2015 NBA Draft Analysis: Kentucky stars shine, while Knicks, Lakers add key ... - Washington Post The Lakers gave us the first surprise of the night, picking D’Angelo Russell over Duke’s Jahlil Okafor. (Kathy Willens/AP Photo)A heralded class of NBA prospects enters the league with Thursday night’s 2015 draft. Get comprehensive analysis of the league’s premier offseason event, including the … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Badgers will win 2015 Big Ten West title, Athlon Sports predicts – FOXSports.com
Wisconsin Badgers will win 2015 Big Ten West title, Athlon Sports predicts - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 26, 2015 11:43a ET Despite losing Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon, three offensive line starters and its top two middle linebackers, Wisconsin remains the football team to beat in the Big Ten West for 2015. At least, that's the word according to Steven Lassan, college football editor … [Read more...]
Miami’s Taylor Gadbois says he was surprised about dismissal
Miami's Taylor Gadbois says he was surprised about dismissal Miami announced Thursday that offensive tackle Taylor Gadbois had been dismissed. Gadbois was apparently surprised by the decision. Miami did not reveal an official reason for his dismissal, and Gadbois was reportedly facing a possible suspension to start the 2015 season. While Gadbois told the Palm Beach Post that he didn't know … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Packers Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Packers Fantasy Preview Packers Year in Review2014 Pass Attempts Rank: 20th (536)2014 Rush Attempts Rank: 14th (435)2014 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 24th (1,001)2014 Yards Per Play Rank: 1st (6.2)Projected Starting LineupQB: Aaron RodgersRB: Eddie LacyWR: Jordy NelsonWR: Randall CobbWR: Davante AdamsTE: Andrew QuarlessLT: David BakhtiariLG: Josh SittonC: Corey LinsleyRG: T.J. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for June 26 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for June 26 - Bleacher Report Alex Brandon/Associated Press DraftKings players, don't overthink this one. The Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer is coming off two fantastic starts. The last one was a near-perfect game that wound up being a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Some people might think that means he's ripe for … [Read more...]
Robin Lehner traded to Sabres, Ottawa gets first-round pick
Robin Lehner traded to Sabres, Ottawa gets first-round pick FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Ottawa Senators had a tough decision on their hands in goal. They had Andrew Hammond, last season’s second-half sensation, on a new three-year deal. They had Craig Anderson, the 34-year-old veteran that can be downright dominant for stretches. And they had 23-year-old Robin Lehner, one-time goalie of the … [Read more...]
Four reasons to pay attention to the MLB Futures Game
Four reasons to pay attention to the MLB Futures Game With all the hype and hoopla surrounding baseball’s annual All-Star Game it can be easy to forget about some of the other big events attached to the Midsummer Classic. The home run derby can be a lot of fun and gets top billing on the Monday, and the annual game between the National League All-Stars and the Kansas City Roya… er, American … [Read more...]
NBA draft: ESPN reporters allowed to reveal picks before Adam Silver – SI.com
NBA draft: ESPN reporters allowed to reveal picks before Adam Silver - SI.com While ESPN and the NFL Network have competed fiercely over the years for NFL draft viewers, the two networks have abided by a gentleman's agreement not to give away picks in advance on Twitter and others social media services during the opening round. “We want to keep the suspense of the draft,” said ESPN senior … [Read more...]
Kevin Bieksa to the San Jose Sharks? Trade rumor has integrity
Kevin Bieksa to the San Jose Sharks? Trade rumor has integrity FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – One of the most fascinating things about NHL trades is how former enemies can suddenly be thrown together in the same locker room. Which is why Kevin Bieksa waiving his no-trade clause to potentially join the San Jose Sharks is such a beautiful thing. Both Elliotte Friedman and Bob McKenzie report that … [Read more...]
Philip Lutzenkirchen’s high school to name field after him
Philip Lutzenkirchen's high school to name field after him Lassiter High School is planning to have Philip Lutzenkirchen Field. The school is installing a new turf field and will name it after the former Auburn tight end who was killed in a car crash last summer. The plan was approved by the Cobb County School Board on Thursday. #LutzieField is coming this fall! The @CobbSchools board … [Read more...]