Mangum-Detmer relationship key to new era of BYU football - News & Observer Kalani Sitake is the popular new coach at BYU, but Ty Detmer and Tanner Mangum were swarmed by the two biggest crowds following the spring game Saturday. Detmer, the Heisman-winning quarterback turned offensive coordinator, and Mangum, the Cougars' current hot-shot signal-caller, will be linked the next three years as the … [Read more...]
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks – Yahoo Sports
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks - Yahoo Sports Sunday�s three-game NHL slate kicks off at 5:00 PM Eastern time with the Hurricanes hosting the Devils, but the matchup with the most playoff implications is the other all-Metropolitan showdown in which the Rangers will be looking to put some distance between themselves and the Penguins. There aren�t many options to choose from, so it�s all … [Read more...]
British boxer Blackwell in coma after Eubank Jr. loss (The Associated Press)
British boxer Blackwell in coma after Eubank Jr. loss (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- British middleweight boxer Nick Blackwell remains in an induced coma following his defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Late-game defense propels Villanova into Final Four
Late-game defense propels Villanova into Final Four Villanova did not make a single field goal in the final 4:29 of its Elite Eight game against top-seeded Kansas. But it didn't matter. The Wildcats went a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line down the stretch to hold off the Jayhawks 64-59 and clinch a berth in the Final Four. Nova shot the lights out in the Sweet 16 against Miami on … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Blues shutout Caps; Ducks OT comeback; Pens thump Detroit
NHL Three Stars: Blues shutout Caps; Ducks OT comeback; Pens thump Detroit No. 1 Star: Jake Allen, St. Louis Blues Thanks to Allen's 32 save performance against the Washington Capitals, the St. Louis Blues have a shutout streak that is now FOUR (4!!) games in length. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 35th goal of the season in the Blues 4-0 victory. No. 2 Star: Rickard Rakell, Anaheim Ducks … [Read more...]
Analysis: Free bases and outs are costly – Boston Herald
Analysis: Free bases and outs are costly - Boston Herald Think the Red Sox front office is weaning itself off analytics? If so, it looks as if the on-field staff has not been informed. Led by numbers-friendly coaches and an open-minded manager, the Red Sox have been among the more progressive major league teams in two facets of the game: intentional walks and sacrifice bunts. Both the bunt and … [Read more...]
Former UNC star Brendan Haywood, Samuel Jackson rip Mike Krzyzewski
Former UNC star Brendan Haywood, Samuel Jackson rip Mike Krzyzewski Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski apologized Saturday for comments he made to Oregon forward Dillon Brooks after the Ducks knocked off the Blue Devils in the Sweet 16, but that hasn’t shielded him from criticism. Former North Carolina star Brendan Haywood, now an analyst for CBS Sports Network, didn’t hold back when discussing … [Read more...]
Macintosh: Kane shines on international break
Macintosh: Kane shines on international break 3:28 AM GMT Iain Macintosh Iain Macintosh determines who deserves praise and punishment in the first week of the international break in this edition of Heroes and Villains. Heroes A fine goal for Harry Kane and a very appropriate one too, given the way that his turn evoked memories of a certain Johan Cruyff. Kane worked hard all night for England, … [Read more...]
Flyers' loss to Coyotes marred by KO'd captains
Flyers' loss to Coyotes marred by KO'd captains When the Detroit Red Wings were blown out earlier on Saturday it presented the Philadelphia Flyers with a great opportunity to increase their lead in the Eastern Conference playoff race when they played in Arizona. They failed to take advantage of that opportunity by dropping a 2-1 game. It was a brutal night for the Flyers because even … [Read more...]
Fan arrested after disrupting Rays game with Cuba protest
Fan arrested after disrupting Rays game with Cuba protest The Tampa Bay Rays trip to Cuba earlier this week was considered a success for Major League Baseball and a landmark moment in the relationship between Cuba and the United States. At the same time, the parties involved also understood that not everyone would approve of or understand the reasons why it happened, and that some form of … [Read more...]