McDermott discusses defensive concerns ahead of Sunday's Raiders game...Patriots' starting QB tests positive for COVID-19...and a legendary Cardinals pitcher passes away. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Although the Buffalo Bills are off to a 3-0 start this season, their defense has not lived up to its billing so far. The Bills, who have had one of the league's best defenses over the past three season, has given up 60 points over the past two games -- 28 points to the Miami Dolphins and 32 points to the Los Angeles Rams. During a news conference on Friday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said part of the issues on defense stem from trying to develop chemistry with their new players, as well as the shorter preparation leading up to the start of the season. Photo by the Buffalo Bills
Top right: ESPN reports that New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will be out for Sunday's game at the Kansas Chiefs after he reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The Patriots released a statement today saying that "a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19," and the player immediately went into self-quarantine. Several additional Patriots players, coaches, and staff who have been in close contact have all tested negative. Photo by the New England Patriots
Bottom left: LeBron James (left) and Anthony Davis (right) became the second Los Angeles Lakers duo to both score 30 points in one NBA Finals game on Friday. LeBron scored 33 points, while Davis added 32 in the Lakers' 124-114 over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of this year's Finals. The other pair of Lakers teammates to pull off that feat? Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Photo by USA Today
Bottom right: The baseball world lost a legend on Friday, as Bob Gibson passed away at the age of 84. Gibson was one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB history. He played 17 seasons from 1959 to 1975, all with the St. Louis Cardinals. His accolades include nine Gold Gloves, two National League Cy Young Awards, and two World Series MVP awards. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981. Photo by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
