We have a Twitter feud between the Giants punter and Eagles center One NFL player criticizing another team's quarterbacks is usually something worth noting ... unless the player saying those things is a punter. New York Giants Steve Weatherford is legit, he's probably in better shape that a lot of NFL players, but he's still a punter. So it certainly seemed a bit odd when comments came to … [Read more...]
Midnight deadline nears on Wade option decision
Midnight deadline nears on Wade option decision Michael Wallace, ESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- As the clock ticks toward Dwyane Wade's midnight contractual deadline, the Miami Heat are preparing for the most decorated player in franchise history to enter free … [Read more...]
Rockies’ Nolan Arenado keeps on crushing baseballs
Rockies' Nolan Arenado keeps on crushing baseballs There's no stopping Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado these days. Arenado smashed two more home runs Sunday, giving him 24 on the season. That puts him in a tie for third in the majors with the potentially super-human Bryce Harper. According to our friends at Roto Arcade, Arenado has been the best fantasy player in the game over … [Read more...]
Utah State dismisses senior WR JoJo Natson
Utah State dismisses senior WR JoJo Natson Utah State wide receiver JoJo Natson was dismissed from the program for “violation of team rules,” head coach Matt Wells announced Sunday. “We are extremely disappointed anytime we have to make a decision regarding the future of one of our student-athletes,” Wells said. “We will continue to support JoJo as he moved forward in his career.” The … [Read more...]
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2015: Who gets in?
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2015: Who gets in? The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its 2015 class on Monday, and here’s what we know for sure: Nicklas Lidstrom would be in already were it not for a mandatory waiting period. There are a couple of other presumptive locks for this year, although they carry their own caveats in ways that Lidstrom doesn’t. Here are the odds for the Hockey … [Read more...]
Astros’ Carlos Correa scores Little League home run
Astros' Carlos Correa scores Little League home run Remember when your Little League coach used to tell you over and over again why it was important to run out every fly ball because you never knew what could happen? Astros shortstop Carlos Correa showed us how the best case scenario would play out. In the fourth inning of Houston's game against the Yankees on Sunday, Correa lifted a ball … [Read more...]
Get to know an Oregon Ducks opponent: Eastern Washington – OregonLive.com
Get to know an Oregon Ducks opponent: Eastern Washington - OregonLive.com In the run-up to the 2015 college football season, The Oregonian is previewing each of the opponents the Oregon Ducks will meet this fall. Today, it's the Eastern Washington Eagles, who play in the season opener on Sept. 5. Coach: Beau Baldwin (eighth year, 67-25 record at school) 2014 record: 11-3 For Oregon To Win ... It … [Read more...]
Notre Dame teammates and NHL draft picks have solid Chicago connections – Chicago Tribune
Notre Dame teammates and NHL draft picks have solid Chicago connections - Chicago Tribune Christian Fischer and Dennis Gilbert have become fast friends the last few weeks. Both draft prospects are attending Notre Dame and live in rooms across from each other in Siegfried Hall, and both skipped out on summer classes Friday to come to the BB&T Center to hear their names called during the … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for June 29 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for June 29 - Bleacher Report Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images Without many great options at pitcher, Monday's daily fantasy baseball contests could be a chance to really load up on the top hitters around the league. The key will be to find the right players at each spot to give you a chance to win money. Not only are there only … [Read more...]
2 Utah State football players released from hospital following car crash
2 Utah State football players released from hospital following car crash Two of the four Utah State football players involved in a Friday car crash were released from the hospital, the school announced. The school said redshirt freshman defensive lineman Adewale Adeoy and senior defensive lineman John Taylor both were released on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, redshirt junior defensive lineman … [Read more...]