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Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL draft: Day 3 begins with 4 picks, including offensive additions RB Roschon Johnson and WR Tyler Scott

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is off and running with his draft weekend to-do list, looking to improve a last-place roster and accelerate the team’s return toward playoff contention.In a demanding and busy offseason, Poles has expressed eagerness to do his heaviest lifting through the draft. That process began in Thursday night’s first round and will continue through Saturday evening.Bears remaining picks in 2023 NFL draftRound 7: Nos. 218 and 258As Poles and the Bears navigate the weekend, we will offer you a comprehensive look at each of the players the team selects.Catch up on our draft coverageBears trade down again and select Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draftColumn: Drafting Darnell Wright the latest item on the checklist so the Bears can better evaluate Justin FieldsDay 2 of NFL draft: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles hits the defense with pair of DTs and CB Tyrique StevensonColumn: After passing on Jalen Carter, ...

Mets game against NL East rival Braves at Citi Field postponed; teams will play August doubleheader

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The second game of a four-game series between the Mets and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain. The game will be played Aug. 12, as part of a split doubleheader, with one game scheduled for 1:10 p.m., and another taking place at 7:15 p.m., at Citi Field.The Mets dropped the first game of the series 4-0 with the contest being called due to rain. With five full innings played, it was counted as an official game.Fans who purchased tickets for Saturday can use them for the first game on Aug. 12, or exchange them for tickets of comparable price or location to use at another date during the regular season. Three games are excluded from this exchange: June 3, which is when the Mets are holding their Hall of Fame ceremony, and the two Subway Series games against the Yankees at Citi Field on June 13-14.Sunday’s game may be threatened by bad weather as well. It was supposed to be a marquee weekend of baseball between two NL East rivals, but between the weather and the ...

Red Sox notebook: Pitching questions persist

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The laundry list of questions about the Red Sox pitching staff is never-ending; every answer is quickly replaced with a new puzzle to solve.What does Alex Cora want to see from Brayan Bello on Saturday? To get ahead in the counts.When will Chris Martin return to the bullpen? He could be activated as early as Sunday.What’s going on with Chris Sale? He’s been making adjustments in between starts.Is Garrett Whitlock a starting pitcher? His manager says yes.How is James Paxton doing? Some days are better than others.Ahead of Saturday’s game, Cora went into detail about each pitcher:Bello needs to get aheadWith Garrett Whitlock on the injured list with right elbow neuritis, Brayan Bello is back in the rotation for the foreseeable future.Over his first two starts of the season before getting optioned to Triple-A, the 23-year-old righty allowed eight earned runs on 13 hits, walked three, and struck out eight batters across 7 1/3 innings.Getting the ball on Saturday, there...

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots add powerful UCLA O-lineman on Day 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Another one?The Patriots drafted their third interior offensive lineman on Saturday when they selected UCLA fifth-year senior Atonio Mafi in the fifth round. The 6-foot-3, 329-pounder is regarded as a mauler in the run game. He transitioned from defensive tackle to O-line in 2020, then started 16 games split between left guard and right guard over the past two years.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots add Eastern Michigan OL Sidy Sow in 4th round New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots select small-school O-lineman in fourth round New England Patriots | Bill Belichick ‘absolutely’ feels good about Patriots QB Mac Jones New England Patriots | 2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3? New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots select Georgia Tech DL Keion White in 2nd round The Patriots are familiar with Mafi after coaching him at East-West Shr...

Jets select Pitt RB and Brooklyn native Israel Abanikanda in the fifth round of NFL draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Running back was not at the top of the Jets needs entering this year’s draft, but it was undoubtedly a concern.Gang Green not only drafted a running back on Saturday, but it also took a local New York City player.With the 143rd overall selection in the fifth round, the Jets selected Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda, who grew up in Brooklyn.Abanikanda learned he was being chosen by the Jets while watching the draft news at Abraham Lincoln High School, his alma mater, with his friends and family.Abanikanda was the second Pitt player the Jets chose during Day 3 of the draft after selecting tackle Carter Warren in the fourth round.“When I got the call, it was random,” Abanikanda said. “I was just laying my head on my mom and it just rang, so I looked and saw New Jersey. Then I looked up and saw the Jets are up and I was like, ‘Man, I’m staying home.’ I was so excited, it is unreal.“It’s a dream come true as I always wanted t...

