The Washington Commanders understood they had to improve the offensive line in front of superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels this offseason. General manager Adam Peters made one big move, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. The move allowed Washington to move last year’s starter, Brandon Coleman, to right tackle, improving two positions with one move.
While Washington’s starting lineup appears set, the Commanders aren’t done looking for help in the trenches.
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The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for left-hander José Suárez on Sunday.
Anderson, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2022, had been fighting for a spot back in the Braves rotation. He missed all of 2023 season after having Tommy John surgery and only pitched in the minors last year.
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During spring training, Anderson compiled a 2.65 ERA over four starts.
The Braves selected Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.
“For me, faith comes first. It comes before football.”
As Ramadan draws to a close, Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara is clear where his priorities lie.
The forward from Burkina Faso is a devout Muslim who prays five times a day, as well as before and after each game he plays, saying it helps him to “stay humble”.
“It allows us to refocus on ourselves, to see what we’ve done well and what we haven’t been able to do well,” the 23-year-old tells BBC Sport Africa when we meet at his local mosque in Poole.
Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs visited the Patriots last week, and although he left without a contract, he also reportedly left a favorable impression about how he’s coming along in his recovery from a torn ACL.
Diggs is running full speed, getting more comfortable cutting and changing direction, and ahead of schedule in rehabbing from surgery, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
It was just under five months ago that Diggs tore his ACL while playing for the Texans in a Week Eight game against the Colts.
NANJING, China (AP) — Tattoos depicting warriors, superheroes, lions and the Olympic rings were among the motivational motifs inked onto some of the athletes competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, over the weekend.
For Brazilian sprinter Matheus Lima, the Olympic rings stood out on his right shoulder under the image of a big cat with a full mane when he raced on Friday.
Incarnate Word Cardinals (18-16, 10-12 Southland) vs. Jacksonville Dolphins (19-13, 13-7 ASUN)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville takes on Incarnate Word in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Dolphins are 13-7 against ASUN opponents and 6-6 in non-conference play. Jacksonville is 0-2 in one-possession games.
The Cardinals’ record in Southland action is 10-12. Incarnate Word is fifth in the Southland with 10.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Jayden Williams averaging 2.3.
Jacksonville’s average of 7.
Army Black Knights (17-15, 10-9 Patriot League) vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (18-14, 13-6 ASUN)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: FGCU and Army play in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Eagles are 13-6 against ASUN opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play. FGCU is second in the ASUN in team defense, giving up 69.8 points while holding opponents to 42.8% shooting.
The Black Knights are 10-9 in Patriot League play. Army is 5-3 in one-possession games.
FGCU is shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.
Queens Royals (20-14, 12-8 ASUN) vs. Cleveland State Vikings (21-12, 15-7 Horizon League)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland State takes on Queens in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Vikings have gone 15-7 against Horizon League teams, with a 6-5 record in non-conference play. Cleveland State averages 72.8 points while outscoring opponents by 6.8 points per game.
The Royals are 12-8 against ASUN teams. Queens leads the ASUN scoring 11.8 fast break points per game.
Cleveland State’s average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game is 1.
Real Madrid standout misses training with national team ahead of Argentina clash
According to a report from MARCA, it has come to light that Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was notably absent from Brazil’s team training ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying match against Argentina.
With the high-stakes encounter set to take place on Tuesday, Brazil held their first of three scheduled training sessions on Saturday. However, the forward did not participate in team drills alongside his teammates.
During the portion of training open to the media, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid shift focus to Zidane-approved Ligue 1 talent amid Zubimendi transfer uncertainty
Real Madrid are always on the lookout for young talents who can strengthen their squad while also fitting into the club’s long-term vision and their latest target, according to reports from SPORT, is Olympique Lyon’s Rayan Cherki.
The 21-year-old French midfielder is seen as a strong alternative if the club fails to secure the signing of Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Zubimendi has been on Real Madrid’s radar for a while.