Red Wings, Bruins playoff push struggles continue with losses The Detroit Red Wings streak of making the playoffs took a hit Tuesday night in a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Detroit has made the playoffs 24 straight seasons, but that streak appears to be in serious jeopardy. After entering the third period with a 3-2 lead, the Red Wings saw their advantage evaporate. First Sven … [Read more...]
Well, we have a full-scale New York Times vs. NFL war
Well, we have a full-scale New York Times vs. NFL war The NFL wasn't happy with The New York Times, demanded a retraction of its story criticizing the NFL on how it handled the concussion issue, and The Times shot back in kind on Wednesday. In other words, the most famous newspaper in the United States and the most powerful sports entity in the U.S. are now in a public war of words. The … [Read more...]
Orioles scout plays one final game for cancer-stricken mom
Orioles scout plays one final game for cancer-stricken mom This story from MLB.com's Baltimore Orioles reporter Brittany Ghiroli is just about guaranteed to put a sting in your eye. Ryan Powell is the Orioles' head of independent scouting. His mother, Wendy, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer this past summer. The battle with cancer has taken its toll on Wendy, but she knew that … [Read more...]
Future stars: Predicting breakout players for the 2016 MLB season
Future stars: Predicting breakout players for the 2016 MLB season Baseball saw a huge influx of young talent last season. Kris Bryant helped lead the Chicago Cubs to the playoffs, Miguel Sano kept the surprising Minnesota Twins in the postseason race and Maikel Franco gave casual fans a reason to watch the Philadelphia Phillies. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert … [Read more...]
NCAA football analyst: Cardale Jones a good pick in draft's later rounds – Arizona Sports (registration) (blog)
NCAA football analyst: Cardale Jones a good pick in draft's later rounds - Arizona Sports (registration) (blog) Chris Spielman, ESPN college football analyst Chris Spielman explains the strengths and weaknesses of Cardale Jones as a quarterback. Spielman also has insight on what makes Jalen Ramsey the best prospect in the NFL draft. No matter what one thinks of Carson Palmer as a … [Read more...]
Oregon TE coach says ‘No doubt’ Pharaoh Brown plays in 2016
Oregon TE coach says 'No doubt' Pharaoh Brown plays in 2016 Pharaoh Brown should make his return from a horrific knee injury in 2016 according to Oregon tight ends coach Tom Osborne. The tight end has been out of action since the 2014 season when he suffered a severe right knee injury against Utah. His knee bent unsually after he was trying to regain his balance from stepping on a teammate's … [Read more...]
3-time Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel retires (The Associated Press)
3-time Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel retires (The Associated Press) Three-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel is retiring. The popular rider nicknamed ''Bo-rail'' for his knack of finding a spot along the inside of the track told his agent, Larry Melancon, it's time to call it a career. The 49-year-old rider is based in Oaklawn Park, and officials at the … [Read more...]
Westbrook on Reggie Jackson’s celebration: ‘Some real bulls***’
Westbrook on Reggie Jackson's celebration: 'Some real bulls***' The Detroit Pistons beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, 88-82, to move into seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, a half-game ahead of the Indiana Pacers, who once again lost in the closing seconds to Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls. It was a very big win for a Pistons team trying to get back … [Read more...]
Roundtable: Which surprise team will be playing in October?
Roundtable: Which surprise team will be playing in October? After a disappointing season, the Boston Red Sox went all-in during the offseason. David Price signed a mammoth contract and the club gave up four players for lights out closer Craig Kimbrel. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] All of this was done to put 2015 in the past. Sure, things … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Alabama C Ryan Kelly, safest pick in the draft?
NFL draft profile: Alabama C Ryan Kelly, safest pick in the draft? Shutdown Corner is counting down the top 50 prospects in the 2016 NFL draft with a scouting report, quotes from NFL evaluators and a projection where they might be drafted. 35. Alabama C Ryan Kelly6-foot-4, 311 pounds Key stat: Committed one penalty in his past 23 games, a stretch of more than 1,500 snaps. Kelly also didn't … [Read more...]