Jets CEO backs coach Bowles, GM Maccagnan, denies tanking in progress

Progress, not results, is the primary criterion this year, according to Christopher Johnson. That can only help Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan, because Gang Green is playing like an 0-16 team.

Progress, not results, is the primary criterion this year, according to Christopher Johnson. That can only help Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan, because Gang Green is playing like an 0-16 team.

Max Scherzer wants the ball in October, and he wants to keep it as long as possible

Nationals ace Max Scherzer threw 116 pitches in a game that meant little. He did that because he was getting himself ready to be the horse the Nats will ride in the playoffs.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer threw 116 pitches in a game that meant little. He did that because he was getting himself ready to be the horse the Nats will ride in the playoffs.