Is this the fastest hurley change ever? In the Tipperary senior camogie championship semi-final. Cáit Devane of Clonoulty-Rossmore can be seen spinning out of a group of players and away from her Burgess-Duharra opponents.
The Premier County ace races down the wing. She then drops her hurley to the ground. Then in the blink of an eye, she grabs one thrown in by a selector and takes a shot. It’s a scarcely believable passage of play. The video clip was captured by Sports Focus Photography. The clip has gone viral on Social Media. Sit back and admire the most audacious piece of skill you will see this year.
Devance was an All-Star nominee in 2019. Tipperary’s attacking star notched another impressive total of 0-37 this year which earned her a second consecutive All-Stars nomination.
“I’m completely blown away by the coverage it’s gotten,” said Devane.
“But I suppose the fact that it got onto social media, that people are hanging to see anything to do with sport . . . They just want to see sport, any kind of sport.
“It’s fantastic, I find it funny because it was just an instinctive thing on my part.”
In another amazing twist, it was reavailed that Cait’s brother John had passed her the hurl.
“When I broke the hurley I had, I saw him and beckoned him on. Then I went into the ruck and got the ball.
“I turned out, away from the ruck, and he said, ‘I have it, but I don’t know what to do with it’, and I said, ‘throw it’.
“We had a conversation out there. A very quick conversation.”
As a result, opposition defenses will be on high alert from now on.
Certainly, one this brother and sister act practiced at home!
I’ve been recording games for my club for 8 years & I’ve captured many extraordinary moments but my capturing Cáit Devane collecting a fresh hurley in full flight today will be hard to top. Best of luck to @ClonRossCamogie in the final and commiserations to my own @DuharraCamogiepic.twitter.com/KtY70uzdls
All-Ireland champions put their county title on the line.
All-Ireland champions Corofin’s incredible undefeated streak in the Galway senior football championship now stretches back over 50 games. They put their record on the line against a Salthill-Knocknacarra side that blends youth with experience.
Last years finalists Tuam Stars are up against surprise package CLG Bhearna, while 2018 finalists Mountbellew-Moylough play Killannin. The final tie sees Moycullen face the Mervue based St.James GAA.
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship quarter-finals
Corofin v Salthill-Knocknacarra: Saturday 12th, Pearse Stadium @2:30pm
Corofin set down a marker in their opening group game with a 27 point hammering of last years Intermediate All-Ireland winners Oughterard. They followed that up with comfortable wins over Monevia-Abbey and An Cheathrú Rua. The depth of Kevin O’Brien’s squad was also well illustrated as former All-Stars Dathai Burke and Ian Burke both made cameos off the bench. Few county teams, nevermind club sides can boast such depth of quality in their squad.
Kevin O’Brien has incredible strength in depth at his disposal in his Corofin squad. Squad info thanks to GalwayGaa.ie
Salthill were less convincing as they plotted their way out of their group. A win, defeat and draw in that order saw them claim second spot in their pool behind group winners Bearna. An apparent score-keeping error in their favour in their final group game against An Spidéal saw the game finish 0-16 v 1-13 rather than a one-point defeat. Salthill have a largely youthful team mixed with club stalwarts like Finian Hanley and Sean Armstrong. When they click, as they did in their opening-round win over St.Michaels (3-13 v 0-10), they can be formidable opponents. Robert Finnerty, son of their current manager and former Mayo star Anthony, is top scorer for the club with 1-14 so far. Tomo and Paddy Culhane have also chipped in on the scoring stakes.
The sides met at the semi-final stage last year. On that occasion, Corofin won an entertaining game by 1-16 to 2-09. However, on the evidence of what we have seen from both sides thus far in this campaign, Salthill have been too inconsistent and it would take an incredible performance for them to dethrone the holders.
