A day after Incarnate Word All-American quarterback Cameron Ward entered the transfer portal, Ward went to the airport to take a visit to Liberty. Before he could reach the gate, a security officer walked up to him. Ward couldn’t figure out why at first and then the officer asked a question. “I see you just got an offer from Indiana, where are you going right now?” The moment still feels shocking to Ward. Yes, he’s been one the best quarterbacks in the FCS the last two seasons. But that sort of we-know-your-face fame, especially away from campus, is a foregin experience for a quarterback who had almost no recruitment to speak of coming out of West Columbia (Texas) High School in the 2020 class. “It’s just crazy,” Ward told 247Sports. Ward ranks as the No. 9 overall player in the transfer portal and the No. 3 quarterback, behind only former five-star prospects Caleb Williams and Quinn Ewers . They were recruiting superstars, the No. 1 overall quarterbacks in their … [Read more...] about Behind the ‘Cinderella-like’ rise of elite transfer QB Cameron Ward
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PGA Championship 2022 best bets: Props, sleepers, head-to-head matchups, one and done picks by top golf expert
USATSI Collin Morikawa has taken the golf world by storm since turning pro in 2019. The 25-year-old will try to win his third career major when the PGA Championship 2022 tees off Thursday at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Morikawa is one of several immensely talented young golfers in the 2022 PGA Championship field, which also includes household names like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Dustin Johnson. Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion and world No. 1, is joined by Rahm, the world No. 2, as the 11-1 co-favorites in the latest 2022 PGA Championship odds from Caesars Sportsbook. McIlroy (14-1), Thomas (14-1) Morikawa (16-1), and Johnson (18-1) round out the top 2022 PGA Championship contenders. Which 2022 PGA Championship prop bets should you make? Which 2022 PGA Championship sleepers should you target? Before locking in any PGA Championship 2022 picks of your own, be sure to check out the PGA predictions and betting advice from … [Read more...] about PGA Championship 2022 best bets: Props, sleepers, head-to-head matchups, one and done picks by top golf expert
Jimmy Butler drops 41, Heat dominate third quarter, cruise to Game 1 win
It was a tale of two halves. There was the first half where the iron of the Celtics looked like it had been sharpened by the iron of the defending champion Bucks. Boston got into the paint for 42 points in the first 24 minutes, breaking down the Heat defense with relative ease, and Jayson Tatum was the best player on the floor with 21 points and 5 assists. Then came the second half and Jimmy Butler leading a resurgent Miami squad. The Heat’s defense both cranked up the intensity and came out connected on that end — they were physical, were in passing lanes, forced turnovers, and held the Celtics to 2-of-8 shooting in the paint in the third quarter. Those stops turned into quick offense on the other end, and the Heat started the second half on a 22-2 run, finishing with 39 points in the frame. The third quarter scoreboard: Jimmy Butler 17, the entire Celtics team 14. Butler finished the game with 41 points, getting to the free throw line 18 times. Another night with 40+ … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler drops 41, Heat dominate third quarter, cruise to Game 1 win
2022 NBA Mock Draft: Magic can’t pass on Chet Holmgren’s skills and size after winning No. 1 pick in lottery
USATSI The full 2022 NBA Draft order is officially set after the lottery's results were revealed Tuesday night in Chicago, lining up the first 14 picks and giving us for the first time a clear picture of the order for all 58 of this year's selections just over one month away from the draft. There's thus far been no consensus about which prospect will go No. 1 -- or 2 or 3 or 4, for that matter -- but Orlando winning the lottery means for now we've projected a frontcourt player in our latest mock for them. In fact, a big man represents picks No. 2 (to OKC) and No. 3 (to Houston) in this post-lottery mock. That's subject to change over the next few weeks as more teams dig into this class and make their final evaluations, but Gonzaga 7-footer Chet Holmgren for now remains the No. 1 projected pick after Tuesday's lottery, followed by Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero before Jaden Ivey -- our No. 1 prospect -- goes off the board at No. 4 to Sacramento. Will that order change? … [Read more...] about 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Magic can’t pass on Chet Holmgren’s skills and size after winning No. 1 pick in lottery
USWNT to receive equal pay in landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations. The men have been playing under the terms of a CBA that expired in December 2018 . The women’s CBA expired at the end of March but talks continued after the federation and the players agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by some of the players in 2019. The settlement was contingent on the federation reaching labor contracts that equalized pay and bonuses between the two teams. “I feel a lot of pride for the girls who are going to see this growing up, and recognize their value rather than having to fight for it. However, my dad always told me that you don’t get … [Read more...] about USWNT to receive equal pay in landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer
2022 NFL futures odds, picks: Russell Wilson, Najee Harris among value plays for season awards
