Jets take the plunge, select Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg At about 8:45 p.m. ET on Friday, everyone wished the NFL draft still took place in New York City. Oh, to see the mass reaction of New York Jets fans when their team took Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg with the 51st overall pick. The Jets keep collecting quarterbacks, apparently hoping one of their flawed picks hits. … [Read more...]
Norris Trophy Finalists: Doughty vs. Karlsson vs. Burns
Norris Trophy Finalists: Doughty vs. Karlsson vs. Burns The NHL announced Friday that Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators and Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks are finalists for the Norris Trophy, given annually to “the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The Professional Hockey Writers’ … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper doesn’t want Dee Gordon’s 2015 batting championship
Bryce Harper doesn't want Dee Gordon's 2015 batting championship Like everyone else, Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper had a few thoughts about Dee Gordon's 80-game suspension stemming from a positive test for two banned drugs, exogenous Testosterone and Clostebol. Speaking to the media before Friday's game in St. Louis, Harper expressed surprise and disappointment in Gordon, whom … [Read more...]
FSU ties college football's winningest program in first-round NFL Draft picks – Tomahawk Nation
FSU ties college football's winningest program in first-round NFL Draft picks - Tomahawk Nation Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The garnet and gold pull even with the maize and blue. The NCAA recognizes its first college football national champions all the way back in 1869, a year in which Princeton and Rutgers share the title. Ten years thereafter, the University of Michigan began … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz, Andre Berto get rematch 5 years after thriller (The Associated Press)
Victor Ortiz, Andre Berto get rematch 5 years after thriller (The Associated Press) Andre Berto's first meeting with Victor Ortiz was among the most thrilling fights in recent years, a back-and-forth brawl with multiple knockdowns and dramatic momentum swings over 12 crazy rounds. ''Berto is coming in 100 miles an hour to take my head off, and it's the same thing on my end,'' Ortiz said. … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Tony Stewart’s possible hour in the car on Sunday
Happy Hour: Tony Stewart's possible hour in the car on Sunday It's time for Happy Hour. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. Tony Stewart is going to start Sunday's race before he hands the car off to Ty Dillon. According to Stewart, that handoff will be at the first caution, whether it's at lap 2 or lap 102. Stewart … [Read more...]
Another Heisman winner: Titans add Alabama RB Derrick Henry
Another Heisman winner: Titans add Alabama RB Derrick Henry No truth to the rumor, after picking Derrick Henry, that the Tennessee Titans will be trying to add Johnny Manziel, Troy Smith and Tim Tebow too. The Titans are collecting Heisman winners, grabbing 2015 Heisman Trophy recipient Derrick Henry one year after picking 2014 Heisman winner Marcus Mariota. Henry went to the Titans in the … [Read more...]
Sources: Lue still under old assistant coach deal
Sources: Lue still under old assistant coach deal 8:55 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print CLEVELAND -- As the Cavaliers prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the playoffs, head coach Tyronn … [Read more...]
Ray Lewis III, son of former NFL star, charged with sexual battery
Ray Lewis III, son of former NFL star, charged with sexual battery Coastal Carolina cornerback Ray Anthony Lewis III, 20, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct on Friday after two women told police he sexually assaulted them. On Jan. 23, police responded to a local hospital where two women said they were sexually assaulted at an apartment across the street from Coastal … [Read more...]
Rowing chief to lead investigation into British cycling (Reuters)
Rowing chief to lead investigation into British cycling (Reuters) (Reuters) - Annamarie Phelps, Britain's rowing chief, will head the independent review into the "extremely disturbing" claims of discrimination and bullying that have rocked British cycling, it was announced on Friday. Phelps, chairman of British Rowing, will now appoint a review panel that will be asked to examine whether … [Read more...]