Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.
Who is Jhonkensy Noel? Guardians rookie nicknamed 'Big Christmas' blasts game-tying home run in ALCS Game 3
Christmas came early in Cleveland. The Guardians found themselves down two runs to the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS, down to their final out, and needing a big hit. With a runner on base, pinch hitter Jhonkensy Noel stepped up to the plate against Yankees closer Lucas Weaver, representing the tying run. After […]
Why Commanders QB Jayden Daniels should be the first rookie NFL MVP of the Super Bowl era
Sometimes, you don’t need an entire season for something to be proven – you can just tell. When it comes to Jayden Daniels, you can tell that this historic debut chapter is just the first in what will be a novel full of memories made in Landover, Maryland. The second overall pick in the 2024 […]
Vikings Week 6 snap counts: Rookie Dallas Turner's small role continues vs. Jets
The Minnesota Vikings have found the right combination on defense. The unit has been absolutely dominant during the team’s 5-0 start to 2024, entering the bye week ranked among the top teams in the NFL in DVOA (1st), sacks (2nd), interceptions (1st), third-down conversion percentage (5th), and yards per play (5th). That success has made […]
Why Zach Edey will win Rookie of the Year: Four reasons Grizzlies center is destined to earn award in 2024-25
It’s not often that the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft is the gambling favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but this is a strange draft class and Zach Edey is the strangest player in it. The Purdue star was considered a fringe NBA prospect a year ago. Now, he’s expected to be […]