Tuam Stars v CLG Bhearna: Saturday 12th, Pearse Stadium @5:30pm
Tuam Stars came within moments of a surprise county final win last year. Photo credit: Shane Tighe
The Stars came within seconds of clinching a surprise win in last years drawn county final. A superb display saw them two points up against the Corofin as the clock ticked into the red. Two late Gary Sice frees salvaged a draw for Kevin O’Brien’s side who went on to win the County final replay. They then powered on all the way to Croke Park to lift a third successive Andy Merrigan cup.
Tommy Carton’s side looked to have a hangover from that replay defeat as they slumped to a surprise two-point loss in their opening group game against Caherlistrane. Tuam bounced back with wins over Killannin (0-14 v 1-09) and Claregalway (1-18 v 1-12) to reach the knock-out stages again this year.
Bearna have proved to be the surprise package of this year’s championship in Galway. Starting the campaign as one of the favourites for the drop to Intermediate, they caused a big shock with an opening-round win over Salthill-Knocknacarra. Sean Conlon’s side then backed that performance up with further wins over St.Michael’s (0-13 v0-11) and An Spidéal (2-07 v 0-10) to top their group.
Free taker Donal Ó Cualáin leads the way in the scoring stakes with 2-14 (1 pen, 10f), while Tom Curran and Oisin Gormally have also chipped in.
Mountbellew-Moylough v Killannin: Sunday 12th, Pearse Stadium @2:30pm
Mountbellew-Moylough won their opening two rounds of group games to nail down a quarter-final spot. Annaghdown were defeated by 1-07 v 0-08 before Mícheál Breathnach’s were accounted for on a scoreline of 0-22 v 2-07. Val Daly’s side took their foot off the gas somewhat in their final group game as Moycullen cruised to a 4-14 v 1-09 win over the men in black and amber.
The retirement of club stalwart Joe Bergin, along with injury ruling John Daly out until the new year, was a blow to one of the few clubs capable of presenting a stiff challenge to Corofin. However, there is still plenty of quality in this squad. Barry McHugh has notched up 16 points so far, while Michael Daly, Patrick Kelly and Eoin Finnerty have also helped keep the scoreboard ticking over.
It’s twenty years since Killannin have reached a county final. Frank Noone’s charges have reached this stage thanks to wins in rounds 1 & 3. A narrow 0-11 v 0-10 win over Claregalway was followed up with a two-point defeat against last years finalists Tuam Stars (1-09 v 0-14). A 1-13 to 2-07 win over Carherlistrane in their final pool game clinched second spot in their pool behind Tuam. County stars Johnny Heaney and Patrick Sweeney are their main scoring threats to date.
Mountbellew overcame Killannin by four points when the sides met in last years’ championship. They look to have the stronger side to repeat that feat again this year.
Moycullen v St.James: Sunday 12th, Pearse Stadium @5:30pm
Moycullen (Maigh Cuilinn) will be looking to secure a semi-final spot for a second year running. They lost out to Tuam Stars at the penultimate stage last year and Don Connellan’s side will be looking to get another bite at reaching a county final for the first time since the 1970’s. Standing in their way are St.James’.
Moycullen have racked up big scores en-route to the quarter-final. They have found the net 11 times in their three matches. Mícheal Breathnach’s (3-12 v 1-06), Annaghdown (4-09 v 2-14) and Mountbellew-Moylough (4-14 v 1-09) were all defeated on their way to top of group 2. Dessie Conneely has racked up an impressive 3-16 and Conor Bohan has notched 4-03.
One crucial battle could be Johnny Duane against Dessie Conneely as St. James look to nullify Moycullen main attacking threat. This may somewhat stifle Duane’s own attacking instincts that have see him chip in with 1-01 from wing-back.
St. James, captained by Eoin Concannon, have shown great form so far this campaign. Last year saw them in a battle to stave off relegation. This year wins over Milltown (3-20 v 2-16) and Oughterard (3-16 v 1-14) were enough to clinch a quarter-final spot after an opening round defeat to Cararoe (0-15 v 1-10).
