The real price Eagles paid in moving up to No. 2 overall pick in draft - PhillyVoice.com On its face, what it wound up costing the Philadelphia Eagles to move all the way up to the second-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft doesn't seem all that steep. Basically, the Eagles gave the Browns three picks -- a first, a second and a third spread out over the next three years -- and swapped two others … [Read more...]
Dumbest coach’s challenge in NHL history in Panthers vs. Islanders
Dumbest coach’s challenge in NHL history in Panthers vs. Islanders NEW YORK – The NHL coach’s challenge is in its first season. Some have been effective and shrewd. Some have been a bit of a reach. The one issued by the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, frankly, defied logic and goes down as one of the oddest of the season. With 9:15 left in the second period between the Panthers and the … [Read more...]
A’s pitcher makes history with unlikely at-bat at Yankee Stadium
A's pitcher makes history with unlikely at-bat at Yankee Stadium We're sure Oakland A's pitcher Kendall Graveman had visions of making history when he arrived for Wednesday's start at Yankee Stadium. His vision probably didn't include swinging a bat though, but that's how things ended up playing out. [Elsewhere: ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy] In the fourth inning of … [Read more...]
Social Hour: An Oklahoma transfer and Oregon State’s new starting QB
Social Hour: An Oklahoma transfer and Oregon State's new starting QB Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Oklahoma WR John Humphrey is transferring. He redshirted in 2015. pic.twitter.com/HnlSnCHcTf — John … [Read more...]
Each NFL Team's “Perfect” 2016 Draft Pick – 247Sports.com
Each NFL Team's "Perfect" 2016 Draft Pick - 247Sports.com With the 2016 NFL Draft bearing down on us we take a look at each franchise and which player in the draft would be the perfect fit with that team. For many of these teams they will hope this draft pick will drop to them, for others they are moving up to get them.Here is every NFL team's "perfect pick" in the this year's draft: Let's … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: It’s a dilemma trapped in a quagmire at the top
Power Rankings: It's a dilemma trapped in a quagmire at the top Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we'll try to have some fun. 1. Carl Edwards (LW: 7): Edwards gets the opportunity to make … [Read more...]
Flyers’ Laughton leaves on stretcher after collision with boards (Video)
Flyers' Laughton leaves on stretcher after collision with boards (Video) With 3:49 left in the first period of Game 4, Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was taken off the ice on a stretcher after violently colliding with the boards. He appears to lose his balance after making contact with John Carlson of the Washington Capitals. He slides at top speed into the end boards making … [Read more...]
One day out, Curry (ankle) unsure about Game 3
One day out, Curry (ankle) unsure about Game 3 8:27 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 in Houston with a right ankle injury, said Wednesday that "Based on how I feel right now, I probably couldn't play." However, he also said he is making progress. "Today was, in the words of Ice Cube, a good day," he … [Read more...]
Wizards pushing for deal with Brooks, sources say
Wizards pushing for deal with Brooks, sources say 8:22 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Washington Wizards were pressing Wednesday to try to seal a deal with top target Scott Brooks to make him their new coach, according to league sources. Sources told … [Read more...]
ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy
ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy Curt Schilling, a former All-Star and World Series champion pitcher who transitioned into one of ESPN's highest-profile baseball analysts, was fired from the network Wednesday, just two days after commenting on and promoting a controversial anti-transgender meme on his Facebook page. The meme dealt with the controversial public restroom … [Read more...]