NFL position rankings: No first-round-caliber TEs, not even Maxx Williams The NFL loves its tight ends these days, which makes the 2015 draft allotment so disappointing. It’s not a strong group overall — one of the weakest in years, one NFL evaluator told the Shutdown Corner last week, in fact — and the player with the highest ceiling, Minnesota’s Maxx Williams, is far from perfect prospect. … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 10-11:15am ET with Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez
Listen to Soccer Morning live from 10-11:15am ET with Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features guests Janusz Michallik and Eric Gomez. 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. Janusz Michallik will … Continue reading → … [Read more...]
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated)
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated) The track that gave us the Funnel Bacakonator is back with some more crazy concessions. Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Friday that it will serve a 6.5-pound burrito and a six-pound burger during the All-Star Race weekend on May 15-16. Yes, those measurements are in pounds and not ounces. If you're looking for … [Read more...]
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah
Despite request, NFL gives Jets a home game on Rosh Hashanah It will not be a happy start to the NFL season for some New York Jets fans, who may end up choosing to celebrate a religious holiday over celebrating touchdowns. The NFL decided that the Jets will play a home game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13 to start the season. This game coincides with … [Read more...]
Nicklas Backstrom’s OT goal for Capitals evens series with Islanders
Nicklas Backstrom's OT goal for Capitals evens series with Islanders UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Facing a 3-1 series deficit, the Capitals received contributions from their two biggest stars and beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime. Nicklas Backstrom scored for the third straight game as Washington evened the series 2-2 with Game 5 Thursday night in D.C. Star number one was captain Alex … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Playoff Daily Dose Kickoff
The Daily Dose: Playoff Daily Dose Kickoff Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Good morning. Later today, players from America will join other players from around the world and they will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of the NBA. “NBA.” That acronym should have new meaning for all of us today. We can’t be consumed by our lack of regular season basketball to play our fantasy … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Mrazek blanks Bolts; Hawks, Caps win in OT
NHL Three Stars: Mrazek blanks Bolts; Hawks, Caps win in OT No. 1 Star: Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings The Detroit goalie bounced back from getting pulled in Game 2 with a 22-save shutout over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. He made a Pavel Datsyuk first-period goal stand up until Riley Sheahan made it 2-0 in the third. Detroit won the game, 3-0, and leads the series 2-1. No. 2 Star: … [Read more...]
Pekke Rinne loses puck in gear, causing hilarious delay in OT (Video)
Pekke Rinne loses puck in gear, causing hilarious delay in OT (Video) In overtime of Game 4 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, Hawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson shot the puck around the boards and goalie Pekka Rinne cut it off behind his goal cage. Innocent enough, right? Well, the next moment was one of sheer panic for all the players on the ice: … [Read more...]
Go figure: Ike Davis was the Athletics best pitcher Tuesday night
Go figure: Ike Davis was the Athletics best pitcher Tuesday night Baseball blowouts can be tough to watch. Unless you're a diehard fan of the winning team, it's highly unlikely you're going to tune in to a game where one team has virtually no chance of coming back. All of that changes the instant a position player takes the mound. That was the case Tuesday during Oakland's 14-1 loss against … [Read more...]
Carlos Rodon turns in shaky major-league debut as White Sox lose 6-2
Carlos Rodon turns in shaky major-league debut as White Sox lose 6-2 Take a look around MLB with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Chicago is the place to be this season if you're looking for promising rookie debuts. The Cubs already made headlines by … [Read more...]