UConn unveils new uniforms, helmets for 2015 (Video) UNLV wasn’t the only team to show off new uniforms on Wednesday night. The UConn Huskies also unveiled some pretty significant changes to both their uniforms and helmets. Among the changes includes a return of the Husky logo to the side of the helmet in place of the block “C.” Additionally, the uniforms have a husky logo across the chest … [Read more...]
Bishop withstands Detroit shot barrage as Lightning wins Game 7
Bishop withstands Detroit shot barrage as Lightning wins Game 7 Steven Stamkos didn’t score a goal in Tampa’s first round series against Detroit. It didn’t matter for the Lightning. Tampa withstood a Red Wings onslaught in Game 7 at Amalie Arena to beat Detroit 2-0 and possibly end Mike Babcock’s career in Detroit. Stamkos may have been goalless, but then again, so was Red Wings captain … [Read more...]
Love has shoulder surgery, likely out 4-6 months
Love has shoulder surgery, likely out 4-6 months ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love underwent surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Wednesday afternoon, and he is projected to need four to six months to recover, the team announced. The operation was performed by Dr. David W. Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, … [Read more...]
Bucs poised to take Winston No. 1 in NFL draft – Tampabay.com
Bucs poised to take Winston No. 1 in NFL draft - Tampabay.com TAMPA Related News/Archive Last Sunday, Lovie Smith stood only a few feet away from Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston during the Derrick Brooks Charities golf pairing party and blackjack tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Just outside the ballroom, the slot machines spun wildly and card players pushed their … [Read more...]
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley shows off badly bruised face, gives status update
Grizzlies' Mike Conley shows off badly bruised face, gives status update The absence of star point guard Mike Conley has thrown a wrench into the postseason plans of the Memphis Grizzlies. After taking in inadvertent elbow in the third quarter of an eventual Game 3 win, Conley underwent surgery Monday to repair multiple facial fractures and has already missed Games 4 and 5 of the team's … [Read more...]
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015 Round 2 schedule, TV listings
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015 Round 2 schedule, TV listings From 16 to 8 we go! Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning have eliminated the Detroit Red Wings after a 2-0 win in Game 7 Wednesday night, the schedule for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is official. Let’s start in the Eastern Conference: Only back-to-back games this round comes on May 6 and 7 when the Canadiens and Lightning play … [Read more...]
UNLV pays homage to Las Vegas with new uniforms, helmets (Photos)
UNLV pays homage to Las Vegas with new uniforms, helmets (Photos) UNLV unveiled brand new Nike uniforms and helmets on Wednesday night, and new head coach Tony Sanchez said he wants the city of Las Vegas to be a “prominent part” of the Rebels’ new appearance. The #NewLook of UNLV Football coming this Fall #TheNewEra #UNLVFB pic.twitter.com/HXIk6abH7n— UNLV Football (@unlvfootball) April 29, … [Read more...]
Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters)
Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, has a theory on why the usually verbose Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been subdued during the buildup to Saturday's hotly anticipated welterweight bout at the MGM Grand. "I am wondering if he (Mayweather) is going to show up, I really do," the … [Read more...]
Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters)
Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters) By Steve Keating LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focused on conserving energy and downplaying animosity than stirring the pot for their upcoming mega-fight as the two boxers eased their way through a low-key media conference on Wednesday. "This fight sells itself, I don't have to do … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters) By Steve Keating LAS VEGAS, April 29 (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focused on conserving energy and downplaying animosity than stirring the pot for their upcoming mega-fight as the two boxers eased their way through a low-key media conference on Wednesday. "This fight sells itself, I don't … [Read more...]