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Washington Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Why matchmakers are conflicted about the new rom-com about matchmakers
The tickers of the New York Stock Exchange flashed with a surprising array of options last week. Instead of showing the prices of Microsoft or Amazon shares, the boards lit up with the ages, heights, incomes and more of single men across the city. The Big Board also included a rating for each man, showing their falling or rising 'romantic value' on the market.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2 Commanders veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025
The post 2 Commanders veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints. There are positive reports from the Washington Commanders, but there are also frustrations with a specific contract situation. However, some young players are looking promising, and here are two Commanders veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in the 2025 season. Advertisement It starts in the defensive backfield, where Mike Sainristil and Marshon Lattimore are listed as starters. Looking at the way those guys performed in 2024, Lattimore seems more shaky in his position than Sainristil. And that leaves an open door for a player the Commanders grabbed in the second round of this year's draft. Commanders CB Trey Amos could find starting role Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Amos is currently listed as Lattimore's backup and right cornerback. Given Lattimore's experience and previous Pro Bowl performances, he will get the early nod to start. But the Commanders are hopeful Amos can light a fire under Lattimore, and both players could help the Commanders shore up a shaky pass defense. Advertisement Amos is showing up like a guy who has already been in the league, according to 'Just like Mike last year, (Amos) feels like a second-year, third-year, fourth-year kind of player,' defensive backs coach Tommy Donatell said. 'The way he approaches the game and understands it.' Sainristil, who is penciled in as the starter at left cornerback, said he sees good things from Amos, too. 'Trey's coming along great,' Sainristil said. 'He's going to be a very special player and is going to do special things this year. And he's been very consistent.' Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said Amos is ahead of the curve for a rookie. Donatell gave a reason why Whitt sees that. Advertisement '(Amos) understands his responsibility and where his help is,' Donatell shared. 'That's where he is ahead of the curve.' Amos is catching eyes from NFL observers across the league, according to a post on X by Ryan Fowler. Rams TE Terrance Ferguson Broncos WR DeVaughn Vele Lions DB Ennis Rakestraw Jr Chargers RB Kimani Vidal Commanders DB Trey Amos Ravens WR Tez Walker A few young ballplayers that have been consistent talking points with folks around football during OTAs. CB Trey Amos getting noticed around the league Also, Amos got the nod as a rookie to watch, according to Pro Football Network. Advertisement 'Trey Amos was one of the biggest steals on Day 2 of the draft,' Brandon Austin wrote. 'The Ole Miss product was the 3rd-best cornerback on PFSN's Big Board and 16th overall, so the Commanders landing him with the 61st pick was unreal value. 'Amos excelled against SEC competition, showing he can hang physically and mentally with the best in college football. His combination of size, length, and athleticism makes him a prototypical boundary cornerback from a physical perspective. Amos' arrival should allow Sainristil to move back to his natural slot position.' Defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons said Amos has been looking good thus far, according to 'The thing is about him that I'm most impressed with is his maturity,' Simmons said. 'His ability to be able to grasp the playbook. (And) his willingness to ask questions. A lot of times, we have young guys in there (who are) a little apprehensive about asking questions. He knows that he wants to be good. (And) he knows what it takes to be good. He comes from a really good program, and we're excited to have him.' Advertisement Perhaps Lattimore hears the noise about Amos. Simmons said Lattimore has the talent to play above the level he showed in 2024. 'Marshon is a guy that is extremely talented,' Simmons said. 'We all know that. I'm excited to see him come back and be healthy. He's gonna come back, of course, with a chip on his shoulder. Because he's the ultimate competitor. Just can't wait to get him back in the room.' Commanders WR Jaylin Lane making noise With Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel on the roster, there's no room in two wide receiver sets for the Commanders. But this is a team that routinely uses three. And Lane could push veteran Noah Brown, who is currently listed as a starter. Advertisement Commanders wide receivers coach Bobby Engram said he's excited about Lane's potential. 'Every aspect of being a better receiver, honestly,' Engram said. 'Jaylin's a super smart guy. He's a coach's son. So he gets to exercise on a different level. Love his work ethic, but my job is to help him prepare just to kind of tap into every ounce of potential that he has, and he's willing to work and do that. So, I'm excited about that.' The thing about Lane is that he won't be the only young player pushing Brown. Second-year man Luke McCaffrey is also in the mix. But McCaffrey will have to show more than he did last season. Engram said he wants to see continued growth from McCaffrey. 'Route running, run after the catch, contested catches, really everything,' Engram said. 'But I thought Luke did a great job of just staying the course last year. Got out, took a bit of a hot start, and then things kind of cooled off a little bit. But he never wavered in his approach and his work ethic.' Jaylin Lane more than a WR Of course, Lane has versatility beyond the passing game. Lane should provide a boost for the return game as well, according to Advertisement 'Just being back there, I feel like I can make any play, any catch and ultimately, take it to the crib,' Lane said. 'That's what you want to do as a returner. 'Speed is one of my assets. I plan on using it every chance I get. 'I'm just very confident. And I feel like I'm gonna be able to help score some touchdowns for the Commanders.' Related: Rising Commanders rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs Related: Commanders' Jayden Daniels hit with Caleb Williams diss from Seth Rollins
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas State baseball coach Pete Hughes looks ahead during a preseason news conference
