San Francisco 49ers: 2015 NFL Draft Grades - isportsweb.com (blog) This past week the San Francisco 49ers finished signing their 2015 NFL Draft class. Initially, many fans felt that the 49ers didn’t address many of the team’s pressing needs, but with some time to digest the draft class, let’s take a look at this year’s picks. Draft Class Arik Armstead – the towering product out of Oregon showed … [Read more...]
Warriors installed as favorites to claim NBA title
Warriors installed as favorites to claim NBA title David Purdum, ESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 0 Shares Print The Golden State Warriors have emerged as the odds-on favorites to win the NBA title. Heading into the conference finals, the Warriors are 4-7 favorites to win the championship at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. The … [Read more...]
Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player, says Palermo coach
Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player, says Palermo coach Palermo head coach Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Iachini has confirmed that striker Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player. Iachini was speaking after his side’s 1-0 victory over Cagliari early today, which Dybala sat out in order to ensure he wasn’t injured … Continue reading → Palermo head coach Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Iachini has confirmed that … [Read more...]
Carlos Gomez leaves game with facial contusion after being hit by pitch
Carlos Gomez leaves game with facial contusion after being hit by pitch Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez appears to have avoided a potentially serious injury. In the sixth inning of Sunday's contest against the New York Mets, Gomez was hit in the head with a 97 mph fastball. Gomez immediately went to the ground, and was tended to by a trainer. After some time, Gomez was able to … [Read more...]
Madrid sinks Olympiakos for 9th Euroleague title
Madrid sinks Olympiakos for 9th Euroleague title ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print MADRID -- Real Madrid pulled away in the last four minutes to beat Olympiakos 78-59 Sunday to end its 20-year wait for a ninth Euroleague title. Olympiakos led 19-15 after one quarter, but Madrid held the Greek team to just nine points in the second to take control. It was still a seven-point game … [Read more...]
Marlins fire manager Mike Redmond minutes after nearly being no-hit
Marlins fire manager Mike Redmond minutes after nearly being no-hit Just moments after the Miami Marlins were nearly no-hit by Atlanta Braves right-hander Shelby Miller, the team announced that manager Mike Redmond and bench coach Rob Leary had been relieved of their duties effective immediately. The #Marlins have dismissed Mike Redmond and bench coach Rob Leary— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) … [Read more...]
Penn State DL Anthony Zettel tackled a tree out of the ground (Video)
Penn State DL Anthony Zettel tackled a tree out of the ground (Video) Coming off a big junior season, Penn State defensive lineman Anthony Zettel is preparing for his final season in Happy Valley in a rather untraditional way. Zettel’s teammate Jordan Dudas posted the above video of the 6-foot-4, 278-pound Zettel completely uprooting a tree with a perfect form tackle. Sure the tree looks … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador clings to Giro lead, Tiralongo wins stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador clings to Giro lead, Tiralongo wins stage (Reuters) Alberto Contador clung on to the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia despite being outsprinted by his closest rival Fabio Aru at the end of a hilly ninth stage on Sunday. Paolo Tiralongo, 37, won the stage after overhauling Tom Jelte Slagter with a late charge at the end of the 215km ride from Benevento to San Giorgio del … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy obliterates Wells Fargo tournament record en route to win
Rory McIlroy obliterates Wells Fargo tournament record en route to win The outcome was never in doubt on Sunday, but it was stunning nonetheless. Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday at Quail Hollow with a final round of 3-under 69, posting a 21-under total that was seven shots clear of Webb Simpson and Patrick Rodgers. The world No. 1 entered the final round with a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia team classification after stage 9 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia team classification after stage 9 (Reuters) May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 9 on Sunday 1. Astana(Kazakhstan) 114:55:59" 2. Team Sky(Britain) +5:58" 3. BMC Racing(United States) +6:12" 4. Movistar(Spain) +7:11" 5. Cannondale(United States) +23:42" 6. Tinkoff - Saxo(Russia) +24:52" 7. Lotto(Belgium) +41:00" 8. … [Read more...]