49ers’ Christian McCaffrey resets the running back market … again; introducing the Golazo 100

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Good morning everyone, but especially…

CRISTIAN McCAFFREY

One day after we got a new highest paid wide receiverwe have one new highest paid running back. Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension which links the handyman to San Francisco until 2027.

• At $19 million a year, McCaffrey redefines the running back market…again. His current contract was worth $16 million per year, which was also at the top end of the position. Alvin Camara is in second place, with US$15 million per year.
• In his first full season with the 49ers, McCaffrey won Offensive Player of the Year honors and set career highs in rushing yards (1,459) and touchdowns scored (21). He led the league in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage (2,023) and total touches (339) and tied for the lead in touchdowns scored. At 27, he’s basically getting better.
• Over the past two seasons, the 49ers have averaged 6.8 yards per play with McCaffrey on the field and 5.4 yards per play with him off the field. Their passer rating jumps from 95.3 to 111.7 when he is on the field. Basically, he impacts the game like any other running back, and unlike most players, period.

Honorable mentions

And it’s not such a good day to…

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Novak DjokovicThe historic victory had disappointing consequences. Number 1 in the world withdrew from French Open on Tuesday, a day after twisting his troublesome right knee in a thrilling 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 round of 16 victory Francisco Cerundolo.

• Things looked bad in the second set when Djokovic received treatment and medication, and things looked even worse after the third set when a laboring Djokovic struggled to keep up.
• Things then looked dire in the fourth set when Djokovic took a break.
• But Djokovic did what Djokovic does – and has now done more than any other man in the history of tennis. He found a way to win. It was his 370th career victory at a major tournament, passing Roger Federer forever.
• But there was immediate concern after the match, and an MRI revealed the full extent of the injury.

Djokovic was scheduled to play Casper RuudNow that advances to the semi-finals via walkover. He will face anyone Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur.

On the other side of the bracket, we will have a great between Carlos Alcaraz It is Jannik Sinner, which will officially take first place in the world, regardless of the result. Both have dropped just one set at Roland Garros so far, and Alcaraz, 21, spoke with our Isabel Gonzalez about her growing confidence.

• González: “Alcaraz has admitted that he is a bit superstitious and will do things like visit the same restaurants that bring him ‘luck’ during a tournament. However, the enormous success in his young career comes from simple, consistent habits. ‘Practice, practice,’ he said Alcaraz. ‘I usually train in the morning and finish everything in the morning. Then I have the afternoon to rest, to do my things, go out with my friends, but generally it’s practice and rest.'”

Alcaraz also had big compliment for Iga Swiatekwhich is in women’s semi-finals.

Not so honorable mentions

NBA Finals Preview: Kristaps Porzingis Will Return, Ranking Top 15 Players

O Celts are getting a big boost for their biggest series yet. Kristaps Porzingis go return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals after suffering a calf strain five weeks ago.

Porzingis can score from all over the court and is a true rim protector on defense, a vital piece against Luka Doncic It is Kyrie Irving and lob threats Daniel Gafford, Derek Lively II It is Derrick Jones Jr. Porzingis – who spent more than two seasons at Independents — he can show Dallas what’s missingwrites James Herbert.

• Herbert: “Porzingis has simplified and expanded his offensive game over the past two-plus seasons. Being a more capable individual scorer has made him a more dangerous transfer and roll center. And when defenses double him in the center of the court, he often makes the pass right, since you can see everyone and Boston’s spacing is immaculate.

Porzingis is fifth in Jasmyn Wimbish’s ranking the 15 best players in the NBA Finals. Here are the four in front of him.

1. Luka Doncic – “Boston has perhaps the best arsenal of versatile defenders equipped to make life difficult for Doncic, but we’ve seen twice how easily he can still find his spots or at least get good looks from his teammates.”
2. Jayson Tatum- “He can dismantle a defense to get to the rim, work a defender and elevate for a mid-range jumper or get in on a 3-pointer with ease.”
3. Kyrie Irving – “He’s shooting the ball ridiculously well with splits of .485/421/.828 and has kicked things up a notch in the fourth quarter where he’s averaging 7.5 points, which ranks fifth in the playoffs.”
4. Jaylen Brown – “His offensive game has reached new heights and it literally looks like he was in attack mode during the playoffs.”

I also loved Sam Quinn exploring how both teams built their lineups.

Here’s more:

Introducing the CBS Sports Golazo 100

James Benge says it’s better: “For much of the last decade, an exercise like this would have seemed completely redundant.”

But with Lionel Messi36 years old, now practicing in MLS and Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, in Saudi Arabia, there is a legitimate debate about who is the best men’s football player in the world. More than 30 voters from across the CBS Sports and Golazo Network football departments made their voices heard, and eight different players were voted first.

And we’re not just discussing the main player, but yes the 100 best players. That’s right. We are presenting the CBS Sports Goal 100, starting with the men’s side and then moving to the women’s side ahead of this summer’s Olympics. Exactly 297 players got at least one point in the voting.

For now, we are revealing those who I just missed the top 100:

• 110. Iñaki Williams, striker, Atlético de Bilbao
• 109. Romelu Lukaku, striker, AS Roma (loan from Chelsea)
• 108. Jules Koundé, defender, Barcelona
• 107. Leandro Trossard, striker, Arsenal
• 106. Éder Militão, defender, Real Madrid
• 105. Warren Zaïre-Emery, midfielder, PSG
• 104. Julian Brandt, midfielder, Borussia Dortmund
• 103. Lucas Paquetá, midfielder, West Ham
• 102. Cristian Romero, defender, Tottenham Hotspur
• 101. Gregor Kobel, goalkeeper, Borussia Dortmund

Be sure to Tune in to CBS Sports Golazo Network as we reveal 100-81 today and continue every weekday for the next week.

What will we watch on Wednesday

Aces on Wings8pm on NBA TV
Priests in Angels9:38 pm on FS1