2026 NFL draft - Early big board players to watch | Football 301 Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice runs through a few players who stood out on his preliminary big board for next year's NFL draft - including Clemson's Peter Woods, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, Texas's Arch Manning and Ohio State's Caleb Downs. Subscribe to "Football 301" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. 2:03 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jase Richardson listed as top 20 prospect in ESPN's latest NBA Draft 'Big Board'
Jase Richardson listed as top 20 prospect in ESPN's latest NBA Draft 'Big Board' Jase Richardson is officially off to the NBA with the draft withdraw date passing earlier this week -- so how does he stack up compared to the rest of the NBA Draft class? ESPN NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony has an answer for that with the draft only a few weeks away. Givony released an updated NBA Draft "Big Board" of the top 100 prospects, with Richardson landing near the top of the list. Givony ranks Richardson as the No. 20 overall prospect in the NBA Draft, which aligns with where he's been typically landing in mock drafts. Here's what Givony had to say about Richardson: "Size and outlier physical tools typically rise in the predraft process, which might push Richardson down the board after measuring under 6-2 in shoes, 178 pounds with a 6-6 wingspan at the NBA predraft camp. Richardson would be somewhat undersized for an NBA point guard, but played more of a combo guard role for Michigan State, even if his performance the past two months of the season showed his potential when thrust into a more significant shot-creation role. His pace, skill level, feel for the game and shot-making prowess give him an outstanding framework to build on, especially with the defensive intensity and selfless style he brings. With several guards expected to come off the board in the second half of the first round, and perhaps a limited appetite among teams to absorb all of them, there will be considerable jockeying in this part of the draft as prospects look to position themselves through private team workouts." Richardson starred for the Spartans in his lone season in college, averaging 12.1 points per game and shooting better than 40% from 3-point range. The first half of the season he primarily came off the bench as a key reserve, but he was inserted into the starting lineup for the final two months and quickly became the Spartans' top player en route to a Big Ten championship and Elite Eight run in the NCAA Tournament. The NBA Draft will be held on June 25-26, with the first round on the first day and the second round on the second day. The NBA Draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Tennessee sharpshooter Chaz Lanier makes his Nets NBA draft pitch
Shooting is the single most coveted skill in the NBA, and the Nets on Thursday worked out the top shooter in the upcoming draft. At least, that's how the confident Chaz Lanier views himself. Advertisement 'I believe I'm the best shooter in the draft,' Lanier told The Post. 'But [also] a competitor, a winner, somebody who wants to win and is going to bring the best effort to the team. 'I feel like I have a proven track record, and I bring maturity and experience onto any team who drafts me. I've shown that I can adapt and continue to develop. And I feel like I'm a more mature and experienced guy who can contribute the right way, and immediately.' Lanier being the draft's top marksman might not be hyperbole. The 6-foot-4 Tennessee off-guard averaged 18 points on 39.5 percent shooting from 3-point territory this season. Advertisement His middling defense and age (23) have him 34th on Tankathon's Big Board and 42nd on ESPN's, putting him in range of the Nets with the No. 36 pick. The Nets also have picks No. 26 and 27, and there are indications some teams view him as a potential first-round target. But Lanier spun that age as experience, as a strong suit. Advertisement 3 Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier, working out at the NFL Combine earlier in the month, worked out with the Nets on May 29, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images 'Some people look at age as a bad thing, and some look at it as a good thing, so I try and put it out there as a good thing,' Lanier said. 'I'm a more mature and experienced player who can bring shooting immediately. A lot of guys are going back to school nowadays with NIL, so the draft is leaning more towards a little bit older guys now … so there's a lot of positives to it.' Lanier worked out with five other prospects Thursday at HSS Training Center, including Volunteers teammate Jahmai Mashack and Colorado State guard Nique Clifford, tabbed to go in the middle of the first round. 3 Chaz Lanier drives to the basket during the NBA Draft Combine on May 13, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images Advertisement Lanier met several Nets players and personnel. 'I pretty much got to meet everybody, from the head coach Jordi Fernández to the assistant GM, the GM,' Lanier said. 'The whole front office was there and the coaching staff, so it was great. It was a great opportunity.' In Lanier's last season at North Florida before transferring, he led the country in offensive efficiency, and his 44 percent from deep also led the nation (among players averaging seven-plus attempts). 3 Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier goes up for a layup during Tennessee's Elite Eight loss to Houston. AP He won the Jerry West Award this season at Tennessee as the nation's top shooting guard, was fourth in the country in 3s (123) and in the 99th percentile in win shares (5.2). A strong draft combine showing also raised Lanier's stock. He led all prospects in spot-up shooting and free-throw shooting. He finished third in standing vertical leap, fifth in lane agility and second in aggregate shooting, trailing only Alabama's Mark Sears. Follow all the basketball buzz in Brooklyn Sign up for Inside the Nets by Brian Lewis, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Advertisement His skill set could come in handy for a Nets team that wants to take 3s (top 10 in attempts last season) but can't hit them (bottom 10 in percentage). Considering they're in a rebuild, there is a runway toward playing time. 'Definitely a golden opportunity. I feel like everything needs shooting, especially in today's league and the way most teams play,' Lanier said. 'And in Brooklyn, they play an unselfish brand of basketball. You're out there on the court having a great time with your teammates and playing defense, most importantly. 'I really admire the way coach Jordi Fernández really runs the organization. The culture is amazing. Being able to meet with everybody and all the staff, getting to meet some of the players you can tell everybody's bought into the culture. It's not about 'me,' it's about 'we.' And I really admire that about what coach is building.'
