Michigan State lands Cassius Winston, No. 29 in ESPN 100 - ESPN Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff Writer Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. 0 Shares Print Top 30 prospect Cassius Winston announced his commitment to Michigan State on Friday. Winston, ranked No. 29 in the ESPN 100, chose the Spartans over finalists Pittsburgh and … [Read more...]
Florida Panthers: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
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Tim Beckman’s Illinois home for sale (Photos)
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Captain Gaughen takes Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
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Cycling-Also-ran Sagan must deliver at world championships (Reuters)
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Bills’ team store puts inflating pumps ‘front and center’ before Patriots game
Bills' team store puts inflating pumps 'front and center' before Patriots game There's been plenty of noise out of Buffalo in anticipation of Sunday's game against New England. With Rex Ryan at the helm for the Bills, they're doing their best to supplant the New York Jets as the Patriots' biggest AFC East rival. Now, the Bills' team store is making a silent contribution to the hullaballoo. … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Just how *excellent* are these Miami Heat, anyhow?
BDL 25: Just how *excellent* are these Miami Heat, anyhow? 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, 25 key … [Read more...]
Alex Ovechkin given a real live sheep as 30th birthday gift (Video)
Alex Ovechkin given a real live sheep as 30th birthday gift (Video) What do you get for the man who has (almost) everything? For Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, you get him some livestock. Talking to reporters on Friday as Capitals camp opened, Ovechkin was asked what presents he received for his 30th birthday this week. You can watch the video here. “What did you do for your … [Read more...]
How one fan’s crusade got the Mets to stop their homophobic Kiss Cam gag
How one fan's crusade got the Mets to stop their homophobic Kiss Cam gag The New York Mets have announced that they'll halt their practice of showing opposing players on their Kiss Cam during games. Their decision comes after one fan's season-long crusade to get the Mets to stop what he sees as cheap gag that reinforces homophobia. In announcing their decision, the Mets said in a statement: … [Read more...]
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3 – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3Las Vegas Sun (blog)Perhaps that can change in week 3, which provides easily college football's most compelling slate of games so far this season. Talking Points is here to break them all down with picks. … [Read more...]