NHL Draft: McDavid, Eichel certain to be top picks - Toronto Sun Heading into the NHL Draft, which takes place June 26-27, we know the following to be truths: The sun will rise in the east, death and taxes are certain and Connor McDavid will be drafted by the Edmonton Oilers with the first overall pick. Players with McDavid's skills come around once in a generation. He has been compared to Wayne … [Read more...]
Towns, Okafor go 1-2 in NBA beat writers mock draft – Boston Globe
Towns, Okafor go 1-2 in NBA beat writers mock draft - Boston Globe Comments Print Photos from AP Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Duke’s Jahlil Okafor lead this year’s draft pool. By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff June 23, 2015 It was a predictable 1-2 punch with the first two picks of the Globe’s NBA beat writers mock draft. Karl-Anthony Towns, a 7-foot center out of Kentucky, was … [Read more...]
Mistrial declared in rape case against two former Vanderbilt players
Mistrial declared in rape case against two former Vanderbilt players A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the rape case against two former Vanderbilt football players. According to the Tennessean, Nashville Criminal Court Judge Monte Watkins made the decision after defense attorneys for Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey argued last week that one of the jurors was biased because he withheld … [Read more...]
Frank Schleck out of Tour de France with knee injury (The Associated Press)
Frank Schleck out of Tour de France with knee injury (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- Frank Schleck will not compete in the Tour de France because of a knee injury. … [Read more...]
5 concerns for U.S. Women’s National Team in Women’s World Cup
5 concerns for U.S. Women’s National Team in Women’s World Cup With yesterday’s win over Colombia, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has three wins and a draw in the Women’s World Cup, finished first in the Group of Death, and has shown it may have the strongest defense of … Continue reading → With yesterday’s win over Colombia, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) … [Read more...]
Coach K: Okafor, Winslow have shot 'to be stars'
Coach K: Okafor, Winslow have shot 'to be stars' Dana O'Neil, ESPN Senior Writer Close College basketball reporter. Joined ESPN in 2007. Graduate of Penn State University. 0 Shares Print DURHAM, N.C. -- With the NBA draft just two days away, Mike Krzyzewski has neither insight nor interest in guessing where his former players, potential top pick Jahlil Okafor and likely … [Read more...]
Cup heading to Pride parade?; Galchenyuk fires agent; Gwozdecky leaves Lightning (Puck Headlines)
Cup heading to Pride parade?; Galchenyuk fires agent; Gwozdecky leaves Lightning (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Pretty cool Stanley Cup beard. [Finesse86_ / … [Read more...]
Nats' Strasburg activated, will pitch vs. Braves
Nats' Strasburg activated, will pitch vs. Braves Blue Jays OF Dalton Pompey avoids concussion in minorsby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5:51 pm ET) Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey, who was hit in the head by a pitch Monday night playing for Double-A New Hampshire, did not suffer a concussion, according to Blue Jays assistant general manager Tony LaCava. Pompey won't play Tuesday, … [Read more...]
NBA beat writers mock draft: Towns, Okafor go 1-2 – Boston Globe
NBA beat writers mock draft: Towns, Okafor go 1-2 - Boston Globe Comments Print AP Duke’s Jahlil Okafor, Ohio State’s DeAngelo Russell, and Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns are among the top players on the draft board. By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff June 23, 2015 Karl-Anthony Towns, a 7-foot center out of Kentucky, was the No. 1 pick in the Globe’s NBA beat writers mock draft on Tuesday. Writers … [Read more...]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: 2015 U.S. Open review
The 19th Hole Golf Show: 2015 U.S. Open review With Jordan Spieth halfway to the Grand Slam, was the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay a good idea? Did Mike Davis nail the setup? Was the fan experience as bad as advertised? How did Fox do with their first Open? Ryan Ballengee digs in and answers all those questions. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, TuneIn or Stitcher. Ryan Ballengee … [Read more...]