isportsweb: MSU QB Cook has proven worthy of 1st round NFL draft pick - Detroit Free Press Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier DfP) Laurel Young is an MSU writer for the Michigan-based sports website isportsweb.com. Her opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers. Read isportsweb's column every Monday. Follow Laurel on … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Jusuf Nurkic Goes Off
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Kobe plans to play in Lakers' 9 remaining games
Kobe plans to play in Lakers' 9 remaining games 1:45 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Nine games remain in Kobe Bryant's 20-season NBA career, and the Los Angeles Lakers star plans to play every one of them. "Yes, unless something drastic happens, God forbid," Bryant said Sunday after his team's 101-88 loss to the Washington Wizards at Staples Center. "It's pretty crazy to think. I've … [Read more...]
Twitter reacts to Syracuse’s improbable comeback against Virginia
Twitter reacts to Syracuse's improbable comeback against Virginia No. 10 Syracuse's incredible second-half comeback against No. 1 Virginia in the Elite Eight provided ample ammo for the Twitter world to have some fun at Virginia's expense. Sorry, Virginia. 😭😭😭 #UVAvsCuse pic.twitter.com/2jr4G0xhsM— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) March 28, 2016 Honestly didn't think it'd be you, Virginia. #CryingTJ … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Penguins road streak continues; Hawks in playoffs
NHL Three Stars: Penguins road streak continues; Hawks in playoffs No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins sniper scored a goal and added an assist on Sidney Crosby’s game-winner in his team’s 3-2 overtime victory at the New York Rangers. The victory for the Penguins was their fifth straight on the road. Kessel has seven points in his last two games – both Penguins wins. … [Read more...]
Nowitzki: 20 years would sound really great
Nowitzki: 20 years would sound really great 12:53 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print In an interview Sunday with ESPN Radio, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki acknowledged that he has given thought to playing beyond the final remaining season on his … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Hope A.J. Is O.K.
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Hope A.J. Is O.K. Time is working against A.J. Pollock. The All-Star outfielder has been dealing with right elbow soreness since March 8, and what started as a minor inconvenience could end up cutting into his season. Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale acknowledged Saturday that Pollock could start the year on the disabled list if he doesn't get up to speed before the … [Read more...]
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem expected to leave job in 2016
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem expected to leave job in 2016 PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Sunday at the WGC-Dell Match Play that he expects to step down from the post at the end of 2016. Perhaps it's confusing, then, that Finchem was given a one-year contract extension, also announced Sunday, through June 1, 2017. Finchem, who has been the PGA Tour commissioner since 1994 and … [Read more...]
The Specialists: The Specialists-The Title Push
The Specialists: The Specialists-The Title Push Whether competing for the crown or trying to get to the final round, it’s time to manipulate the waiver wire. John Henson, F/C Milwaukee Bucks: Blocks, Field Goal Percentage The Bucks have a bad playoff schedule, but Henson is averaging 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 66.7% shooting over his last three games. Willie Cauley-Stein, F/C … [Read more...]