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sports7 days 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

sports17 days 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

sports1 month 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

sports2 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

sports3 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

sports3 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

sports4 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

sports5 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

sports6 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

sports9 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

sports9 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

sports10 months ago•4 min saved

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence with Rare Batting Practice Amid Postseason Slump

Shohei Ohtani, facing a playoff slump, took rare on-field batting practice to improve his performance, downplaying concerns that his two-way role affects his hitting. Despite struggles at the plate during the postseason, he remains a key player for the Dodgers, with both his batting and pitching roles under consideration as they advance in the playoffs.

via Los Angeles Times|

#batting-practice #nlcs #playoff-slump

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Ohtani Achieves 1,000th Hit Amid Strong Performance Despite Team Loss

Shohei Ohtani continues to impress with his two-way performance for the Dodgers, matching Babe Ruth's historic feats, but the team's bullpen struggles have led to recent losses, highlighting the challenges of maintaining his dual role amidst team difficulties.

via Los Angeles Times|

#baseball #bullpen-meltdown #dodgers

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Jaguars' Travis Hunter to Face Increased Defensive and Offensive Roles

Travis Kelce predicts that teams will try to wear out Travis Hunter by targeting him heavily when he's playing defense, especially by running deep balls and forcing him to exert maximum effort, which could impact his performance on both sides of the ball.

via NBC Sports|

#defense-strategy #exhaustion-tactics #sports

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Travis Kelce and Jaguars' Travis Hunter Prepare for Increased Two-Way Workload

Travis Kelce predicts NFL teams will target Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter aggressively, especially by throwing deep passes at him when he plays cornerback, as teams try to exploit his two-way versatility.

via New York Post|

#defensive-attack #jaguars #nfl