Opening 25-year-old baseball cards with Adam Eaton When the 1991 allotment of baseball cards were released, Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton was 2. So it's safe to say he wasn't collecting back then. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] But when I showed up at the White Sox spring training facility with my box of unopened 1991 Score packs, … [Read more...]
Three in the SEC: Muschamp's revelation, Freeze's evolution, Stallings skips out on his possible execution – NOLA.com
Three in the SEC: Muschamp's revelation, Freeze's evolution, Stallings skips out on his possible execution - NOLA.com The light bulb finally goes on for Muschamp: New South Carolina and former Florida football coach Will Muschamp told my pal Tony Barnhart of gridiron.now that "I probably made a mistake at Florida trying to change schematically from what they had done before. . . you have … [Read more...]
SI experts make their picks for Saturday's Final Four games – Sports Illustrated
SI experts make their picks for Saturday's Final Four games - Sports Illustrated The Final Four begins on Saturday in Houston, with Villanova tipping off against Oklahoma at 6:09 p.m. and Syracuse taking on North Carolina at approximately 8:49 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on TBS. Below, our experts offer their picks for each game national semifinal. Check back on Sunday for championship … [Read more...]
It’s Mohaymen, then Nyquist and 8 longshots at Florida Derby (The Associated Press)
It's Mohaymen, then Nyquist and 8 longshots at Florida Derby (The Associated Press) Mohaymen will go into Saturday's Florida Derby showdown against fellow unbeaten Nyquist as a slight favorite, at least in the morning line. Mohaymen snared the No. 9 post in Wednesday's draw for the Grade 1, $1 million race at Gulfstream Park and was listed as the even-money favorite. Nyquist will start … [Read more...]
Report: Lakers angry at D’Angelo Russell for taping convo with Nick Young
Report: Lakers angry at D'Angelo Russell for taping convo with Nick Young Teenagers have always done dumb things. And now that just about all of them are outfitted with cell phones featuring cameras, we’re reminded of as much just about daily. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] And, because teenagers are capable of being good NBA players, they will … [Read more...]
USA TODAY Sports' expert picks for Final Four – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Sports' expert picks for Final Four - USA TODAY USA TODAY Sports' Nicole Auerbach examines the biggest story lines. USA TODAY Sports North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) reacts after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. North Carolina won 88-74.(Photo: Bill … [Read more...]
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Red Wings miss big chance
NHL Playoff Death Watch: Red Wings miss big chance Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. The Boston Bruins dropped a game to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, opening the door for the Detroit Red Wings to pass them in points with just five games to play. Except the Red Wings … [Read more...]
Jalen Ramsey says he’s ‘best player’ in NFL draft, but No. 1 pick?
Jalen Ramsey says he's 'best player' in NFL draft, but No. 1 pick? For months now, people have been slotting Ole Miss OT Laremy Tunsil with the first pick in the draft. Almost out of habit at this point. [ STACK: Jalen Ramsey shows off his insane leaping ability at pro day ] Could it happen? Yes. The Tennessee Titans, owners of No. 1, sent a big contingent to his pro day this week. But that … [Read more...]
Virginia Tech renames locker room in honor of Frank Beamer
Virginia Tech renames locker room in honor of Frank Beamer Frank Beamer may have retired from the Virginia Tech program at the end of the 2015 season, but the university ensured that his name would not soon be forgotten. Virginia Tech announced Tuesday night that it was renaming the Hokies team locker room "The Frank Beamer Locker Room." The school will have a formal dedication when the new … [Read more...]
USA 4-0 Guatemala player ratings and match highlights [VIDEO]
USA 4-0 Guatemala player ratings and match highlights [VIDEO] Here are player ratings for the USA’ 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday night in Columbus. USA Brad Guzan, 6 – The goalkeeper had very little to do on a night which the US dominated. There is still very little between Guzan and Tim Howard ahead of the Copa America. […] Here are player ratings for the USA’ 4-0 win over Guatemala on … [Read more...]