Bump and Run: Cam Cashes In Thursday, June 04, 2015 Welcome to our new weekly recap, Bump and Run. This column will run every Thursday through training camp. Cam Newton found a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. The Carolina Panthers inked the two-time Pro Bowler to a five-year, $103.8 million deal on Tuesday. Newton would have entered free agency next offseason had a deal not been … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the 3-point shot’s rise from ancillary to essential
The 10-man rotation, starring the 3-point shot's rise from ancillary to essential A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: ESPN.com. An expansive look from Tom Haberstroh at how the 3-pointer went from novelty to … [Read more...]
Game 1 ticket costs hit record in resale market
Game 1 ticket costs hit record in resale market Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Go see Game 1 of the NBA Finals in person or buy a television? That's a question fans … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s Rafael Gaglianone kicks field goal off holder’s nose (Video)
Wisconsin's Rafael Gaglianone kicks field goal off holder's nose (Video) Rafael Gaglianone had quite the freshman season at Wisconsin, connecting on 19-of-22 field goal attempts with a long of 51 yards. He’s working hard at his game this offseason, and doing so in an atypical (and dangerous) way. Check out this video he posted Wednesday on his Twitter account. Its always important for a … [Read more...]
NCAA: UNC showed lack of institutional control
NCAA: UNC showed lack of institutional control The NCAA said the AFAM department went unchecked at UNC for 18 years. (Getty Images) The University of North Carolina released its Notice of Allegations from the NCAA on Thursday, which described five Level I charges that include lack of institutional control. The NCAA defines Level I charges as a "severe breach of conduct." In this case, the NCAA … [Read more...]
American Pharoah gallops strongly at Belmont (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah gallops strongly at Belmont (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- American Pharoah picked up the training tempo Thursday morning as he prepares for the Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes. … [Read more...]
Years of Blazer corruption raises serious questions for American soccer; By Simon Evans
Years of Blazer corruption raises serious questions for American soccer; By Simon Evans Imagine for a moment that an Englishman had been General Secretary of UEFA for two decades and a member of the FIFA executive committee. A rather eccentric character, who had a driver transport him around England in a gold-colored Rolls … Continue reading → Imagine for a moment that an Englishman had … [Read more...]
Book: Iverson drunk during 'practice' rant
Book: Iverson drunk during 'practice' rant ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Allen Iverson was drunk at the 2002 news conference in which he repeated the phrase "we're talking about practice" 22 times, according to a book published this week. Journalist Kent Babb interviewed former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce, former coach Larry Brown and former general … [Read more...]
USA Hockey picks Ron Wilson as 2016 World Juniors head coach – NBCSports.com
USA Hockey picks Ron Wilson as 2016 World Juniors head coach - NBCSports.com USA Hockey picks Ron Wilson as 2016 World Juniors head coach Ryan Dadoun Jun 4, 2015, 10:21 AM EDT Leave a comment AP USA Hockey has announced that Ron Wilson will serve as the head coach of the 2016 National Junior Team. “We’re extremely pleased to have Ron guiding our National Junior Team,” said assistant … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for June 4 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for June 4 - Bleacher Report Matt Slocum/Associated Press As usual, Thursday is slower than normal across MLB with only 20 teams in action. There are also three afternoon games on the docket, further shrinking the talent pool in most DraftKings daily fantasy contests. With such a small field available, picking one or two key … [Read more...]