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports While it's only May and teams are just now starting to ramp up their offseason programs, the 2022 regular season will be here before you know it. With that in mind along with the NFL releasing its full slate for the upcoming year a week ago, now is as good of a time as ever to try and find value plays on the futures market. To help with that, SportsLine has called on CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora to reveal his early leans for the full list of seasonal awards, which include a handful of sleepers highlighted by not one but TWO bets with a 50/1 payout. To read his full breakdown of every single futures pick, you'll have to head over to SportsLine . In the meantime, La Canfora did reveal some of his favorite bets on CBS Sports HQ on Wednesday morning, which you can read below. All NFL odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Most Valuable Player: Russell Wilson Odds : +1600 The biggest blockbuster of the offseason came in … [Read more...] about 2022 NFL futures odds, picks: Russell Wilson, Najee Harris among value plays for season awards
Ranking five must-see games on Cowboys 2022 schedule: Clashes with Tom Brady and Super Bowl teams top list
USATSI With the 2022 NFL schedule release now in the rearview, the Dallas Cowboys are flooring the accelerator toward minicamp and beyond, knowing who they'll face, where they'll face them and when it'll all go down. Their 17-game slate is one wrought with pitfalls they'll need to avoid, especially early on, needing to fly out of the gate if they're to establish any momentum that might carry them through the challenges of injury at certain positions and the inevitable loss or two birthed from controversial calls and/or non-calls -- as is often a part of the fabric every Cowboys season. With Dak Prescott now completely healthy and leading OTAs, and a very strong rookie class joining the fray as the calendar turns to June, the work has already begun. That work doesn't include defensive end Randy Gregory , All-Pro wide receiver Amari Cooper or former starting tackle La'el Collins , all of them having parted ways with the Cowboys in headline fashion . It's an … [Read more...] about Ranking five must-see games on Cowboys 2022 schedule: Clashes with Tom Brady and Super Bowl teams top list
Patriots 2022 schedule: Predicting every game, opponent win totals, record projection
The Patriots returned to the playoffs last season after a one-year hiatus, but the hope of hoisting another Lombardi Trophy was dashed pretty quickly thanks to an offensive onslaught courtesy of the Buffalo Bills . While New England's postseason success wasn't up to the standard that Bill Belichick had set over the previous two decades, the club can hang its hat on finding its next franchise quarterback in Mac Jones . The big question is, however, how much of a leap the former first-round pick can make as he heads into Year 2. That could set the bar for how far this Patriots team can go in 2022. Below, you'll find out early predictions for every single game on the Patriots' 18-week regular-season schedule: Week 1 at Dolphins Line: Dolphins -3 | Opponent wins: O/U 8.5 Miami has gone all-in this offseason, bringing in the likes of Tyreek Hill , Terron Armstead , and a bunch of running backs to surround Tua Tagovailoa . While the Dolphins have certainly improved … [Read more...] about Patriots 2022 schedule: Predicting every game, opponent win totals, record projection
Brighton Women manager Hope Powell on groundwork for future Women’s Super League success
A season of growth and progress, Hope Powell reflected from her Brighton training base as she prepares her side to tackle their final two games of the Women’s Super League season. Akin to last term, mid-table Brighton have struggled for consistency at times, but kept pace with the league's mid-tier clubs - hoping to at least match 2020/21's sixth place showing. For the Seagulls, it's been a period of steady improvement since Powell's appointment in 2017. A project she believes is only just beginning. Women's Super League fixtures | Table Get Sky Sports | Get a Sky Sports Pass Their evolution has been synonymous with the growth of the women's game more broadly; what began as a part-time community club in the 1990s is now a fully established top-flight entity. Several changes have fuelled that acceleration, Powell believes, but none more so than the game's accessibility which has skyrocketed in recent years. Trending Transfer … [Read more...] about Brighton Women manager Hope Powell on groundwork for future Women’s Super League success
Eagles 2022 schedule: Predictions, win totals, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups
Expectations are much higher in Philadelphia this year. The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a surprising playoff appearance last season, finishing with a winning record in head coach Nick Sirianni's first season -- also Jalen Hurts ' first as the full-time starting quarterback for the franchise. The Eagles rewarded their faith in Hurts by acquiring A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans , pairing him with DeVonta Smith to form one of the best young wide receiver tandems in football. Philadelphia also has a promising young receiver in Quez Watkins while Dallas Goedert has emerged as one of the top tight ends in the game. Add in the No. 1 rushing attack and one of the best offensive lines in football and it's easy to project why the Eagles can emerge as a contender for the NFC East title. There's an excitement on the defensive side of the ball as well, as the Eagles drastically improved their pass rush with the offseason signing of Haason Reddick and the draft picks … [Read more...] about Eagles 2022 schedule: Predictions, win totals, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups