All articles tagged with #slow start
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Riggo's Rag
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn issued a stern warning after their late-game meltdown against the Chicago Bears, criticizing their slow start, poor turnover differential, and lack of execution, emphasizing the need for accountability and adjustments to avoid further decline in their season.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC Sports
Ja'Marr Chase questions whether Bengals starters should play in preseason to improve early-season performance, while expressing a personal preference to skip it, citing past issues with preparation and contract disputes. Bengals coach Zac Taylor considers playing starters in preseason to help team cohesion and resolve contract uncertainties, with the team opening the season against relatively winnable opponents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The New York Rangers suffered a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after a sluggish start in the first period, where they fell into a 4-1 hole. The Rangers struggled to recover, managing only four shots on goal in the opening 20 minutes. This loss marks their third in the last four games and highlights a concerning trend of slow starts. Despite a strong effort from Blake Wheeler, who scored two goals, the Rangers were unable to overcome the early deficit. The Maple Leafs capitalized on their chances and secured the win with a season-high seven goals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered another slow start, leading to a 20-17 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Despite rallying to tie the game, mistakes including interceptions, fumbles, and penalties proved costly for the Chiefs. The team missed a historic opportunity due to an offsides penalty, highlighting the need to eliminate self-inflicted wounds. The loss drops the Chiefs to 8-5 on the season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
Michigan State basketball suffered another slow start and was unable to finish strong in a 70-57 loss to Wisconsin. Despite clawing back from a 12-point deficit and cutting the lead to three on two occasions in the second half, the Spartans were unable to maintain momentum. Coach Tom Izzo took responsibility for the team's lack of toughness and vowed to fix the issues. Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard provided strong performances, but AJ Storr's 22 points helped secure the win for Wisconsin. The loss marked the first time in decades that Michigan State lost both their home opener and Big Ten home opener in the same season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Bulls rallied from a 21-point deficit in the first quarter to defeat the Miami Heat 102-97. The Bulls struggled with slow starts once again, missing their first 10 shots and committing turnovers. The reserve unit injected energy into the game, leading an 11-0 run. Despite shooting poorly in the first quarter, the Bulls attempted a season-high 45 three-pointers and made 16, ultimately propelling their comeback. DeMar DeRozan scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead jumper. The victory was marred by a miscommunication between Zach LaVine and the team's PR team, leading to controversy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Road & Track
Tesla has issued a recall for the Semi truck's door closure warning system, covering all 36 Semis produced between November 30, 2022, and March 15, 2023. This suggests that Tesla is not producing these trucks quickly, despite announcing the start of production in October 2022 and delivering the first truck to PepsiCo on December 1, 2022. The company had set a goal of 50,000 sales in 2024, but this timeline may be optimistic.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Covering The Corner
The Cleveland Guardians are struggling in the 2023 season, with a lack of clutch hitting and bad starting pitching leading to a slow start. The team, which was once seen as a group of wunderkinds, may be back on their original schedule of rebuilding. Despite racking up baserunners, they fell 7-2 to the White Sox, with starting pitcher Peyton Battenfield giving up nine hits and five earned runs. The Guardians will look to avoid a sweep in their next game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a sluggish start to the season, with only 28 innings played so far with the lead. The team is struggling to find their rhythm defensively, pitching, and offensively. The addition of countdown clocks to essential elements of competition has added a new challenge to the game, with a 30-second clock between batters, a 15-second timer between pitches, and batters must be in the box and "alert" before that 15-second timer hits eight seconds remaining. The Cardinals lost 7-4 to the Colorado Rockies, with the game lasting only two hours and 14 minutes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners had a rough opening series against the Cleveland Guardians, leading to concerns from fans. Mike Salk and Brock Huard discussed the validity of these concerns, rating them on a scale of 1 to 10. While they agreed that the team struck out too much and played sloppily, they disagreed on whether the team needs a designated hitter or can hit well. They also discussed the performance of new players and Jarred Kelenic, as well as the team's ability to play with expectations.