All articles tagged with #guards
With over $40M in cap space and Will Campbell anchored at left tackle, the Patriots are aiming to strengthen the interior this offseason. The article lists six free-agent guards/centers to target—David Edwards, Isaac Seumalo, Joel Bitonio, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Cade Mays, and Greg Van Roten—while noting possible internal moves (Jared Wilson to center) and the need for a big-bodied veteran to bring power to the middle.
The article ranks the top 10 guards in college basketball for the 2025-26 season, highlighting players like Braden Smith, Darryn Peterson, and Tahaad Pettiford, and discusses their skills, potential, and impact on their teams' success.
The article provides an in-depth analysis of the top guard prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft, highlighting Dylan Harper's likely high selection, along with evaluations of other promising guards like Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, and international players such as Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf, based on insights from scouts, coaches, and executives.
The upcoming NFL Draft is expected to heavily feature offensive players, particularly quarterbacks and pass catchers, with a potential record-breaking number of offensive players taken in the first round. The draft boasts a deep class of offensive linemen, offering a variety of styles and roles for NFL teams to choose from. Notable prospects include tackles Joe Alt, Olu Fashanu, and JC Latham, as well as versatile linemen Troy Fautanu and Graham Barton. The article provides detailed insights into the strengths and potential fits of several top offensive line prospects, emphasizing the critical role of offensive linemen in shaping a team's success.
Belgium's largest prison, Lantin Prison, is facing a scandal involving guards and staffers allegedly organizing jacuzzi orgy parties and trading colorful bracelets to determine their sex partners. Ten employees, including guards, have been accused of hosting sex parties after work and engaging in sexual activities during their shifts. One employee, described as a "nymphomaniac," allegedly demanded sex from colleagues to perform her job. The scandal has prompted an official inquiry, and the prison officials are investigating the claims.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings will be missing key guards in their first season encounter, with the Blazers without Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons, and the Kings without De'Aaron Fox. Henderson is nursing a minor ankle sprain, while Simons is unlikely to return before December due to thumb surgery. The Kings will also be without Trey Lyles, who has a calf strain.
Yahoo Sports conducted a 12-team points league mock draft for the 2023-24 fantasy basketball season. Some notable findings include James Harden's draft stock dropping due to his holdout, Ja Morant's suspension making him a potential steal, and Miles Bridges' legal issues affecting his draft position. The draft emphasized the importance of selecting guards early, while big men were in high demand in the middle rounds. Young players like Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren saw their draft stock rise, and undervalued picks like LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey provided value. The team-by-team results and analysis are also provided in the article.
The CBS Sports preseason All-America teams for the 2023-24 college basketball season are dominated by frontcourt players, with Purdue's Zach Edey, North Carolina's Armando Bacot, Kansas' Hunter Dickinson, and Duke's Kyle Filipowski making the First Team. Marquette's Tyler Kolek is the lone guard on the First Team. The Second and Third Teams also feature a mix of big men and guards from various conferences. These All-Americans were voted on by college basketball writers, broadcasters, and analysts.
The Las Vegas Aces took a 1-0 lead over the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals with a 99-82 victory in Game 1. The Aces turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Liberty by 20 points. The Aces' guards, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray, combined for 72 points and played strong defense against the Liberty's backcourt. The Liberty struggled on defense, allowing the Aces to shoot over 54% from the floor. The Aces' improved defense in the second half helped fuel their offense. The Liberty will need to improve their defense and get more production from their guards in Game 2.
The Utah Jazz were reportedly in trade discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday, but ultimately lost out to the Boston Celtics. The Jazz's surplus of guards may lead them to explore trade options in the future, especially if their young players perform well this season.
The Boston Celtics are facing potential problems at the guard position with Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard. Brogdon was almost traded and may not be thrilled to return to the team, while Pritchard has voiced his frustrations and openly requested a trade. With Marcus Smart gone, the Celtics are left with few reliable guards besides Derrick White. It remains to be seen how the situation will play out for Brogdon and Pritchard with the team.
With the NFL Draft approaching, the Seattle Seahawks are considering their options, including drafting a cornerback with their first pick, according to Brock Huard. Meanwhile, the team is also evaluating guard prospects as projected starters Damien Lewis and Phil Haynes will be free agents next year. Other news from around the league includes potential sleepers in the draft, the state of all 32 teams, and Todd McShay's top 350 prospects.
A supervisor at a migrant center in Juarez, Mexico, allegedly ordered guards not to open locked cell doors “under any circumstance” as flames and smoke spread during a fire that killed 39 last week. Several agents and guards sought legal counsel for fear they would be blamed. The blaze started when at least one migrant being held at an INM detention center ignited stacked mattresses in protest after learning he would be deported from Mexico. The migrant, who survived the fire with only minor injuries, is among six people who were ordered arrested last week. The Juarez lawyer called on federal prosecutors to review phone records of INM officials the night of the fire.
Mexican prosecutors are investigating the deadly fire at a migrant detention center as a possible homicide and have identified eight suspects, five of whom are security guards at the facility. The victims, who came from Central and Southern America, were not freed when the fire broke out, and video footage showed uniformed officials walking away as the blaze erupted. The majority of the 68 men in the facility were from Guatemala, with others from Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, and Venezuela. The fire comes at a time when Mexico is struggling to deal with an influx of migrants.
Eighteen female guards and staffers were either fired or resigned from HMP Berwyn, the UK’s largest male prison, for engaging in hookups and other steamy sessions with inmates. The illicit activities date back to when the facility opened in 2017 and have even resulted in three women facing jail time. The scandal has led to calls for better recruitment practices and enhanced training for prison staff. Since 2019, 31 female officers in England and Wales have been dismissed over inappropriate interactions. HMP Berwyn is known for its superior conditions and was previously considered the UK’s “cushiest” jail.