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3 days, 17 hours ago

Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

There aren’t many ideal times to be desperate for a franchise quarterback, but the upcoming offseason is shaping up to be trickier than most in that regard. 1 pick in 2015 gave the Cleveland Browns a desperately needed jolt of positivity during another lost season with Deshaun Watson, although Winston’s standing is more tenuous after getting benched for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. …

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1 week ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing

Associated Press

SEATTLE — An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seahawks’ playoff chances. Smith left Seattle’s 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a right knee injury and was replaced by Sam Howell midway through the third quarter. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said there did not appear to be any …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

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1 month ago

Saturday Sports: NWSL championship, Geno Auriemma breaks records, NFL in the snow

NPR

Saturday Sports: NWSL championship, Geno Auriemma breaks records, NFL in the snow NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michele Steele of ESPN about the NWSL championship, Geno Auriemma's record-breaking night and a now-rare event in the NFL: playing in the snow. STEELE: Well, the NWSL - the National Women's Soccer League - it's still a relatively young league. STEELE: Well, UConn …

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1 month ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat

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UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat toggle caption Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA history on Wednesday, earning the title "Greatest of All Time" — and a literal goat to go with it. The school's famous Dairy Bar sold three different …

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1 month ago

Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army’s CFP dreams

New York Times

In the modern era of women’s basketball, there is UConn — and by extension, Geno Auriemma — and there is everyone else. Last night, we saw the coronation: Auriemma is now the winningest coach in college basketball history. Two important points of that story you may not know: Auriemma grew up poor in rural Italy with no running water or …

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1 month ago

The win record sets UConn’s Geno Auriemma apart. But his players’ legacies tell his greatness

New York Times

STORRS, Conn. — If you thought UConn coach Geno Auriemma would immediately get all emotional and sentimental, then you probably haven’t been paying attention for the last 40 years. I’ll remember when they were 17 and the look in their eyes of, ‘Coach, can you help me do this?’ … Now we look back 40 years later, and I’ll say …

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1 month ago

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Auriemma broke a tie with former Stanford women’s coach Tara VanDerveer, earning his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night. “It’s about coming here every day and trying to be better than we were yesterday.” He has spent four …

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1 month ago

Geno Auriemma sets NCAA record win as No. 2 UConn beats Fairleigh Dickinson

LA Times

UConn coach Geno Auriemma poses for a photograph with his past and present players and coaches after setting the NCAA all-time wins record Wednesday night in Storrs, Conn. Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment. “We never sat down and said hey let’s make a 40-year plan and see if we can make this happen,” Auriemma said. “I know it means …

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1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

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1 month ago

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Geno Smith scampered past the tired San Francisco defense for the go-ahead score in the closing seconds and struck the iconic Stephen Curry “night night” pose. Smith capped the 80-yard drive with a 13-yard scramble with 12 seconds remaining, giving the Seahawks their second win in seven games with a 20-17 victory over the 49ers on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dexys Midnight Runners original member dead: Andy Leek passes away aged 66 following long battle with Parkinson's disease just days after tying the knot

Daily Mail

Dexys Midnight Runners founding member Andy Leek has died aged 66 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. The singer, who famously left the band just as his track Geno was reaching number one, passed away on November 3 aged 66 after battling the disease for 20 years. Andy became a member of Dexys Midnight Runners, after the release of their …

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1 month, 1 week ago

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn rolled to an 86-49 win over former conference rival South Florida on Sunday. Ashlynn Shade had 10 of UConn’s 30 points in the third quarter as the Huskies never trailed in the game. Takeaways South Florida: The Bulls’ top two scores in the …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Geno Smith is knocking on the door of stardom. Now he must deliver in the spotlight

New York Times

RENTON, Wash. — DK Metcalf was annoyed, as he often is when this topic arises. “He’s one of them because, one, of how elite the ball placement has been, and that’s led to yards after the catch,” Orlovsky said, explaining Smith’s top-five status. “The style of play that he’s had over the first three games this season warranted putting him …

