NFL gives 32 compensatory picks to 14 teams - FOXSports.com Updated MAR 23, 2015 10:00p ET PHOENIX (AP) NFC champion Seattle, Denver and Kansas City each were awarded four compensatory picks in this year's draft. The NFL handed out 32 such picks to 14 teams on Monday. They begin at the conclusion of the third round when Super Bowl winner New England gets the 97th overall choice. New England … [Read more...]
Senators pass Bruins for final playoff spot with win over Sharks
Senators pass Bruins for final playoff spot with win over Sharks On Feb. 18, Andrew Hammond won his first start for the Ottawa Senators, which was also his first start in the NHL. At the time, the Senators were an also-ran: 56 points on the season, trailing the Boston Bruins by nine points for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Then Hammond won again. And again. And again. … [Read more...]
Threat to Obama’s niece prompts increased security at Princeton game
Threat to Obama's niece prompts increased security at Princeton game A phone call threatening President Obama's niece, a player on the Princeton women's basketball team, prompted increased security at Monday night's Maryland-Princeton NCAA women's tournament game. The University of Maryland's athletic department received an eight-minute call on voicemail in which a female caller indicated … [Read more...]
Harden scores 44 to lift Rockets past Pacers
Harden scores 44 to lift Rockets past Pacers ');ad_counter++}; James Harden's 44 help Rockets send Pacers to sixth straight lossAssociated PressHarden, Rockets Take Down PacersVIDEO PLAYLIST INDIANAPOLIS -- James Harden scored 19 of his 44 points in the fourth quarter and Josh Smith added 18 to help the Houston Rockets beat Indiana 110-100 on Monday night, handing the Pacers their sixth straight … [Read more...]
Why Mayweather-Pacquiao should still deliver despite fighters being past their prime (Yahoo Sports)
Why Mayweather-Pacquiao should still deliver despite fighters being past their prime (Yahoo Sports) Better late than never? History has shown that aging fighters can still put on a thrilling show. … [Read more...]
Best XI: Best XI: Week 30
Best XI: Best XI: Week 30 Monday, March 23, 2015 Wow, what a weekend. From a Harry Kane hat-trick to Steven Gerrard’s one minute appearance to Arsenal hanging tight to a 1-2 lead, there wasn’t a shortage of story-lines to explore. On top of giving you the Best XI, I’ll comment more thoroughly on Harry Kane and whether he’s worth owning after this huge performance. I’ll also explore Wes Morgan’s … [Read more...]
Brian Vickers out because of blood clots, Brett Moffitt in at ACS
Brian Vickers out because of blood clots, Brett Moffitt in at ACS Brian Vickers is out for Sunday's race at Auto Club Speedway after experiencing a reoccurrence of blood clots. The team said he'd be replaced by Brett Moffitt in the No. 55. Because of the clots, Vickers needs to be on blood-thinning medication. He can't drive while on blood-thinners. “Thankfully, because I recognized the … [Read more...]
Kings start crucial road trip by defeating Devils
Kings start crucial road trip by defeating Devils NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Monday night at the start of a five-game trip. Andrej Sekera and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings, who are on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture. Marian Gaborik added two … [Read more...]
Heat check: Westbrook loses triple-double
Heat check: Westbrook loses triple-double Updated: March 23, 2015, 9:25 PM ET ESPN.com news services Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has been on a triple-double tear of late and the only thing that could stop him from another one on Sunday was an NBA ruling on Monday.The league announced that Westbrook was incorrectly credited with a rebound in Sunday's 93-75 win over the … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills' beefed-up offense poised to power playoff run – NFL.com
Buffalo Bills' beefed-up offense poised to power playoff run - NFL.com Nearly 25 years have passed since the Buffalo Bills' high-flying "K-Gun" offense was destroying the NFL with a frenetic pace and all-star cast of playmakers. Led by three Hall of Famers (Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed), the unit powered Buffalo to four straight AFC titles and came to be regarded as one of the … [Read more...]