Combine changes may be coming, but eliminating 40 seems unlikely The annual NFL Scouting Combine is being held this week, with players, coaches, scouts and media ascending on Indianapolis beginning Tuesday. Prospects are put through long days that include medical evaluations, interviews and physical testing. The testing is the only part the public can see, as players do position-specific … [Read more...]
Jimmer's back: Fredette inks 10-day Knicks deal
Jimmer's back: Fredette inks 10-day Knicks deal 11:47 AM ET print The New York Knicks signed Jimmer Fredette to a 10-day contract on Monday. A former lottery pick, Fredette has played this season with the Westchester Knicks, the Knicks' D-League team, averaging 21.8 points and 4.8 assists in 30 games. He scored a record 35 points to be named the MVP of the D-League all-star game … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol offers a pair of tributes to the retiring Kobe Bryant
Pau Gasol offers a pair of tributes to the retiring Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour continues apace, and on Sunday evening the stop in Chicago provided what will probably act as the most significant moment in the go-round until his final game and final home contest against Utah on April 13. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Playing not only in … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: 2016 Breakdowns: First Base
Strike Zone: 2016 Breakdowns: First Base Here we are at my least favorite position this year. I just don’t see a lot out there for value at first base, and what’s worse is that the second-tier guys are being even more overvalued than the upper-echelon players. It’s to the point that I’d almost recommend waiting until the late rounds to address the spot in mixed-league drafts if one isn’t lucky … [Read more...]
Leafs deal Polak, Spaling to Sharks, continue to stockpile picks
Leafs deal Polak, Spaling to Sharks, continue to stockpile picks One day after acquiring a 12th selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs remained busy by dealing Roman Polak and Nick Spaling to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for second-round picks in 2017 and 2018 along with Raffi Torres. Yes, Raffi Torres is now working for the organization that employs the man who used to … [Read more...]
BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: Post-trade deadline edition
BDL's Most Interesting Power Rankings: Post-trade deadline edition Let's face it — the best and most powerful teams in the NBA don't really change from week to week. A handful of results in the middle of winter can only mean so much to a franchise's championship hopes. What does shift regularly, though, is how much interest a squad can hold over the course of a season. Every week, BDL's Most … [Read more...]
Czech athlete transitions from snowboard to ski World Cup (The Associated Press)
Czech athlete transitions from snowboard to ski World Cup (The Associated Press) When Ester Ledecka charges down the mountain, she often has to remind herself whether she has a snowboard or skis attached to her feet. ''I'm always confused,'' said Ledecka, the first elite snowboarder to compete on the Alpine skiing World Cup. Having won the parallel slalom at last year's snowboarding world … [Read more...]
FA Cup review and EPL title predictions; World Soccer Talk Podcast
FA Cup review and EPL title predictions; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, Richard Farley and Laurence McKenna look back on fifth round action in the FA Cup, with Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Everton posting impressive victories en route to the quarterfinals. Richard and Laurence also discuss Rooney to China, Mourinho to Manchester, as […] On this … [Read more...]
Maple Leafs hold a dozen 2016 draft picks after trade with Avalanche
Maple Leafs hold a dozen 2016 draft picks after trade with Avalanche In a trade Sunday afternoon, the Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward Shawn Matthias to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Colin Smith and a fourth round draft pick in the 2016 entry draft. For those keeping track at home, the Leafs now have a total of 12 draft picks. Here's what they've got from General Fanager: … [Read more...]
Man Utd press on with Aubameyang chase
Man Utd press on with Aubameyang chase 5:50 AM GMT Philip Costa The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. Top Story: United to pursue £60 million Aubameyang deal The Independent claims that Manchester United are going to pursue a £60 million deal … [Read more...]