Christian Wood's departure dims optimism regarding UNLV On the eve of his announcement whether he'd stay at UNLV or turn pro, forward Christian Wood tweeted a picture of himself and three of next year's Rebels with the caption, "Kinda a cool pic. What do yall think?" UNLV fans thought it was an omen. Turned out it was Wood giving them false hope. Wood announced through a video on his Twitter … [Read more...]
Kawhi Leonard edges Draymond Green in close Defensive Player of the Year vote
Kawhi Leonard edges Draymond Green in close Defensive Player of the Year vote Fitting, isn't it? Draymond Green spends all season establishing himself as the brash, score-stifling wing who can take any assignment on any possession, teaming with rim-protecting mauler Andrew Bogut to lead the Golden State Warriors to the league's best defense from the very start of the season, ... and then, … [Read more...]
Joe Nathan needs Tommy John surgery but doesn’t plan to retire
Joe Nathan needs Tommy John surgery but doesn't plan to retire The Detroit Tigers confirmed the worst for Joe Nathan after the "intense" arm injury he suffered Wednesday during a minor-league rehab appearance. He tore the UCL in his elbow and needs Tommy John surgery, which means Nathan will be out for at least the season. [There's still time to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball] … [Read more...]
Boston College coach Steve Addazio names starting QB… sort of
Boston College coach Steve Addazio names starting QB... sort of Boston College head coach Steve Addazio named his starting quarterback on Wednesday… sort of. Addazio, who is entering his third season with the program, said on Wednesday’s ACC teleconference that Darius Wade emerged from spring practice atop the depth chart, but that’s not set in stone. “You’re always going to let competition … [Read more...]
Hugh Freeze would like to change up spring game formats
Hugh Freeze would like to change up spring game formats Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze has a novel idea for a spring game format. In an interview with the A to Z Show on ESPN Radio Nashville, Freeze said he'd love it if teams could scrimmage other teams during spring games. He said he feels his team doesn't gain as much from the traditional intra-squad scrimmage spring game format than it would … [Read more...]
Games-European Games not under threat from new championships-Clegg (Reuters)
Games-European Games not under threat from new championships-Clegg (Reuters) By Karolos Grohmann April 23 (Reuters) - The future of the European Games will not be threatened by a recently-announced European sports championships, with the 2015 Baku Games having done "phenomenal" preparation for the event to be established, Games chief Simon Clegg said on Thursday. The Azeri capital will … [Read more...]
Why Mayweather-Pacquiao II likely won’t happen (Yahoo Sports)
Why Mayweather-Pacquiao II likely won't happen (Yahoo Sports) Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao would make a lot of cash off a rematch, but don't expect it to come to fruition. … [Read more...]
Report: Missouri DE Shane Ray might need surgery, could be out 5 months
Report: Missouri DE Shane Ray might need surgery, could be out 5 months Lance Zierlein, who writes for NFL.com, reported Thursday morning that Missouri pass rusher Shane Ray might need toe surgery and could be out as much as five months. That would put the start of Ray's rookie season in doubt and could make him a PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list candidate. Might that drop Ray, who … [Read more...]
Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics Free Pick and Betting Odds Game 3
Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 40-42 Boston Celtics play host to the 53-29 Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in game 3 of the series at the TD Garden Center, April 23, 2015, tip-off time is scheduled for 7:00PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Cleveland -4.5 O/U Total: 203.5 The Cavaliers are up 2-0 in this series after holding off an aggressive Celtics team … [Read more...]
Winnipeg Jets fans earn third star of elimination game, courtesy of Sportsnet (Photo)
Winnipeg Jets fans earn third star of elimination game, courtesy of Sportsnet (Photo) Without question, the most impressive thing about the Winnipeg Jets in their first-round battle with the Anaheim Ducks were the Winnipeg fans. Granted, this is because the Jets were swept and their goalie transformed back into a sieve, but it’s also because they were deafening and passionate and supported … [Read more...]