Arthur Blank: Atlanta would like to host an NFL draft As part of the NFL's relentless quest to turn 16 Sundays into a 365-day-a-year obsession, the NFL draft—quite literally the grownup version of elementary school kickball team-picking—is now both programming gem and barganing chip amongst cities. Having moved from New York to Chicago last year, the Draft is now in play as a moveable feast … [Read more...]
Theo Walcott is running out of time at Arsenal
Theo Walcott is running out of time at Arsenal There was once a time when Theo Walcott was destined to become an Arsenal legend. When the teenage prodigy was brought to north London from Southampton in 2006, the Gunners had a blossoming star on their hands. Upon making his Arsenal debut in August of the same year, Walcott showcased […] There was once a time when Theo Walcott was destined … [Read more...]
Mike Yeo interviews for Ottawa Senators coaching gig
Mike Yeo interviews for Ottawa Senators coaching gig It’s pretty clear that the Ottawa Senators are going to go with a known commodity as their next head coach. They fired Dave Cameron, who was an assistant coach that ascended to the big job after their miraculous run to the playoffs. Luke Richardson, their long-serving AHL coach who would have been an NHL rookie, was passed over again and … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Ohio State LB Darron Lee, super-athletic playmaker
NFL draft profile: Ohio State LB Darron Lee, super-athletic playmaker 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. 15. Ohio State LB Darron Lee6-foot-1, 233 pounds Key stat: Turned in top testing numbers at his position at the NFL scouting combine in the 40-yard … [Read more...]
Jamal Crawford wins his third Sixth Man of the Year Award
Jamal Crawford wins his third Sixth Man of the Year Award With a limiting lack of standout candidates, NBA media voters fell back on something comfortable when taking the time to pick this season’s Sixth Man of the Year Award. Los Angeles Clipper guard Jamal Crawford has won it yet again, for the third time in his 16-year career. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Carlson powers Caps; Pearson helps Kings
NHL Three Stars: Carlson powers Caps; Pearson helps Kings No. 1 Star: John Carlson, Washington Capitals The Capitals defenseman recorded a three-point night with a power play goal and two assists in a 6-1 rout of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3. Carlson’s power play goal was one of five on the night for Washington. He also played 24:14, second only behind Matt Niskanen among all players. … [Read more...]
Swiss champ dies in avalanche during film shoot (Reuters)
Swiss champ dies in avalanche during film shoot (Reuters) A 21-year-old Swiss snowboarding champion died in an avalanche on Tuesday after a slab of snow broke away during a film shoot in Switzerland and swept her down a narrow, rocky slope. Estelle Balet, who won the Freeride World Tour in 2015 and 2016, died in the one km long avalanche above the Swiss village of Orsières despite efforts … [Read more...]
Sources: Jose targeting Utd amid PSG talk
Sources: Jose targeting Utd amid PSG talk 1:02 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Jose Mourinho is still targeting the Manchester United job this summer, sources close to both manager and club have told ESPN FC, despite reports on Tuesday that Paris Saint-Germain had made an official approach. Mourinho would only consider a move to another club if the Old Trafford job was 100 percent off the table, but many … [Read more...]
Giants fan leaves game in shame after making a huge mistake
Giants fan leaves game in shame after making a huge mistake On Monday night during the Diamondbacks-Giants game, a San Francisco Giants fan made the one mistake you don't want to make when you're in the front row of the stadium: he interfered with a live ball. It was all innocent enough, and it started like any other play. Brandon Crawford sliced a ball down the left field line that first … [Read more...]
Ravens draft history: Best and worst RB picks – Baltimore Sun
Ravens draft history: Best and worst RB picks - Baltimore Sun Who were the best picks and biggest mistakes in the Ravens' 20 years of drafts? Columnist Mike Preston will break it down by position over the next two weeks. Today he tackles running backs... Best pick: Despite Jamal Lewis having suffered a major knee injury and plagued by minor legal issues in college, the Ravens took him No. 5 … [Read more...]