Josh Gordon has a clear path to reinstatement, but can he do it? Josh Gordon's NFL career is tied to providing the NFL 60-90 days of clean drug tests. That's it. Two or three months without failing a test and Gordon could be reinstated. That's what ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. The Cleveland Browns' receiver's reinstatement was held up because of a diluted test last month. Now Schefter says … [Read more...]
Barry Bonds thinks Alex Rodriguez won’t catch his home run record
Barry Bonds thinks Alex Rodriguez won't catch his home run record Miami Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds believes his all-time home run record is safe. Despite a threat from New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez, Bonds doesn't seem all that worried. In fact, he might even be confident that his record will stand. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players April 12 – Heavy.com
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Georgia freshmen arrested in BB gun incident
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Cycling-Gavazzi may be banned for life after failing third cocaine test (Reuters)
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The Thunder paid tribute to Kobe the right way: by destroying him
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Peterson: Willie Harvey will be Iowa State's next all-Big 12 linebacker – DesMoinesRegister.com
Peterson: Willie Harvey will be Iowa State's next all-Big 12 linebacker - DesMoinesRegister.com Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Willie Harvey (16) celebrates after a sack during the second quarter against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 19, 2015.(Photo: Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports) AMES, Ia. — Iowa State turned out more all-Big 12 linebackers than anyone during a nine-season run between … [Read more...]
US women raise prospect of Olympic soccer boycott
US women raise prospect of Olympic soccer boycott The United States women’s soccer team could boycott the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro if demands to be paid the same as their male counterparts are not met, World Cup winner said. Sauerbrunn, a member of the USA team that lifted the World Cup in Canada last year and […] Photo credit: AFP The United States women’s soccer team could boycott … [Read more...]
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DWTS Week 4 recap: Von Miller, the farting Prince Charming “Dancing with the Stars” welcomed many an NFL player over its first 21 seasons, but Season 22, which premiered on Monday, March 21, features three: newly-minted Super Bowl MVP Von Miller from the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Antonio Brown and former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, a Canadian Football League legend … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks punch playoff tickets
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