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USA Today
5 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Titans vet predicts if fans will boo or cheer Mike Vrabel in return
Ex-Titans vet predicts if fans will boo or cheer Mike Vrabel in return Former Tennessee Titans safety Blaine Bishop believes New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will receive a warm welcome when he returns to Tennessee in Week 7 of the 2025 season. That will be one of the more intriguing games on the Patriots' roster from a storyline perspective. Vrabel, a former NFL Coach of the Year, not only brought the Titans back to the playoffs, but he led them all the way to the AFC Championship Game in 2019. He was later fired by the organization in 2023 after three playoff appearances. "It will be exciting, a great conversation piece, and I think he will be received well," Bishop said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "As a head coach here, he did really well up to the end. The fans loved Vrabel. He won. Was Coach of the Year [in 2021]. He's in the conversation, even though it was a short window, as one of the best coaches in the Tennessee Titans' small history." Vrabel and the Patriots are expected to go head-to-head with Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward for the first time as well. So the battle of young quarterbacks with Drake Maye and Ward will be the primary focus, along with Vrabel's return to the "Music City". There were plenty of Titans fans who didn't believe Vrabel deserved to get fired. So it wouldn't be a surprise to see a pro-Vrabel reaction when he initially steps onto the field. But after that show of respect, it will likely be back to business. The Titans beat the Patriots by a 20-17 margin when the two teams met in Tennessee last season, following a game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter by Maye. We'll see if the Patriots and Vrabel get their revenge in October. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Titans QB Cam Ward the NFL's most 'forgotten prospect?
Is Titans QB Cam Ward the NFL's most 'forgotten prospect? Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has largely been overlooked by the entire NFL. Even on draft day, the media was more focused on what was happening with Shedeur Sanders than on talking to a guy who was a zero-star recruit out of high school that turned into the top passer in his draft class. But, that's okay with Ward, he always operates with a chip on his shoulder and this only adds fuel to the fire. The Tennessee Titans future franchise quarterback isn't being overlooked by everyone, though. Kyle Brandt has ranted on the lack of coverage of Cam Ward on multiple occasions, and now Bleacher Report named him a top-five candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year. It is rare to see the first overall pick become the forgotten prospect from his draft class. Well, that is precisely what's happening to Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward. The most gifted thrower in the 2025 class has rarely been discussed since the rookie minicamp began. The Titans are in a rebuilding phase, and Ward is essential to any turnaround. That being said, it is questionable if the team has enough offensive talent around Ward to reap the full benefits of his abilities. Ward transferred to Miami from Washington State ahead of the 2024 college football season and ended up elevating the Hurricanes to a near-ACC championship and College Football Playoff berth. He is accustomed to elevating an average supporting cast and receiving corps. Ward is tasked with repeating this in Tennessee, as Calvin Ridley is his only above-average target. The weapons around Ward are young and unproven, including three rookie wide receivers and rookie tight end Gunnar Helm. History says don't count him out, but he'll need a magical debut to overcome the roster's limitations. Bleacher Report may have added Ward to this list, but they clearly don't think he should be there based on this write-up. It's almost as if it was an obligatory add in case he comes out and shocks the NFL the way Jayden Daniels did last year, a half-hearted inclusion. The Titans don't have a lot of big names or guys you might consider superstars at their positions. What they do have is consistent and reliable players, plus added some veterans to the offensive line. Tennessee is absolutely in a rebuild, and expectations should be modest for Ward, but let's not count out what the Titans have done to provide him with weapons and protection. Despite the undertone of the comments, Ward should definitely be included in this conversation because he has just as much of a chance to blow expectations out of the water as any other rookie.
News18
7 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Kagiso Rabada Moving On From Drug Episode: 'I'll Never Be Mr-I-Apologise-Too-Much'
South African star Kagiso Rabada is 'glad to be playing again' after his one-month ban for recreational drug use, but at the same time, he's looking forward to completely moving on from the episode. Speaking on Saturday (May 1), weeks before the 2025 World Test Championship Final, he emphasised that though he'll never condone what he did, he'll also not be a 'Mr-I-Apologise-Too-Much'. Rabada tested positive and accepted the ban during IPL 2025. He left the Gujarat Titans camp midway through the season and returned to South Africa. The information was revealed to the media when he was close to finishing the ban and rejoined the Titans camp, though he didn't feature much. He will be eligible to play for the country from June, allowing him to play the summit clash against Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
PKL Auction 2025: Pawan Sehrawat sold to Tamil Thalaivas for 59.5 lakhs
Indian skipper Pawan Kumar Sehrawat was bought for Rs. 59.5 lakhs crore by Tamil Thalaivas on Thursday during the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2025 in Mumbai. In season 10's auction, Sehrawat became the most expensive player in the history of the PKL when Telugu Titans bought him for Rs. 2.605 crore. The India captain ended the PKL 10 season with the third-most raid points (202), but Titans finished at the bottom of the table with 21 points and failed to make the playoffs. Last season, Titans used its FBM (Final Bid Match) card to retain the all-rounder for 1.725 crore.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Don't...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Rift With Hardik Pandya. Posts Instagram Story
The social media was abuzz on Friday with many users claiming that there is a rift between Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya. GT were facing MI in the Eliminator game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and a couple of awkward moments between Hardik and Gill gave rise to the speculations. The first one was a missed handshake. Hardik had offered his hand for a handshake to Gill after the toss took place but Gill failed to notice it. Many on the internet felt that Gill had deliberately done it. The next talking point came when Gill was dismissed as LBW and Hardik's celebration was a bit unusual. He ran through the side of Gill and even stared at the batter while shouting after he was dismissed. The video of the incident went viral on social media. As rumours of rift between the two players started spreading, Gill himself took to social media to clear the air. Uploading his picture with Hardik on Instagram Story, he wrote, "Nothing but love. (Don't believe everything you see on internet)." He also tagged Hardik in the post. Check it here: The mighty Mumbai Indians handled the nerves better on the big stage to outlast Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan in Mullanpur on Friday. Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) rode his luck to play a fine knock after Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22) made instant impact on his Mumbai Indians debut to push them to an imposing 228 five in 20 overs. Titans, who were sloppy in the field and with the ball, were able to take the game down to the wire with sensational batting from Sudharsan (80 off 49) before falling short at 208 for six to exit the tournament. In the end, it was Mumbai Indians who won the key moments to advance in the competition. The victory took them to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday when they take on Punjab Kings. Despite heavy dew, overcoming a such a steep target in a knock-out game needed a special effort which came from Sudharsan who put his team on course for an improbable chase until his dismissal in the 16th over. Bumrah removed Washington Sundar (48 off 24) with his trademark yorker before Sudharsan missed scoop against Richard Gleeson to see his stumps dislodged, bringing Mumbai Indians back into the game. While it lasted, it was a delight to see Sudharsan go about his business. In a game of pure muscle, Sudharsan was a picture of elegance and found gaps all around the park with pinpoint precision. The equation came down to 36 from 12 balls with two left-handers Rahul Tewatia and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle. Mumbai Indians debutant Richard Gleeson bowled the final over with Titans needing 24 runs and he bowled three immaculate deliveries to ensure victory before hobbling out due to hamstring issue. In fact, Suryakumar Yadav, the vice-captain was marshalling resources in the final over and it was a brave punt to bring Gleeson in for three deliveries knowing that he is in considerable discomfort. Once the target was out of reach, Surya took him off and asked left-arm seamer Ashwini Kumar to complete formalities.
