The case for Jalen Ramsey at No. 1 overall to the Titans - Today's Pigskin (blog) The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, and after not investing in a big name offensive tackle in free agency, most expect them to use that pick on Mississippi offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil. Adding Tunsil certainly fills a need, but so does selecting Florida State … [Read more...]
Julian Edelman went bit long on his ‘one-week’ Blockbuster rental
Julian Edelman went bit long on his 'one-week' Blockbuster rental Better late than never, we suppose. New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman made a recent discovery that could, in theory, get him in trouble. OK, stretch the definition of trouble temporarily for a moment ... Oh, you laugh! But there was a guy in North Carolina who was recently busted (like, seriously, actually … [Read more...]
Matt Harvey’s mystery ailment revealed: blood clots in his bladder
Matt Harvey's mystery ailment revealed: blood clots in his bladder Breathe a big sigh of relief Mets fans: it appears Matt Harvey will make the opening day start for the New York Mets after all, but it sure doesn't sound like his last few days have been very much fun. News broke Monday that Harvey's status for New York's opener Sunday against the Kansas City Royals was in doubt. However, the … [Read more...]
Philippine poll body says it will not stop Pacquiao-Bradley fight (Reuters)
Philippine poll body says it will not stop Pacquiao-Bradley fight (Reuters) The Philippine elections commission ruled on Tuesday it would not stop a WBO welterweight fight between Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and U.S. champion Timothy Bradley next month because there was no formal complaint to block it. Pacquiao, the former eight-division world champion, is a two-term congressman … [Read more...]
England boss Hodgson urges Sturridge to grasp Holland chance
England boss Hodgson urges Sturridge to grasp Holland chance England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to use Tuesday’s friendly against the Netherlands at Wembley as an opportunity to stake a claim to a starting berth. Sturridge, 26, went into the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as Hodgson’s first-choice number nine, but missed the entirety of […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Flyers win in OT; Sharks top Kings
NHL Three Stars: Flyers win in OT; Sharks top Kings No. 1 Star: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers Some felt Giroux shouldn’t play against the Winnipeg Jets after appearing to suffer a concussion against the Arizona Coyotes. But he played, and he scored the overtime winner with 14 seconds left before the shootout in Philly’s 3-2 victory. Giroux also assisted on Wayne Simmonds’ second-period … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Needs: Jets – Yahoo Sports
NFL Draft Needs: Jets - Yahoo Sports 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. … [Read more...]
Belgian cyclist dies after heart attack (The Associated Press)
Belgian cyclist dies after heart attack (The Associated Press) AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) -- Belgian cyclist Daan Myngheer has died in hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend at the Criterium International race in Corsica. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Eubank v Blackwell fight should have been stopped – surgeon (Reuters)
Boxing-Eubank v Blackwell fight should have been stopped - surgeon (Reuters) Blackwell, 25, collapsed in the ring after the fight was called off on Saturday because of swelling over his left eye in round 10. Surgeon Peter Hamlyn, who operated on Michael Watson when he suffered brain damage in a 1991 fight with Chris Eubank Snr., said medical procedures were followed properly but that the … [Read more...]
Belgian rider Myngheer dies of heart attack in Corsica (Reuters)
Belgian rider Myngheer dies of heart attack in Corsica (Reuters) (Reuters) - Belgian cycling was plunged into mourning for the second time in two days when the Roubaix Lille Metropole team announced that rider Daan Myngheer had died in hospital in Corsica on Monday after suffering a heart attack. The 22-year-old's death followed that of fellow Belgian Antoine Demoitie, who was hit by a … [Read more...]