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sports13 days ago•4 min saved

Jaguars Coach Liam Coen Plans to Increase Travis Hunter's Offensive Usage After Two Games of Limited Two-Way Play

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen confirmed the team will increase Travis Hunter's offensive snaps in Week 3 after limited usage in the first two games. Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick, has played mostly on defense, drawing criticism from his former Colorado coach Deion Sanders. Hunter maintains he wants to play both sides of the ball, but Coen cited offensive struggles as the reason for the adjustment.

via NBC Sports|

#deion-sanders #jacksonville-jaguars #liam-coen

nfl16 days ago•1 min saved

Jaguars coach signals shift in Travis Hunter usage after Week 2 loss

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen indicated on Wednesday that the team will increase Travis Hunter's offensive involvement in Week 3 following a loss to the Denver Broncos. Hunter has played only 10% of offensive snaps and 60% of defensive snaps through the first two games, a usage pattern that has drawn criticism from fans and media. Coen described the situation as a 'balancing act' but acknowledged that the team's offensive struggles, particularly in the fourth quarter, necessitate a re-evaluation of Hunter's role. The Jaguars are preparing to face the New England Patriots on Sunday.

via NBC Sports|

#jacksonville-jaguars #liam-coen #nfl

sports24 days ago•5 min saved

Ohtani's Pitching Dilemma: Focus on Hitting Over the Mound

Ohtani's body may not sustain a full-time pitching schedule any longer. Knee and biceps injuries sidelined him after a July 3 start, despite dazzling 14 starts this season (8-2, 1.79 ERA, 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 IP). While his hitting has remained elite when healthy, it has cooled as he ages. With the Dodgers' rotation depth, the prudent path is for Ohtani to pivot to hitting full-time and avoid the wear and tear of pitching, preserving the magic of his bat.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball #injuries #mlb

sports28 days ago•9 min saved

Ohtani Lands on IL as Dodgers Recalibrate Health-First Plan

Shohei Ohtani is set to be placed on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and right biceps soreness, effectively ending his pitching for the season and raising questions about his postseason readiness. The Dodgers acknowledge missteps in balancing a two-way workload, emphasize learning from the experience, and will rely on a retooled rotation while hoping Ohtani can regain form late in the season for a playoff push.

via The New York Times|

#injuries #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Travis Hunter Stakes a Claim on Jaguars’ First Depth Chart

The Jaguars released an unofficial first depth chart ahead of preseason, placing Travis Hunter as a starting cornerback and backup wide receiver to reflect his two-way role, with Anton Harrison at left tackle and Walker Little at right tackle. Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. split the running back duties, while Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs are the top linebacker pairing. Matt Dickerson is the leading DT backup behind Arik Armstead, with Ruke Orhorhoro in the mix. The chart is unofficial and mainly reflects training-camp observations ahead of Week 1.

via Sports Illustrated|

#depth-chart #jacksonville-jaguars #nfl-training-camp

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Hunter aims for every-snap role after standout camp display

Travis Hunter, the Jaguars’ versatile rookie, says he wants to play every snap on offense and defense. In camp he’s been active on both sides, with Sunday drills highlight-worthy by an interception and a 35-yard catch, and he’s logged significant two-way work early in practice (10 defense/7 offense in a team drill; 34 defense and 22 offense in 11-on-11 through a week). Trevor Lawrence says Hunter would play every snap if possible, though coaches will decide how to deploy him. Hunter, who played 324 offensive and 162 defensive snaps last season before a knee injury, is expected to contribute on both sides as he recovers, with his two-way potential partially driven by his Deion Sanders-era college success and the Jaguars’ decision to draft him high.

via NBC Sports|

#jacksonville-jaguars #nfl #sports

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Dybantsa Aims for All-Defense Ceiling After Wizards' Summer League Showcase

AJ Dybantsa flashed two-way potential in Washington’s Summer League win over Sacramento, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks, including a swat on Darius Acuff Jr. and a late sequence that underscored his defensive upside, as Wizards coaches and teammates highlighted his ceiling and rapid development after his 27-point Summer League debut.

