Red Wings D Kronwall to face hearing for hit Niklas Kronwall will have a hearing Tuesday for his high hit in Game 6. (USATSI) The hit heard ‘round the NHL Monday night is apparently going to be met with a response. The NHL's Department of Player Safety has called a hearing for Detroit Red Wings Niklas Kronwall, who delivered a devastating hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov in the … [Read more...]
Report: Jets fielding calls from multiple teams on Muhammad Wilkerson
Report: Jets fielding calls from multiple teams on Muhammad Wilkerson ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that at least two teams have inquired into the availability of Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson via trade. This is significant for a few reasons. This news clearly came from the Jets. It's a new regime — head coach Todd Bowles and GM Mike Maccagnan — and they don't need any … [Read more...]
What to watch for in Tuesday’s NBA Playoffs Game 5s
What to watch for in Tuesday's NBA Playoffs Game 5s We've got a pair of Western Conference battles on tap this Tuesday, with one series perhaps on the verge of wrapping up and the other having only just begun. Here's a look ahead at what to keep an eye on during this evening's action. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] *** Dallas Mavericks at Houston … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao Fight Predictions: Who Wins? [VOTE] – Latin Post
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao Fight Predictions: Who Wins? [VOTE] - Latin Post Finally. It's here. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to square off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 2. The fight that everyone has been waiting for has both the WBO and WBA Welterweight Championships on the line. The winner will also receive a $1 million emerald belt. We've been … [Read more...]
On Marcus Mariota, the Cleveland Browns and betting against the spread: Tom … – cleveland.com
On Marcus Mariota, the Cleveland Browns and betting against the spread: Tom ... - cleveland.com BEREA, Ohio – A week ago, Browns general manager Ray Farmer painted a vivid picture of the challenges confronting decision makers in the NFL Draft 2015. The subject of the portrait was his son's youth football team. "My son is 12 and they run the spread," Farmer said. "I'm like, 'They can't even throw … [Read more...]
Jets get a slap on the wrist from NFL for Darrelle Revis tampering
Jets get a slap on the wrist from NFL for Darrelle Revis tampering I'm not sure of your financial situation, but someone fining me $100,000 would be a pretty big deal. To New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, he probably spends more time worrying about which green tie he'll wear than a $100,000 fine. The NFL surely knows this. So the big punishment for tampering with Darrelle Revis, a $100,000 … [Read more...]
NFL to give up tax-exempt status amid congressional pressure
NFL to give up tax-exempt status amid congressional pressure For years, the NFL has avoided paying taxes. Think about that. BREAKING: The NFL announces it is ending tax-exempt status.— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) April 28, 2015 For decades, the league — not the teams themselves who pay taxes — which makes an estimated $10 billion in annual revenue has avoided paying Uncle Sam because of a line of … [Read more...]
Carey Price given silent treatment by Canadiens after shutout in hilarious video
Carey Price given silent treatment by Canadiens after shutout in hilarious video Carey Price, you’ve just shutout the Ottawa Senators. You’re awesome, wonderful, you’ve sent your Montreal Canadiens into the second round of the playoffs. And … nobody on your team cares. It’s because you just got punk'd! Great move by the one and only Brandon Prust who told everyone to not talk to Price upon … [Read more...]
Report: Maryland among the schools pursuing Rasheed Sulaimon
Report: Maryland among the schools pursuing Rasheed Sulaimon Even though Maryland fell short in its pursuit of coveted former Drexel star Damion Lee earlier this month, the Terrapins still haven't given up on landing a transfer guard this spring. They're reportedly one of 10-15 schools in pursuit of former Duke guard Rasheed Sulaimon. Already lots of love for Maryland in pre-preseason … [Read more...]
Should Niklas Kronwall be suspended? NHL calls for hearing on hit
Should Niklas Kronwall be suspended? NHL calls for hearing on hit Despite being one of the NHL’s most frequently devastating hitters, Niklas Kronwall of the Detroit Red Wings has never been suspended. There’s a chance that streak could be broken at the most critical time of the season for the Wings. Kronwall will have a hearing on Tuesday afternoon with the NHL Department of Player Safety, … [Read more...]