Carl Edwards win pole at Texas Carl Edwards has his first pole position of 2016. Edwards outqualified Joey Logano for the right to start first in Saturday night's race at Texas Motor Speedway. Logano made a late run to knock Edwards off the top spot but couldn't get it done at the end of the round. It's Edwards' second No. 1 qualifying position at Texas and the 17th of his career. He … [Read more...]
Why the Dallas Cowboys Shouldn't Draft a Quarterback in the First Round – Bleacher Report
Why the Dallas Cowboys Shouldn't Draft a Quarterback in the First Round - Bleacher Report MIKE STONE/Associated PressThe Cowboys shouldn't try to get Carson Wentz in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the teams most interested in this year’s crop of quarterbacks. But if they want to do what is best for their franchise, then they should avoid drafting one of them in … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. Dos Santos crystal ball predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. Dos Santos crystal ball predictions - FOXSports.com When the UFC lands in Croatia this Sunday, two of the best heavyweights in the world will battle in the main event as Ben Rothwell faces former champion Junior Dos Santos. Rothwell has been on a tear lately winning his last four fights in a row, but if he hopes to score a title shot by the end of the year, he'll have … [Read more...]
Can Josh Pastner salvage his career with fresh start at Georgia Tech?
Can Josh Pastner salvage his career with fresh start at Georgia Tech? Memphis gets rid of a coach it no longer wanted but could not afford to fire. Josh Pastner gets a fresh start at a power-conference program starved for stability and sustained success. There's no doubt both are winners now that Georgia Tech has given Pastner an unlikely life line, but the more intriguing question is can … [Read more...]
Diego Rosa wins 5th Basque Country stage, Henao takes lead (The Associated Press)
Diego Rosa wins 5th Basque Country stage, Henao takes lead (The Associated Press) Diego Rosa of Italy completed an impressive solo ride to win a mountainous fifth stage of the Tour of Basque Country on Friday as Colombian Sergio Henao took over the lead. Astana rider Rosa separated from an early breakaway group and stayed well in front of the pack for over 100 kilometers (62 miles) while … [Read more...]
Henrik Stenson’s daughter ‘vandalizes’ Jordan Spieth’s car
Henrik Stenson's daughter 'vandalizes' Jordan Spieth's car AUGUSTA, Ga.—Alice Stenson, daughter of Henrik, is doing her part to slow down the Jordan Spieth Express. "Alice told me this morning, 'Don't worry about Spieth, Daddy, he will be late for his tee time," Stenson wrote next to a photo of his daughter on Instagram "letting the air out of the tires" on someone's car, apparently … [Read more...]
Peak performance: Matterhorn wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Peak performance: Matterhorn wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) Matterhorn pulled off a mild upset Friday in the $79,380 allowance feature at Aqueduct. The fourth choice at 4-1 in the five-horse field, Matterhorn rallied from last to beat Stormin Monarcho by 2 1/4 lengths with Manny Franco in the saddle. Matterhorn was overshadowed in the field by Transparent, the 8/5 favorite … [Read more...]
Official guide to NHL playoff clinching scenarios this weekend
Official guide to NHL playoff clinching scenarios this weekend The National Hockey League’s 2015-16 regular season comes to a rollicking conclusion this weekend, with several playoff seeds still in flux for the Eastern and Western Conferences. Not to mention the postseason fates for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers. The NHL released its official playoff scenarios … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Alabama RB Derrick Henry, massive power runner
NFL draft profile: Alabama RB Derrick Henry, massive power runner 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. 25. Alabama RB Derrick Henry6-foot-3, 247 pounds Key stat: Henry's 395 carries in 2015 were the fifth-most in college football season since 1956. He joined … [Read more...]
NFL draft positional rankings: Edge rush talent is strong up high
NFL draft positional rankings: Edge rush talent is strong up high Leading up to the NFL draft on April 28-30, Shutdown Corner will examine each position, rank the top players at each spot and identify some sleepers, sliders and lesser-known gems. Want to dip into the 2016 NFL draft's riches of pass-rushing talent? Don't wait too long. Although this year's draft appears to be quite top-heavy … [Read more...]