Whelp, Aaron Rodgers seemed like he needed help with the receiving core after last night’s Monday Night Football loss to the Buffalo Bills, and now he has it. The New York Jets have officially acquired star wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
We know Adams, who’s 6-1 and weighing 215 pounds, is widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers in the league and now he’s reunited with Rodgers.
A three-time first-team All-Pro and a six-time Pro Bowler, Adams has already tallied 18 receptions, 208 yards, and a touchdown in just three games with the Raiders this season. Prior to his time in Las Vegas, the Fresno State product was drafted in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, where he built a formidable connection with current Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Talk about a winning combo, during their eight seasons together in Green Bay, Adams and Rodgers formed one of the most dangerous duos in NFL history. The pair combined for 669 receptions, 8,121 yards, and 73 touchdowns. Adams’ standout 2020 season saw him lead the league with 18 touchdowns and 98.1 receiving yards per game, which helped Rodgers secure an MVP award. The following year, Adams set personal records with 123 receptions and 1,553 receiving yards, while also racking up 11 touchdowns as Rodgers claimed another MVP.
Get this, while speaking to reporters prior to the Jets’ Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Rodgers hinted at his strong relationship with Adams. “I don’t know how much I can say about it, there’s tampering, but I still have a close friendship with him,” Rodgers said. “We spend time in the offseason together, he’s a great guy and a great player, and the rest of that is out of my hands.”
Going back between 2017 and 2021, Adams led the NFL with 6,195 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns, ranking second in targets (731) and receptions (506) over that span. After being traded to the Raiders in March 2022, Adams continued to shine, finishing his first season in Las Vegas with 100 catches for 1,516 yards (15.2 avg) and 14 touchdowns. In 2023, he increased his reception total to 103 for 1,144 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Fans are excited as Adams now joins a Jets receiving group that includes standout Garrett Wilson and former Packers teammate Allen Lazard, along with Mike Williams. His addition further bolsters an already potent offense as the Jets push for playoff contention with Rodgers under center.
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) present a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by international superstar Jake “El Gallo” Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
In the co-main event, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will defend her undisputed title over 10, two-minute rounds against boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs) in the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history. Also on the main card will be the 12-round men’s championship fight for the WBC welterweight title between reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) vs. Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs) and a 6-round super middleweight fight between India’s number one boxer and MVP’s first international signee Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2, 8 KOs) vs. Brazil’s multi-talented superstar Whindersson Nunes (2-2-1, 1 KO combined boxing record).
Netflix previously announced COUNTDOWN: PAUL VS. TYSON, a three-part documentary series with intimate access to the fighters; Episodes 1 and 2 will premiere November 7, Episode 3 will premiere November 12.
After the embarrassing 9-0 slaughter of the New York Mets on Sunday, the Kings From Queens answered back with their bats earlier today in Game 2, belting in six runs by the third inning, knocking off L. A. in Dodgers Stadium 7-3. The NLCS series in now even 1-1.
The Dodgers’ 33 scoreless inning streak in the postseason was broken up today in the top of the first inning with a leadoff HR from Francisco Lindor off of Ryan Brasier and a second inning grand slam off Dodgers’ Landon Knack by third baseman Mark Vientos for his third homer in the postseason. Sean Manaea held it down on the mound for the Mets by striking out seven in the first five innings, earning the W.
Following Brasier’s departure from the mound after facing only one batter, Knack loaded up the bases, intentionally walking Lindor, to eventually giving Vientos a full count after eight pitches. He blasted the ninth pitch, a 95 mph fastball in the middle of the zone, over the right center field wall.
The grand slam opened up the Mets’ lead to 6-0, but the shutout was halted in the fifth with a leadoff home run from Max Muncy. Los Angeles added two more runs in the sixth courtesy of an error by second baseman Jose Iglesias, but managed to leave the bases loaded at the end of the inning, which were three of the ten baserunners they left stranded throughout the game.
The NLCS now goes back to Citi Field for Games 3, 4 and 5, with the Mets having gained home-field advantage from the top-seeded Dodgers. Game 3’s first pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
So we’re not going to get excessive takes on Bronny coming from his father, LeBron James. Nope, nope, nope. LeBron James Senior just set a firm boundary with the media on Monday, making it clear that he won’t be answering every question on behalf of his son, Bronny James, this season.
