Lovie Smith had success with the Chicago Bears from 2004-12 deploying the Tampa-2 scheme. The Bears went as far as Super Bowl XLI at the end of the 2006 season, and Smith created a millennial Monsters of the Midway. After failing to have similar success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2014-15, Smith went to the college game, coaching the University of Illinois from 2016-20. … [Read more...] about Texans DC Lovie Smith admits he wasn't able to run his full defense at Illinois
Tigers put Miguel Cabrera on IL with biceps strain
CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera's sweet, powerful swing hasn't been the same this season. Now it's clear why. Cabrera has been dealing with soreness in his left biceps, and the Detroit Tigers decided to put the All-Star slugger on the 10-day disabled list Sunday to undergo testing and find out exactly what's wrong with one of baseball's best hitters. Cabrera, who is closing in … [Read more...] about Tigers put Miguel Cabrera on IL with biceps strain
Report: Houston Chronicle Parts Ways With Reporter After Controversial Comment About Deshaun Watson
There have been plenty of NFL insiders reporting on Deshaun Watson’s situation over the past few month. While that’ll certainly continue until these lawsuits are handled, there might be one less reporter on the case. According to Defector, the Houston Chronicle has decided to part ways with NFL writer Aaron Wilson. Many people believe this move was made because of Wilson’s … [Read more...] about Report: Houston Chronicle Parts Ways With Reporter After Controversial Comment About Deshaun Watson
What Latest Allegations Have Done To Deshaun Watson’s Trade Value, Per ESPN
Ever since March, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. He’s currently facing multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct. Before all these allegations surfaced, Watson was trying to force his way out of Houston. It didn’t seem like the front office was ready to trade him anyway, but it’s worth revisiting his … [Read more...] about What Latest Allegations Have Done To Deshaun Watson’s Trade Value, Per ESPN
Video Story: A's-Astros in series finale
Watch the top highlights from Saturday's series finale between the A's and Astros. … [Read more...] about Video Story: A's-Astros in series finale
Notes: Bregman rests; Odorizzi ready
A first for everything: Alvarez lays down bunt
Greinke starts series opener vs. Tigers
Former Astros manager A.J. Hinch, who guided the team to four playoff berths in five years, including the World Series title in 2017, will make his return to Houston when the Tigers open a three-game series against the Astros at 7:10 p.m. CT Monday at Minute Maid Park. Greinke, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of Game 7 of the '19 World Series in the last game … [Read more...] about Greinke starts series opener vs. Tigers
COVID Notes: 4/10/21
The latest coronavirus-related situations from around baseball… Latest Moves Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez isn’t available today due to COVID protocols, manager Alex Cora told reporters (including Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe). Martinez isn’t feeling well and could be back in the lineup as early as tomorrow, though the team is being cautious until Martinez gets his … [Read more...] about COVID Notes: 4/10/21