The NBA named Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, snapping a bizarre drought for backcourt players. Before Smart, no guard had taken home the honor since Gary Payton in 1995-96. Smart received the news from Payton, who showed up to Boston’s practice to pass the proverbial torch. A special moment today celebrating the heart and … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart Wins Major Award: NBA World Reacts
Archives for April 2022
Longtime NFL Executive Announces He’s Retiring In June
A key member of the Baltimore Ravens’ front office is calling it a career. Bob Eller, the team’s senior vice president of operations, plants to retire in June. Eller has been working in the NFL for 38 years, 35 of which have been spent with the NFL’s Browns/Ravens franchise. Some of his main responsibilities over the years included team travel in addition to directing minicamp … [Read more...] about Longtime NFL Executive Announces He’s Retiring In June
Lamar Jackson Brings Woman To Tears: NFL World Reacts
Lamar Jackson is beloved in the Baltimore community. Not only for his incredible play on the field, but what he does off of it. Over the weekend, video surfaced of the star QB surprising mall shoppers with money to help out with their purchases. And one woman was so touched, she was moved to tears. Per the Baltimore Sun‘s Jonas Shaffer, “Lamar Jackson pulled a Drake at a … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson Brings Woman To Tears: NFL World Reacts
Ravens Cut Notable Wide Receiver On Monday
The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with a notable wide receiver on Monday. According to multiple reports, the AFC North franchise released former third round NFL Draft pick Miles Boykin. Boykin, 25, was a third-round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons in Baltimore. The #Ravens have released WR Miles Boykin. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 18, … [Read more...] about Ravens Cut Notable Wide Receiver On Monday
Ravens Cut Notable Wide Receiver: NFL World Reacts
The Ravens made a surprising roster decision on Monday afternoon. Baltimore’s front office has reportedly decided to part ways with three-year NFL wideout Miles Boykin. Boykin was a third-round pick by the Ravens in the 2019 NFL Draft. The former Notre Dame star started 24 games in his first two seasons, totaling 32 catches for 464 yards and seven touchdowns. His role … [Read more...] about Ravens Cut Notable Wide Receiver: NFL World Reacts