BDL's 2015-16 NBA Playoff Previews: Warriors vs. Trail Blazers How They Got Here • Golden State: The Warriors entered the postseason with a record 73 regular-season wins and as overwhelming favorites to repeat as champions. In many ways, then, their 4-1 first-round win over the listless Houston Rockets went according to plan — Golden State handled a vastly inferior opponent with relative … [Read more...]
A Chicago sportscaster tweeted an unnecessary Freddie Gray ‘joke’
A Chicago sportscaster tweeted an unnecessary Freddie Gray 'joke' It was exactly one year ago on Friday that the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles played a regular season game in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The reason for this unique circumstance was strictly about safety concerns stemming from riots in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, who died following a … [Read more...]
Saints trade up for fascinating Canadian defensive tackle
Saints trade up for fascinating Canadian defensive tackle The New Orleans Saints traded up in Round 4 for a fascinating but very raw prospect from an unusual location: The University of Manitoba. They took 6-foot-3, 300-pound DT David Onyemata, a very raw prospect but one who could pay off in time, with the 120th pick in the draft. Yes, that's Canada, folks. The NFL will dip its toes in the … [Read more...]
Derby 2016: Undefeated Nyquist headlines Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Derby 2016: Undefeated Nyquist headlines Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) A year after American Pharoah thrilled the sports world by winning horse racing's first Triple Crown in 37 years, here comes Nyquist. The colt named for Detroit Red Wings player Gustav Nyquist is looking like a worthy successor to a sport eager to retain the new fans it gained during American Pharoah's sweep of … [Read more...]
Old Trafford coronation beckons for Leicester City
Old Trafford coronation beckons for Leicester City Leicester City can bring their fairytale pursuit of glory to a suitably spectacular conclusion on Sunday by beating Premier League standard-bearers Manchester United at Old Trafford to capture the title. Seven points clear of second-place Tottenham Hotspur with three games remaining, Leicester, the 5,000-1 outsiders, will be champions for the … [Read more...]
Detroit Lions pick SS Miles Killebrew in fourth round – Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions pick SS Miles Killebrew in fourth round - Detroit Free Press Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern Utah defensive back Miles Killebrew goes through a workout drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.(Photo: Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports) After going offensive line, defensive line and offensive line with their first three picks of the 2016 NFL … [Read more...]
Dallas Stars speed away from St. Louis Blues to take Game 1
Dallas Stars speed away from St. Louis Blues to take Game 1 The Dallas Stars imposed their speed game on the St. Louis Blues in Game 1, outskating their opponent and peppering goaltender Brian Elliott en-route to a 2-1 victory. The Stars (a group that finished the regular season with the best offense in the NHL) started the game hot and continued to pour it on, outshooting the Blues 14-6 in … [Read more...]
Ducks GM Murray on roster: ‘Some people are going to get moved’
Ducks GM Murray on roster: 'Some people are going to get moved' ANAHEIM, Calif. -- After Friday afternoon's press conference, Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray appeared to have more questions than answers. Not the least of those being who will coach the team next year after he relieved Bruce Boudreau of his head coaching duties in the morning. There will be plenty of time to address … [Read more...]
Police: Alabama LB Reuben Foster was at scene of triple shooting
Police: Alabama LB Reuben Foster was at scene of triple shooting Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster was at a nightclub in Auburn, Alabama, when a triple murder took place there a week ago according to police. Foster is a native of Auburn and police say he was not involved in the shooting that killed three men on April 23. From AL.com: Auburn police learned from other attendees "way after the … [Read more...]
Awkward! Years ago, Dak Prescott ripped new teammate Tony Romo
Awkward! Years ago, Dak Prescott ripped new teammate Tony Romo In late 2012, Dak Prescott likely wasn't thinking about an NFL future. He was just a Dallas Cowboys fan with some angst and a Twitter account. Who knew that on Dec. 30, 2012, he wasn't just ripping Tony Romo on Twitter, he was ripping future Cowboys teammate Tony Romo? The Cowboys picked Prescott late in the fourth round on … [Read more...]