Dallas Cowboys pick RB Ezekiel Elliott at No. 4 Do the Dallas Cowboys have The Triplets 2.0? Picking fourth overall, Dallas chose Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, and he will join quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant. Here's some of what Shutdown Corner's Eric Edholm wrote on Elliott: Upside: If teams draft strictly for talent, he should not wait long to hear his name … [Read more...]
Melo, Phil haven't talked about coaching search
Melo, Phil haven't talked about coaching search 8:58 PM ET print NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson discussed the Knicks' coaching search during their exit meetings last month and haven't spoken about it since. The lack of communication is a bit odd because Anthony has said he wants to share his opinion with the front office during the search. "I'm pretty sure people … [Read more...]
NFL draft: First round pick-by-pick analysis – USA TODAY
NFL draft: First round pick-by-pick analysis - USA TODAY For the second straight year, the NFL draft is being held in Chicago.(Photo: Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports) Welcome to USA TODAY Sports' 2016 NFL draft tracker. Stay here throughout Thursday night for pick-by-pick analysis of the first round: 1. Los Angeles Rams (from Tennessee Titans) – Jared Goff, QB, California: The prolific passer … [Read more...]
Selke Trophy Finalists: Bergeron vs. Kesler vs. Kopitar
Selke Trophy Finalists: Bergeron vs. Kesler vs. Kopitar Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Ryan Kesler of the Anaheim Ducks and Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings are the three finalists for the 2015-16 Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is awarded “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the National Hockey League announced on Thursday. But, essentially, … [Read more...]
Patriots post Instagram photo of Tom Brady as draft begins
Patriots post Instagram photo of Tom Brady as draft begins The NFL Draft began on Thursday evening with the New England Patriots on the sidelines; the team was forced to surrender its first-round pick as a result of the still-ongoing deflategate controversy. But the team wasn't taking its public shaming sitting down; no, sir. The Patriots unveiled a bit of passive-aggressive social media … [Read more...]
QB Wentz goes to Philadelphia with No. 2 pick
QB Wentz goes to Philadelphia with No. 2 pick 8:57 PM ET Phil SheridanESPN Staff Writer Close Spent a decade as sports columnistat Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia native has covered Eaglesin various roles since 1985 print PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles, who made three trades to move from No. 13 in the NFL draft to No. 2, got their man Thursday night. They selected quarterback Carson … [Read more...]
Podcast: Dave Winfield, the All-Star game and fixing your fantasy team
Podcast: Dave Winfield, the All-Star game and fixing your fantasy team This is The StewPod, our baseball podcast with a dash of pop culture. If you dig the show, please subscribe and review us on iTunes. We've got an All-Star edition of the StewPod for you this week, as we're joined by MLB legend Dave Winfield and Yahoo Sports fantasy expert Scott Pianowski. If you're looking for a podcast … [Read more...]
Hornets' Hawes (MCL sprain) likely out for series
Hornets' Hawes (MCL sprain) likely out for series 7:38 PM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. print CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Hornets reserve Spencer Hawes suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will miss Friday's Game 6 against the Miami Heat, the team announced Thursday afternoon. The Hornets said Hawes … [Read more...]
Dallas Cowboys News: All The Final Mock Draft Picks From Major Sports Outlets For Tonight – The Inquisitr
Dallas Cowboys News: All The Final Mock Draft Picks From Major Sports Outlets For Tonight - The Inquisitr Tonight is the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and while the top two picks appear to be set in stone, there is a lot of confusion after that. Fans of the Dallas Cowboys are really just focused on what will happen with the number four selection and who the team will take. As of now, it’s … [Read more...]
Quigley looks ‘big picture’ with no Rio regrets (Reuters)
Quigley looks 'big picture' with no Rio regrets (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two years ago, exciting Irish prospect Jason Quigley aborted his dream of competing as an amateur at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and turned professional, a decision he has not once regretted. Quigley's next appointment in the ring will be on May 7 in Las Vegas where he will … [Read more...]