The New York Times – Sports:
Barkley’s prolific rookie season in 2018 justified the Giants’ risk of using the No. 2 overall pick on him. A reversion to form may help convince the team’s new leadership to extend his contract.
Category: National Football League
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Caleb Farley Approaches Year 2 as His Rookie Season for the Titans
The New York Times – Sports:
Opting out of college football in 2020, Caleb Farley worried that his commitment to the sport would be questioned. His persistence through the pandemic and a major knee injury has cleared up any doubts.
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How Justin Tucker Became the Greatest Kicker in N.F.L. History
The New York Times – Sports:
The confidence, persistence, and all-out obsession required to play the least understood position on the field.
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How Justin Tucker Became the Greatest Kicker in N.F.L. History
The New York Times – Sports:
The confidence, persistence, and all-out obsession required to play the least understood position on the field.
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What to Know About the Allegations Against Matt Araiza
The New York Times – Sports:
The Buffalo Bills rookie punter and two of his college teammates were accused of the rape of a 17-year-old high school student in a lawsuit filed in San Diego.
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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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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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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.