Ranking the top 8 quarterback prospects in the 2016 NFL draft - For The Win 519 shares By: Steven Ruiz | April 26, 2016 11:27 am Follow @theStevenRuiz The 2016 NFL draft’s quarterback class is not particularly impressive but it may be the most fascinating group of passers we’ve had in a decade. We’re ranking the top prospects, grading them on attributes that they’ll need to succeed in … [Read more...]
Brayden Schenn suspended three games in 2016-17 for Oshie headshot
Brayden Schenn suspended three games in 2016-17 for Oshie headshot The NHL suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn three games to start the 2016-17 season for a high charge on Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie during Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Washington eliminated the Flyers with a 1-0 win in the contest. The play happened late in the second period. … [Read more...]
Eastern Michigan: We have no plans on dropping out of FBS
Eastern Michigan: We have no plans on dropping out of FBS Eastern Michigan issued an open letter response to the student and faculty recommendation that the school cease to play in the Football Bowl Subdivision, college football's top level. And the Eagles have no plans on going anywhere. In the past several days, there has been considerable media coverage of reports that indicate that … [Read more...]
Stefan Wilson partners with organ donation push for Indy 500 (The Associated Press)
Stefan Wilson partners with organ donation push for Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Stefan Wilson, the younger brother of late IndyCar driver Justin Wilson, will attempt to race in his first Indianapolis 500 this year. Wilson will try to qualify for the 100th running of the Indy 500 in a car prepared by KV Racing Technology. Wilson will drive the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives Chevrolet in a … [Read more...]
Eric Staal wants larger role, doesn’t rule out Carolina return
Eric Staal wants larger role, doesn’t rule out Carolina return TARRYTOWN, NY – Eric Staal played 20 regular-season games and five playoff games for the New York Rangers. It’s completely OK if you don’t really remember any of them. Staal had three goals and three assists in those 20 games, skating to a plus-1. He went scoreless in five playoff games, skating to a minus-7. All eyes were on … [Read more...]
The Warriors won Coach of the Year, but Steve Kerr gets the trophy
The Warriors won Coach of the Year, but Steve Kerr gets the trophy Back in December, the NBA reaffirmed that wins accumulated by interim coaches are to be credited with to a team's "head coach of record," ruling that victories achieved by the Golden State Warriors would be tacked onto the tally of head coach Steve Kerr rather than interim coach Luke Walton, who had led the Dubs to an … [Read more...]
Mets place d'Arnaud on DL with shoulder injury
Mets place d'Arnaud on DL with shoulder injury The Mets have placed starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud on the 15-day DL with a right rotator cuff strain, the team announced Tuesday. Veteran backstop Rene Rivera is coming up from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. Unfortunately for d'Arnaud, trips to the disabled list are nothing new. He's battled injury problems throughout his career. Here's a … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 36
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 36 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 I’m back and I’m not happy. After travelling the world and enjoying life on what was an actual paradise island, I promptly (albeit accidentally) damaged my IT and also sent my iPhone to a watery grave in the Maldivian Sea. This obviously was very annoying and it’s the reason I’ve been off the roster for a couple of weeks but now, … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott, a rare, complete back
NFL draft profile: Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott, a rare, complete back 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. 4. Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott6-foot-0, 225 pounds Key stat: In four-game span to close out the Buckeyes' 2014 national-title season — against … [Read more...]
Tyronn Lue on LeBron’s no-calls: ‘He’s the Shaq of guards and forwards’
Tyronn Lue on LeBron's no-calls: 'He's the Shaq of guards and forwards' The quick read regarding LeBron James’ offensive brilliance is that he’s a pass first guy that just happens to have a Karl Malone-sized physique. That it’s just fine not to send him to the line a Dwyane Wade or Kevin Durant-level of times per game, because James is looking to score first and dive toward the rim second. … [Read more...]