How Tom Thibodeau helped create the Jimmy Butler monster that Knicks now must stop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Brian Scalabrine was summoned to Tom Thibodeau’s office in 2012 and the coach was fuming about a spot on ESPN Radio in Chicago.“He’s like, what the f—k are you doing going on the radio, giving them bulletin board material to use against Jimmy Butler?” Scalabrine, then a forward under Thibodeau with the Bulls, recalled to the Daily News. “He’s like, ‘You want to do radio interviews?’ I can make that happen tomorrow. You can do nothing but radio interviews.’”The subject of Scalabrine’s interview was Butler’s breakout stretch as a rookie midseason, when Luol Deng was injured and Butler, the 30th overall pick out of Marquette, helped the Bulls beat the Jazz, Knicks and Heat.Those performances awakened Scalabrine to the intensity and competitive spirit of Butler, the traits that carried the small forward to a certain Hall of Fame induction and, beginning with Game 1 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, a second-...

Gators NFL draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller headed to Jacksonville Jaguars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller is staying close to home after the Lakeland native spent the past six years in Gainesville with the Gators.The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Miller No. 121 overall during the NFL draft’s fourth round, allowing the 24-year-old to play before a fan base well familiar with his hard-hitting style, physical toughness and production at UF.“It feels good … being in my backyard,” he said. “It ain’t bad, definitely excited.”Miller also was relieved.December surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot kept him out of the Senior Bowl, the Scouting Combine and Florida’s Pro Day.Since he was unable to go through the draft process, Miller did not expect to hear his name called so early. Some pundits predicted he would be an undrafted free agent.“I was surprised a little bit, knowing I didn’t do anything,” he said. “When they called me, they told me they skipped up some picks to get ...

FSU draft tracker: Panthers take DB Jammie Robinson in 5th round

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Jammie Robinson has always dreamed of playing professional football, and that dream came closer to reality when he was selected by the Carolina Panthers during the NFL Draft Saturday in Kansas City. The defensive back from Florida State was chosen with the No. 145th overall pick in the fifth round.Robinson became the first Seminoles player picked in this year’s draft and also continued Florida State’s impressive streak of having at least one NFL draft pick for 40 consecutive years. The program has a strong legacy of producing talented defensive backs players such as Asante Samuel Jr. (2021), Derwin James (2018) and Jalen Ramsey (2016).The 5-foot-11 defensive back has spent the past two seasons with Florida State after transferring from South Carolina in 2020. Robinson’s exceptional performance earned him consecutive All-ACC first-team as he led the Seminoles in tackles each season. He recorded a total of 183 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and 5 interception...

Hurricanes’ Will Mallory drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Will Mallory is the latest Miami Hurricanes tight end to reach the NFL.Mallory, a five-year Miami veteran, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round at pick No. 162 of the NFL draft on Saturday. He is the 22nd UM tight end to be picked in the draft, and the first since the Houston Texans picked Brevin Jordan in 2021.“It’s the reason why I came here,” Mallory said Miami’s Pro Day.“I wanted to be part of that tradition, that Tight End U tradition. There’s obviously great names that have been here before me and are currently doing it. Just honored to be a part of it and even to be considered in talks in there with them. Just to have the opportunity to continue playing is a dream come true for me. I want to keep trying to make the tradition proud.”Mallory grew into one of the ACC’s top tight ends during his five seasons at Miami. Mallory is the son of longtime college football and NFL assistant coach Mike Mallory and was a ...

Lacrosse great Billy Bitter takes the reins at Cohasset High

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

COHASSET — Woody Allen once said that 90% of success in life is just showing up. Sometimes, it’s simply about being in the right place at the right time.For Billy Bitter, the moment came when the Long Island native and former University of North Carolina men’s lacrosse star decided to move with his family to the seaside town of Cohasset just a few years ago.Now, the 34-year-old finds himself coaching one of the state’s most historic girls lacrosse programs at Cohasset High School, and he is looking to keep its tradition going as he takes on a new challenge.Bitter takes over for former Skippers coach Kully Reardon, who stepped down to spend more time with family last winter after a 10-year run with the program. During her tenure, Reardon led the Skippers to two Div. 2 state titles (2017, 2019), as well as an appearance in the Div. 3 statewide championship (a 12-9 loss to Medfield) last season.You could say Bitter has some pretty big shoes to fill. How did he end up in thi...