Power Rankings: To Xfinity and beyond With the Cup Series off for Father's Day weekend, we need a series to rank. We've already given the Truck Series some Power Rankings love earlier this year so we're going to go with the Xfinity Series this week. Let's do it. 1. Chris Buescher: Buescher is not only the points leader but he's the only Xfinity Series regular to have more than one win this … [Read more...]
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Atlantic Division
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Atlantic Division What should teams look for in Thursday's draft? Our division-by-division shopping list details the projections and needs of all 30 squads. Boston Celtics 2014-15 Finish: 40-42, seventh in East, lost in conference quarterfinals First-Round Picks: No. 16 and No. 28 Second-Round Picks: No. 33 and No. 45 The Celtics were quietly one of the … [Read more...]
Indiana picks up four recruits in three days – FOXSports.com
Indiana picks up four recruits in three days - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 23, 2015 1:23p ET Indiana's 2016 recruiting class more than doubled in size over the span of only three days this week as four players have made verbal commitments since June 20. Khalil Bryant, a three-star safety from Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast, started the party with a pledge on Saturday. Another Floridian, Philip … [Read more...]
The long history of awkward NHL Awards show skits (Video)
The long history of awkward NHL Awards show skits (Video) Look, all awards shows are terrible. We only want to hear the winners, yet we’re stuck sitting through 2-3 hours of painful jokes, terrible skits and, in some cases, celebrity presenters so far down from the A-list that a quarter of the show we spend Yahooing their names. The 2015 NHL Awards will be held Wednesday night in Las Vegas … [Read more...]
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Central Division
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Central Division What should teams look for in Thursday's draft? Our shopping list details the projections and needs of all 30 squads. Chicago Bulls 2014-15 Finish: 50-32, third in the East 1st Round Picks: No. 22 2nd Round Picks: None This isn’t a criticism, because save for the selection of Marquis Teague in 2012 (the jury, with a coaching change in place, is … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper does runway walk with model Nina Agdal in New Era ad
Bryce Harper does runway walk with model Nina Agdal in New Era ad It ain't bad to be Bryce Harper these days. He's having a breakout season as one of the best hitters in baseball. His team, the Washington Nationals, is in first place now after a slow start. He's leading the NL All-Star vote. And now he's starring alongside Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal in a new New Era cap … [Read more...]
The Obtuse Triangle – New York Times
The Obtuse Triangle - New York Times The sacred text arrived at dusk on a Thursday in November. I opened the package and found a 216-page, red hardbound book with worn buckram corners that brought to mind something used to teach high school geometry 50 years ago. The previous owner had inscribed his name on the flyleaf and made sufficient notations in the margins throughout that I recalled a story … [Read more...]
Lou Holtz’s Florida home sustains extensive damage after fire (Video)
Lou Holtz's Florida home sustains extensive damage after fire (Video) The Orlando, Fla., home belonging to former ESPN analyst Lou Holtz suffered extensive fire damage Sunday following what fire officials believe was a lightning strike. Fire officials were checking with meteorologists about lightning strikes in the area and believe that was the cause of extensive damage to the … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s potential Petr Čech deal may be start to big year for the Gunners
Arsenal’s potential Petr Čech deal may be start to big year for the Gunners While the soccer world waits for an official announcement from either Arsenal or Chelsea regarding Petr Čech’s move from west London to north London, the Daily Mail reported earlier today that a deal is already complete. According to the publication, an … Continue reading → While the soccer world waits for an … [Read more...]
Source: Cavaliers pick up Mozgov's option
Source: Cavaliers pick up Mozgov's option Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up the option in center Timofey Mozgov's contract for next season, sources told ESPN. Timofey Mozgov averaged 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds in 46 regular-season … [Read more...]