NFL Draft Big Board: Beware red flag talk during misinformation season - CBSSports.com As sure as tax season in April, there is plenty of misinformation spread about highly-rated NFL draft prospects. Take it from someone who has been deceived by scouts during this cloak-and-dagger time, much of the medical and character information being leaked is clubs hoping to push players down the board. That … [Read more...]
With Robert Griffin on Roster, Browns Defend Trading No. 2 Pick – New York Times
With Robert Griffin on Roster, Browns Defend Trading No. 2 Pick - New York Times BEREA, Ohio — The Browns blew it again. Of course they did — they’re the Browns. That’s one of many opinions floating around after Cleveland traded the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s N.F.L. draft, a move that likely prevents them from taking a top-rated quarterback with the hope of ending decades of futility. The … [Read more...]
Justin Squared wins feature by 1 3/4 lengths at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press)
Justin Squared wins feature by 1 3/4 lengths at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Justin Squared led all the way to win the $51,796 feature by 1 3/4 lengths Thursday at Los Alamitos, making Martin Pedroza the track's winningest thoroughbred jockey with 87 career victories. … [Read more...]
Durant’s return to form helps Thunder roll to major Game 3 blowout
Durant's return to form helps Thunder roll to major Game 3 blowout Kevin Durant's 7-of-33 shooting performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 2 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was the sort of night that stood out as an outlier as soon as the final buzzer sounded. While the are arguments to be made against Durant's shot selection, he has firmly established himself as one of the most … [Read more...]
Wild owner says Chuck Fletcher safe as general manager
Wild owner says Chuck Fletcher safe as general manager Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that general manager Chuck Fletcher will return next season. The Wild have been one of the bigger disappointments this year, regressing from seasons of 98 and 100 points the last two years to 87 points in 2015-16. In Fletcher’s seven-year tenure with the team he’s fired … [Read more...]
Joey Rickard hits line drive through Josh Donaldson’s glove
Joey Rickard hits line drive through Josh Donaldson's glove Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is an exceptional defender at the hot corner. He has great range, a strong arm and a penchant for sacrificing his body in order to make a play. Hitting one past him is no easy task. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] With that said, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Joey … [Read more...]
Chelsea mulling Lukaku swoop – sources
Chelsea mulling Lukaku swoop - sources 9:30 PM GMT Liam Twomey LONDON -- Chelsea remain very interested in signing John Stones and will make a fresh attempt to land him from Everton this summer, while a possible bid to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge is being actively considered, sources have told ESPN FC. Stones was one of Jose Mourinho's priority targets in last summer's transfer … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry out again for Game 3 vs. Rockets, hopeful for Game 4
Stephen Curry out again for Game 3 vs. Rockets, hopeful for Game 4 The Golden State Warriors will be without NBA MVP Stephen Curry again in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. Up 2-0 after two games in Oakland, Curry has been ruled out for a second-straight game due to a sprained ankle sustained in a Game 1 win. Head coach Steve Kerr announced the decision in his … [Read more...]
Shelby Miller appears to scrape hand on mound for the second time
Shelby Miller appears to scrape hand on mound for the second time Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller suffered a strange bout of déjà vu during Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. For the second consecutive game, Miller was removed shortly after appearing to scrape his hand on the pitching mound during his follow-through. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] … [Read more...]
Murphy: With Wentz deal, Eagles' Roseman buys himself three years – Philly.com (blog)
Murphy: With Wentz deal, Eagles' Roseman buys himself three years - Philly.com (blog) A cynic would start by pointing out that, in addition to acquiring an immensely talented but risk-laden quarterback, Howie Roseman effectively secured himself a three-year contract extension when he agreed to trade four picks to the Browns for the No. 2 overall selection in next week's draft. Rather than … [Read more...]