It went down during a media session at Lakers practice, when asked about Bronny, LeBron chose to deflect, encouraging reporters to direct their inquiries to his son instead.
“You got to ask him,” LeBron responded. “He’s a grown man, ask him how he’s handling it and we’ll go from there. He’s a grown man, he’s a professional, he can handle it.”
As you probably know, this season marks a historic milestone for the James family, as LeBron and Bronny become the first father and son to play in the NBA, and even more uniquely, potentially on the same team. While this situation highlights LeBron’s incredible longevity in the league, it also introduces new dynamics, especially when it comes to media attention.
See, it’s pretty common for players to field questions about their teammates, but it’s unusual for one player to be consistently expected to speak for another, particularly when that teammate is also family. Facts!
LeBron’s comments suggest that, while he may occasionally respond on Bronny’s behalf, he expects his son to handle most of the media attention independently.
ICYMI, LeBron and Bronny made their on-court debut together earlier in October during a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Bronny, however, has had a quiet preseason performance, averaging just 0.7 points, one rebound, and 0.3 assists in 11.9 minutes per game across three contests. As expected for a second-round draft pick, Bronny is likely to spend time developing in the G League before securing a regular spot in the Lakers’ rotation.
What’s more. back in July, former ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski noted that Bronny is projected to start the season with the Lakers but could transition to the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, as part of his development. Bronny has shown potential as a three-and-D player during college and Summer League, but more time in the G League could be beneficial for him to refine his skills before making a consistent impact in the NBA.
In a very unexpected, lopsided defeat, the Los Angeles Dodgers jumped all over the New York Mets in their opening outing in the National League Championship Series by keeping the Mets scoreless, beating them 9-0.
The Dodgers have now gone 33 consecutive innings in the postseason without giving up a single run, tying the MLB record for scoreless innings only with the 1966 Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.
L.A. managed to pitch a perfect 27 innings against New York, only allowing a walk by Mets MVP Francisco Lindor in the top of the fourth inning. Jack Flaherty gave up two hits in seven innings, keeping the Mets from scoring and didn’t allow a hit until Jesse Winker’s single in the fifth inning.
Mets starter Kodai Senga folded in the most important start of his career, walking three consecutive batters in the first inning and permitted six of the 10 batters he faced to reach base. Senga was pulled from the mound after throwing just 30 pitches, only nine of them were strikes, departing with the Dodgers up 3-0.
The New York bats were less than Amazin’ as well, managing only three hits the entire game. The top of the order, Lindor, Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso went hitless, striking out four times.
If their pitching and hitting wasn’t bad enough, there was first baseman Pete Alonso’s throwing error and Winker’s terrible baserunning mishap. Winker led off the fifth inning with a single to right field and Jose Iglesias followed with a single to center, setting up a first-and-third situation with no outs. in a potential rally. Winker, who could’ve easily made it to third, looked at center fielder Enrique Hernandez, who faked as if he was going to throw to third base. Winker stopped running and Hernandez threw the ball to second base. Winker got caught in an unnecessary rundown and was tagged out at third base.
The Mets never reached base again until after Flaherty left the mound.
Lindor and the Mets get a chance to redeem themselves this afternoon in Game 2 of the NLCS.
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) brought the ninth installment of its Most Valuable Prospects series to Puerto Rican soil for the first time in partnership with MVP’s boxing trailblazer, the most decorated Puerto Rican champion of all time, Amanda Serrano and her manager Jordan Maldonado. The partnership aims to identify, sign, and develop Puerto Rican fighters with MVP and the historic event delivered memorable performances from some of Puerto Rico’s brightest rising stars.
Most Valuable Prospects 9saw MVP’s newest signees—Jan Paul Rivera, Krystal Rosado, and Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro—shine in front of an electric hometown crowd. In the main event, 23-year-old Puerto Rican National Team star Jan Paul Rivera (11-0, 6 KOs) demonstrated why he is one of the best young prospects in boxing as he remained undefeated and secured a sensational unanimous decision (79-73, 80-72 x2) win over Andy “Skeletor” Beltran (8-1, 5 KOs) to become the WBO Youth World champion. MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9, presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, took place at the Coliseo Roger Mendoza and was available globally on DAZN, with Universal Promotions serving as the official promoter in conjunction with Boxlab Promotions.
