Sixers hoping to add free agents to the process - Philly.com MUCH OF the optimism that has been engineered by 76ers coach Brett Brown lately has been centered on his belief that the organization is going to be aggressive in the pursuit of free agents this offseason. While Brown admits that Philadelphia probably isn't a desired destination and that premier free agents such as Kevin Durant and … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Mock Draft: All seven rounds, including team-by-team picks – CBSSports.com
2016 NFL Mock Draft: All seven rounds, including team-by-team picks - CBSSports.com OK, let's try this again. After my first attempt at a seven-round mock was destroyed by last week's trade (thanks Rams and Titans), I took a second crack at mapping out all 253 picks. Obviously, this probably isn't how the draft will play out, especially once multiple trades throughout the three-day marathon alter … [Read more...]
Report: 2 Syracuse players allegedly stabbed by former player
Report: 2 Syracuse players allegedly stabbed by former player Two Syracuse football players were reportedly involved in a stabbing incident with a former member of the team. According to Syracuse.com, Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield, both defensive backs, were allegedly stabbed by ex-Orange player Naesean Howard. Howard was arrested Saturday afternoon after an investigation into a report … [Read more...]
Italy blow as Marchisio limps out of Euro 2016
Italy blow as Marchisio limps out of Euro 2016 Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss Euro 2016 after his club Juventus confirmed he has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Juventus star Marchisio was stretchered off 15 minutes into the champions’ 4-0 victory over Palermo in Turin after a challenge that left him rolling on the […] Photo credit: AFP Italy … [Read more...]
Steve Ott returns after long recovery from hamstring surgery
Steve Ott returns after long recovery from hamstring surgery Pesky St. Louis Blues forward Steve Ott returned to the lineup for his team in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks after a long battle with injury and illness. Ott underwent surgery on his hamstring in early December and was slated to miss three months of action. Ott described the severity of the … [Read more...]
Another free-agent QB option emerges, as Texans cut Brian Hoyer
Another free-agent QB option emerges, as Texans cut Brian Hoyer After one of the worst performances in playoff history, everyone knew Brian Hoyer wasn't long for the Houston Texans. When the Texans signed Brock Osweiler as his replacement in the starting lineup, it was a foregone conclusion he'd be available. On Sunday, the Texans cut ties with Hoyer. NFL Network reported he was cut, after … [Read more...]
The sun got the best of Rajai Davis on Sunday… twice
The sun got the best of Rajai Davis on Sunday... twice Every outfielder will tell you they dread the possibility of losing a fly ball in the bright shining sun during the day or the stadium lights at night. Unfortunately for Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis, that possibility became a reality on Sunday afternoon... twice... during the same inning. [Elsewhere: Shelby Miller takes … [Read more...]
Enrico Gasparotto posts 2nd win in Amstel Gold Race (The Associated Press)
Enrico Gasparotto posts 2nd win in Amstel Gold Race (The Associated Press) Italian rider Enrico Gasparotto easily won a two-man sprint Sunday to claim a first win in four years and a second victory in the Amstel Gold Race. Gasparotto's win was the first this season for the Team Wanty-Gobert, which last month mourned the death of Belgian rider Antoine Demoitie after a fall during the … [Read more...]
Wenger: We must repair mental damage
Wenger: We must repair mental damage 6:09 PM GMT Mattias Karen Arsene Wenger says he'll have to repair the "mental damage" to his players after the team's title chances faded with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Arsenal conceded a late equaliser at the Emirates despite having more than 70 percent possession for the game. Having dropped points for the second week in a row following … [Read more...]
Hawks assistant Atkinson named Nets head coach
Hawks assistant Atkinson named Nets head coach 2:53 PM ET print The Brooklyn Nets have named Atlanta Hawks assistant Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach, the team announced Sunday. Atkinson will continue with the Hawks until the end of the team's postseason run. Kenny Atkinson, who has been an assistant coach with the Hawks for four seasons, has been named head coach of the … [Read more...]