NFL draft in review: The highs and lows from the seven-round affair The NFL draft is (finally) over. From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafting Jameis Winston (and the dumb Social Media Outrage that followed the crab legs photo) to the Arizona Cardinals taking Mr. Irrelevant, it was a wild three days. What moments won the three days? Let's check it out. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: … [Read more...]
Clips' Paul questionable for Game 1 vs. Rockets
Clips' Paul questionable for Game 1 vs. Rockets Arash Markazi, ESPNLosAngeles.com Close Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. 0 Shares Print The Los Angeles Clippers have officially listed star point guard Chris Paul as questionable … [Read more...]
Boxing-Beaten Pacquiao says hampered by shoulder injury (Reuters)
Boxing-Beaten Pacquiao says hampered by shoulder injury (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS, May 2 (Reuters) - Filipino Manny Pacquiao said a shoulder injury hampered his bid to hand Floyd Mayweather a first ever defeat as a professional on Saturday as the American improved his record to 48-0 with a unanimous decision. Pacquiao, a 2-1 underdog going into the welterweight bout billed … [Read more...]
Dodgers fan Bobby Crosby films himself catching home run
Dodgers fan Bobby Crosby films himself catching home run Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a star on some level. Otherwise, how else could you explain the unusual but entertaining — and potentially star-making — moment that played out during Saturday's Dodgers-Diamondbacks game at Dodger Stadium. When Arizona's Aaron Hill stepped to the plate in the fourth inning, Dodgers' fan Bobby Crosby … [Read more...]
Auburn dismisses DE Elijah Daniel days after burglary arrest
Auburn dismisses DE Elijah Daniel days after burglary arrest Auburn defensive end Elijah Daniel, who was arrested for burglary on Wednesday, has been dismissed from the team. Daniel, DeNorris James, a walk-on to the football team this spring, and Khalil Sellers, a former Auburn track athlete, were arrested on theft and burglary charges after an investigation into missing items from several … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: With April over, go back to Adam LaRoche
Daily Dime: With April over, go back to Adam LaRoche It’s time for a glorious Sunday of baseball, all 30 teams ready to rock. Be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch commences. Players to Buy Adam LaRoche, 1B, at MIN (Pelfrey), $2600: Generally I throw seasonal player trends into the trash, but LaRoche has an extended profile that tells us he won’t hit much in … [Read more...]
Jake Marisnick makes remarkable catch running up Tal’s Hill in Houston
Jake Marisnick makes remarkable catch running up Tal's Hill in Houston If you're not paying attention to the Houston Astros, you're missing quite a show. On Saturday night, baseball's hottest team hit five home runs against the Seattle Mariners to extend their winning streak to nine. We repeat, NINE. There are still five teams in baseball that don't have nine wins all season, but the Astros … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Habs, Wild, Flames eye rebounds
Daily Picks: Habs, Wild, Flames eye rebounds Carey Price will need to be sharp again in Game 2 vs. the Lightning. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Game 2 Tampa Bay … [Read more...]
Recruit’s decision is a boost for North Carolina, a blow to Virginia
Recruit's decision is a boost for North Carolina, a blow to Virginia When sweet-shooting wing Kenny Williams committed to North Carolina on Saturday, it was a potential coup for the Tar Heels for two reasons. It provides North Carolina a pure shooter who could crack the rotation as soon as next season if he spreads the floor with his 3-point prowess and proves to be a competent defender. It … [Read more...]
Ryan Kesler good for Anaheim Ducks in spite of villain role
Ryan Kesler good for Anaheim Ducks in spite of villain role ANAHEIM – There’s a distinct and noticeable difference between regular season Ryan Kesler with the Anaheim Ducks and playoff Ryan Kesler in Southern California, at least from the time when he’s visible to the media. In the regular season, he was relaxed. He was laid back. Ask him a question and he’ll quip, he’ll give insight, he’ll … [Read more...]