County star Paul Conroy has led the way with 20 points (14f), while Concannon (1-09) and Aaron Connolly 2-04 have also contributed handsomely.
Team News is in for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 Final!
Ross Byrne in for Johnny Sexton for Leinster and Alby Mathewson in for John Cooney for Ulster are the two main talking points ahead of tomorrow’s PRO14 final. More to follow….
Amazon has successfully bought the primary TV rights for this year’s 8 Nations Cup.
There has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks about whether the streaming giant was bidding or not. Ultimately, they were and they fought off the likes of Sky and BT to secure the deal.
Amazon Prime Video announced this morning that they would be showing 14 out of the 16 games from the 8 nations tournament. The competition opens on the weekend of the 13th/14th/15th of November. Each team will play four games over four consecutive weekends. Meaning, the final round of games will be played on the 5th and 6th of December.
International rugby is coming to Prime Video! 🏉
Watch 14 top-class Autumn Nations Cup matches live in November and December 🙌 pic.twitter.com/scTfbp48eh
The news is not all bad for Irish fans however. Ireland’s three pool stage matches will be available to watch on RTE and Channel 4. The Irish host Wales in the Aviva at 7pm on the 13th of November for the opening game. The two free-to-air channels are both showing this game.
Next, Ireland’s trip to Twickenham on the 21st of November will be on Amazon Prime. It is the only Irish from the pool stages to not be on RTÉ. Yet, Channel 4 has struck a deal to co-broadcast it. Thirdly, Ireland’s final group game against Georgia, again listed for the Aviva, is also on RTÉ.
The only Irish game from the 8 nations tournament that will be exclusively on Amazon is the final round. In this, Ireland will be play one of France, Scotland, Italy, or Fiji. The rankings of each team in their pool will determine their final game. For example, if Ireland finish second in Pool A, they will play the second-place team from Pool B. As a result, Ireland’s opening two games against Wales and England are perhaps the most important.
Amazon’s coverage will be led by Gabby Logan and Bryan Habana. Other big rugby names joining them are yet to be confirmed.
Venues for the games are subject to change among reviews to Covid-19 restrictions. But it seems certain that rugby fans have a big winter schedule to look forward to. Beginning on the 24th of October, the Six Nations resumes with Ireland vs Italy. Simultaneously, other Six Nations teams will play a friendly match among each other to warm up for competitive fixtures. Then, on the 31st of October, the final round of the Six Nations takes place. This will be nine months after the competitions opening round.
The semi-finals of the Dublin Championship arrive this weekend. After four scintillating quarter-finals, the semis consist of the four group winners.
Holders Ballyboden St. Enda’s had to dig deep to get past a tough Raheny challenge. Their reward for doing so is a tie against St. Jude’s.
This semi-final features the highest scorers against the team to concede the least this year. Ballyboden have accumulated an impressive tally of15-69 so far. By contrast, Jude’s have only given away 1-34 in their four matches. If St. Jude’s can neutralise Ballyboden’s scoring threat, they can pull off an upset here. Dubs TV are bringing this game to fans. It throws-in at 5.30 on Saturday.
📺 Dubs TV will be showing three semi finals this weekend in the #DSFC1 & #DSFC2.
Next, Ballymun Kickhams and Kilmacud Crokes complete the semi-finals.
Kickhams have been greatly boosted in the Championship this year by having their six county panelists well-rested. They were five points down at half-time in the quarter-final. That’s when Dean Rock, James McCarthy, John Small, Paddy Small, and Philly McMahon stepped up. Likewise, having Evan Comerford in goal is a luxury not many teams have. The young shot-stopper is a worthy successor to Stephen Cluxton.
2018 winners Kilmacud Crokes will not be a pushover though. They netted four goals against St. Vincent’s in the last round. Kickhams have to give Paul Mannion special attention. His precision in front of goal will need to be shut down.
TG4 are covering this tie on Sunday at 4.30.
