This week in The Ladies Room: NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jessica Kleinschmidt

In a world of esoteric NFL stats, injuries notably absent

On Sunday night, Seahawks’ lineman Darrell Taylor went in for a tackle and ended up motionless on the field. It was a frightening moment in a sport filled with injuries. The very real threat of a concussion is ever-present in the NFL, along with less-likely injuries like paralysis or even death. Read more…

Jaguars don’t have an actual plan, so opt for patting fans on head with Urban Meyer hire

Lots of NFL teams become a joke year after year. Hell, I’m from Chicago and a fan of one of the bigger ones. But only one has risen to the level of a recurring one on a beloved, network sitcom. It’s the most memorable thing about the Jacksonville Jaguars. Read more…

Fernando Tatis Jr. signs 14-year, $340 million deal with Padres and that’s awesome

Pitchers and catchers reported to training camps on Wednesday, and the San Diego Padres marked the traditional passage of spring by turning the baseball world on its head by announcing they had signed Fernando Tatis, Jr. to a staggering 14-year, $340 million contract, according to reports. Read more…