Former Patriots second-round pick Ron Brace dies at age 29 Ron Brace, a defensive tackle who was the New England Patriots' second-round pick in 2009, died at the age of 29. Boston College, where Brace played, confirmed the news on Twitter. The Patriots also confirmed the news, via the Boston Globe. The cause of death was not immediately known. Police told MassLive.com that the death was not … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry suffers sprained right knee, out for rest of Game 4
Stephen Curry suffers sprained right knee, out for rest of Game 4 Just one half after returning to the Golden State Warriors following two games on the shelf with a right ankle injury, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry has once again been sidelined, suffering a sprained right knee that will keep him out of the remainder of Game 4 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series … [Read more...]
DB draft preview: Expect Detroit Lions to pick up a safety – Detroit Free Press
DB draft preview: Expect Detroit Lions to pick up a safety - Detroit Free Press Lions seem content with Darius Slay and Nevin Lawson at CB spots, but could pick up a playmaker high in the draft Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey.(Photo: Lynne Sladky, Associated Press) Take your position: Defensive backs Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Lions’ positional needs in … [Read more...]
Tarasenko vs. Hitchcock friction in spotlight ahead of Game 7
Tarasenko vs. Hitchcock friction in spotlight ahead of Game 7 When the best player on a team appears to blow off his coach as they leave for the locker room, it’s going to get noticed. So as the St. Louis Blues stagger into a Game 7 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night, the hockey world asks: What’s up with Vladimir Tarasenko and Ken Hitchcock? At the end of the second period of … [Read more...]
Curry sprains knee, won't return to Game 4
Curry sprains knee, won't return to Game 4 5:48 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print HOUSTON -- Stephen Curry, who returned to action Sunday after … [Read more...]
Nomar Mazara continues ascent with great game-extending catch
Nomar Mazara continues ascent with great game-extending catch Texas Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara was considered a superstar-in-the-making as far back as 2011, when he received a $5 million bonus to sign as a 16-year-old out the Dominican Republic. Nothing has changed since then. Mazara, who will turn 21 on April 26, has lived up to that hype every step of the way, especially since joining … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Mock Draft: Pat Donovan – Football Insiders
2016 NFL Mock Draft: Pat Donovan - Football Insiders Please enable Javascript to watch this video Draft week will kick off with Football Insiders providing you a new mock draft every day this week. Let’s get down to business. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Goff – Quarterback – California: Comfortable in the pocket and on the move, Jared Goff’s ability to play in the pocket and mobility to run a spread … [Read more...]
Schenn lands high hit on Oshie; suspension coming? (Video)
Schenn lands high hit on Oshie; suspension coming? (Video) Brayden Schenn is looking at some extended time off after his hit on T.J. Oshie in the second period of Game 6. As the video shows, Oshie is bent at the waist as he plays the puck to Alex Ovechkin. Schenn sees Oshie the entire way. The Flyers forward leads with the shoulder, making contact with Oshie's head. Yes, Oshie is in a prone … [Read more...]
Spurs win Game 4 to finish sweep of Grizzlies, move on to Round 2
Spurs win Game 4 to finish sweep of Grizzlies, move on to Round 2 First, the lights at FedEx Forum went out for 18 minutes. Then, the San Antonio Spurs put them out for good. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Gregg Popovich's club took care of business on Sunday, riding a dominant 37-point third quarter to another comfortable win. The Spurs beat the … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper ‘make baseball fun again’ shirts show marketing savvy
Bryce Harper 'make baseball fun again' shirts show marketing savvy Bryce Harper got the undivided attention of the sporting world this spring when he stated his belief that baseball is a tired game, while sharing his opinion that his fellow players should feel more comfortable showing emotion on the field. [Elsewhere: Blue Jays' Chris Colabello suspended 80 games for PED use] Little did he … [Read more...]