Jan Paul Rivera demonstrated explosive power across the action-packed 8 round battle of Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Rivera set the tone early, effectively utilizing his jabs to keep Beltran on the defensive, thrilling the passionate crowd in attendance. As the fight unfolded, Rivera displayed his explosive power, landing a barrage of significant shots, particularly in the second round when Beltran began bleeding from the nose after absorbing multiple heavy shots. Despite the punishment, Beltran showcased remarkable resilience and a strong chin. The fighters went blow for blow into the late rounds, with Rivera continuing to hammer solid jab-hook combos to Beltran’s body and chin before ultimately securing the UD win to become the new WBO Youth World champion. An emotional Rivera accepted the belt in the ring following the fight, sharing his immense pride in representing Puerto Rico and gratitude to his team that helped him get to this point in his career.
In the co-main event of the evening, MVP’s young Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (5-0, 2 KOs) again illustrated why she is Amanda Serrano’s protégé as she dominated Mexicali, Mexico’s Perla Lomeli (6-3) in a 6-round bantamweight bout. The 22-year-old Carolina, Puerto Rico native remained on the offensive throughout the fight, securing a well-earned unanimous decision victory (59-55, 60-54 x2). After the bout, Amanda Serrano joined Rosado in the ring, where Rosado expressed how meaningful it was to have Serrano in her corner, reflected on her early success in the professional ranks, and thanked her fans and family for their unwavering support.
In one of the most heated and highly anticipated bouts of the night, 20-year-old undefeated welterweight, Elijah “2-Tec” Flores (9-0, 3 KOs) went toe to toe with Caguas, Puerto Rico’s own 26-year-old talent Omar “The New Era” Rosario (13-2, 4 KOs). Rosario entered the ring to full support from his home crowd and came out strong against a determined Flores. He effectively utilized his powerful left hook throughout the opening rounds, while the stateside Puerto Rican Flores showcased his sharp precision with powerful body shots, consistently breaking through Rosario’s defense with well-placed jabs into the late rounds. The 8-round bout went the distance, with Elijah Flores earning a hard-fought unanimous decision victory (79-73, 77-75 x2).
In the main card opener, MVP’s three-time US national boxing champion and high-fashion model Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (3-0, 3 KOs) continued to display his star potential as he took on Norridgewock, Maine prospect Steven Kirkwood (1-1, 1 KO) in a 4-round middleweight bout. Chaparro, one of MVP’s newest signees, came out strong, putting Kirkwood on the back foot from the opening bell, methodically breaking him down with devastating combinations. Chaparro sent Kirkwood to the mat midway through the first round, and after a second knockdown at 2:49, the referee waved off the bout, awarding Chaparro a TKO victory and extending his perfect record to 3-0, 3 KOs.
“I’m incredibly proud to launch MVP Puerto Rico and showcase the exceptional talent emerging from this island,”said MVP co-founder Jake Paul. “Fighters like Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro and Krystal Rosado are not just rising stars; they’re the future of boxing. I have complete confidence that Jan Paul Rivera will become Puerto Rico’s next great champion. His performance tonight was just a glimpse of what he’s capable of. Together, we’re committed to developing and supporting these fighters as they pursue greatness in the ring. This is just the beginning for MVP in Puerto Rico, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for these incredible athletes.”
In the preliminary card headliner, undefeated heavyweights Herich “La Amenaza” Ruiz (6-0, 4 KOs) and Travorous “The Bear” Barnes (6-1, 5 KOs) clashed in an 8-round bout. Ruiz, fighting out of Las Vegas by way of Cuba, showcased patience in the early rounds as he carefully probed for openings in Barnes’ defense. The fighters remained well-matched through much of the bout, but in the final round, Ruiz unleashed a series of thunderous body-shot combinations, pushing Barnes against the ropes. The fight went to the scorecards, where Ruiz secured a unanimous decision victory (80-72, 79-73 x2).
