Lemieux, Draper shake after fantastic Red Wings vs. Avalanche alumni game DENVER – Claude Lemieux made his way through the handshake line after his Colorado Avalanche alumni defeated those from the Detroit Red Wings, 5-2, on Friday night at Coors Field. In front of him stood Dino Ciccarelli, who once lamented that he shook Lemieux’s “friggin' hand after the game” back in 1996, after Lemieux … [Read more...]
How Browns' negotiations with Alex Mack, Mitchell Schwartz are influenced by struggles of O-linemen entering NFL – cleveland.com
How Browns' negotiations with Alex Mack, Mitchell Schwartz are influenced by struggles of O-linemen entering NFL - cleveland.com INDIANAPOLIS – If Browns fans thought Cameron Erving struggled in his rookie season they can take solace in knowing the first rounder at least gained some experience, however humbling. Not so for D.J. Humphries, the Cardinals offensive tackle chosen five picks below … [Read more...]
Chicago not done yet: acquire Weise, Fleischmann for Danault, pick
Chicago not done yet: acquire Weise, Fleischmann for Danault, pick It was only a matter of time before Dale Weise was dealt from the Montreal Canadiens. But who had the Chicago Blackhawks as the team he was going to? Stan Bowman continues to destroy all opponents in the splashy trade department by acquiring Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann in exchange for Phillip Danault and a second round … [Read more...]
Watch live: NFL scouting combine
Watch live: NFL scouting combine The glamour position takes the big scouting combine stage in Indianapolis on Saturday as quarterbacks are scheduled to turn it loose in drills. Among the competitors will be Cal's Jared Goff, Memphis' Paxton Lynch, North Dakota State's Zach Wentz, Michigan State's Connor Cook and Ohio State's Cardale Jones. Catch the action live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET. … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig’s helicopter idea doesn’t fly in Los Angeles
Yasiel Puig's helicopter idea doesn't fly in Los Angeles Those dreaming of a dramatic Yasiel Puig entrance on opening day involving a helicopter will surely be disappointing by Friday's revelations. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] According to Andy McCullogh of the Los Angeles Times, Puig has been informed that federal laws would prohibit him from traveling to … [Read more...]
College basketball’s All-time Starting Five: Michigan State Spartans
College basketball's All-time Starting Five: Michigan State Spartans With March Madness right around the corner, The Dagger is picking an all-time starting five from some of college basketball's most tradition-rich programs. Our picks were based on a variety of factors, including stats, tourney success, All-America selections, and of course, our opinions. Next up: Michigan State Spartans. … [Read more...]
NBA Stock Watch: Antetokounmpo and Deng rising, Hill falling
NBA Stock Watch: Antetokounmpo and Deng rising, Hill falling STOCK UP Giannis Antetokounmpo: Over the last five games, he’s averaged 19.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.2 blocks while shooting 49.4 percent from the floor. The Greek Freak still needs to improve his outside shot (he’s just 22.9 percent from beyond the arc this season), but the 21-year-old is reaching … [Read more...]
Hawkedon rallies to win turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Hawkedon rallies to win turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Hawkedon shot through an opening at the rail with a furlong to go and went on to win by 1 3/4 lengths in the $58,000 feature Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Shayne Gostisbehere signs fan’s helmet with drawings of ghost, bear
Shayne Gostisbehere signs fan’s helmet with drawings of ghost, bear Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere is a rookie sensation. He also has one of the most intimidating last names since Mister Mxyzptlk terrorized Superman. So fans decided to create some Internet shorthand for Gostisbehere in order to write about his outstanding season with the Flyers: a ghost emoji plus a … [Read more...]
Cuban: NBA should mull moving 3-point arc back
Cuban: NBA should mull moving 3-point arc back 8:50 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print DALLAS -- Mark Cuban has a suggestion to reintroduce the midrange shot to the NBA game: Move back the 3-point arc. "It's getting too close," the Dallas … [Read more...]