NFL DRAFT: Redskins GM not shy about eyeing more picks - Yahoo News Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan can't wait to see what general manager Scot McCloughan comes up with in his second NFL draft with the team.''You look at our first three draft picks last year - (running back) Matt Jones, (linebacker) Preston (Smith) and (offensive lineman Brandon) Scherff. Those guys were all … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Johnson’s eternal wait for British title is over (Reuters)
Horse racing-Johnson's eternal wait for British title is over (Reuters) (Refiles with new headline) LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Richard Johnson was finally crowned British jump racing's champion jockey on Saturday after two decades of being the sport's 'nearly man'. The popular Englishman, one of the finest riders of his generation, has been striving for years to claim the most winners in … [Read more...]
IIHF president: IOC won’t pay costs to send NHL players to Olympics
IIHF president: IOC won't pay costs to send NHL players to Olympics The negotiations to have the NHL send its players to a sixth straight Winter Olympics has become “even more difficult” than before, says IIHF president Rene Fasel. Speaking to Inside the Games, Fasel revealed that the International Olympic Committee has decided against paying transportation and insurance costs to have NHL … [Read more...]
Stan Van Gundy: Andre Drummond's free throw woes a 'problem'
Stan Van Gundy: Andre Drummond's free throw woes a 'problem' 4:23 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Stan Van … [Read more...]
Bob McManaman's NFL mock draft: 4th edition – azcentral.com
Bob McManaman's NFL mock draft: 4th edition - azcentral.com Nov 28, 2015: California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates after a two point conversion against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. The California Golden Bears defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 48-46.(Photo: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) azcentral sports … [Read more...]
A.J. Pierzynski’s 2,000th hit will make him rarity among catchers
A.J. Pierzynski's 2,000th hit will make him rarity among catchers Atlanta catcher A.J. Pierzynski is one hit away from joining an exclusive club among major league backstops. He collected three hits on Friday night in a loss to the New York Mets at Turner Field and now stands at 1,999 hits in his career. His 2,000th hit could come Saturday night when the teams meet again at 7:10 p.m. ET, … [Read more...]
Does Joe Flacco's NFL success bode well for Carson Wentz? – The News Journal
Does Joe Flacco's NFL success bode well for Carson Wentz? - The News Journal Joe Flacco was the last FCS quarterback drafted in the first round when the Baltimore Ravens took him 18th overall out of the University of Delaware in 2008.(Photo: USA TODAY Sports) North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during the Senior Bowl in January. The Eagles are expected to draft … [Read more...]
Five players the Detroit Lions could draft at No. 16 overall – Detroit Free Press
Five players the Detroit Lions could draft at No. 16 overall - Detroit Free Press Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee.(Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports) With a new general manager and needs on both lines and in the secondary, the Detroit Lions are one of the draft’s biggest wildcards in this week’s draft. Here are five … [Read more...]
Newgarden returns to ‘home’ track, site of 1st IndyCar win (The Associated Press)
Newgarden returns to 'home' track, site of 1st IndyCar win (The Associated Press) Josef Newgarden is carrying an unfamiliar mantle into Barber Motorsports Park: defending champion. ''I think the biggest thing is people expect you to be really good when you come back,'' Newgarden said. The Barber win was his first in IndyCar. … [Read more...]
Neuvirth shocks Capitals with 44-save shutout, Flyers win Game 5
Neuvirth shocks Capitals with 44-save shutout, Flyers win Game 5 Before joining the Philadelphia Flyers, Michal Neuvirth played 134 regular-season and nine playoff games as a member of the Washington Capitals from 2008-14. None of those performances are in the same conversation with the 44-save masterpiece he painted at Verizon Center on Friday night, with the Flyers facing elimination and … [Read more...]