Furthermore, the finals for the Dublin Championship have been rescheduled for the weekend of the 26th/27th of September.
Senior 2 Dublin Championship
The second tier of the football championship continues this weekend also. Firstly, Naomh Mearnóg and St. Brigid’s is on Saturday at 3.00. Secondly, Cuala and Templeogue Synge Street compete for a place in the final on Sunday. That tie throws-in at 2.00. Thankfully, Dubs TV is again on hand to bring coverage.
The Galway Football Club Championship returns this weekend. After the conclusion of the group stages, the qualifiers had a week to recover and prepare.
All-Ireland holders Corofin begin the action on Saturday. They continue to go from strength to strength. They scored 7-17 and 4-18 in two of their three matches so far this year. Salthill-Knocknacarra will be the latest to take on club football’s equivalent of Dublin. Their draw with an Spidéal was enough to send them through Group A. Throw-in is at 2.30 on Saturday.
Next, Tuam Stars and CLG Bhearna take the stage. No team defeated CLG Bhearna in group 1. In contrast, Tuam Stars have already tasted defeat in the championship. Caherlistrane won by two points in their opening game. However, since then Tuam Stars have been on the rise. This tie is on Saturday evening at 5.30.
Then, the quarter-finals continue on Sunday. Mountbellew/Moylough vs Killannin opens the action at 2.30. Both of these have just one defeat on their record so far. Specifically, Mountbellew/Moylough fell to group 2 winners Maigh Cuilinn. Likewise, Killannin lost by just a point to Tuam Stars. Both of these teams will fancy their chances of getting to the semi-final.
Finally, Maigh Cuilinn vs St. James’ completes the round. Maigh Cuilinn scored 11 goals in their three games to this point. Additionally, they are unbeaten. Similarly, St. James’ scored 3-16 in their last outing. If recent form is anything to go on, this game could be a cracker. It begins at 5.30.
Galway GAA’s streaming service is showing all four games from the Senior Club Championship. €20 is the price for access to every game.
Intermediate Galway Football Championship
The intermediate championship is being played parallel to the senior this weekend.
For example, the four quarter-finals are on at 1 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Here are the full fixtures.
Saturday 12th September: Cortoon Shamrocks vs Kilconly (1.00), Oranmore-Maree vs Killeririn (4.00).
Sunday 13th September: Kilkerrin-Clonberne vs CLG Oileáin Árann (1.00), Dunmore MacHales vs Headford (4.00).
Galway GAA’s streaming service is again offering to show all the games.
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Fulham vs Arsenal is the opening fixture of the new Premier League season.
Kicking-off at 12:30 on Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s team travel to newly-promoted Fulham. Scott Parker steered the south London club back to the top flight after just one season in the Championship.
Fulham defeated Brentford in extra-time of the promotion play-off. In the meantime, Parker has strengthened his team in the transfer window. Most recently, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has joined from PSG on a season-long loan.
Last season, Sheffield United proved it was possible for teams to do more than just survive in their first season in the Premier League. Parker will be hoping to replicate their success this season. A good start will go a long way.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s revolution at Arsenal continues. Despite finishing 8th, Arsenal qualified for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup. In addition, Arsenal got this season off on a good foot by winning the Community Shield against Liverpool.
New signings William Saliba and Willian could make debuts in Craven Cottage. On the other hand, defender Gabriel has just begun full training. Also, Dani Ceballos is back for another season-long loan. He could go straight into the team.
Perhaps the most interesting selection in the Arsenal team is the goalkeeper. Bernd Leno missed most of the restart with injury. In spite of this, Emiliano Martinez made a huge impression. His presence between the sticks makes him more than just a deputy to Leno.
Fulham hope to kick-off their Premier League campaign with a flourish. However, the Gunners must finally challenge for the Champions League again. Therefore, this game will likely bring the best out in them.
