The 2019 NFL Draft played a defining role in shaping the Kyle Shanahan era for the San Francisco 49ers. Dre Greenlaw, a fifth-round linebacker, contributed to a tandem reminiscent of Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. Only one player from that draft class remains with the team.
Port Vale, battling a tough League One season, have shocked Sunderland in the FA Cup. The 1-0 victory sends Vale into the quarter-finals. It marks only the second time in their history to reach this stage of the competition.
Jermaine Eluemunor has declared himself the best right tackle in the NFL. Eluemunor enjoyed a standout season with the Giants. He is set to become a free agent.
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with Kenneth Walker III on a three-year deal. Travis Kelce wanted to return to the team for a 14th season. The Chiefs also signed Danny Shelton to a three-year deal.
The Cheltenham Festival will take place from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March. Harry Redknapp’s Jukebox Man attempts to be the first horse from British soil to win the Gold Cup since 2018.
Indianapolis Colts defender Kwity Paye has been named among the ‘overrated’ free agents by an ESPN analyst. Seth Walder highlighted Paye’s pass rush win rate and pressure rate as reasons for the assessment. However, another ESPN insider, Jeremy Fowler, previously listed Paye as a ‘top sleeper free agent’.
Jack Draper, the British number one, overcame Roberto Bautista Agut in three sets to begin his Indian Wells title defence with a win. Draper admitted to feeling “a little bit underprepared” after an eight-month injury layoff. Cameron Norrie also advanced, while Jacob Fearnley lost to Taylor Fritz.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly open to trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The New England Patriots are in need of a top receiver, but Thomas’s work ethic has been questioned. The Jets reportedly inquired about Thomas at last year’s trade deadline.
Jarrod Bowen’s performances for West Ham may be inadvertently limiting Crysencio Summerville. A statistic shows that 45% of West Ham’s attacks have been on the right. Summerville has been in great form lately.
The Kings begin a five-game roadtrip against the Columbus Blue Jackets, in a game rescheduled from January 26 due to severe weather. Drew Doughty has a five-game point streak against Columbus. Columbus has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL, with a 14-3-2 record over the last two months.
