NFL draft profile: Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche, a gifted mystery 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. 33. Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche6-foot-3, 294 pounds Key stat: Seven sacks in 35 career games, but posted a 35-inch vertical at the NFL scouting combine, … [Read more...]
Lakers' Randle fined $15K for 'obscene gesture'
Lakers' Randle fined $15K for 'obscene gesture' 3:34 PM ET print LOS ANGELES -- The NBA has fined Julius Randle $15,000 for making an "obscene gesture" after the Los Angeles Lakers forward sank the game-winning shot in Wednesday's overtime victory against the Miami Heat. The league announced the fine Friday, less than 48 hours after Randle sank a tie-breaking hook shot … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Go Time
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Go Time It's time to shake off the rust of a long offseason. Baseball is back. The regular season kicks off on Sunday, and fantasy leagues will get into full swing next week. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @NickNelsonMN on Twitter! That means it's time for the year's first edition of The Week Ahead. For our loyal readers, welcome back! For those who are unfamiliar, here's … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Blues extend streak against desperate Bruins – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Blues extend streak against desperate Bruins - CBSSports.com Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. ET There's a lot on the line when the Blues and Bruins meet in Friday night's inter-conference matchup. The Blues still have a shot at the Central … [Read more...]
Bruins sign BU's Matt Grzelcyk – Boston Herald
Bruins sign BU's Matt Grzelcyk - Boston Herald ST. LOUIS -- The Bruins signed Boston University senior defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year entry level deal today. The contract will kick in next season. In the meantime, he will join the Providence Bruins on an Amateur Tryout contract for the remainder of the season. Like his good friend Jimmy Vesey, who recently spurned the Nashville … [Read more...]
IndyCar’s return to Phoenix going to be fast (The Associated Press)
IndyCar's return to Phoenix going to be fast (The Associated Press) Takuma Sato lost control coming out of Turn 1 and spun his car into the wall, obliterating the back end. A few minutes later, James Hinchcliffe lost his car in the same spot and had the same result. A half hour into the first practice session at Phoenix International Raceway and all the concerns about excessive speed at … [Read more...]
Andretti Autosport adds Bell for fifth Indy 500 car (The Associated Press)
Andretti Autosport adds Bell for fifth Indy 500 car (The Associated Press) Shortly after being introduced at Andretti Autosport's fifth Indianapolis 500 driver Friday, Townsend Bell received a question from a luminary on the right side of the room. ''I'm not sure,'' Bell responded. Bell has bounced around various racing circuits, including CART, IndyCar, American Le Mans and the … [Read more...]
March Madness bracket: There's an Indiana teenager who's missed only two NCAA tournament picks – NCAA.com
March Madness bracket: There's an Indiana teenager who's missed only two NCAA tournament picks - NCAA.com HOUSTON – You say your NCAA Tournament bracket is in shambles? All that research and study started to crumble way back at Michigan State vs. Middle Tennessee State? Boy, is this story going to make you envious. Meet Rebecca Gentry, a senior at Jasper High School in southern … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 3 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 3 - Fantasy CPR New York Mets 2016 Fantasy Outlook by Mike Marteny Oct 12, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the NLDS at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports MLB Picks and Pivots – … [Read more...]
Dartmouth wins April Fools Day with tackling dummy video
Dartmouth wins April Fools Day with tackling dummy video Dartmouth football made a splash last year when it introduced a mobile tackling dummy (known as the MVP) for practices. Now it is taking a step further. The school announced Friday (for April Fools Day, of course) that it will field an entire team of MVPs with its players controlling the dummies via remote control. The video it … [Read more...]