Jaromir Jagr doesn’t care about milestones, only the Cup BROOKLYN, NY – There are only five players in NHL history who have amassed more than 200 points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Four of them played for the 1980s Edmonton Oilers’ machine. The other one is Jaromir Jagr, who notched No. 200 on Wednesday night with an assist. We remember Gretzky, Messier, Kurri and Anderson not just for … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Draft Comparisons: 2016 SFs
Draft Preview: Draft Comparisons: 2016 SFs The small forward position is one of the toughest to use a strict numerical comparison alone to make any real determinations. The role is so varied at the college level that it’s hard to say where players will end up position-wise in the NBA. Also, some guys on this list played more of an undersized 4 in college due to team personnel. Still, on an … [Read more...]
Eagles trade up to second pick, likely for QB Carson Wentz – Philly.com
Eagles trade up to second pick, likely for QB Carson Wentz - Philly.com WHO KNEW the Eagles were going to try to recreate the Andy Reid era in such detail? Slideshow Advertisment New coach Doug Pederson will get the same chance his mentor got, to select his era-defining quarterback with the second overall pick in the NFL draft on April 28, following Wednesday's trade … [Read more...]
Ban on satellite camps still ruffling feathers
Ban on satellite camps still ruffling feathers The FBS commissioners assembled Wednesday in Dallas for their annual College Football Playoff meeting. There's a chance not much football will be discussed. This will be the first time the 10 have met face-to-face since legislation was passed earlier this month banning satellite camps. If you haven't noticed, the issue has officially turned into a … [Read more...]
Nazara Games picks up 26 percent in Mastermind Sports – Times of India
Nazara Games picks up 26 percent in Mastermind Sports - Times of India BENGALURU: Nazara Games has picked up a 26% stake in London-based mobile gaming startup Mastermind Sports. This is its second investment after it put in an undisclosed amount in the London-based firm Truly Social, which focuses on womencentric games. Mastermind Sports, founded in 2014, is a gaming studio which creates social … [Read more...]
Evans wins rape conviction appeal, new trial
Evans wins rape conviction appeal, new trial 8:48 AM GMT Footballer Ched Evans has won his appeal against his conviction for raping a 19-year-old woman. But Court of Appeal judges in London have ordered that he must face a fresh trial. The decision was announced on Thursday following appeal proceedings last month. The former Sheffield United striker and Wales international was present in the … [Read more...]
Greinke, Castillo combine to best Bumgarner
Greinke, Castillo combine to best Bumgarner SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Zack Greinke's body has caught up with his delivery and he's pitching better every out, a good sign for a team getting on a roll heading into a long homestand. Greinke and Madison Bumgarner both pitched well in a showdown of NL West aces, but Welington Castillo hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks … [Read more...]
Fan in ‘Duffman’ costume catches D-Backs homer, throws it back
Fan in 'Duffman' costume catches D-Backs homer, throws it back This has been one interesting week at AT&T Park in San Francisco, and that's not even taking into account the entertaining series being played by the Diamondbacks and Giants. The real action and entertainment is happening in the stands, and that continued during the D-Backs 2-1 win on Wednesday night when a fan dressed as the … [Read more...]
Minor league Home Run Derby may upstage MLB’s event in San Diego
Minor league Home Run Derby may upstage MLB's event in San Diego To many baseball fans, the Home Run derby is the main event of MLB's All-Star festivities, and the reason for that is simple: Though we never get the full group of participants we wish for every season, we know we're in for a show that will be memorable for one reason or another. Sometimes the reason is good, as we're left to … [Read more...]
Sports digest: Eagles get No. 2 pick in draft from Browns – STLtoday.com
Sports digest: Eagles get No. 2 pick in draft from Browns - STLtoday.com Eagles acquire No. 2 draft pick from Browns Desperate for a franchise quarterback, the Philadelphia Eagles can get their man. Soon. The Cleveland Browns will wait for their guy. The Eagles acquired the No. 2 pick in next week’s draft from Cleveland in exchange for five picks on Wednesday. The Browns are getting Philadelphia’s … [Read more...]