Friday Facts You Might Have Missed
NFL
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young received his official measurement's at the NFL Scouting Combine, furthering the chatter about the concern over his size. The 21-year-old came in at 5 feet 10 and 1/8 inches and 204 pounds. Young does not doubt his ability what so ever, saying to Mike Rodak of AL. com :
"I've been this size, respectfully, my whole life. I know who I am, and I know what I can do. For me, it's fair, everyone can speculate and ask whatever questions are necessary. I'm going to continue to control what I can control."
The Dallas Cowboys will franchise tag running back Tony Pollard if the 2 sides can not come to an agreement on a long-term deal. The price tag to tag the 25-year-old running back is just over $10 million.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates played under the franchise tag last season after the 2 sides could not come to an agreement on an extension. It does appear at this point that the 26-year-old will more than likely be on his way to another team once free agency opens up.
NBA
The Brooklyn Nets made a stunning comeback from 28 points down to beat the Boston Celtics on Friday night, beating them 115-105. Mikal Bridges, who is a new additions to Brookyln via the Kevin Durant trade scored 38 points. The Celtics have lost 2 of their last 3 games and lost more ground on the East leading Milwaukee Bucks.
Orlando Magic forward Johnathan Isaac has undergone season-ending surgery for a torn left adductor muscle. The team making the announcement on Friday. The injury was discovered after the 25-year-old felt discomfort during Tuesday practice, he had an MRI after practice and thats when the injury was confirmed.
MLB
7 Chicago Cubs pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in a spring training game on Friday, winning the game 4-0. Justin Steele, Javier Assad, Brad Boxberger, Adbert Alzolay, Jeremiah Estrada, Cam Sanders, and Nick Burdi put in the work to walk away with the no-hit shutout.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Fridays spring training game in the 2nd inning with right knee discomfort. The 23-year-old suffered the injury while running the bases after hitting a single in the 1st inning.