Report: Jameis Winston to declare for NFL draft following this season Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will leave school after this season. According to a report by CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora, Winston was originally torn about whether to stay another year, but due to several off-field issues in the past few weeks, he has decided it’s best to move on. Now, however, in the face … [Read more...]
The Morning After: Denard Robinson’s New Job
The Morning After: Denard Robinson's New Job A safe bet? Your career arc is not as interesting as Denard Robinson’s. A record-setting human highlight reel of a quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines, “Shoelace” ended his college career as a signal caller who couldn’t throw thanks to a nerve injury. A tweener who owned NCAA records but not an obvious NFL position, Robinson fell to the No. 135 … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the case against Kobe Bryant
The 10-man rotation, starring the case against Kobe Bryant A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: ESPN the Magazine. Henry Abbott presents the argument that Kobe Bryant — his contract, his demeanor, his relationship to … [Read more...]
Answer Man: Terrance Gore talks velocity, dunking in the WNBA, jumping over a pickup truck and Skittles
Answer Man: Terrance Gore talks velocity, dunking in the WNBA, jumping over a pickup truck and Skittles The Kansas City Royals caught Terrance Gore by surprise the day they drafted him in June 2011. Listed at 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds, Gore figured he would become a teacher at the time he got a phone call from scout Colin Gonzales saying the Royals had picked him in the 20th round. It's been … [Read more...]
NFL Week 8 Picks: Odds Advice for Early Opening Spreads – Bleacher Report
NFL Week 8 Picks: Odds Advice for Early Opening Spreads - Bleacher Report Tom Lynn/Associated Press NFL opening spreads are a bettor's best friend. This is especially the case when it comes to Week 8 picks, as those who once again do some early homework and lay coin down on the initial lines coming out of Las Vegas can get ahead of the pack in a big way. Those who find the errors in Las Vegas' … [Read more...]
McIlroy changes schedule due to pending lawsuit
McIlroy changes schedule due to pending lawsuit Rory McIlroy won the last two majors of the year at The Open and US PGA Championship © Getty Images Rory McIlroy announced on Monday that he will be skipping two China-based tournaments he had previously planned to play due to a pending lawsuit. "I'm going to need time away from tournament golf to prepare for the trial over my legal dispute with … [Read more...]
Tennessee coach tries to trip Ole Miss DB Senquez Golson after interception (Video)
Tennessee coach tries to trip Ole Miss DB Senquez Golson after interception (Video) One Tennessee coach might be in a bit of trouble this week after video surfaced of him attempting to trip Ole Miss defensive back Senquez Golson following an interception in the third quarter. Golson picked off the pass from quarterback Justin Worley and then ran out of bounds on the Tennessee sideline. As … [Read more...]
Taiwan’s Lu beats Garcia 6-2, 6-3 in Valencia Open (Yahoo Sports)
Taiwan's Lu beats Garcia 6-2, 6-3 in Valencia Open (Yahoo Sports) VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan eased to a 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round of the Valencia Open on Monday. … [Read more...]
Colt McCoy will be Washington’s new starting QB if Robert Griffin not ready
Colt McCoy will be Washington's new starting QB if Robert Griffin not ready Kirk Cousins is like the bizarro Willie Beamen from the movie "Any Given Sunday." Unlike Beamen's character, who became a star overnight, Cousins' reputation has dropped in an unbelievably precipitous manner, to the point where he has been benched for Colt McCoy. Yep, that Colt McCoy. [Join FanDuel.com's $2.5M Week 8 … [Read more...]
James Shields passed a kidney stone during the ALCS
James Shields passed a kidney stone during the ALCS KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Royals considered bringing back right-hander James Shields for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series this past Wednesday, but instead decided against it and went with lefty Jason Vargas. There was the matter of the kidney stone Shields had just passed. Everything worked out, with the Royals beating … [Read more...]