Titans, Cowboys, Rams returning to power football - NFL.com The rise of analytics in professional football ushered in the devaluation of ball carriers a half-decade ago, relegating starting running backs to the fringes of team payrolls alongside specialists such as kickers and punters. Mega contracts at the position disappeared, undrafted and unheralded backs began stealing headlines and … [Read more...]
Justin Jackson’s return solidifies North Carolina as a top 10 team
Justin Jackson's return solidifies North Carolina as a top 10 team Twelve days after forward Kennedy Meeks elected to withdraw from the NBA draft, North Carolina received more good news. Forward Justin Jackson has pulled his name from draft consideration and opted to return to school. "After discussing it with my parents and coaches and praying over this decision, the best choice for my … [Read more...]
Dutt joins Stuttgart exodus, Luhukay takes charge
Dutt joins Stuttgart exodus, Luhukay takes charge Berlin (AFP) – Jos Luhukay has been named as the new coach of VfB Stuttgart after their relegation to the German second tier, while Robin Dutt became the third senior figure to leave the club on Tuesday. Director of sport Dutt became the latest victim of Stuttgart’s first relegation for more than 40 years when he was dismissed after ex-coach … [Read more...]
Sam Bradford is the Eagles starter, Doug Pederson leaves no doubt
Sam Bradford is the Eagles starter, Doug Pederson leaves no doubt The odd thing about Sam Bradford's trade demand is that it was always clear the Philadelphia Eagles wanted him to start Week 1 this season. And just to let everyone know that hasn't changed since Bradford skipped some OTAs hoping for a trade that was never going to happen. Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Bradford is his … [Read more...]
Karl-Anthony Towns to wear Flip Saunders' ring at NBA draft lottery
Karl-Anthony Towns to wear Flip Saunders' ring at NBA draft lottery 2:38 PM ET James QuintongESPN.com Close Editor for ESPN.com Member of Fantasy Sports Writers Hall of Fame print NBA rookie of the year Karl-Anthony Towns will have a special good luck charm around his neck as he represents the Minnesota Timberwolves at Tuesday's draft lottery, as the team looks to win the No. 1 … [Read more...]
Robinson Cano is back, healthy and proving the doubters wrong
Robinson Cano is back, healthy and proving the doubters wrong SEATTLE — It’s 3:10 p.m., and Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano stands in a batting cage on the field taking early batting practice. The game doesn't start until 7:10 p.m., and the team isn’t scheduled to take batting practice for at least another hour, but Cano is out here early, making sure he gets as many reps as he … [Read more...]
Ciccone soloes to 1st stage victory, Jungels takes Giro lead (The Associated Press)
Ciccone soloes to 1st stage victory, Jungels takes Giro lead (The Associated Press) Bob Jungels moved into the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, while Giulio Ciccone soloed to victory on the mountainous 10th stage in his debut Grand Tour. An emotional Ciccone shook his head as he crossed the line after nearly six hours on the 219-kilometer (136-mile) ride from Campi Bisenzio to … [Read more...]
Rain washes out 2nd day of practice for Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press)
Rain washes out 2nd day of practice for Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press) IndyCar used the lack of action to hold a live social media chat with Ed Carpenter, Josef Newgarden and JR Hildebrand. ''It's still raining,'' Newgarden said at one point during the chat. The drivers were asked everything from what food they eat in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - hot dogs and ice cream … [Read more...]
Sharks ‘whining’; Blues find bargain with Elliott (Puck Headlines)
Sharks 'whining'; Blues find bargain with Elliott (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Did you know that Lord Stanley purchased the Cup in London? Well, he did! Thanks to … [Read more...]
Toronto mayor John Tory didn’t like the Raptors being called ‘Other’
Toronto mayor John Tory didn't like the Raptors being called 'Other' So here’s a silly one [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Websites, dating back to the late 1990s, love to put up polls. It’s a good way to engage with readers, to gauge their interests and/or opinions, and yeah also a swell way to ramp up pageviews. They’re usually a harmless … [Read more...]