NFL draft profile: Alabama DL A'Shawn Robinson, a true brute force 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. 38. Alabama DE-DT A'Shawn Robinson6-foot-4, 307 pounds Key stat: According to Pro Football Focus, Robinson played 1,140 of a possible 1,995 snaps the past … [Read more...]
Coach K doesn’t buy the idea that Stephen Curry’s hurting the game
Coach K doesn't buy the idea that Stephen Curry's hurting the game Three months ago, one of Stephen Curry's former coaches made national headlines by claiming that the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player was hurting the game. This week, another of the Golden State Warriors superstar's former coaches offered a dissenting opinion. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Georgia RB: Transfer restrictions a ‘misunderstanding’
Georgia RB: Transfer restrictions a 'misunderstanding' Georgia running back A.J. Turman has more transfer options now. He told the Orlando Sentinel that he can now transfer to any school outside of the SEC, Miami and Georgia Tech. The former 4-star recruit was originally restricted to transferring to Florida schools outside of Miami and Florida. He called the original transfer restrictions a … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klinsmann eyes full points against Guatemala in World Cup qualifier
Jurgen Klinsmann eyes full points against Guatemala in World Cup qualifier Clint Dempsey, back in US coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s squad for Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Guatemala City, is eager for the challenge. The 33-year-old former Tottenham and Fulham striker missed the United States’ first two matches in the fourth round of qualifying in North and Central America and the […] Clint … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Mar. 24
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Mar. 24 Thursday, March 24, 2016 It's another weird slate on Thursday with five games. Four of the five positions have value tonight, so coming up with the right combo won't be easy. We also talk about what guys could be resting tonight and some other NBA takes along the way. The order for the games is: NO at IND, CLE at BK, CHI at NY, UTA at OKC, and … [Read more...]
Here’s how free agents will politely dismiss your team to media
Here's how free agents will politely dismiss your team to media Kevin Durant raised excitement levels considerably in Boston last week when he commented the city and the Celtics franchise in several ways. The logic was clear — Durant had good things to say a promising squad representing one of the most successful organizations in the history of the league, so he is seriously considering … [Read more...]
Video: CBS Sports makes Sweet 16 predictions for Thursday's games – Madison.com
Video: CBS Sports makes Sweet 16 predictions for Thursday's games - Madison.com Welcome to the discussion. Keep it clean. Exchange ideas and opinions on posted articles. Don't promote products or services, impersonate other site users, register multiple accounts, threaten or harass others, post vulgar, abusive, obscene or sexually oriented language. Don't post content that defames or … [Read more...]
On LeBron, leadership and the line between crazy and eccentric
On LeBron, leadership and the line between crazy and eccentric LeBron James might think the media's fascination with his every on- and off-court move is all a bit much: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] ... but members of the media aren't the only ones who have taken notice of LeBron's recent predilection toward pushing buttons (including the one that … [Read more...]
The Rangers new Wicked Pig sandwich tests how much you love pork
The Rangers new Wicked Pig sandwich tests how much you love pork Rejoice, Texas Rangers fans! You no longer have to travel to one of Guy Fieri's restaurants to satisfy your craving for funky, off-the-hook food. The Rangers will serve up the Wicked Pig sandwich this season, a meal that Mr. Fieri might refer to as "porktastic." [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | … [Read more...]
Shock Nations Cup wins for African minnows and FIFA chief in South Sudan
Shock Nations Cup wins for African minnows and FIFA chief in South Sudan African soccer outsiders Sao Tome e Principe and Guinea-Bissau achieved rare Cup of Nations victories Wednesday as seven days of qualifying kicked off. A couple of late goals gave Sao Tome a dramatic 2-1 triumph over Libya while Guinea-Bissau spoilt the debut of Kenya coach Samuel Okumbi with a 1-0 […] African soccer … [Read more...]