LB Marcquis Roberts says he's transferring to Kansas Kansas picked up another big transfer on Monday. Former South Carolina LB Marcquis Roberts posted to Facebook that he was heading to Kansas. Thank you to all the schools that wanted me to join their school. It feels like a 2nd chance. I will be playing football and working towards my master at Kansas university. Blessed beyond belief. … [Read more...]
Who’s the Kentucky Derby favorite? Just look in Bob Baffert’s barn (Yahoo Sports)
Who's the Kentucky Derby favorite? Just look in Bob Baffert's barn (Yahoo Sports) In American Pharoah and Dortmund, trainer Bob Baffert is said to have the best 1-2 Derby punch since 1948. … [Read more...]
Taylor to skipper new-look England (AFP)
Taylor to skipper new-look England (AFP) England will send out an inexperienced one-day side to take on Ireland next month with five uncapped players named on Tuesday in a squad led by new captain James Taylor. Taylor will lead the team in Dublin in just his 18th one-day international, while Zafar Ansari, Sam Billings, James Vince, Lewis Gregory and David Willey are all in with a chance of … [Read more...]
Spread Dread: Marcus Mariota and the Scourge of the 'System Quarterback' – Grantland
Spread Dread: Marcus Mariota and the Scourge of the 'System Quarterback' - Grantland The last time America debated the relative merits of Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, the stakes were obvious, and the criteria for resolving the matter were plain: The winner of their head-to-head Rose Bowl meeting would lead his team to the championship game, cementing his status as the cream of the … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 10-11:15am ET with Neil Morris and Dave Martinez
Listen to Soccer Morning from 10-11:15am ET with Neil Morris and Dave Martinez Today’s Soccer Morning features guests Neil Morris and Dave Martinez. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Neil Morris will discuss the … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer … [Read more...]
WR Devin Lucien is heading to Arizona State
WR Devin Lucien is heading to Arizona State Former UCLA WR Devin Lucien is staying in the Pac-12. The former Bruin has signed with Arizona State. The Sun Devils were mentioned as a likely destination when news of his transfer broke in March. And now it's official. From ASUDevils.com: "I committed yesterday and signed my paperwork today," Lucien said. "The relationship I have with Berco (ASU … [Read more...]
Former Tennessee DL Dewayne Hendrix tweets he’s going to Pitt
Former Tennessee DL Dewayne Hendrix tweets he's going to Pitt New Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi got a potential impact transfer Monday as former Tennessee DE Dewayne Hendrix tweeted he was going to be a Panther. I would thank all the schools that showed interested in me. I am eager to begin the next stage of my college career at Pitt !!! — Blessed (@blessed_1947) April 27, 2015 Hendrix left … [Read more...]
Lightning hold off Red Wings to force Game 7
Lightning hold off Red Wings to force Game 7 The Tampa Bay Lightning live to see another game. Their 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings Monday night forces a Game 7, which will be back home at Amalie Arena. Leading up to Game 6, the focus was on the banter between head coaches Jon Cooper and Mike Babcock. The Lightning bench boss complained about the Red Wings getting away with … [Read more...]
Mayweather v Pacquiao packs a pricey pay-per-view punch (Reuters)
Mayweather v Pacquiao packs a pricey pay-per-view punch (Reuters) By Mary Milliken LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Guadalupe Jaimes, a Chicago roofing supply salesman, calls the $100 pay-per-view price tag for a high-definition broadcast of Saturday's boxing mega-match "ridiculous." It's a price that he and millions more will pay to watch an undefeated Floyd Mayweather take on Manny Pacquiao in … [Read more...]
Giroud: Arsenal won't alter style
Giroud: Arsenal won't alter style ESPN FC's Craig Burley sounds off on comments that Jose Mourinho's Chelsea play a "boring" style of play, as Burley explains the writing was on the wall when Cesc Fabregas chose Chelsea over Arsenal. Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has insisted his team will never change their approach to the game in a bid to try and challenge Premier League champions-elect … [Read more...]