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While you are sleeping, the bosses have never washed too much
Much of the NFL is new this year. Fresh faces on the sidelines. Familiar faces in different places. Beginners make an impact within a week. It’s fun, isn’t it?
But some things never change. Last night revealed one constant: The Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls and five AFC championships in the last eight years, are still very good.
as if 31-10 rounds The Chiefs showed us against the division rival Broncos:
- They are not fragile. Patrick Mahomes, coming off injury at age 30, looks like himself. He was mobile and mostly efficient. He has competition as the best quarterback in football, but it’s still hard to argue against him. Travis Kelce, 36, looked great, with 71 yards receiving, including a crucial 59-yard rumble late.
- They added a hero. Reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who was signed by Kansas City this offseason, rushed for 173 yards and another score. He added an element that the Chiefs’ offense had missed the past few seasons. Scary, actually.
Meanwhile, the Broncos — who probably should have made the Super Bowl last year, if not for Bo Nick’s injury — seem lost. The Knicks were flat out bad for most of this game, and a solid defense had no answer for Kansas City’s schemes. Fortunately for Denver, it’s a long season.
Kansas City is No. 7 in our Week 2 power rankings. Newly published this morning. My gut says the team should probably be higher. See the full list here.
Let’s go to you:
Feedback loop: It’s malarky, facts be damned.
Someday, I’ll learn what a clear catch and a forward pass are. That’s not today. First, let’s get to the results of yesterday’s election, which he asked Inverted touch of the saints It was the right call from Sunday, or as we put it, malarkey:
Malarky camp wins, and spiritually I’m with the majority. Not just because I’m a Saints fan. Three things about this:
- Yes, the decision was technically correct by the letter of the law. Obviously, if a passer starts his throwing motion and is then hit by a defender, the pass – no matter where it lands – counts forward. The “purpose” of throwing the ball forward was in motion.
- No, I don’t think this should be the rule. I don’t even care what the target is here, or where it is in the throwing motion. The ball went backwards! The defender should do that and be rewarded for it! What are we doing? Why is this true?
- I couldn’t pass the objective part. Jared Goff aims to make the right decision on every throw. No It is intended. Yesterday to write that Patrick Mahomes had an ACL and LCL tear last year, not an Achilles tendon injury. But mistakes happen, forced or careless. We apologize for our mistake. When will the NFL fix this weird loophole?
Anyway, the soapbox got angry. He had an “athletic football show”. Great discussion Also yesterday on this.
As always, thanks for voting.
News to know
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Kraft forced Macklemore to tour Palestine.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed yesterday that he has banned rapper Macklemore from opening for Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium. Macklemore, who has been vocal about his support for Palestine and criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza, was dropped from Sheeran’s entire tour, and Kraft said he pushed for that decision. Kraft, who is Jewish, said Macklemore “has an extensive history of anti-Semitic rhetoric and imagery.” See the full reportincluding the opinions of both sides.
Hyrox Pup Scandal
The wildly popular Hyrox indoor fitness competition evaluates an athlete’s performance after they are allowed to continue the event even if they have clearly defecated. Joanna Witrzyk won Saturday’s race in Beijing despite dropping fecal material on her leg during the event, which, again, will be held indoors in close quarters with other competitors. The organization is facing a major setback for allowing Wietrzyk to continue. Read our full storyAnd view pictures at your own risk.
More news:
- State of Florida He fired athletic director Michael Alford. Football coach Mike Norvell It can be next.
- Ole Miss coach Pete Golding He warned the supporters of the rebels about doing something inappropriate LSU And Lane Kiffin Arrive in Oxford this weekend. It’s going to be a doozy..
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning He watched the viral interaction between the Longhorns coach. Steve Sarsian and an ESPN reporter Holly Row Manning made it worse..
- Deshaun Watson It will last Brownies Starting at quarterback in Week 2. Jason Lloyd was surprised How much everyone has to pay Error for the franchise.
- Rejoice: Kawhi Leonard trade After the league officially sanctioned the Clippers, he moved on to Toronto. Read our full story.
- Bo Horvath That’s what it says. Islanders brand new Captain. It was, says Peter Baugh The right choice.
- of San Diego Wave It is sitting USWNT star Catarina Macario on the End of season injury list. is it. Hard to turn After the ballyhooed arrival six months ago.
- of It was official During botched assessment responsibility Manchester City’s controversial victory Sunday at Manchester United this weekend. More here.
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📺 Football: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
3pm ET on Paramount+
This is a Carabao Cup game, which means both Premier League sides will probably change their line-ups in midweek. But I’m excited to see Ipswich, promoted to prime, against Arsenal in the EPL section this year. If you want a channel flip, Tottenham play Liverpool on the same network.
📺 MLB: Braves at Cubs
7:40 p.m. on TBS
We’re back in Chicago for the series we picked yesterday. It’s still worthy viewing, and your only national TV option if you don’t have an MLB.TV subscription.
Heart rate choices
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Interesting story from the weekend: The benefits and pains of being MLB Father. I like this.
The athleticsIt was Jim Bowden. MLB He worked as a general manager for 16 years and in front offices for nearly 30 years. A detailed description of the current situation Labor negotiations It was really, really intelligent..
Ten years ago, Colin Kaepernick He took his knee on the side. While it may not change the world, as Mike Jones wrote in a thoughtful post this morning, Maybe that point was never there.
Ryan Clark It’s been a strange year. Now, in an exclusive interview with athletics, Clark later spoke about life ESPN And his emotional state after the farewell. I thought he was very diligent here..
I had a bad first week. Fantasy football? Jake Ciely has it 2nd week warranty tips He got up this morning. Get them when you can.
Last season, like most NHL Over the seasons, we’ve seen new goalkeepers come out of nowhere to make a big impact. Jesse Granger has eight netminder nominations for this year. Buy stock in advance.
of WNBA He will be back in two days. Have a question about the rest of the season and the playoffs? We have. Mail bag Open to you.
The most loaded in the newspaper yesterday.The “malarkey” option of choice. Thank you.
Most read on the website yesterdayFemale athletes react to Sydney Sweeney’s gambling ad. Grab it here.
