Eulogy: Remembering the 2015-16 Minnesota Wild (Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them the most. Here is Steve Dangle of The Steve Dangle Podcast, who wanted to eulogize someone and … [Read more...]
Dioner Navarro nearly hits Chris Sale with throw, blames fans
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NFL Draft 2016: Jared Goff is the betting favorite to be the top pick over Carson Wentz – SB Nation
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Diego Simeone should be Arsenal’s first choice as next manager
Diego Simeone should be Arsenal’s first choice as next manager Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been with the north London club since 1996. That’s longer than any other club manager in Europe. He has guided the team to nine significant trophies, along with six Community Shields as well. The Frenchman also has the distinction of collecting the most FA Cup triumphs in the competition’s history … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Oregon DE DeForest Buckner, monster force inside
NFL draft profile: Oregon DE DeForest Buckner, monster force inside 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. 3. Oregon DE DeForest Buckner6-foot-7, 291 pounds Key stat: In the past two seasons as a 3-4 defensive end in the Ducks' defense, Buckner totaled 164 … [Read more...]
Astros catcher Erik Kratz pitches for the first time ever
Astros catcher Erik Kratz pitches for the first time ever Position players pitching is one of baseball's great joys. There's even a twitter account dedicated to alerting the world when a position player is on the mound. Which is a great service, since it doesn't happen often - typically, it happens in a long extra-innings game when a team has run out of pitchers, or when a team is getting … [Read more...]
Johnny Cueto, Jeff Samardzija already giving Giants a boost
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Sakho won't contest drugs test – report
Sakho won't contest drugs test - report 10:38 AM GMT PA Sport and ESPN staff Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has decided not to challenge the results of his failed drugs test, according to Press Association Sport. France international Sakho has opted not to request his B sample be tested ahead of Tuesday's deadline after his initial failed test, which was reported to have revealed traces … [Read more...]
Snow, slippery roads force cut in Tour of Romandie stage (The Associated Press)
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Power Rankings: Some clarity as Carl Edwards stays No. 1
Power Rankings: Some clarity as Carl Edwards stays No. 1 1. Carl Edwards (LW: 1): After struggling to figure out who deserved the top spot last week, there's no such mental gymnastics needed this week. Edwards gets to stay at No. 1 after he knocked teammate Kyle Busch out of the way for the win at Richmond. While his move for the win has gotten a lot of attention, it's imperative to not … [Read more...]