#rookie-performance

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New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
3 days ago

NY Islanders defenseman Travis Mitchell kept things steady and simple in NHL debut

Travis Mitchell made his NHL debut for the New York Islanders, playing simple, steady defense and logging 9:05 of ice time in a shootout loss.
#dallas-cowboys
#jakobe-walter
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 week ago

Cowboys rookie report: Rookies cash in against Las Vegas

Dallas rookies contributed effectively: Booker graded among top guards, steadied pass and run blocking, while other rookies made modest pass-rush impacts.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 week ago

Ryan Leonard wows Capitals with highlight-reel play, first career multi-goal game: 'That was fun to see'

Ryan Leonard ended a 12-game goalless streak with a two-goal game, including a highlight-reel breakaway, boosting confidence early in his first full NHL season.
New York Giants
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Giants' Carter benched for series: Made 'mistake'

Rookie edge Abdul Carter was benched for the Giants' opening series due to a midweek mistake, then played the remaining 45 defensive snaps.
#matthew-schaefer
fromNewsday
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Matthew Schaefer gets first NHL point, but Islanders fall to Penguins

fromNewsday
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Matthew Schaefer gets first NHL point, but Islanders fall to Penguins

National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NBA rookie rankings: Where do Flagg, Edgecombe and more land early this season?

Early performance in the 2025-26 NBA rookie class shows multiple high-impact newcomers, with several outside top-10 picks outperforming some top-10 selections.
#collin-murray-boyles
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Nets rookie Drake Powell answers Spike Lee's trash talk with big effort

The Nets rookie squared up 6-7 Guerschon Yabusele, strung together a slick combo-cross step back, and rose for a jumper as Spike Lee leaned forward courtside, talking in his ear the entire time. Powell buried the jumper, one of his career-best three from deep, then turned toward the courtside icon. As he drifted back on defense, he let Lee hear it, punctuating the exchange with a confident 3-point salute.
National Basketball Association
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Dolphins' youth helped fuel win vs. Bills, offers glimpse into future

Young players played significant roles in the Dolphins' 30-13 win, with multiple recent draft picks and rookies earning meaningful snaps and positive performances.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Kurtenbach: Do the Warriors really think they can load manage their way to the playoffs?

The injury-riddled Warriors are inconsistent and risk landing in the Western Conference play-in despite strong bench scoring from young players.
#cooper-flagg
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
1 month ago

Cowboys 2025 rookie report: A Mile-High mixed-bag performance against Denver

Booker anchored the right side with near-flawless pass protection and stout goal-line run blocking; Ezeiruaku displayed speed-to-power pass-rush traits that created pressure despite some technique lapses.
fromInside The Star
1 month ago

Cowboys' Florida rookies had their ups and downs

Bridges, a seventh round pick in April of the Los Angles Chargers, actually made his debut in the Week 3 loss at Chicago, finishing with four tackles in 20 defensive snaps (33.9%) and 10 more (43.5%) on special teams. In last week's win over Washington, he also had four solo tackles in 53 defensive snaps (79.1%). On Sunday, he saw 48 snaps on defense (76.2%) and once again had four solo tackles. He also added two passes defended.
Dallas Cowboys
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Ilya Protas scores first AHL goal and notches first career multi-point game in Hershey's 5-1 win over Springfield

Ilya Protas recorded his first AHL assist and first goal in one game, finishing with two points to help Hershey beat Springfield 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInside The Star
1 month ago

Cowboys' rookie class being led by this standout defender

Fifth-round linebacker Shemar James has emerged into a starting role, producing high tackle totals and impactful defensive snaps early in his rookie season.
#will-campbell
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Will Campbell's NFL debut was solid until things began to unravel late in the second half

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Will Campbell's NFL debut was solid until things began to unravel late in the second half

fromEditor In Leaf
1 month ago

Maple Leafs stars rave about Easton Cowan's NHL debut

While Cowan was on the ice at 5-on-5, the Leafs had a dominating 19-6 advantage in shot attempts and 11-1 advantage in shots on goal. It was one-way hockey with the rookie out there. And in the over 10 minutes he spent alongside Matthews and Knies, he played the part and that deserved some praise from his linemates. "I thought he was great," Matthews said. "He just carries himself with such a good confidence in himself and in the way that he can play and compete.
National Hockey League
#brooklyn-nets
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Nets roll past Hapoel Jerusalem 123-88 in preseason opener

