BDL's 2015-16 NBA Playoff Previews: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons One of the wackier NBA regular seasons in history is over, for better or worse, and the two-month playoff run is set to begin. With the first round upon us, the minds at Ball Don't Lie decided to preview each series. We start with Cleveland and Detroit. How They Got Here • Cleveland: The typical way. The 82-game … [Read more...]
Paul Merson's predictions: Leicester and Spurs to continue title charge – SkySports
Paul Merson's predictions: Leicester and Spurs to continue title charge - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Last Updated: 14/04/16 6:33pm Paul Merson is back with his Premier League predictions Sky Sports' Paul Merson is back to look ahead to another crucial round of Premier League fixtures. The top four are all in action live on Sky Sports this … [Read more...]
John Scott ‘fights’ reporter, reveals tricks of the trade (Video)
John Scott ‘fights’ reporter, reveals tricks of the trade (Video) When bands hit it big in the music industry, you’ll frequently seen their lesser known albums get a re-release to cash in on the popularity. That’s really the only explanation we can figure out for this Associated Press story and video of reporter John Marshall fighting NHL All-Star Game Captain and MVP John Scott surfacing … [Read more...]
Should the Rams draft Wentz or Goff at No. 1? Here’s who we think
Should the Rams draft Wentz or Goff at No. 1? Here's who we think Will the Carson project finally get a chance in Los Angeles? Sorry, couldn't resist. Yes, Rams fans, your new Death Star of a stadium is still being built in Inglewood. But with the Rams' bold, stunning trade for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, all signs point to the Rams drafting North Dakota State's Carson … [Read more...]
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Most Random Improved Player
Feature Presentation: 2015-16 BDL Most Random Improved Player We at Ball Don't Lie enjoy healthy debate about basketball and its strange cast of characters, from Oscar Robertson's "get off my lawn" diatribe on Stephen Curry to D'Angelo Russell's sting operation on a self-dubbed dude named Swaggy P and his Australian hip hop artist fiancee. (Yup, those things happened.) It's NBA with a twist … [Read more...]
Phillies pitcher Daniel Stumpf suspended 80 games for PED use
Phillies pitcher Daniel Stumpf suspended 80 games for PED use Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Daniel Stumpf was handed an 80-game suspension Thursday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The 25-year-old left-hander is in his first major-league season and had made three appearances for the Phillies, allowing more earned runs (three) than he recorded outs (two). He … [Read more...]
Now, the hard work begins for Jon Robinson – NFL.com
Now, the hard work begins for Jon Robinson - NFL.com When the Rams trotted out the cadre of players they got from the Robert Griffin III trade for the opening coin toss against the Redskins back in 2014, it was meant to be a sign of what patience can provide, and how a savvy sell-high valuation of picks can yield to future wins. Make no mistake, the Rams won the Robert Griffin III trade. They … [Read more...]
Pro Football|Rams Acquire No. 1 NFL Draft Pick From Titans – New York Times
Pro Football|Rams Acquire No. 1 NFL Draft Pick From Titans - New York Times NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans agreed Thursday to trade the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s N.F.L. draft to the Los Angeles Rams. This is just the seventh trade involving the top overall pick since 1990 and first since 2004, when the San Diego Chargers drafted Eli Manning and traded his rights to the Giants. With the … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 34 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 34 Rankings Oh Romelu, Romelu. Wherefore art thou Romelu? There is a reason most FPL managers elect to field a 3-5-2 formation just about every week. Attacking players generally yield more lucrative point totals than defending players. The top six players in the FPL game are either midfielders or forwards when it comes to total points this season and no one can … [Read more...]
Vincent Lecavalier aims for one last Cup before retirement
Vincent Lecavalier aims for one last Cup before retirement EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Los Angeles Kings forward Vincent Lecavalier hasn’t changed his mind. He’s going to retire after his team finishes their playoff run. “It’s not something I re-thought,” Lecavalier said with a shrug. “It’s the last time I’m going to be in the playoffs.” At this stage of the season, the 35-year-old Lecavalier isn’t … [Read more...]