We look at Ireland’s Top 10 Sports Science and Physiotherapy courses in CAO, there are many sports scholarships for the courses below.
The CAO’s numbers from the 1st of February this year show sports-related courses are continuing to grow in popularity. 1061 applicants have physical science as their first preference. This is up 10% from 2019.
10. Sports Studies and Physical Education (UCC).
2019 Points: 499.
9. Sport and Exercise Sciences (University of Limerick).
7. Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (IT Carlow).
2019 Points: 440.
6. Coaching and Sports Performance (IT Tralee).
2019 Points: 282.
5. Strength and Conditioning (Limerick IT).
2019 Points: 308.
4. Strength and Conditioning (IT Carlow).
Minimum entry requirements: 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7.
3. Health and Performance Science (UCD).
2019 Points: 488.
2. Sports Science and Health (DCU).
2019 Points: 467.
1. Physiotherapy (UCD).
2019 Points: 543.
The presence of some new courses in this list is a result of the interest shown in the area. There really is something for everyone in the world of sports-related courses. For example, those who want to focus on the physical aspects of sport and performance can do so. Sports science, physiotherapy, and strength and conditioning courses are plentiful.
Contrastingly, those who prefer the management and theory-based elements of sport are not stuck for choice. Courses such as Athlone IT’s Sport Management concentrate on the business side end of sport.
Furthermore, there are many Level 7 courses out there. Technological University Dublin, Dundalk IT, and Waterford IT all have sports-related courses on their prospectus.
Ahead of Friday’s college offers, future students hoping to study sports-related courses have reason to be excited. There are now so many varieties of the sporting industry. Thankfully, colleges are adapting to this.
Higher Education Institutions welcome guidelines for public health measures. https://t.co/cOStwbYvwr
Here are five must-see club streams this weekend. Four in football and one in hurling.
Saturday, September 12th
Galway Senior Football Championship quarter-final.
Corafin are a modern-day club football machine. The All-Ireland champions play a breath-taking brand of attacking football. Their opponents the last won the Holy Grail in Galway in 2013. They also notably won an All-Ireland back in 2004. Corofin are operating at a different level though. They have won the last three All-Ireland Club titles. However, Salthill-Knocknacarra are no mugs and consequently, these fierce rivals could well serve up a classic.
2:30 pm: Salthill-Knocknacarra v Corofin – Streaming details on GalwayGAA.ie
Tipperary Senior Football Championship semi-final.
Loughmore Castleiney are trying to keep their double dreams alive. They face a real test against the 2018 Tipperary SFC champions. Will ten weeks of non-stop action hinder their prospects? Together with hurling, there are 14 players who are lining out for both teams. Moyle Rovers are one of the aristocrats of Premier County football. Declan Brown was a club and inter-county legend. They supply a large chunk of the Tipperary Senior panel. A very close encounter is expected here.
4:30 pm: Loughmore-Castleiney v Moyle Rovers – Streaming details all official Tipperary GAA platforms
Clare Senior Hurling Championship semi-final
Any game with Davy Fitzgerald on the sideline is sure to provide fireworks. Éire Óg Inis are the surprise packet of the championship so far. The Clare Senior B Hurling Championship of 2014 are on the rise again. They have a proud history winning the Clare Senior Hurling Championship on 15 occasions. Can they emulate the class of 1941? Sixmilebridge will be warm favorites to advance or can the Éire Óg Inis fairytale continue?
5 pm: Éire Óg Inis vs Sixmilebridge – Streaming on Clare GAA TV.
Kerry Senior Football Championship semi-final
Dr, Crokes are the last non-divisional side still standing in the Kingdom. With seven titles in the decade, Crokes are the dominant force in Kerry football. Mid-Kerry last won the title 12 years ago and will be anxious to bridge that gap. Have ‘Crokes’ been showing signs of mileage of late? They will be anxious to atone for last season poor showing however, and another possible crack at East Kerry.
7 pm: Dr. Crokes vs Mid Kerry – Streaming details on KerryGAA.ie.