William “Yeyo” Colon (5-0, 3 KOs) wasted no time making his mark against fellow Puerto Rican Jan “El Pescador” Pomales (7-4, 4 KOs), dropping Pomales with a vicious barrage in the first round. Colon continued to dominate with power and precision into the second round, scoring another knockdown before securing a TKO victory at 1:22 of the round. Kicking off the preliminary card, 19-year old Puerto Rican featherweight Carlos De Leon (2-0, 1 KO) faced Chicago’s Levale “Super Hands” Whittington (1-1-1, 1 KO) in a 4-round bout. The pair traded blows, but ultimately De Leon’s power proved too much for Whittington to overcome, resulting in a unanimous decision (39-37, 40-36 x2) win for De Leon.
Opening the night, 19-year-old Puerto Rican talent Mathew “Sugar Kid” Soto (1-0) took on Cuban Eduardo Perez (0-1) in a 4-round super lightweight bout as both fighters made their professional debuts. The contentious bout scored knockdowns for both fighters before it went to the cards, resulting in a unanimous decision win (40-35 x3) for Soto.
The Most Valuable Prospects series is produced and marketed by MVP. Universal Promotions served as the official promoter of Most Valuable Prospects 9 in conjunction with Boxlab Promotions, distributed globally by DAZN. The ninth event in the series continued the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. All events within Most Valuable Prospects will take place on Friday nights in 2024. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida is a sponsor of Most Valuable Prospects 9, and Fansly and Event Ticket Center have joined on to sponsor the Most Valuable Prospects series as well.
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David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Johnny Damon. Manny Ramirez. David Lowe. All of these former BoSox players will be in the new documentary from Netflix about the best postseason comeback in baseball history.
Premiering on Oct. 23, The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox celebrates the 20th anniversary of the team’s groundbreaking postseason run, when the Red Sox came back from 3–0 in the playoffs against the Yankees before sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
Boston Red Sox fans will have a chance to go back two decades and hear first hand from some of the playmakers who turned Game 4 into Game 7 and “reversed the curse”. The “Curse of The Bambino” is an 66-year superstition among some baseball fanatics, especially in Boston, that the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920 kept the Red Sox from winning a World Series from 1918 until 2004.
The doc dives into the everlasting rivalry between the 27-time World Series Yankees and one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, Beantown’s BoSox. Directed by Colin Barnicle and executive produced by MLB, commentary from then Yankees skipper Joe Torre shows the other side of the coin with a team of superstars such as Alex Rodriguez, Dwight Gooden, Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui ,Gary Sheffield and so many others, this story of the comeback shows how important baseball was and still is to both cities.
The doc is set to premiere at 8Pm EST exclusively on Netflix.
After going scoreless through the sixth inning, Mets’ MVP and the team’s “ironman” Francisco Lindor rocks a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth to give the Kings from Queens the lead and ultimately the victory over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. The Amazins took the third win in four games against the Phils, moving on to their chance to win the pennant.
There was a lot of pressure on Philly, being behind in the NLDS series 2-1 against the Mets on top of attempting to close that deficit in Citi Field. The Phils jump out to take the lead with a double from right fielder Nick Castellanos in the fourth inning, which drove Bryce Harper to third and eventually home on a fielder’s choice. The Mets answered back in the sixth with a bases loaded dinger to center field, giving the Metropolitans a 4-1 lead that they held until the end.
Jose Quintana held Philly to just two hits in five innings, striking out six and only allowing one run, but David Peterson walked away with the win after keeping the Phillies from scoring through the eighth, only allowing two hits in two innings. Mets bullpen ace Edwin Diaz closed out the last inning with two strike out, fanning Kody Clemens for the last out of the game, locking in the Mets’ spot in the 2024 NLCS Series.
The Mets are now pennant contenders, taking on the winners of the Dodgers vs. Padres NLDS series, which is now tied 2-2. Ohtani and the Dodgers will host Tatis Jr. and the Padres tomorrow in Los Angeles to see who will face the Mets. The winner will represent the national League in this year’s World Series.
The baseball world is saddened after confirming the news of the passing of pitching icon Luis Tiant, who was known for his signature, almost turnaround windup, passed away today at his home in Maine according to a statement from Tiant’s former team, the Boston Red Sox.
“Luis had the kind of unforgettable presence that made you feel like you were part of his world,” said Red Sox principal owner John Henry in a statement. “He was a pitcher with incredible talent, accomplishing so much with a style uniquely his own. But what truly set Luis apart was his zest for life, embracing every moment with an infectious spirit, even in the face of his many challenges. He channeled everything into his love for the game and the people around him. He was magnetic and had a smile that could light up Fenway Park. Luis was truly one of a kind and all of us at the Red Sox will miss him.”
