Boxing champ Terence Crawford ticketed in body shop dispute (The Associated Press) Police ticketed WBO junior welterweight champion Terence ''Bud'' Crawford on Friday on four misdemeanor charges following a disturbance at a body shop last week. Crawford turned himself in shortly after 6:30 a.m. He was released a short time later after being cited on charges of theft of services, criminal … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW35
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW35 Following a hectic seven days, the Premier League has a rather subdued feel to it. Everton, Manchester United, Watford and Crystal Palace are all involved in the FA Cup while West Ham and Norwich City are afforded the luxury of a free weekend. Liverpool welcome Villarreal to Anfield on Thursday in the Europa League and Manchester’s other half – City – take on … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz
NFL draft profile: North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz 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. 10. North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz6-foot-5, 237 pounds Key stat: In 42 games (23 starts, including seven in 2015), Wentz completed 376 of 583 passes (64.5 percent) … [Read more...]
Five breakout players from the first week of the 2016 NBA playoffs
Five breakout players from the first week of the 2016 NBA playoffs No, the opening week of the 2016 NBA playoffs hasn't exactly been thrill-a-minute Must-See TV, what with all the blowouts and the Relatively Low Amount of Stephen Curry. There's a silver lining surrounding that gray cloud, though, coming in the form of multiple players making the most of their postseason opportunities to … [Read more...]
Becoming a father has turned Buster Posey into a cancer fighter
Becoming a father has turned Buster Posey into a cancer fighter Something changes in a man when he becomes a parent. Heck, maybe everything changes. Priorities get rearranged. Selfishness vanishes. And emotions he doesn’t know even existed show themselves. And, particularly in the case of Buster Posey, the star catcher of the San Francisco Giants, purpose becomes more clear. “It’s … [Read more...]
Jays' Colabello suspended 80 games for PEDs
Jays' Colabello suspended 80 games for PEDs Blue Jays first baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello has been suspended for 80 games under Major League Baseball's Joint DrugAgreement for a positive test for a drug that has been ruled performance-enhancing: Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone. MLB made the announcement Friday afternoon. Under the JDA, a player's first offense gets him suspended for 80 … [Read more...]
Royals tip their caps to Alex Gordon for this outstanding catch
Royals tip their caps to Alex Gordon for this outstanding catch If anyone was wondering why the Kansas City Royals re-signed outfielder Alex Gordon to a 4-year, $72 million contract in January, this video should settle the matter. The Royals were facing the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night, and in the top of the fourth inning, Tigers left fielder Justin Upton skied an Edinson Volquez … [Read more...]
Rams owner says L.A. move didn't factor into trade for No. 1 pick – CBSSports.com
Rams owner says L.A. move didn't factor into trade for No. 1 pick - CBSSports.com The Los Angeles Rams shook up the draft earlier this month by surrendering a boatload of picks to move up from No. 15 to No. 1 in the first round. The general consensus has L.A. taking a quarterback with the top selection in the draft, with that consensus moving from Carson Wentz toward Jared Goff over the last … [Read more...]
Rockets' Howard to bench reaction critics: 'Shut up'
Rockets' Howard to bench reaction critics: 'Shut up' 3:56 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard … [Read more...]
Rays' top prospect Snell to face Yankees on Sat.
Rays' top prospect Snell to face Yankees on Sat. The Year of the Prospect was 2015, with an amazing influx of rookie talent, but that doesn't mean the well is dry. We've already seen some impact from the likes of Nomar Mazara (Rangers), Trevor Story (Rockies) and Tyler White (Astros). Next up: Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell. He'll get the ball Saturday against the Yankees, reports Marc … [Read more...]