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West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Record start continues for Super Netball pacesetters
The NSW Swifts have survived a first-half scare in their Sydney derby clash with the Giants before extending their record-setting start to the Super Netball season. Sunday's contest at Ken Rosewall Arena drew together two teams at different ends of the ladder, but the Giants threw everything they had at their unbeaten rivals before falling to an 82-69 defeat. While the Swifts remain unbeaten after six rounds - continuing their best start to a season - the Giants remain at the bottom of the ladder with just one win. The Swifts got off to a sluggish start that has typified their recent matches. They still managed to hold a three-goal lead at the main break after a feisty first half featuring a physical battle between Swifts centre Paige Hadley and her Giants counterpart and fellow Diamond Jamie-Lee Price. But the third quarter proved crucial as the competition front-runners streaked away with the match, extending their lead to 60-48 with sharp-shooter Grace Nweke almost unstoppable. Down the other end, Swifts keeper Teigan O'Shannassy also kept a tight lid on the Giants and was named player of the match. The Giants lost Jo Harten with a mystery injury. The veteran shooter made her way off court and down the tunnel midway through the third quarter and was unable to return. Harten had been in blistering form, with 25 goals from 25 attempts and two from four from the two-point range. Matisse Leatherbarrow took over the GS bib and was also on target with 16 goals from 19 attempts, including five super shots. The Giants tried to claw their way back into the match in the final term but the deficit proved too much, with the Swifts' Kiwi ace Nweke finishing with a mammoth haul of 64 goals from 67 attempts. Briony Akle's troops extended their dominance over the Giants, now winning their past six clashes. "We wanted to start each quarter hard, we wanted to come out and lay a mark and I think we did that," said ex-Giant O'Shannassy. "We got told by Briony to go out and do what we do best, individually and as a team, and getting that freedom from the coach is something that lifts everyone up. "It's the battle of NSW and no matter where they (Giants) are on the ladder they bring out the best in us and no matter where we are in the ladder it's always going to be a great game."
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Record start continues for Super Netball pacesetters
The NSW Swifts have survived a first-half scare in their Sydney derby clash with the Giants before extending their record-setting start to the Super Netball season. Sunday's contest at Ken Rosewall Arena drew together two teams at different ends of the ladder, but the Giants threw everything they had at their unbeaten rivals before falling to an 82-69 defeat. While the Swifts remain unbeaten after six rounds - continuing their best start to a season - the Giants remain at the bottom of the ladder with just one win. The Swifts got off to a sluggish start that has typified their recent matches. They still managed to hold a three-goal lead at the main break after a feisty first half featuring a physical battle between Swifts centre Paige Hadley and her Giants counterpart and fellow Diamond Jamie-Lee Price. But the third quarter proved crucial as the competition front-runners streaked away with the match, extending their lead to 60-48 with sharp-shooter Grace Nweke almost unstoppable. Down the other end, Swifts keeper Teigan O'Shannassy also kept a tight lid on the Giants and was named player of the match. The Giants lost Jo Harten with a mystery injury. The veteran shooter made her way off court and down the tunnel midway through the third quarter and was unable to return. Harten had been in blistering form, with 25 goals from 25 attempts and two from four from the two-point range. Matisse Leatherbarrow took over the GS bib and was also on target with 16 goals from 19 attempts, including five super shots. The Giants tried to claw their way back into the match in the final term but the deficit proved too much, with the Swifts' Kiwi ace Nweke finishing with a mammoth haul of 64 goals from 67 attempts. Briony Akle's troops extended their dominance over the Giants, now winning their past six clashes. "We wanted to start each quarter hard, we wanted to come out and lay a mark and I think we did that," said ex-Giant O'Shannassy. "We got told by Briony to go out and do what we do best, individually and as a team, and getting that freedom from the coach is something that lifts everyone up. "It's the battle of NSW and no matter where they (Giants) are on the ladder they bring out the best in us and no matter where we are in the ladder it's always going to be a great game."
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Giants QB lands on The Athletic's 'NFL 50 under 40' list
Who are some of the 'rising coaches, executives, personalities, and other personnel who significantly impact the NFL and will continue to do so in the coming decades?' That was a question recently posed by The Athletic and one they sought to answer. What they settled on was a list of the top 50 NFL difference-makers under the age of 40 who will shape the league for the foreseeable future. Zero current members of the New York Giants made the cut. However, there was one notable ex-Giant who appeared on the list: Quarterbacks coach Davis Webb. In a season all about the development of high-profile rookie quarterbacks, Bo Nix's steady growth in Denver wasn't just a product of Sean Payton's scheme. Webb, a former Texas high school quarterback who played at Texas Tech and Cal and then for a brief stint in the NFL, was handpicked by Payton to work with Nix/an incoming young quarterback as the team considered its options post-Russell Wilson. Webb was among those whose opinions Payton leaned on when deciding to draft Nix, the head coach said in June. Currently with the Denver Broncos, Webb began his career as a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2017 NFL draft. It became immediately apparent that he would serve as a quality backup and eventually an assistant coach. Those expectations proved accurate when he took the Broncos job in 2023, just one month removed from the end of his playing career. In addition to the Giants, Webb also suited up for the New York Jets (2018) and Buffalo Bills (2019-2021). He had a second stint with the Giants in 2022. Although he spent six seasons in the NFL, Webb only appeared in two games with one start (which came with the Giants). He completed 23 of his 40 pass attempts for 168 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 41 yards and an additional score. Fans might remember that game because Webb threw a touchdown pass to Kenny Golladay, which was the only score of his short-lived Giants career.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tom Brady shades Giants for letting Saquon Barkley walk
Tom Brady is without question one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL. There's no need to recount his accomplishments. But all of these accomplishments don't appear to be enough for the FOX Sports game analyst. He still has some unfinished business it seems -- with the New York Giants. During Sunday's broadcast of the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, Brady couldn't help himself while watching ex-Giant Saquon Barkley run wild and carry the Eagles to the Super Bowl. "Giant mistake letting him go," Brady said to broadcast partner Kevin Burkhardt after Barkley scored his third touchdown in Philly's 55-23 rout of Washington. Barkley's defection to Philadelphia last March via free agency has been a sore subject among Giant fans this season and promises to be one for the foreseeable future. The Giants are apparently on Brady's mind and have been for some time. Ever since they ruined his perfect season in Super Bowl XLII and repeated the insult four years later, Brady has had a giant chip on his shoulder. During the Eagles' Wild Card win over Green Bay, Brady referred to Packers' running back Josh Jacobs as Brandon Jacobs. The Giants have moved on, but Brady has not. By now, we have all hashed and rehashed the Barkley decision ad nauseum and how the Giants handled it. The fact remains that Barkley would have been a shiny hood ornament on a jalopy had the Giants brought him back. During Barkley's six seasons with Big Blue, the Giants had just one winning season (2022 when they finished 9-7-1) and played in just one playoff game. General manager Joe Schoen realized that a high-priced running back isn't a prudent move for a rebuilding team. He decided to go the committee route and thus far that decision appears to be paying off. Shedeur Sanders on Giants: 'We have a great relationship' 6 ex-Giants will compete in Super Bowl LIX Unlikely player named a free agent Giants 'can't afford to lose' This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Tom Brady shades Giants for letting Saquon Barkley walk