The Cuban-born hurler spent 19 seasons in the majors, finishing with a career record of 229-172 with a 3.30 ERA, pitching for Cleveland (1964-69), Minnesota (’70), Boston (’71-78), the Yankees (’79-80), Pittsburgh (’81) and the Angels (’82). The three-time All Star never made it to Cooperstown, but the son of Negro Leagues legend Luis Tiant Sr. only had one goal while growing up as a child in Cuba; to follow in his father’s footsteps. Because of the political climate of Cuba and professional sports being prohibited by Castro in 1959, the senior Tiant warned his son in a letter he wrote to him during his time as a burgeoning pitcher in Mexico City.
“Don’t come home. Castro is not going to allow any more professional sports here — no baseball or boxing. If you do come home, I don’t think you’ll be able to get out again. They are not letting many people leave the island, especially young men of military age.”
In 1964, Tiant got his major league break when Cleveland requested a starter for a July 19 game at Yankee Stadium against a team that was in the middle of a dynasty. Tiant pitched a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts while outhurling the legendary Whitey Ford.
“I was not nervous, but had a little tension,” Tiant said in a 2009 documentary about his life, “Lost Son of Havana. You’re pitching against best team in baseball, you’re a rookie. That day was my day. They let me do what my father couldn’t do.”
“Luis had a style of pitching that was as memorable as it was effective, but to me, the rarer gift was his ability to lift you up with just a smile,” said Red Sox president & CEO Sam Kennedy in a statement. “When you were with him, you were reminded of what really matters. Whether you were a teammate, a fan, or just someone fortunate enough to share a conversation, Luis had a way of making you feel special, like you were a close friend.”
“His legacy on the mound is undeniable, but all of us today are mourning the man, the friend, the mentor who connected generations of fans and players. I am gutted by the news of his passing and will miss him more than words can express. Spring Training won’t be the same without Luis’s infectious energy spreading throughout camp.”
Whelp, that didn’t last. The New York Jets have officially parted ways with head coach Robert Saleh. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the decision was communicated to Saleh at approximately 10 a.m. ET. Team owner Woody Johnson soon issued a statement confirming the firing and announced that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich would serve as the interim head coach moving forward.
Saleh’s rocky tenure with the Jets, which began in 2021, was marked by challenges, and the team has started this season 2-3. Despite high expectations, Saleh was unable to deliver a winning season during his time as head coach.
In fairness, Saleh had garnered significant attention when he was hired, following his successful four-year stint as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. He came into the Jets organization with a clean slate but faced a significant challenge early on: the team had no established quarterback but held the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Jets selected Zach Wilson, who ultimately did not meet expectations and became a notable disappointment for the franchise. Although it’s unclear how much input Saleh had in that draft decision, he was left to navigate the consequences.
Get this, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that Saleh was caught off guard by his dismissal. Interesting. Team owner Woody Johnson later explained to reporters that the team’s aspirations were high, and Saleh failed to meet those expectations. Makes sense but surprise firings, if it was in fact that, always sting.
What’s more in the weeks leading up to his dismissal, there were reports of internal struggles. CBS’ Jonathan Jones reported that Saleh had been considering firing offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, a coach favored by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, SNY TV’s Connor Hughes suggested that Saleh was only looking to demote Hackett, not dismiss him outright.
When you think about it, Saleh’s fortunes seemed to be on the upswing when the Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers before the 2023 season. Despite being 39 years old, Rodgers still had the ability to elevate the team, and Saleh finally had a top-tier quarterback to work with. However, Rodgers’ season ended abruptly when he tore his Achilles just four plays into the first game, forcing Saleh to revert to Wilson as the starter. After three years of waiting to prove himself with a capable quarterback, Saleh was only given five games with Rodgers before his tenure was cut short.
Looking back, Saleh’s time with the Jets spanned only 56 games, finishing with a 20-36 record. Reflecting on his time with the team, one can’t help but wonder how different his trajectory might have been if he had more stability at quarterback. Had he started with even a league-average quarterback instead of Wilson, would the Jets be in a different position today? That question remains unanswered, but it’s clear that the Jets’ organization had reached its limit with Saleh.