Nets routed Hapoel Jerusalem 123-88 in preseason opener as balanced scoring, full-court pressure and promising rookie play (Saraf, Traoré, Wolf) defined the performance.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets rookies' early problem arises again in Summer League loss to Knicks

Nets' 3-point shooting issues were highlighted in their summer league loss to the Knicks, with poor attempts and reluctance to shoot.
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
1 month ago

Now You Know About Cam Schlittler | Defector

Cam Schlittler dominated his playoff start, throwing eight shutout innings with 12 strikeouts and zero walks to lead the Yankees past the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

Luke Keaschall Weighing Thumb Surgery

Luke Keaschall may undergo surgery for a left thumb injury after a specialist visit; he exited a game and could miss remaining regular-season contests.
fromRiggo's Rag
2 months ago

Commanders might have found exactly what they needed at the perfect time

After a rocky start against the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane turned what could have been a forgettable afternoon into a performance that shows he deserves more opportunities to get the ball in his hands. Lane had every reason to hang his head early. The rookie, who has only gotten limited chances in the receiving game, dropped a would-be touchdown that would have given Washington a 14-3 lead.
National Football League
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Marshall Warren impresses in Islanders' exhibition opener

He had a great game,
National Hockey League
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
2 months ago

Red Sox Minor Lines 9/21: Worcester guts out a win in finale

Rookies showed uneven results, revealing deeper roster weaknesses despite strong offensive outputs and individual prospect improvements.
#colson-montgomery
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Ahead of Monza, why Mercedes is keeping faith in Antonelli

Mercedes promoted 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton, accepting a rookie season of inconsistent performance, errors, and occasional brilliance.
#chicago-white-sox
fromYahoo Sports
2 months ago
Business

Chicago White Sox hitting director assesses progress of rookies Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero

fromYahoo Sports
3 months ago
Chicago

Rookies Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero make big contributions for the White Sox in 8-0 win over Twins

fromSportingnews
3 months ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery matches Mark McGwire in power-hitting MLB history | Sporting News

fromYahoo Sports
2 months ago
Business

Chicago White Sox hitting director assesses progress of rookies Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero

fromYahoo Sports
3 months ago
Chicago

Rookies Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero make big contributions for the White Sox in 8-0 win over Twins

fromSportingnews
3 months ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery matches Mark McGwire in power-hitting MLB history | Sporting News

#kyle-teel
#roman-anthony
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Boston Red Sox

If watching Roman Anthony makes you remember Fred Lynn's arrival in Boston, you're not the only one. Lynn sees it, too.

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Boston Red Sox

If watching Roman Anthony makes you remember Fred Lynn's arrival in Boston, you're not the only one. Lynn sees it, too.

#baseball
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 months ago

NFL: Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty makes statement run against 49ers

Ashton Jeanty showcased his physical running style during the preseason game, earning 33 yards on seven carries, including a touchdown that exemplified his ability to power through contact.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Kristian Campbell continues to make case for return to Red Sox since demotion to Triple-A

Kristian Campbell began his MLB career with impressive statistics, earning the American League Rookie of the Month in April after a strong start. However, his performance deteriorated in May and June, prompting a demotion back to Triple-A Worcester after a significant slump. Since returning to Worcester, his batting average improved, showcasing his potential to rejoin the Red Sox. Defensively, Campbell has played multiple positions and has committed errors, indicating areas for improvement.
Boston Red Sox
fromRiggo's Rag
3 months ago

Commanders' rookie is suddenly talk of the nation after stunning camp breakout

Trey Amos has seamlessly transitioned to the Commanders, winning the starting boundary cornerback position opposite Marshon Lattimore, with impressive coverage and physicality against the run.
Washington Nationals
#jacory-croskey-merritt
Chicago
fromWPBN
3 months ago

Rookie Troy Melton allows 1 hit as Tigers beat White Sox 1-0 to win series

Troy Melton led the Tigers to a shutout victory against the White Sox, maintaining a key win in their division race.
fromnewyorkupstate
3 months ago