via The New York Times|

#aj-dybantsa #all-defense-potential #nba-summer-league

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

OG Anunoby seals Knicks’ Finals surge with clutch moment that defines a legend

OG Anunoby evolved from a soft-spoken, injury-plagued role player into a Knicks legend, delivering the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to cap a 29-point comeback against the Spurs and solidify his status as a premier two-way star built on resilience and hard work.

via New York Post|

#nba-finals #new-york-knicks #og-anunoby

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Travis Hunter to split reps at WR and CB for Jaguars in 2026

Jaguars GM James Gladstone says Travis Hunter will play on both sides of the ball in 2026, with an expected uptick in cornerback usage while continuing his wide receiver duties. Hunter’s rookie season featured 28 receptions for 298 yards and a TD on offense and 15 tackles on defense before a season-ending knee injury; the team emphasizes Hunter’s dual-role fit and is prioritizing corner depth this season. He has expressed a long-standing desire to play both ways, and Jacksonville plans to support that to help win games.

via NBC Sports|

#cornerback #jacksonville-jaguars #sports

sports5 months ago•6 min saved

Ohtani’s slump tests Dodgers before power surge, stance tweak sparks resurgence

Shohei Ohtani, in his first notable hitting slump since joining the Dodgers, went 3-for-23 with no extra-base hits over six games as the team weighed how his heavy pitching workload affects his hitting. After critics warned of a slump, he tweaked his batting stance and responded with a multi-hit burst, including a 109 mph double and a 110 mph opposite-field homer, to help the Dodgers beat back the slump. Manager Dave Roberts and Freddie Freeman stressed that even superstars are human and that balancing his two-way duties remains a challenge, though Ohtani has still been dominant on the mound with a 0.38 ERA through four starts. The coming weeks will test how well he can sustain the dual roles while continuing to improve at the plate.

via New York Post|

#hitting-slump #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb

sports5 months ago•25 min saved

Ohtani must hit when he pitches, Dodgers argue

Dodgers should keep Shohei Ohtani in the lineup as a hitter on days he starts pitching, arguing his two-way value boosts their offense and playoff potential; while soreness may push him to DH in some spots, sitting him would blunt their best chance in October.

via New York Post|

#designated-hitter #dodgers #mlb

sports6 months ago•10 min saved

Ohtani and Judge Spark Baseball’s Next Golden Era

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are leading baseball into a new golden era, pairing unprecedented power and MVP dominance with Ohtani’s rare two-way brilliance that redefines value. Their impact is fueling record attendance and World Series viewership, while the game benefits from pace-of-play improvements; however, a looming 2026 labor lockout could threaten this momentum and the primes of the sport’s two biggest stars.

via Sports Illustrated|

#judge #mlb #mvp

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Jaguars chart course for Travis Hunter as full-time corner, limited receiver duties

The Jaguars plan to move Travis Hunter to starting cornerback with a full-time defensive role and keep him as a part-time receiver, aligning with GM James Gladstone’s view that the roster needs help at cornerback while allowing Hunter to contribute on both sides. In 2025, Hunter played 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps, posting 28 receptions for 298 yards and one TD on offense and 11 solo tackles with three passes defended on defense before a season-ending knee injury.

via NBC Sports|

#cornerback #jacksonville-jaguars #nfl

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Travis Hunter's Season Ends After Knee Surgery Amid NFL Updates

Travis Hunter, who plays both wide receiver and cornerback, will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to knee surgery, raising questions about his future role. Coach Liam Coen emphasized that it's too early to determine if Hunter will continue as a two-way player, as the team evaluates his performance and health at season's end, with current focus on upcoming games and playoff prospects.

via NBC Sports|

#jacksonville-jaguars #knee-surgery #season-evaluation

sports11 months ago•4 min saved

Ohtani's World Series debut ends in defeat as Blue Jays tie series

Shohei Ohtani, despite a rare off night in the World Series, continues to defy baseball logic with his exceptional talent and routines, highlighting the challenges and uniqueness of his two-way playing style, and cementing his status as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.

via The Guardian|

#baseball #record #shohei-ohtani