Los Angeles Rams’ star receiver Cooper Kupp is determined to regain his 2021 form, known as the triple crown, where he led the NFL in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. After battling injuries in the past two seasons, Kupp expresses confidence in his ability to perform at that level again. With the support of teammates like Puka Nacua, the Rams anticipate a strong comeback from their 2021 Offensive Player of the Year.
Demi Di Matteo, the son of Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo, is excelling in college golf in the United States. Despite not inheriting his father’s footballing prowess, Demi has found success on the fairways. He represents the Furman Paladins golf team at Furman University, where he maintains a +1 handicap and has earned a place on the SoCon Academic Honor Roll every year since enrolling in 2020.
Formula 1 teams are considering a new points system that would reward drivers finishing as low as 12th place. The current system, which awards points to the top 10 drivers, has been criticized for limiting opportunities for drivers in the middle of the field. The proposed changes would not affect the top seven finishers but would increase the points awarded from eighth to twelfth place.
Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan is unlikely to trade down from their first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Khan believes that trading away from a good player is generally a poor move. While the team has 20 players they consider worthy of the 20th overall selection, the depth of this year’s draft is not as strong as in previous years. However, the draft also has a strong group of high-end talent, including six quarterbacks, three wide receivers, and five tackles worthy of top-15 grades. Unless the Steelers can package a deal that turns their first-round pick into multiple picks, Khan is unlikely to consider trading down.
A football agent, Saif Alrubie, is on trial for allegedly threatening Marina Granovskaia, the former Chelsea director, over the transfer of Kurt Zouma to West Ham. The email, sent in 2022, demanded payment for Alrubie’s role in the deal. The trial is expected to last one week, with Alrubie denying the charges.
According to A to Z Sports’ mock draft, the Philadelphia Eagles will select offensive tackle Tyler Guyton of Oklahoma with the 22nd overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Guyton is highly regarded for his speed, agility, and versatility. While he is not expected to start immediately, he will have the opportunity to learn from Pro Bowl tackle Lane Johnson, who has already reached out to mentor Guyton. This pick would align with the Eagles’ strategy of building the trenches for future success.
UEFA has voted in favor of allowing teams to select 26 players for the upcoming European Championships. This expansion, previously implemented during the 2021 Euros due to the COVID pandemic, will now become the norm for all future UEFA national competitions. The decision is expected to receive final approval from the UEFA executive committee, providing a boost to England and Scotland, who have been affected by injuries in recent weeks.
Mason Miller, the Athletics’ closer, showcased his blazing fastball on Monday, striking out three consecutive Yankees batters in the ninth inning to secure a victory. His pitches reached speeds of 103, 103, and 102 MPH, showcasing the dominance and precision of his four-seam fastball.
Former Rangers legend Ally McCoist has dismissed comments made by Jeff Stelling, claiming that Scottish football fans do not care about the opinions of English supporters. McCoist’s response comes after Stelling suggested that English fans are not interested in the rivalry between Celtic and Rangers due to the frequency of their meetings.
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket has rolled out to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the Artemis I moon mission. The uncrewed flight is a critical test of the SLS and Orion spacecraft before future missions carrying astronauts. The launch is targeted for August 29th, 2022.
