Pre-combine mock draft: Here are our predictions as we head to Indy We're one week away from the scouting combine in Indianapolis and we still have more questions than answers about both the prospects as well as the teams and their specific goals in the 2016 NFL draft. But with the draft order set and the Senior Bowl in the past, we have a better idea of how the draft is shaping up and what … [Read more...]
Blake Griffin ‘truly, truly sorry’ for fight with Clippers staffer
Blake Griffin 'truly, truly sorry' for fight with Clippers staffer In his first public comments since his fistfight with a team staffer at a Toronto restaurant last month, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin met with reporters on Tuesday and proclaimed himself "truly, truly sorry" for the actions that left him with a broken shooting hand, left Clippers assistant equipment manager … [Read more...]
Man pleads guilty in killing of Nets player's dad
Man pleads guilty in killing of Nets player's dad 1:45 PM ET Associated Press print PHILADELPHIA -- A man accused of killing the father of Brooklyn Nets guard Wayne Ellington Jr. has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty. Online court documents show Carl White pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges in a deal with prosecutors on … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 17 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 17 - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports With six of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Wednesday, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. After two busy days in the NHL on Monday and Tuesday, the action slows down on Wednesday with just three games on the schedule. … [Read more...]
Texas A&M commit Alton Robinson arrested for robbery
Texas A&M commit Alton Robinson arrested for robbery Alton Robinson, a member of Texas A&M's 2016 recruiting class, was arrested for robbery in San Antonio on Tuesday morning. Robinson, a three-star recruit and the No. 27 weakside defensive end in the country per Rivals, was arrested at Judson High School. According to details of the arrest affidavit at KSAT.com, Robinson is accused of … [Read more...]
EARNHARDT NATION excerpt: Dale Earnhardt’s last Daytona days
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Homer History: Brian Johnson’s unlikely blast in a pennant race
Homer History: Brian Johnson's unlikely blast in a pennant race In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports college basketball writer Jeff Eisenberg discusses Brian Johnson's unlikely home run that came during the Giants pennant race. When the San Francisco Giants traded for catcher Brian Johnson … [Read more...]
27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report – FOXSports.com
27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report - FOXSports.com 27 fearless spring training predictions as pitchers and catchers report | FOX Sports ● Every injured player is ahead of schedule, and 84 percent of all players are in the best shape of their careers. Well, at last until there are injury setbacks, revised timetables and those hamstring strains/groin … [Read more...]
Fayed posts fastest time in World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press)
Fayed posts fastest time in World Cup downhill training run (The Associated Press) CHAMONIX, France (AP) -- French skier Guillermo Fayed narrowly posted the fastest time in a World Cup downhill training run Wednesday. … [Read more...]
McIlroy flexes muscles in response to Chamblee’s gym criticism
McIlroy flexes muscles in response to Chamblee's gym criticism Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee is not much of an advocate of pro golfers hitting the gym hard. He routinely has criticized Tiger Woods for the time he spent bulking up, and he's also suggested four-time major winner Rory McIlroy is making the same mistake by committing to so much weight training. On a media conference … [Read more...]