NFL draft: What can the Colts expect from an 18th pick? - Indianapolis Star Buy Photo Drafted 18th: Marcus Peters made the Pro Bowl for the Chiefs as a rookie last year (from left); Joe Flacco is the Ravens' starting QB; Maurkice Pouncey has been a perennial Pro Bowl performer as the Steelers' center.(Photo: IndyStar photo illustration)Buy Photo Story Highlights NFL Draft: Round 1, April 28; … [Read more...]
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Illinois adds Cal LB Hardy Nickerson as grad transfer
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5 things we learned in ESPN’s ‘Secret History of Tiger Woods’
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Penguins’ power play stays red-hot in Game 4 victory
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Draft Preview: Draft Comparison: 2016 Centers
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Revealing the science behind Andre Drummond's absurdly elite athleticism (He wins 70 percent of jump balls!)
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Cubs fan rushes field to celebrate Jake Arrieta’s no-hitter
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Mike Milbury trashes Blackhawks’ Pat Foley for ‘late start’ rant (Video)
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Chargers’ proposed downtown San Diego stadium looks wonderful
Chargers' proposed downtown San Diego stadium looks wonderful Oh, right. The San Diego Chargers still want a new stadium. Almost forgot after the hoopla of Relocation 2016 that the Chargers pulled the whole "We're going to stay because we really want to be in San Diego (and really, really want San Diego to kick down some money for a new stadium)" business after thinking twice about being the … [Read more...]