#slow-starts

#slow-starts

While it's satisfying to watch the Cowboys dig themselves out of a hole, it would be more enjoyable if they could just start off with the lead. But that is not how this team operates, as they are notorious for falling behind in games. Would you believe the Cowboys have trailed at some point in the first half in every single game this year?

Two things remain true as the San Jose Sharks get set to play the Seattle Kraken on Saturday to conclude a three-game road trip against Western Conference teams. One, Yaroslav Askarov is playing as well as any goalie in the NHL right now. Two, the Sharks, despite improvements, are still fully capable of laying a complete egg against any given opponent.

BERKELEY After three decisive victories, an unexpected defeat and a come-from-behind road win to open ACC play, Cal faces a potent Duke team on Saturday night, hoping to improve to 5-1 for the first time in 10 seasons. We've seen some stretches of good football, Cal coach Justin Wilcox said. Now it's about: What does our best look like? That's what we need to find out. We're going to have to play our best this weekend.

The Saints' 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday was the latest example of a team still trying to figure things out under new coach Kellen Moore. In both games the Saints got off to slow starts and were left scrambling to try to mount comebacks. They also missed field goals in consecutive weeks and gave up several big plays.