by Zack Cox on Sat, Aug 25, 2018 at 1:08AM If Jason McCourty can’t crack the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster as a cornerback, perhaps he’ll be able to do so as a safety. The veteran defensive back played both positions during Friday night’s 25-14 preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers, switching from his natural corner spot to free safety late in the first half. It was the first time McCourty ever had played safety in a game at any level, he told reporters after th... NESN.com
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Lakers’ Andre Ingram Enjoys Dream NBA Debut After 10 Years In G League
Andre Ingram is making the most of his license to shoot the lights out. The Los Angeles Lakers guard enjoyed an unforgettable NBA debut Tuesday night, scoring 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Ingram’s unusual rookie story — he played 10-plus seasons in the NBA G League (formerly known as the D League) before the Lakers called him up from the South Bay Lakers for their final two games of the season — made headlines prior to the game against the Rockets, and his performance inspired those who refuse to give up on their dreams. Ingram, 32, demonstrated at Staples Center the quick release and dead-eye accuracy through wh... NESN.com
How brilliant is Liverpool’s new signing Virgil van Dijk?
Liverpool have made Virgil van Dijk the most expensive defender as he completes an €85m move from Southampton. We profile the rise of the 26-year-old former Groningen and Celtic centre-back with a prowess for spectacular free-kicks who has come up the hard way.PICK YOUR TEAM OF THE YEAR What they say"After years of waiting he made an excellent debut, as if he'd already been playing with the Oranje for a long time. Right footed, he had to play on the left side, but he was excellent in the build-up and made some great passes."Former Ajax defender Sonny Silooy on Van
Kenny Britt All Smiles, Full Of Excitement After Thrilling Patriots Debut
by Zack Cox on Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:29AM 1,471 PITTSBURGH — Less than two weeks ago, Kenny Britt was a disappointing player on the worst team in the NFL. Now, he’s an exciting new piece for the AFC-leading New England Patriots. Britt made his Patriots debut on Sunday, catching one pass on one target for 7 yards in a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. “I’m just excited just to be here,” the veteran wide re... NESN.com
How Tom Brady, Bill Belichick Helped Jimmy Garoppolo Win 49ers Debut
Jimmy Garoppolo is out of Tom Brady’s shadow now. He can build his own legacy on his own team without worrying about filling TB12’s shoes. But you’d best believe he learned everything he could from the best quarterback-head coach combo in the NFL. Garoppolo came up big in his San Francisco 49ers debut Sunday, leading a 14-play, 86-yard drive late in the fourth quarter to set up Robbie Gould’s game-winning field goal with four seconds remaining. Jimmy G’s stats weren’t exactly eye-popping, but his poise on that final drive reminded some of Brady’s late-game heroics under Bill Belichick on the New England Patriots. Coincidence? Not quite. ... NESN.com
Can and Deniz Öncü debut with Moto3™ project at Jerez
The last two days have been very special for the Öncü twins, Can and Deniz. The Red Bull KTM Ajo riders, who will represent the team in the FIM CEV Junior World Championship next year, debuted this week with their team and in the class. Can and Deniz completed two days of testing on Thursday and Friday at the Jerez circuit, alongside Moto3 and Moto2 World Championship riders, to kick off the 2018 preseason. Source link
Memories of Ronaldo’s debut: on this day in 2002
Though Cristiano Ronaldo's impact off the bench was negligible on the occasion of his Sporting CP debut – the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg against Inter finished goalless – the night of 14 August 2002 remains a defining moment in the recent history of European football. It was a night when one of the greatest players of a generation first appeared in a professional game. UEFA.com's Portuguese reporter and editor Pedro Marques, who was in the stadium in Lisbon that evening 15 years ago, takes a walk down memory lane ...Pedro, what are your memories of Ronaldo's debut?UEFA.com - News