Lack of O'Brien-Osweiler meeting a hallmark of modern NFL free agency - NBCSports.com APIt was regarded as a surprise this week when Texans coach Bill O’Brien said he hadn’t met quarterback Brock Osweiler before the Texans agreed to pay him $37 million fully guaranteed as part of a four-year, $72 million contract. As Ben Volin of the Boston Globe writes, “This move has owner Bob … [Read more...]
USC loses former 5-star DL Kenny Bigelow to torn ACL
USC loses former 5-star DL Kenny Bigelow to torn ACL The most experienced player on USC’s defensive line might be lost for the season. Defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow suffered a torn ACL during Thursday’s practice and will miss seven to nine months, according to coach Clay Helton. [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] Bigelow, a five-star recruit … [Read more...]
Quintana wins Tour of Catalonia ahead of Contador (The Associated Press)
Quintana wins Tour of Catalonia ahead of Contador (The Associated Press) Nairo Quintana of Colombia held on to his lead over Alberto Contador to win the Tour of Catalonia for the first time on Sunday. Quintana successfully defended his seven-second advantage over the Spaniard in Sunday's final stage, an eight-lap ride through 136.4 kilometers (84.7 miles) up and down the Montjuic hill … [Read more...]
Germans left fuming by England fightback in Berlin
Germans left fuming by England fightback in Berlin Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew admitted he was annoyed to see the world champions squander a two-goal lead in their 3-2 defeat at home to England in Berlin. Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez had put the World Cup holders 2-0 up at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday with an hour […] Photo credit: AFP Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew admitted … [Read more...]
Mangum-Detmer relationship key to new era of BYU football – News & Observer
Mangum-Detmer relationship key to new era of BYU football - News & Observer Kalani Sitake is the popular new coach at BYU, but Ty Detmer and Tanner Mangum were swarmed by the two biggest crowds following the spring game Saturday. Detmer, the Heisman-winning quarterback turned offensive coordinator, and Mangum, the Cougars' current hot-shot signal-caller, will be linked the next three years as the … [Read more...]
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks – Yahoo Sports
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks - Yahoo Sports Sunday�s three-game NHL slate kicks off at 5:00 PM Eastern time with the Hurricanes hosting the Devils, but the matchup with the most playoff implications is the other all-Metropolitan showdown in which the Rangers will be looking to put some distance between themselves and the Penguins. There aren�t many options to choose from, so it�s all … [Read more...]
British boxer Blackwell in coma after Eubank Jr. loss (The Associated Press)
British boxer Blackwell in coma after Eubank Jr. loss (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- British middleweight boxer Nick Blackwell remains in an induced coma following his defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Late-game defense propels Villanova into Final Four
Late-game defense propels Villanova into Final Four Villanova did not make a single field goal in the final 4:29 of its Elite Eight game against top-seeded Kansas. But it didn't matter. The Wildcats went a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line down the stretch to hold off the Jayhawks 64-59 and clinch a berth in the Final Four. Nova shot the lights out in the Sweet 16 against Miami on … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Blues shutout Caps; Ducks OT comeback; Pens thump Detroit
NHL Three Stars: Blues shutout Caps; Ducks OT comeback; Pens thump Detroit No. 1 Star: Jake Allen, St. Louis Blues Thanks to Allen's 32 save performance against the Washington Capitals, the St. Louis Blues have a shutout streak that is now FOUR (4!!) games in length. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 35th goal of the season in the Blues 4-0 victory. No. 2 Star: Rickard Rakell, Anaheim Ducks … [Read more...]
Analysis: Free bases and outs are costly – Boston Herald
Analysis: Free bases and outs are costly - Boston Herald Think the Red Sox front office is weaning itself off analytics? If so, it looks as if the on-field staff has not been informed. Led by numbers-friendly coaches and an open-minded manager, the Red Sox have been among the more progressive major league teams in two facets of the game: intentional walks and sacrifice bunts. Both the bunt and … [Read more...]