouts and is now $750,000 poorer for being a no-show and forfeiting the scheduled bonuses. The good news for the team and…
[ad_1] For most of the 2023 season, it looked like the Baltimore Ravens were a juggernaut that would surely compete for a Super Bowl. However, they fell just short in the AFC Championship Game when the Kansas City Chiefs eliminated them, going on to win the big game themselves. Months later, Lamar Jackson and other…
[ad_1] 2 Crystal Palace welcome Manchester United to Selhurst Park on matchday 35 in the Premier League. This will be the 66th meeting between the two sides. To date, United have come out on top 41 times, drawn 13 and lost 11. Neither side is particularly shining in the Premier League as the Red Devils…