Sunday, September 13
Armagh Senior Football Championship final.
Crossmaglen needs little introduction here. The six-time All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship winners are bidding for a 46th Armagh title. Standing in their way are Maghery. They won their first Armagh Senior title in 2016. Can they derail the Crossmaglen juggernaut? Ordinarily, you would expect the ‘Cross’ to prevail here. The Loughshore Club however are highly regarded in the Orchard County. The Aidan Forker powered Maghery are capable of pulling off an upset.
4 pm: Maghery v Crossmaglen – Streaming on Armagh TV.
The NFL returns this week and ‘Kickoff Weekend’ signals the start of a 256-game journey that promises hope for each of the league’s 32 teams as they set their sights on Super Bowl LV, which will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
The 101st season of NFL play kicks off early on Friday morning as the Super Bowl champions Kansas Chiefs host the Houston Texans at 1.10am Irish time at Arrowhead Stadium in a rematch of the 2019 AFC Divisional Playoffs. The game will be live on both Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event.
Last year’s statistics
Last year, teams combined to score 1,244 offensive touchdowns (rushing and passing touchdowns combined), the second-most in a single season in NFL history, and 1,332 total touchdowns, the third-highest total in a single season in league annals. Additionally, 68 percent of games (174 of 256) were within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter last season, tied for the fifth-most such games in a single season in NFL history, while 52.3 percent of games (134 of 256) were decided by eight-or-fewer points, the fifth-most such games in a single season.
Last year, a wave of young stars burst onto the scene, especially at the quarterback position. The 2019 season saw 208 games feature at least one starting quarterback under the age of 27, the most in a single season in NFL history. In total, quarterbacks under the age of 27 started 287 games and recorded 144 wins in those starts last season, both the highest single-season totals since 1970.
Three quarterbacks under the age of 25 – Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson (2018 NFL Draft), Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes (2017 NFL Draft) and Houston’s Deshaun Watson (2017 NFL Draft) – have led their respective teams to division titles in each of the past two seasons.
New 14-team playoff format
New in 2020, the NFL adopted a 14-team playoff format, with two additional Wild Card teams – one each in the American and National Football Conferences – qualifying for the postseason.
Since 1990, when the NFL adopted the 12-team playoff format, at least four teams every season have qualified for the playoffs after failing to make the postseason the year before. Last season, five teams that missed the postseason in 2018 – Buffalo (10-6), Green Bay (13-3), Minnesota (10-6), San Francisco (13-3) and Tennessee (9-7) – qualified for the playoffs.
Both Green Bay (NFC North) and San Francisco (NFC West) won their divisions last year after missing the postseason in 2018 and at least two teams have won their divisions the season after missing the playoffs in 16 of the past 17 years.
In 15 of the past 17 seasons, at least one team finished in first place in its division the season after finishing in last or tied for last place. In fact, of the 48 teams in league history to go from “worst-to-first,” 25 of them have done so in the past 17 years (2003-19), including an NFL-record three such teams in 2005 and 2006. Two teams during that span, the 2009 New Orleans Saints and the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, won the Super Bowl after finishing in last place in their divisions the season before.
Can the Chiefs win Super Bowl in 2021?
Fresh from their first Super Bowl in 50 years, the Chiefs begin their quest to repeat as champions. Only eight teams have repeated as champions since the first Super Bowl in 1967, with the 2004 Patriots (Super Bowls XXXVIII and XXXIX) being the last team to accomplish the feat. They will hope for a good run in the AFC Divisional Playoffs.
Records that could be broken this season
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees (77,416 passing yards and 547 touchdown passes) enters the 2020 season as the league’s all-time leader in both categories, while Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady (74,571 passing yards and 541 touchdown passes) ranks second. Brady (283 regular-season starts) can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre (298) for the most starts by a quarterback in NFL history.
