Pac-12 commish: UCLA AD didn't vote correctly on satellite camps Washington State coach Mike Leach was right. Following the NCAA Division I Council's vote to ban satellite camps, Leach said 11 of the conference's members wanted to keep satellite camps around. However, the conference, through UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero, the conference's representative, voted to ban the camps. He did … [Read more...]
The Heat’s effective Game 2 game plan: Make damn near every shot
The Heat's effective Game 2 game plan: Make damn near every shot After the Miami Heat turned in the most efficient offensive performance in franchise history to knock off the Charlotte Hornets in Game 1 of their first-round series — as in, better than any single performance during any of their championship seasons, including the whole Big Three era — Hornets head coach Steve Clifford's … [Read more...]
The real price Eagles paid in moving up to No. 2 overall pick in draft – PhillyVoice.com
The real price Eagles paid in moving up to No. 2 overall pick in draft - PhillyVoice.com On its face, what it wound up costing the Philadelphia Eagles to move all the way up to the second-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft doesn't seem all that steep. Basically, the Eagles gave the Browns three picks -- a first, a second and a third spread out over the next three years -- and swapped two others … [Read more...]
Dumbest coach’s challenge in NHL history in Panthers vs. Islanders
Dumbest coach’s challenge in NHL history in Panthers vs. Islanders NEW YORK – The NHL coach’s challenge is in its first season. Some have been effective and shrewd. Some have been a bit of a reach. The one issued by the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, frankly, defied logic and goes down as one of the oddest of the season. With 9:15 left in the second period between the Panthers and the … [Read more...]
A’s pitcher makes history with unlikely at-bat at Yankee Stadium
A's pitcher makes history with unlikely at-bat at Yankee Stadium We're sure Oakland A's pitcher Kendall Graveman had visions of making history when he arrived for Wednesday's start at Yankee Stadium. His vision probably didn't include swinging a bat though, but that's how things ended up playing out. [Elsewhere: ESPN fires Curt Schilling after latest controversy] In the fourth inning of … [Read more...]
Social Hour: An Oklahoma transfer and Oregon State’s new starting QB
Social Hour: An Oklahoma transfer and Oregon State's new starting QB Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Oklahoma WR John Humphrey is transferring. He redshirted in 2015. pic.twitter.com/HnlSnCHcTf — John … [Read more...]
Each NFL Team's “Perfect” 2016 Draft Pick – 247Sports.com
Each NFL Team's "Perfect" 2016 Draft Pick - 247Sports.com With the 2016 NFL Draft bearing down on us we take a look at each franchise and which player in the draft would be the perfect fit with that team. For many of these teams they will hope this draft pick will drop to them, for others they are moving up to get them.Here is every NFL team's "perfect pick" in the this year's draft: Let's … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: It’s a dilemma trapped in a quagmire at the top
Power Rankings: It's a dilemma trapped in a quagmire at the top Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at happyhourmailbag@yahoo.com and we'll try to have some fun. 1. Carl Edwards (LW: 7): Edwards gets the opportunity to make … [Read more...]
Flyers’ Laughton leaves on stretcher after collision with boards (Video)
Flyers' Laughton leaves on stretcher after collision with boards (Video) With 3:49 left in the first period of Game 4, Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was taken off the ice on a stretcher after violently colliding with the boards. He appears to lose his balance after making contact with John Carlson of the Washington Capitals. He slides at top speed into the end boards making … [Read more...]
One day out, Curry (ankle) unsure about Game 3
One day out, Curry (ankle) unsure about Game 3 8:27 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 in Houston with a right ankle injury, said Wednesday that "Based on how I feel right now, I probably couldn't play." However, he also said he is making progress. "Today was, in the words of Ice Cube, a good day," he … [Read more...]