The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Brian Daboll was hired to invigorate the Giants’ offense, and the Jets banked on the second-year quarterback Zach Wilson. Injuries will limit both teams when they meet for their last preseason game on Sunday.
Category: Football
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Howard Slusher, Sports Agent Known for His Toughness, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Sports:
For years, his hardball tactics, including holding out players for as long as a year to win bigger contracts, made him the enemy of team owners.
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Gary Gaines, Coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Fame, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Sports:
He coached the Permian High School Panthers in Odessa, Texas, for four seasons in the 1980s, including the one that became the subject of a best-selling book.
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Len Dawson, Who Took the Chiefs to a Championship, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
After seeing little action for five seasons, he emerged as a star of the fledgling A.F.L. and one of the best quarterbacks in pro football.
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Big Ten Players Wonder Where They Fit Into a $1 Billion TV Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Student-athletes are excited for the exposure their league will receive, but paying players looms large.
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Deshaun Watson’s Apology Undercuts the N.F.L.’s Message
The New York Times – Sports:
The league has looked for contrition in determining its discipline of players accused of conduct violations. Deshaun Watson’s insistence that he did nothing wrong undermined its attempt at rehabbing his image.
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Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former N.F.L. Star, Killed Youth Coach, Police Say
The New York Times – Sports:
He is accused of fatally shooting the coach after an argument at a game in Lancaster, Texas, the police said. His brother, the retired Super Bowl champion Aqib Talib, was also there, a witness said.
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Watson Suspended 11 Games and Fined $5 Million in Sexual Misconduct Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. was seeking a yearlong suspension, but reached a settlement with the quarterback after an arbitrator recommended a six-game penalty.
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Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead Talks About the Value of Draft Picks
The New York Times – Sports:
Les Snead built a Super Bowl-winning roster by swapping high draft picks for key starters. His approach spawned copycats and made him an internet meme, but he says drafted players may be key to the future.