Indianapolis quarterback Philip Rivers (59,271 passing yards and 397 touchdown passes) can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (61,361 passing yards and 420 touchdown passes) for fifth in each all-time category, while Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (46,946 passing yards) can become the 11th player in league annals with 50,000 career passing yards.
New York Jets running back Frank Gore (15,347 rushing yards and 19,243 scrimmage yards) can become the third player in NFL history with 16,000 career rushing yards and fourth player with 20,000 career scrimmage yards, while Detroit running back Adrian Peterson (14,216 rushing yards) can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (15,269 rushing yards) for fourth-most in league annals. Peterson (111 rushing touchdowns) can become the fourth player in NFL history with 120 career rushing touchdowns.
Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald enters 2020 ranked second all-time in receptions (1,378) and receiving yards (17,083). Fitzgerald (120 touchdown receptions) can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison (128) for the fifth-most touchdown receptions in NFL history, while Las Vegas tight end Jason Witten (1,215 receptions) can become the fourth player in league annals with 1,300 career receptions.
Head Coaches
Five teams enter the 2020 season with a new head coach – Joe Judge with the New York Giants, Mike McCarthy with Dallas, Matt Rhule with Carolina, ron Rivera with Washington and Kevin Stefanski with Cleveland.
Five rookie head coaches have led their teams to the playoffs over the past three seasons: Matt Lafleur (Green Bay) in 2019, Matt Nagy (Chicago) and Frank Reich (Indianapolis) in 2018, and Seán McVay (L.A. Rams) and Seán McDermott (Buffalo) in 2017.
Players on the move
Several notable players were on the move during the offseason, including quarterbacks Tom Brady (Tampa Bay) and Philip Rivers (Indianapolis); running backs Melvin Gordon (Denver) and Todd Gurley (Atlanta); wide receivers Stefon Diggs (Buffalo) and Deandre Hopkins (Arizona); tight ends Austin Hooper (Cleveland) and Jason Witten (Las Vegas); offensive linemen Brian Bulaga (L.A. Chargers), Jack Conklin (Cleveland) and Russell Okung (Carolina); defensive end Calais Campbell (Baltimore); defensive tackles Deforest Buckner (Indianapolis) and Jurrell Casey (Denver); linebackers Cory Littleton (Las Vegas) and Kyle Van Noy (Miami); cornerbacks Byron Jones (Miami) and Darius Slay (Philadelphia); and safeties Jamal Adams (Seattle) and Malcolm Jenkins (New Orleans).
Sky Sports has a new dedicated NFL channel.
This season’s new stars
Last season, four rookies – San Francisco’s Nick Bosa, Jacksonville’s Josh Allen, Kansas City’s Mecole Hardman and New Orleans’ Deonte Harris – earned Pro Bowl honours in their first season. Who could accomplish the feat this season?
Four quarterbacks – LSU’s Joe Burrow (No. 1 overall, Cincinnati), Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa (No. 5, Miami), Oregon’s Justin Herbert (No. 6, L.A. Chargers) and Utah State’s Jordan Love (No. 26, Green Bay) – were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. At least one rookie quarterback has started in Week 1 in 12 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the NFL since at least 1950.
NFL Kick Off 2020 Schedule
Friday, September 10
Houston at Kansas City. Live Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event at 1.10am
Sunday, September 13
Seattle at Atlanta
Cleveland at Baltimore
New York Jets at Buffalo
Las Vegas at Carolina
Chicago at Detroit
Indianapolis at Jacksonville
Green Bay at Minnesota
Tennessee at Denver
Miami at New England Live Sky Sports NFL at 5pm.
Philadelphia at Washington
Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati
Tampa Bay at New Orleans Live Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event at 9.15pm
Arizona at San Francisco
Monday, September 14
Dallas at LA Rams Live Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event at 1.20am
Tuesday, September 15
Pittsburgh at NY Giants Live Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Main Event, Channel 5 at 12.00
Tennessee at Denver Live Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event at 3.15am
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