Grayson Allen's return makes Duke a near lock for preseason No. 1 Already a strong candidate to be next year's preseason No. 1 even if Grayson Allen entered the NBA draft, Duke became a near lock on Wednesday when its leading scorer decided to pass. The high-scoring guard announced he will return for his junior season and remain part of a Blue Devils team that now returns six of its top … [Read more...]
Boxing-Exciting Joshua aims to live up to heavyweight hype (Reuters)
Boxing-Exciting Joshua aims to live up to heavyweight hype (Reuters) (Adds PIX to slug, no change to text) By Ian Chadband LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Olympic champion Anthony Joshua is on the cusp of what he calls "the ultimate double" this weekend and fancies it could help him capture the boxing world's imagination like no heavyweight since Mike Tyson in his heyday. On … [Read more...]
Nicklaus: ‘I don’t think [Tiger’s] done’
Nicklaus: 'I don't think [Tiger's] done' Jack Nicklaus knows from personal experience that a supposed past-his-prime golfer can still have his day. This year is the 30th anniversary since Nicklaus' unlikely, emotional sixth Masters win in 1986 at the age of 46. It was his final professional win, his 18th major title and a bookend to his career two years after his penultimate PGA Tour win. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco classification after stage 3 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco classification after stage 3 (Reuters) April 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Vuelta al Pais Vasco after Stage 3 on Wednesday 1. Mikel Landa (Spain / Team Sky) 13:39:35" 2. Wilco Kelderman (Netherlands / LottoNL) +1" 3. Sebastian Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +5" 4. Samuel Sanchez (Spain / BMC Racing) +9" 5. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff) +11" … [Read more...]
Former Vol Richardson picks up NBA honor – WBIR.com
Former Vol Richardson picks up NBA honor - WBIR.com Josh Richardson USA Today (Photo: Jeff Hanisch, Jeff Hanisch) KNOXVILLE (School Release) - Former Tennessee basketball star and current Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson was named the Kia NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month Tuesday for games played in March. The Southeastern Conference swept the March Rookie of the Month awards, as … [Read more...]
Lakers' Scott: Hate to see Kobe go out this way
Lakers' Scott: Hate to see Kobe go out this way 11:14 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Lakers coach Byron Scott expressed frustration with the way his team is playing as Kobe Bryant prepares for the final five games of his 20-season career before retiring this summer. "It bothers me that his last five, six, seven, eight games are going to be with the way we're playing as a team," Scott … [Read more...]
4-star class of 2017 QB to graduate early and join South Carolina
4-star class of 2017 QB to graduate early and join South Carolina South Carolina will get the services of quarterback Jake Bentley a year early. Bentley, a four-star quarterback in the class of 2017, announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that he could graduate early from high school. Since he can complete his high school coursework a year early, he'll be joining South Carolina over the … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth was the man of honor at the Masters Champions Dinner
Jordan Spieth was the man of honor at the Masters Champions Dinner Jordan Spieth was at the head of the room last night as he hosted the annual Masters Champions Dinner for the first time. The 22-year-old Texan the traditional winner's place as both host and the guy who got the tab, as he hosted more than two dozen past champions, including emcee Ben Crenshaw, and Augusta National chairman … [Read more...]
What if MLB teams used NHL goal horns on home runs? (Video)
What if MLB teams used NHL goal horns on home runs? (Video) If you’re a diehard puckhead, you’re likely struggling with the start of Major League Baseball season. Sure, it’s fantastic to see the diamonds filled with overpriced sluggers with questionable performance enhancement history, and the stands filled with blanket-covered fans building small fires on the empty seats next to them to … [Read more...]
Blue Jays left confused after losing to Rays on new slide rule
Blue Jays left confused after losing to Rays on new slide rule To a man the players in the Blue Jays' clubhouse were confused and angry about the decision to punish Jose Bautista for his slide at second base in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. Toronto thought they had taken a 4-3 lead when Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe's throw to first base to complete a game-ending … [Read more...]