Buffalo Bills rookies Walker, Sanders, Hancock post standout PFF grades in preseason debut

Rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker stood out with a game-high 92.8 overall grade, showcasing three quarterback pressures and a substantial pass-rush win rate of 27.3.
National Football League
fromJays Journal
3 months ago

It's becoming clear Blue Jays completely fleeced Dodgers in forgotten 2024 trade

After making his MLB debut on May 11, 2025, Braydon Fisher has emerged as one of the most reliable pitchers in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen, with a remarkable 1.09 ERA.
Toronto
#nfl
New York Giants
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

With rookie Skattebo sidelined, how the Giants' RB room stacks up

Cam Skattebo's injury limited his progress, but he showed potential to contribute to the Giants' backfield this season.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Rookie QB Dart 'not scared' about Giants debut

"I'm not scared. When I go out there, I'm going to play the game I know how to play. ... I think if you're going to play scared as a quarterback, you shouldn't be out there."
New York Giants
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders on what Colorado teammate Jimmy Horn Jr. brings to Panthers

Jimmy Horn Jr.'s reaction was priceless. His expression shifted from a childlike stare to a tilted head, eagerly responsive to the question about playing defense after a tackle.
Cars
Chicago
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Injured Bears rookie Burden still not practicing

Luther Burden III has not practiced due to a hamstring injury, impacting Chicago Bears' training camp preparations.
#jayden-daniels
fromHogs Haven
4 months ago
Washington Nationals

Daily Slop - 15 Jul 25 - ESPN says Jayden Daniels is the 5th best QB in the NFL right now

fromHogs Haven
4 months ago
Washington Nationals

Daily Slop - 15 Jul 25 - ESPN says Jayden Daniels is the 5th best QB in the NFL right now

Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
4 months ago

Baldwin returns as catcher with Riley and Ozuna still absent in game 2 lineup against the Giants

Marcell Ozuna is absent from the Braves lineup, with Sean Murphy as DH and rookie Drake Baldwin batting fourth after a strong performance.
fromChicago White Sox On SI
4 months ago

Chase Meidroth Has Career Night As Chicago White Sox Extend Win Streak

Chase Meidroth's rookie season included a stretch of struggles, hitting .125 before the All-Star break, dropping his average from .312 to .243.
Chicago White Sox
fromDistrict on Deck
4 months ago

Nationals moving promising rookie reliever back into starting rotation

Rookie righty Brad Lord has emerged as a reliable player for the Washington Nationals, boasting a 3.46 ERA and 1.246 WHIP in 35 appearances this season.
Washington Nationals
fromPinstripe Alley
4 months ago

New York Yankees @ Atlanta Braves: Will Warren vs. Joey Wentz

The Yankees faced a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Braves, marking a troubling 2-12 record over their last 14 road games, allowing 85 runs, their worst since 1945.
New York Yankees
#nba
#mlb
#miami-heat
fromSoccer News
4 months ago

San Jose Earthquakes v New York Red Bulls: Leroux impact a pleasant surprise, says Arena - Soccer News

Bruce Arena expressed his pleasant surprise at Beau Leroux's significant impact this season, highlighting his strong performance and contributions to the team's success with goals and assists.
San Francisco Giants
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Confident Marlins bounce back quickly to score ninth win in past 10 games

Marlins' recent performance has strengthened players' confidence, highlighted by their series win against the Twins.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Fantasy basketball: What impact will Cooper Flagg have as a rookie?

Cooper Flagg is set to play a crucial role in the Mavericks' offense due to roster changes, offering potential immediate impact as a rookie.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
5 months ago

Marcelo Mayer looks calm, cool and collected in the Majors

Marcelo Mayer's recent performance shows significant improvement, reflecting hope for the Red Sox amidst recent challenges.
His batting and defensive skills are evolving, suggesting a positive trajectory for his career.
Chicago White Sox
fromYahoo Sports
5 months ago

2000 Diary, June 17: Bernie's great day marred by loss, Knoblauch, Olbermann

The Yankees struggled with their rookie pitcher against a strong White Sox team, leading to a significant early deficit.
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