Month: April 2022

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl 2 1/2 months ago despite a secondary that didn’t appear to most observers to be as good as the previous season’s group. The Rams’ front office apparently agreed. On the third day of the NFL draft, the

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted as well as they think they did, Tom Brady’s supporting cast will be better next season. The defending NFC South champions once again figure to be a veteran-laden team not counting on rookies to shore up glaring weaknesses. But

MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Luzardo allowed one run and two hits in six innings and the Miami Marlins won their seventh straight game, beating the Seattle Mariners 3-1. Brian Anderson had two hits for the Marlins, whose last seven-game win streak ran from April 24-30, 2016. Luzardo (2-1) struck out five and walked one in

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule went back to his college roots on Day Three of the NFL draft. The Panthers traded up into the fourth round to select Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith on Saturday. They dealt both of their fifth-round picks to Washington to

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Retooling the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is nearly complete after the NFL draft. The Steelers used five of their seven players on skill position players. Their haul included quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receivers George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. Pittsburgh also drafted running back/tight end Connor

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — On a team that could use help at just about every position, the Houston Texans addressed several important needs in this year’s draft. Houston hadn’t had a first-round draft pick since 2019, but had two this season to help boost the talent on this rebuilding team.

By The Associated Press New York Mets ace Max Scherzer starts at night against Bryce Harper and the Phillies at Citi Field. Scherzer is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in four starts during his first year in New York. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has struck out 33 in 25 innings while allowing just

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence doesn’t appear to have a true No. 1 receiver in Jacksonville. Maybe it’s Christian Kirk. Maybe it’s Marvin Jones. More likely it’s someone still in college. The Jaguars ended up doing little, if anything, to upgrade Lawrence’s receiving corps in the NFL

By JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s influence was felt across Buffalo during the NFL’s three-day draft. The quarterback generated attention while holding court in a private suite alongside Bills first-round pick Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam at the NHL Buffalo Sabres’ season finale Friday. His presence was also felt some

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns checked all the boxes in this year’s NFL draft. Except one. Cleveland added some quality players but was unable to trade quarterback Baker Mayfield, who remains on the team’s roster and in limbo. Mayfield became expendable when the team acquired three-time Pro Bowl

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders spent most of their draft picking NFL-ready players who can help them improve right away. First-round receiver Jahan Dotson, second-round defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis, third-round running back Brian Robinson Jr. and most of the Day 3 selections fit that bill. Their only

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up a straightforward draft that included nine picks and no crazy surprises. The nine selections came from just five position groups but filled a significant number of needs the Seahawks faced. On the final day, Seattle made five picks. It selected

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals did a good job of filling perceived needs during this year’s NFL draft. They added a talented young receiver in a first-round trade, a pass-catching tight end in the second round and a pair of intriguing edge rushers in the third round.