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3 months ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Geno Smith’s brief preseason cameo only added to the anticipation of what he might be able to do in Seattle’s offense when the games start counting. Smith dazzled in his only series of the preseason, throwing a 21-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf to help the Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 37-33 on Saturday night. Smith had watched …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn gives Geno Auriemma a 5-year contract extension, valued at $18.7 million

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — It looks like Geno Auriemma isn’t retiring anytime soon as UConn announced a five-year extension for its women’s basketball coach on Tuesday. Auriemma’s contract extension, which runs through 2029, is valued at $18.7 million over the five-year term and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. “I’d like to thank David …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennessee still elite? Geno Auriemma nearing retirement? Women’s college basketball mailbag

New York Times

The 2023-24 season is over. Let’s see how next season goes with a healthy Paige Bueckers, a healthy Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and Jana El-Alfy holding down the post and a bench that can contribute … then, maybe. When I spoke with Talia von Oelhoffen in Albany during the NCAA Tournament, she told me, “People don’t even know how to …

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8 months ago

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women’s coaching award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday that it will name its annual women’s national coach of the year award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma. He has led UConn to 11 national championships and six perfect seasons, winning the USBA award six times, more than any other coach. Auriemma has compiled a 1,213-162 record, which gives him an …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Paige Bueckers wasn’t sure how to initially react when UConn coach Geno Auriemma proclaimed her the best player in the country. Obviously he’s a great basketball mind, has a lot of love for the game, so you respect everything that he says.” Bueckers will be back on the court, along with her teammates, looking to back up …

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9 months ago

Anonymous women’s college basketball coaches dish on who’s the best at in-game adjustments, game planning

New York Times

Over the last month, The Athletic connected with more than 35 head coaches across women’s basketball to get their candid opinions on an array of topics from the changing tides in the sport to the best coaches in the game to the greatest women’s college basketball player of all time. Coach Team Votes Geno Auriemma UConn 4 Jennie Baranczyk Oklahoma …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Bengals agree to deals with Zack Moss, Geno Stone, will release Joe Mixon, AP sources say

Associated Press

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed on two-year deals with running back Zack Moss and safety Geno Stone, two people familiar with the contracts told The Associated Press on Monday. Mixon led the Bengals last season with 1,034 yards rushing and nine touchdowns. Moss had 794 yards rushing and five touchdowns for Indianapolis last season. The Bengals also announced they’re re-signing …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career

Associated Press

VILLANOVA, Pa. — The frame reserved for Geno Auriemma’s photo is empty — it rests atop two display cases of autographed UConn basketballs to the right of a collection of Joel Embiid memorabilia — inside a suburban Philadelphia sandwich shop. “It says, ‘Coming soon, Geno Auriemma.’” The reason for the blank space: Auriemma has yet to visit the store — …

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Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Saturday Sports: NWSL championship, Geno Auriemma breaks records, NFL in the snow

UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat

Geno Auriemma takes over the GOAT mantle, plus Army’s CFP dreams

The win record sets UConn’s Geno Auriemma apart. But his players’ legacies tell his greatness

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory

Geno Auriemma sets NCAA record win as No. 2 UConn beats Fairleigh Dickinson

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Geno Smith’s late TD run leads the Seahawks past the 49ers 20-17

Dexys Midnight Runners original member dead: Andy Leek passes away aged 66 following long battle with Parkinson's disease just days after tying the knot

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record

Geno Smith is knocking on the door of stardom. Now he must deliver in the spotlight

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33

UConn gives Geno Auriemma a 5-year contract extension, valued at $18.7 million

Tennessee still elite? Geno Auriemma nearing retirement? Women’s college basketball mailbag

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women’s coaching award after UConn’s Geno Auriemma

UConn’s Paige Bueckers humbled by praise from Geno Auriemma that she’s best in the country

Anonymous women’s college basketball coaches dish on who’s the best at in-game adjustments, game planning

Bengals agree to deals with Zack Moss, Geno Stone, will release Joe Mixon, AP sources say

Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career