Does RG3 take Browns out of drafting Carson Wentz or Jared Goff? The Cleveland Browns have made a dramatic move at quarterback, signing Robert Griffin III as a reclamation project. The move comes four years after they failed to land him in a pre-draft trade with the St. Louis Rams, with the Washington Redskins beating them to the punch. The Browns might be able to get the best out of Griffin … [Read more...]
Todd McShay NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Bengals still going wide receiver – Cincy Jungle
Todd McShay NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Bengals still going wide receiver - Cincy Jungle Tom Pennington/Getty Images There's pretty much no question the Bengals will draft a receiver with one of their first two picks this year, and they'd probably like to take one in Round 1. Corey Coleman continues to be a popular name for pick No. 24. A new day, a new mock draft. But like many before today, Todd … [Read more...]
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Wild card madness for Bruins, Avalanche
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Wild card madness for Bruins, Avalanche Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. Thursday night was a remarkable night on several fronts: 1. The Philadelphia Flyers scored two goals in 19 seconds to rally for a third-period win at the Colorado Avalanche, … [Read more...]
Netflix admits to downgrading video quality on AT&T, Verizon phones: WSJ (Reuters)
Netflix admits to downgrading video quality on AT&T, Verizon phones: WSJ (Reuters) Netflix Inc said it had been lowering the quality of its video for customers watching its service on wireless networks such as AT&T and Verizon Communications for more than five years, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Panthers cruise in Boston; B's robbed of goal?
Panthers cruise in Boston; B's robbed of goal? After the past 24 hours the Boston Bruins probably aren't going to be very big fans of video review in the NHL. During their loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night they weren't awarded a goal after Henrik Lundqvist made a sprawling glove save on a puck that was probably across the goal line even though it was inside his glove. On … [Read more...]
Chelsea to move for Dortmund's Hummels?
Chelsea to move for Dortmund's Hummels? 2:34 AM GMT 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: Chelsea to chase Mats Hummels It's been a while since the pages of Transfer Talk have led with a rumour about German international Mats … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Thursday Breakdown
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Thursday Breakdown Thursday was a five-game night and we saw the Cavaliers lose to the Nets and the Bulls couldn’t get by the Knicks, both of which had playoff implications. The Thunder handled their business against the Jazz, but the studs didn’t get a lot of minutes in a blowout, and the Clippers took out the Blazers on J.J. Redick’s late-game heroics. Follow me on … [Read more...]
Texas A&M pays for devoting too much attention to stopping Buddy
Texas A&M pays for devoting too much attention to stopping Buddy ANAHEIM, Calif. — Any Texas A&M fans fearful of tuning out early and missing another historic comeback suffered for their loyalty Thursday night. They endured the entirety of a second half in which their team never trailed by fewer than 11 points. Second-seeded Oklahoma pounded third-seeded Texas A&M 77-63 in the Sweet 16, and … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Kadri, Parise have big nights in wins
NHL Three Stars: Kadri, Parise have big nights in wins No. 1 Star: Nazem Kadri, Toronto Maple Leafs Wait … it’s March 24 and a Leafs player is the first star? What the what?! Yes, in fact Kadri is the No. 1 star, thanks to a four-point night (2 goals, 2 assists) that included the overtime game-winner in Toronto’s 6-5 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Tyler Bozak also had two goals. The Ducks did … [Read more...]
Redick’s buzzer-beater ends furious finish to Blazers-Clippers
Redick's buzzer-beater ends furious finish to Blazers-Clippers Both the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers entered Thursday night's contest at Staples Center in need of a win — the Clippers to end a three-game losing streak and the Blazers to move two games ahead of the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 6 seed in the West. A tight contest culminated in a back-and-forth final minute … [Read more...]