Browns' Hue Jackson sidesteps questions about Johnny Manziel INDIANAPOLIS — Hue Jackson could filibuster for only so long before the question arrived. Jackson kicked off his first scouting combine news conference as head coach of the Cleveland Browns with a Belichick-ian seven-minute spate of clichés, but even in that there were clues as to the kind of team Jackson wants to put together. … [Read more...]
Dave Stewart says Diamondbacks low win projections are ‘a joke’
Dave Stewart says Diamondbacks low win projections are 'a joke' The Arizona Diamondbacks have already been crowned the winners of the baseball offseason. What exactly does that mean? Well, the Diamondbacks made huge short-term improvements to their roster and, on paper, look better than they were last season. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] While all of that … [Read more...]
Atlantic Hockey Picks, February 24-27 – USCHO (blog)
Atlantic Hockey Picks, February 24-27 - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 5-3-2Chris: 3-5-2 On the season: Dan: 109-72-26 (.589)Chris: 122-59-26 (.652) This Week’s Picks: Wednesday, February 24Bentley at American InternationalDan: This game is incredibly critical to the rest of the weekend. If Bentley wins, they’ll need only a tie against Army West Point to assure themselves of home ice in the first … [Read more...]
Broncos letting Manning take his time; Gary Kubiak praises Osweiler
Broncos letting Manning take his time; Gary Kubiak praises Osweiler INDIANAPOLIS — The Super Bowl afterglow doesn’t last long these days, but Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak said he’s in no hurry to figure out who his starting quarterback will be next season. Peyton Manning could retire. Brock Osweiler could be an unrestricted free agent. No worries — Kubiak said the team is in “no … [Read more...]
Tenn. lawyers ask to have Peyton Manning’s name removed from suit
Tenn. lawyers ask to have Peyton Manning's name removed from suit Lawyers for the University of Tennessee have filed a motion asking that all allegations and references to former quarterback Peyton Manning be removed from a lawsuit that was brought by six women earlier this month. The suit, which accuses the university of creating a hostile sexual environment through indifference toward … [Read more...]
Lionel Hollins did not like the Brooklyn Nets’ ‘meddling’
Lionel Hollins did not like the Brooklyn Nets' 'meddling' Dating back to his playing days, Lionel Hollins has always been a pugnacious sort. Unafraid to go on the record to discuss things as he sees fit, always willing to lend an opinion and a quote. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] [Top half of your Yahoo Fantasy Hoops league? Enter free contest to … [Read more...]
Professional boxers could be cleared to compete in Olympics (The Associated Press)
Professional boxers could be cleared to compete in Olympics (The Associated Press) Professional boxers could be eligible to compete in this year's Olympics under proposals put forward by the sport's world governing body. Scrapping rules that restricted Olympic boxing to amateur fighters was discussed by the International Boxing Association during meetings in Manchester this week. AIBA … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Violinist Mae paid defamation damages by FIS (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Violinist Mae paid defamation damages by FIS (Reuters) Pop violinist Vanessa Mae has been awarded damages by the International Ski Federation (FIS) after it wrongly accused her of manipulating race results in order to qualify for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Mae, initially handed a four-year ban by the sport's governing body, took her case to the Court of Arbitration for … [Read more...]
It doesn’t appear the Chicago Bears will let Alshon Jeffery go
It doesn't appear the Chicago Bears will let Alshon Jeffery go Alshon Jeffery, it appears, will stay with the Chicago Bears. Logically, there was no other way this could have played out. Despite some rumblings that the Bears might not use the franchise tag on Jeffery and he could hit free agency as a result, it appears that's where this is headed unless the Bears sign him to a long-term … [Read more...]
David Ortiz has one request for Yankees fans in his final season
David Ortiz has one request for Yankees fans in his final season The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry cuts deep. David Ortiz knows that better than almost anyone, having been a central figure in the feud between baseball's behemoths for more than a decade. So as he enters his final major-league season, Ortiz has one request and only one request for the Yankees fans he's terrorized over the years with … [Read more...]