Vardy absence won’t stop Leicester title coronation, says Simpson London (AFP) – Leicester City defender Danny Simpson insists the prolonged absence of star striker Jamie Vardy won’t stop the Premier League leaders clinching the most incredible title triumph in English football history at Manchester United on Sunday. Claudio Ranieri’s side have the eyes of the world on them as they head to Old … [Read more...]
NFL draft Winners and Losers: Did Jerry Jones really need a RB?
NFL draft Winners and Losers: Did Jerry Jones really need a RB? Ezekiel Elliott is going to be really productive for the Dallas Cowboys. The best running back in the draft class will run behind the NFL's best offensive line and put up some nice numbers. That said, taking Elliott fourth overall was an impulsive pick by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who has been known to make some impulsive … [Read more...]
The mystery is over, Broncos trade up and draft QB Paxton Lynch
The mystery is over, Broncos trade up and draft QB Paxton Lynch Well, we have the answer. The Denver Broncos' new quarterback is Paxton Lynch. After an offseason of mystery, the Broncos let us know who will replace Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler. After a trade to move up five spots, Denver took Lynch, the huge quarterback from Memphis. It would seem that would end the talk of the Broncos … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Oshie’s trick leads Capitals in Game 1
NHL Three Stars: Oshie's trick leads Capitals in Game 1 No. 1 Star: T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals The Capitals forward tallied his first career playoff hat trick as Washington took Game 1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3. After tying the game in the second period and giving the Capitals the lead early in the third, Oshie turned a neutral zone turnover into the overtime winner. No. 2 Star: … [Read more...]
Van Gundy: Drummond 'open' to underhand FTs
Van Gundy: Drummond 'open' to underhand FTs 5:21 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond is willing to consider a throwback free throw style to improve a glaring hole in his game, according to coach Stan Van Gundy. "As far as shooting underhand or anything else, it's fair to say my discussion with Andre yesterday and the discussions [general … [Read more...]
Laremy Tunsil in not a victim and he’s not a snitch
Laremy Tunsil in not a victim and he's not a snitch Laremy Tunsil is not a victim. Let’s go ahead and put that out there right now. The former Ole Miss offensive lineman might be described as a lot of things after the events of Thursday night — naïve, a pawn, oportunistic and maybe even a little dumb — but victim is not one of them. He’s also not a snitch as some have painted him to be. So … [Read more...]
Keeneland has provided a training option for Derby hopefuls (The Associated Press)
Keeneland has provided a training option for Derby hopefuls (The Associated Press) While the path to the Kentucky Derby has wound through Florida, New York, California and other places, some hopefuls have found a quiet little stopover down the road from Churchill Downs at Keeneland. Keeneland has stabled four of 20 Derby qualifiers for various stints this month and even more filly hopefuls … [Read more...]
Yates fails drugs test using asthma inhaler: team (Reuters)
Yates fails drugs test using asthma inhaler: team (Reuters) British rider Simon Yates, a strong contender to make Team GB's Olympic cycling squad, has failed a drugs test due to an "administrative error" over the use of an asthma inhaler, his team Orica-GreenEDGE said on Friday. The Bury-born 23-year-old had returned an adverse analytical finding for Terbutaline, a common treatment for … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 36
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 36 Don’t believe the hype. Especially if it’s yours. I’ve always thought that Roberto Martinez got away with failings that other managers would not. His affable charm and relentless positivity used to work in his favour. But after an unacceptably shabby season at Goodison, the tide has turned. Martinez teams have always flattered to deceive. They appear great on … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel apparently watched NFL Draft before Bieber concert
Johnny Manziel apparently watched NFL Draft before Bieber concert Look, believe what you will about Johnny Manziel, the ex-NFL quarterback whose life is now in shambles by his own hand ... it's hard not to feel a twinge of sympathy, or at least wonder what could have been, when you see a photo like this: 2 yrs ago he was a 1st rd pick...now hes unemployed watching it at a bar in Columbus b4 … [Read more...]