Kane's lawyer lashes out; Briere's influence; Burke in Ireland (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]. • Columbus Blue Jackets past and present LOVE PGA champion Jason Day. … [Read more...]
Jadeveon Clowney returns to practice for first time after knee surgery
Jadeveon Clowney returns to practice for first time after knee surgery If Jadeveon Clowney can be the player who many thought was the best defensive draft prospect in years, it'll be a great boon for the Houston Texans. Clowney made a nice step toward becoming that player when he returned to practice on Monday. It'll be a long time before we know if Clowney has fully recovered from … [Read more...]
New Spur LaMarcus Aldridge says he’s ‘mentally drained’ after his free agent turn
New Spur LaMarcus Aldridge says he's 'mentally drained' after his free agent turn Yes, he gets to play basketball for a living and, yes, he gets paid handsomely to do it, but it’s easy to understand why LaMarcus Aldridge might just be a little shot after what was a pretty wacky summer. Even if his new team doesn’t really do “wacky.” [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all … [Read more...]
Dodgers ball boy tries to make a great catch, tumbles into crowd instead
Dodgers ball boy tries to make a great catch, tumbles into crowd instead Having no doubt seen the San Diego Padres ball girl make headlines last week for a fantastic catch on a foul ball, the Los Angeles Dodgers ball boy tried to level up on Sunday and make an even better catch. It didn't end well. The ball boy played this one like he was an outfielder trying to reach over the wall to steal … [Read more...]
Spin Doctors: What running back would you rather invest in for fantasy, Matt Forte or Justin Forsett?
Spin Doctors: What running back would you rather invest in for fantasy, Matt Forte or Justin Forsett? Offensive architect Marc Trestman switched hats this offseason going from Chicago to Baltimore. What affiliated running back will churn out more fantasy production: The former, Matt Forte (10.1 ADP), or the current, Justin Forsett (21.5)? Fanalysts Brad Evans and Liz Loza disagree … [Read more...]
Patrick Towles named Kentucky’s starting QB
Patrick Towles named Kentucky's starting QB Patrick Towles has regained his position as Kentucky’s starting quarterback, coach Mark Stoops announced Monday, after fending off a furious spring a preseason camp challenge from Drew Barker. Towles started last season and completed 57.3 percent of his passes for 2,718 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also had 303 rushing yards and … [Read more...]
Quintana, Valverde to lead Movistar at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press)
Quintana, Valverde to lead Movistar at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press) MADRID (AP) -- Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde, the second- and third-place finishers at last month's Tour de France, have been named co-leaders of Movistar's nine-man team for the Spanish Vuelta. … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods is definitely in for the Wyndham Championship
Tiger Woods is definitely in for the Wyndham Championship Really, truly, Tiger Woods is playing in the Wyndham Championship. Woods' agent Mark Steinberg made the final, final confirmation on Monday that the world No. 286 will play in Greensboro, N.C., for the first time in his career. "We discussed it in detail over the weekend. It was not appropriate to confirm during the PGA … [Read more...]
Chelsea aren’t in crisis mode, but this season will be a tougher test than last
Chelsea aren’t in crisis mode, but this season will be a tougher test than last There are losses and, then, there are losses. Some hurt more than others. Some happen in preseason and come with a certain luxury of avoidance and denial. Others happen during the season and can demoralize or inspire fans. As a Chelsea fan, I know that watching them lose to a major rival like Manchester City … [Read more...]
Danny Briere retires: The character, the contract and the clutch
Danny Briere retires: The character, the contract and the clutch Danny Briere, 37, officially retired on Monday after 17 years and 973 NHL games. The Philadelphia Flyers appropriately made the announcement, as the forward played the majority of his games with them and their appreciation was always quite mutual. “After taking a few weeks to think about it, it’s time to hang them up and … [Read more...]