Recruit commits to Clemson in hilarious tree-chopping video Logan Rudolph may have just set the bar for commitment videos. Rudolph, a three-star defensive end in the class of 2017, announced his verbal commitment to Clemson Friday night by posting a video to his Twitter account. It wasn’t just any video, however. The Rock Hill, South Carolina, native was chopping down a tree in cutoff jean … [Read more...]
No Olympics for Blake Griffin after quad tendon procedure (Yahoo Sports)
No Olympics for Blake Griffin after quad tendon procedure (Yahoo Sports) LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Griffin won't play for the U.S. Olympic team this summer after a recent procedure on his left quad tendon. … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: The ‘perfect’ Chase with just a couple more date swaps
Happy Hour: The 'perfect' Chase with just a couple more date swaps 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. It's crazy to think that it's the beginning of May and we're talking about the 2017. Kudos to NASCAR for getting the schedule out incredibly early this year rather than waiting until the … [Read more...]
Ted Lindsay Award Finalists: Holtby vs. Kane vs. Benn
Ted Lindsay Award Finalists: Holtby vs. Kane vs. Benn The NHL Players’ Association announced Friday that Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby and Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn were finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented annually to the “Most Outstanding Player” in the NHL. The award is voted on by members of the NHLPA. So … [Read more...]
Boris Diaw’s next garbage-time stint could be to lose weight
Boris Diaw's next garbage-time stint could be to lose weight The rules of NBA garbage time are pretty well established — important rotation players sit, end-of-bench guys take as many shots as they can, and no one stresses too much about the result of any play. Yes, coaches don't want their players to look totally lost (or give up a big lead), but the stakes are relatively low. [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
Tim Lincecum sounds upbeat and hopeful after pitching showcase
Tim Lincecum sounds upbeat and hopeful after pitching showcase Tim Lincecum's long and winding road following September hip surgery finally led him to a pitching mound in front of an audience on Friday. Granted, it wasn't the exact location he wanted to be at. His ultimate goal is to again pitch in front of thousands at a major-league stadium. For now though, he'll settle for dozens at … [Read more...]
Kris Humphries (yes, that one) drops Kevin Love with the crossover
Kris Humphries (yes, that one) drops Kevin Love with the crossover Kevin Love had a tremendous start to Game 3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 13 points, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing two assists in 11 1/2 minutes to help stake the Cavs to an early lead. And then the second quarter happened, and things ... well, things … [Read more...]
Reports: Penn State assistants knew of Sandusky abuse
Reports: Penn State assistants knew of Sandusky abuse Multiple Penn State assistant coaches were aware of the predatory activity of Jerry Sandusky, a new report from NBC News alleges. According to the report, “as many as six” Penn State assistants witnessed “inappropriate behavior” between Sandusky and boys. These alleged incidents stretch “as far back as the 1970s,” the report says. … [Read more...]
Sources: Top Rank, Al Haymon settlement could open door for Mayweather-Pacquiao II (Yahoo Sports)
Sources: Top Rank, Al Haymon settlement could open door for Mayweather-Pacquiao II (Yahoo Sports) By settling the lawsuit, Pacquiao and Mayweather would clear a significant hurdle in potential negotiations. … [Read more...]
Kris Humphries and Al Horford want to make Kevin Love very sad
Kris Humphries and Al Horford want to make Kevin Love very sad Kevin Love had a tremendous start to Game 3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 13 points, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing two assists in 11 1/2 minutes to help stake the Cavs to an early lead. And then the second quarter happened, and things ... well, things took … [Read more...]