Ian Darke among highlights of EPL commentator assignments for Gameweek 33 For the commentators who will be gracing our TV sets this weekend for another gameweek of Premier League soccer, the big news is that Ian Darke will be announcing the West Ham against Arsenal game. He’ll be alongside Danny Mills on the broadcast for BT Sport, which NBCSN has generously […] For the commentators who … [Read more...]
How top-10 history might impact No. 1 pick – Today's Pigskin (blog)
How top-10 history might impact No. 1 pick - Today's Pigskin (blog) Since 2005, the Tennessee Titans have had six top 10 overall picks in the NFL draft, including this year’s No. 1 overall pick. Since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, the Titans/Oilers franchise has had 18 top-10 overall picks. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft will be the third time the franchise has selected … [Read more...]
Political angles swirl over Pacquiao-Bradley rubber match (Reuters)
Political angles swirl over Pacquiao-Bradley rubber match (Reuters) The 37-year-old Pacquiao, who has said this will be his final fight, lost a controversial split-decision to Bradley in 2012 and two years later won a decisive unanimous decision against the American to level the score. This will be Pacquiao's first fight since having surgery on his right shoulder to repair a long-term … [Read more...]
Boxing-Political angles swirl over Pacquiao-Bradley rubber match (Reuters)
Boxing-Political angles swirl over Pacquiao-Bradley rubber match (Reuters) The 37-year-old Pacquiao, who has said this will be his final fight, lost a controversial split-decision to Bradley in 2012 and two years later won a decisive unanimous decision against the American to level the score. This will be Pacquiao's first fight since having surgery on his right shoulder to repair a … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Apr. 8
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Apr. 8 Friday, April 08, 2016 So it is going to be awfully tough to figure out who to spend your money on for tonight. There are just so many bargains out there with close to 20 playable options under $5,000 salary. The Spurs and Clippers are basically resting their entire starting unit for this game, so that will be something to target. We also didn't … [Read more...]
Kerr to meet with team, inclined to rest players
Kerr to meet with team, inclined to rest players 9:14 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- With the Golden State Warriors having wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, coach Steve Kerr said he is leaning toward resting his … [Read more...]
Finally: a $38,000 leather, snakeskin and 18-karat gold Kobe hat
Finally: a $38,000 leather, snakeskin and 18-karat gold Kobe hat We've spent the last four months preparing to say goodbye to the one and only Kobe Bryant, but I'm embarrassed to say that I never considered what I see clearly now is the finest possible way to bid farewell to the future Hall of Famer: by making and marketing a leather Kobe hat that costs more than the per capita income of a … [Read more...]
Mitch Williams says he’s been blackballed by MLB
Mitch Williams says he's been blackballed by MLB Former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mitch Williams has never backed down from a confrontation. That attitude may have worked on the mound, but it hasn't benefited Williams off the field. In 2014, Williams took a leave of absence from MLB Network after engaging in a profanity-laced tirade with an umpire during a kids baseball game. Williams … [Read more...]
Anders Lee out with broken leg, Islanders remain in injury hell
Anders Lee out with broken leg, Islanders remain in injury hell When the New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers on Thursday night, there was cause for celebration. It was the first time they had swept a season series from their archrivals, and they did so despite several impactful injuries to their lineup. Unfortunately, the trend continued: Forward Anders Lee fractured his leg … [Read more...]
Dinny Phipps: A great sportsman, admired racing leader (The Associated Press)
Dinny Phipps: A great sportsman, admired racing leader (The Associated Press) Nearly three years ago, Ogden Mills Phipps sat in his high-backed leather chair in a board room at Bessemer Trust, smiling and delighted to talk about a dream come true: winning the Kentucky Derby with Orb. ''Sure, something would have been missing if we didn't win, but we've had such a wonderful career in racing … [Read more...]