Pelicans coach Monty Williams thinks Oracle Arena's so loud it might be illegal There were some tense moments late, thanks in large part to a 20-point fourth-quarter explosion by superstar Anthony Davis, but for the most part, the Golden State Warriors ably handled the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday in Game 1 of the two teams' opening-round playoff series. The No. 1-seeded Dubs exploded … [Read more...]
NFL draft: Best/worst first-round picks for all 32 slots (13-16) – NFL.com
NFL draft: Best/worst first-round picks for all 32 slots (13-16) - NFL.com Best first-round picks: 32-29 | 28-25 | 24-21 | 20-17 | 16-13 CFB 24/7 continues its countdown of the best and worst first-round picks at all 32 slots during the Super Bowl era. We will do four spots per day, until we end up with the three best -- and three worst -- No. 1 picks. No. 16 pick Who picks here in 2015: Houston … [Read more...]
Blind long snapper Jake Olsen to walk on to USC football team
Blind long snapper Jake Olsen to walk on to USC football team It’s been nearly six years since Jake Olsen became an honorary member of the USC football team. In the fall, the “honorary” title will be dropped and, as the Los Angeles Times reported, Olsen will join the team as a walk-on. Olsen is an 18-year-old senior long snapper at Orange Lutheran. He has a 4.3 grade average, is a member of … [Read more...]
Pacquiao gets in 2 words before conference call cancelled (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao gets in 2 words before conference call cancelled (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao literally got two words in before a conference call about his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was abruptly cancelled Monday. A spokesman for Pacquiao's promoter blamed technical difficulties for the cancellation, partly due to the large number of boxing writers and broadcasters who were on the … [Read more...]
Medical scans reveal no fracture for Manchester City’s David Silva
Medical scans reveal no fracture for Manchester City’s David Silva Manchester City have revealed playmaker David Silva did not suffer any fractures in Sunday's Barclays Premier League victory over West Ham. Silva was taken to hospital for checks on his cheekbone and collarbone after being caught in the face by … Continue reading → Manchester City have revealed playmaker David Silva did … [Read more...]
Patrick Bamford dreaming of Chelsea debut
Patrick Bamford dreaming of Chelsea debut Patrick Bamford wants to remain at Chelsea for many years to come and is willing to remain patient to fulfil his dream of playing for the club. Like so many young players at Stamford Bridge, the 21-year-old has found the … Continue reading → Patrick Bamford wants to remain at Chelsea for many years to come and is willing to remain patient to fulfil … [Read more...]
Which NFL player sold the most merchandise over the past year?
Which NFL player sold the most merchandise over the past year? There are a few ways to judge an NFL player's popularity, but the amount of merchandise he sells might be the best way. And if you believe that to be true, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the NFL's most popular player. Again. For the second straight season, Wilson led the NFL Players Association's player sales … [Read more...]
Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Odds
Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Odds The 5-7 Minnesota Twins head into 9-3 Kansas City to take on the Royals on Monday night at Kaufmann Stadium April 20, 1025. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Kansas City -146/Minnesota +136 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Match-up KYLE GIBSON (R) ERA: 6.09 W/L: 1-1 EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) ERA: 2.30 W/L: … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Russell Westbrook, who burned bright and faded away
The 10-man rotation, starring Russell Westbrook, who burned bright and faded away 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: GQ, Triangle Offense and Grantland. Bethlehem Shoals, Russ Bengtson and Brian Phillips bid a fond … [Read more...]
Milwaukee needs to figure out how to make a series of it in Game 2
Milwaukee needs to figure out how to make a series of it in Game 2 The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t supposed to be here. We need to remember that, and they need to get past it. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Bucks had the worst record in the league last season, and though most concluded that what should have been a middling 2013-14 Milwaukee team … [Read more...]