Rondo's mission: Keep Mavs out of playoffs too 9:17 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Rajon Rondo, who played for the Mavericks last season and clashed with coach Rick Carlisle, had no pity Sunday for his former team possibly missing the playoffs after the Sacramento Kings continued to do their part to keep Dallas on the outside looking in. For Rondo, his misery would love the … [Read more...]
Blackhawks edge Canucks, clinch playoff spot
Blackhawks edge Canucks, clinch playoff spot Andrew Ladd and Jonathan Toews connected for a late game-winner against the Canucks. (USATSI) It was never really in doubt, but the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks punched their ticket to the postseason Sunday night. Having lost six of their previous eight games, things were getting a little sketchy for the Blackhawks, but they … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: NFL Draft Needs: Bills
Draft Analysis: NFL Draft Needs: Bills Evan Silva (@EvanSilva) is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld's NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld's college football and NFL draft coverage. Together, they're breaking down every team's biggest needs and offering potential draft-day solutions. For a breakdown on every team, check out the team-by-team draft preview schedule. No. … [Read more...]
Surprise contributor helps send North Carolina back to the Final Four
Surprise contributor helps send North Carolina back to the Final Four As North Carolina's starters addressed the media on the eve of their Elite Eight matchup with Notre Dame, reserve wing Theo Pinson interrupted the news conference with a pressing question. "Where's my chair?" Pinson said, cracking up his teammates, "Where's my name at, though?" Pinson may not have had a seat at the pregame … [Read more...]
Why a Villanova player cheered for North Carolina from behind the bench
Why a Villanova player cheered for North Carolina from behind the bench They don’t share blood or the same last name, but they consider themselves brothers just the same and they might face each other for a national title in a week. Villanova forward Kris Jenkins made for a curious sight Sunday night in the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia sitting behind the North Carolina bench cheering … [Read more...]
Kane, Vardy ready for Euro 2016 challenge
Kane, Vardy ready for Euro 2016 challenge 9:28 AM GMT England duo Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy expect to be marked men at Euro 2016, although both insist they are looking forward to the challenge that awaits them in France. Kane and Vardy, who have 40 Premier League goals between them this season, both found the back of the net on Saturday as England recorded an impressive 3-2 win over world … [Read more...]
Cycling-Belgian rider Demoitie dies after Gent-Wevelgem crash (Reuters)
Cycling-Belgian rider Demoitie dies after Gent-Wevelgem crash (Reuters) (Updates with team confirming death) BRUSSELS, March 28 (Reuters) - Belgian rider Antoine Demoitie has died in hospital after being hit by a motorbike following a fall during the Gent-Wevelgem cycling classic on Sunday, his team confirmed on Monday. Team Wanty-Gobert's Twitter account showed a picture of the … [Read more...]
NCAA Hockey: Quinnipiac, Denver punch Frozen Four tickets
NCAA Hockey: Quinnipiac, Denver punch Frozen Four tickets It's not clear what, exactly, is wrong with Sam Anas's shoulder, but whatever it is, it's not good. He's playing some decent minutes for Quinnipiac, but he was termed a “game-time decision” in each of his team's games this weekend. And while he took warm-ups both nights, the number of pucks he shot in those warm-ups was zero. He … [Read more...]
Team confirms death of cyclist in Gent-Wevelgem race (The Associated Press)
Team confirms death of cyclist in Gent-Wevelgem race (The Associated Press) GENT, Belgium (AP) -- The Wanty-Gobert team has confirmed the death of Belgian cyclist Antoine Demoitie after an accident during Sunday's stage of the Genk-Wevelgem classic. … [Read more...]
Rondo's mission: Keep Mavs out of playoffs, too
Rondo's mission: Keep Mavs out of playoffs, too 3:50 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Rajon Rondo, who played for the Mavericks last year and clashed with coach Rick Carlisle, had no pity Sunday for his former team possibly missing the playoffs after the Sacramento Kings continued to do their part to keep Dallas on the outside looking in. For Rondo, his misery would love the … [Read more...]