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The Las Vegas Raiders made the expected decision at quarterback, opting to start veteran Gardner Minshew in Week 1. There was a brief flurry of preseason buzz around sophomore Aidan O’Connell, but the Raiders didn’t pay Minshew $12.5 million annually to sit on the bench and hold an iPad. O’Connell is waiting in the wings — a slow start could spark change — but Minshew was always going to get the nod. Minshew’s contract is for two years and $25 million. He’s coming off the best season of his career, stepping in for the injured Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis. That…
In the 26th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20), Noida Super Kings will go head-to-head with Kanpur Super Stars.Despite having seasoned players like Nitish Rana and Piyush Chawla in their ranks, the Noida Super Kings find themselves at the bottom of the points table after back-to-back losses, including an 18-run defeat to Meerut Mavericks in their last game. Kanpur Super Stars have not fared much better, sitting just above Noida in the standings. However, they managed to gain some momentum with a 31-run victory (via DLS method) against Kashi Rudras in their previous match.UP T20 2024: NOI vs…
Jack Draper is hoping to continue his dream US Open run tonight.The British No.1 has reached his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final in New York and set up a clash with world number one Jannik Sinner.2Can Draper go all the way?Credit: AFPDraper is yet to drop a set in the tournament and has quickly become a contender for glory after dispatching number 10-ranked Alex De Minaur 6-3 7-5 6-2.The 22-year-old Londonder is the first British man to reach the last four at Flushing Meadows since Andy Murray lifted the title in 2012.Ahead of his huge match, talkSPORT.com takes a look at…
It is all going to boil down to how much Jerry Jones values Dak Prescott. For a former fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State, Prescott has already massively overachieved as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. However, he is entering the final year of his four-year deal worth $40 million in average annual value. He should be commanding near top of the market on a new deal.Last Friday saw the Miami Dolphins give Tua Tagovailoa a four-year, $212.4 million extension. He may have been a top-five overall pick out of Alabama back in 2020, but he hasn’t won a…
The women’s teams of Ireland and England are set to begin a three-match ODI series this Saturday.Fresh off their ODI series victory against Sri Lanka, Ireland aims to maintain their winning momentum as they face England on home turf. England, on the other hand, will be looking for a strong start, with stand-in captain Kate Cross leading the side.IR-W vs EN-W 2024, 1st ODI: Match detailsDate and Time: September 7; 10:00 am GMT/11:00 am local/3:30 pm ISTVenue: Civil Service Cricket Club, BelfastCivil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report:The Civil Service Cricket Club ground in Stormont, Belfast, is recognized for its balanced…
While the majority of domestic football has taken a back seat for the international break, there is still a busy Saturday schedule in the English Football League.Our focus will be on games in League One and League Two as teams try to kick on after the first four matches of the season.GET £30 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BETBet of the dayBarrow to beat Swindon @ 3/4 Barrow have made a strong start to the League Two campaign, winning three of their opening four fourth-tier matches, and the Bluebirds look an excellent bet at home to struggling Swindon on Saturday. Stephen Clemence’s…
Jemimah Rodrigues has carved a niche for herself not just as a formidable batter in the Indian women’s cricket team but also as a talented musician. Her love affair with music is an open secret, often serving as a bridge to connect with fans and teammates during the rigors of international tours.Jemimah Rodrigues’ melodic magic wins hearts in Sri LankaA recent video of her singing ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani’ with fans in Dambulla is a testament to her charming personality. The spontaneous performance, filled with joy and camaraderie, has captured the hearts of millions. Such interactions humanize cricketers, making them…
When the Green Bay Packers take to the field against the Philadelphia Eagles tonight, some NFL history will be made. The Packers and Eagles meet for their season opener, exclusively live on talkSPORT, with Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts among the stars making the 10-hour journey for their game. 3Hurts will be leading the Eagles in a never-seen-before international gameCredit: GettyHere, talkSPORT.com takes a look at the ground-breaking location for an NFL game and why it is scheduled for this Friday nigt, plus why the colour green is banned for one team.Where is Packers vs Eagles being held? Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia…
The New Orleans Saints are set to take on the San Fransisco 49ers in the second game of their 2024 preseason. Coming into this game, the Saints still have a ton to learn about themselves.One of the biggest question marks they have is in their quarterback room.Obviously, Derek Carr is their starter, but beyond Carr, nobody is really sure how the rest of the room lines up. Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler and Taysom Hill are all in contention to see second team reps as the Saints signal caller. In years past, Hill has played games and taken reps as the…
Scotland are set to face Australia in the third and final T20I of their series today at Edinburgh, with the Scots determined to secure a consolation win after losing the first two matches. Australia, who have already claimed the series, will be aiming for a clean sweep, eager to end their tour on a dominant note.Having displayed superior performances in both the opening games, Australia showcased their depth in both batting and bowling. The visitors comfortably outplayed Scotland, leaving the home side struggling to match the Aussies’ firepower.For Scotland, this final match offers an opportunity to regain some pride and…