Offseason Beat: Offseason Beat - Almost There! The calendar has finally turned to September, which means that NBA training camp is finally just around the corner. Huzzah! That means we’ll soon have an influx news that doesn’t involve overseas signings and will impact fantasy draft boards. In the meantime, there are several international tournaments happening right now and the basketball gods have … [Read more...]
Sefolosha rejects offer; trial to begin Oct. 5
Sefolosha rejects offer; trial to begin Oct. 5 0 Shares Print NEW YORK -- A court date in New York City will interrupt training camp for Thabo Sefolosha. A Manhattan judge said that Sefolosha's jury trial to contest charges of resisting arrest will begin Oct. 5, after the Atlanta Hawks forward rejected an offer Wednesday for a conditional dismissal. Sefolosha and then-Hawks teammate … [Read more...]
A-Rod ties Hank Aaron’s record of 15 seasons with 30 home runs
A-Rod ties Hank Aaron's record of 15 seasons with 30 home runs Remember when no one expected much from New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez back in the spring when he returned to the game from a lengthy drug suspension? Rodriguez continued his remarkable comeback season Tuesday night by hitting his 30th home run in a 2-1 loss to Baltimore. The sixth-inning blast from the … [Read more...]
Tony Romo and Dallas Cowboys miss playoffs in the 2015 Bold Predictions – USA TODAY
Tony Romo and Dallas Cowboys miss playoffs in the 2015 Bold Predictions - USA TODAY Tony Romo and the Cowboys will miss DeMarco Murray.(Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY) The 10 Bold Predictions for the 2015 season: 1. Aaron Rodgers will get his third MVP, second ring The former isn’t all that bold. Rodgers, 31, won it last year and is playing the most important position at an incredibly high … [Read more...]
Tennessee DT Danny O’Brien suspended for Oklahoma game
Tennessee DT Danny O'Brien suspended for Oklahoma game Tennessee defensive tackle Danny O’Brien has been suspended for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma, coach Butch Jones announced Wednesday. Jones said O’Brien had violated team rules but would not specify the violation. He also didn’t say how long O’Brien would be out. O’Brien, who started all but one of the Vols games in 2014, had two … [Read more...]
NFL Preview Week: Eli Manning for NFL MVP? Sure, why not?
NFL Preview Week: Eli Manning for NFL MVP? Sure, why not? New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's ultimate legacy in the NFL might be tough to figure out. He has been the quarterback of two Super Bowl championship teams, and that puts him in a special class. But he has never had a season that put him clearly at the top of the quarterback heap. His 2011 season, with 4,933 yards and 29 … [Read more...]
BDL 25: The Grizzlies know exactly who they are, and that might be enough
BDL 25: The Grizzlies know exactly who they are, and that might be enough The NBA offseason has brought many changes to rosters, coaching staffs, and the list of championship contenders. As we draw closer to opening night, it's time to move our focus from the potential impact of each offseason event and onto the broader issues that figure to define this season. The BDL 25 takes stock of, uh, … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Cards top spot in danger?
Power Rankings: Cards top spot in danger? We hear you, Cardinals fans. Over the course of the past month, I believe I've gotten many emails from Cards fans wondering what their team has to do in order to get more attention from the national media. First off, we have covered their excellent run prevention several times in addition to the exploits of power-hitting rookie Randal Grichuk and several … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 2: Top-25 Rankings, Schedule, Odds and Predictions – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 2: Top-25 Rankings, Schedule, Odds and Predictions - Bleacher Report Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports After an opening week of last-second wins and stunning upsets, college football and its new rankings offer a plethora of attractive games in Week 2. Here are the updated rankings. Associated Press Top-25: Week 2 Rank Team Record Last Week 1 Ohio State 1-0 1 2 … [Read more...]
Serena outlasts Venus to move on to semifinals
Serena outlasts Venus to move on to semifinals NEW YORK – With a powerful ace, Serena Williams capped her biggest win of the tournament. She'll have to win two more in order to complete the calendar Grand Slam and tie Steffi Graf with 22 Grand Slam titles, but the atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe Stadium Tuesday night felt like a U.S. Open final. Playing in front of a sellout crowd, Serena … [Read more...]