Ex-Panthers tackle Nate Chandler visiting Detroit Lions tonight - Detroit Free Press Carolina Panthers lineman Nate Chandler, left, blocks the Atlanta Falcons' Malliciah Goodman on Nov. 16, 2014.(Photo: Bob Leverone, Associated Press) The Detroit Lions spent three draft picks on offensive linemen, but they're not done upgrading the unit yet. Veteran offensive tackle Nate Chandler is en route … [Read more...]
ESPN unveils Euro 2016 posters
ESPN unveils Euro 2016 posters In its coverage of world-class soccer tournaments, one of the traditions that ESPN began at World Cup 2010 was the creation of a set of posters — one for each team — to promote the event. For the last European Championship, the set of Euro 2012 posters featured a combination of iconographic photos with the flags of each country. Then for the last World Cup, ESPN … [Read more...]
With season over, Durant eyes free agency
With season over, Durant eyes free agency 2:27 PM ET ESPN.com news services print One day after the Oklahoma City Thunder's season ended, forward Kevin Durant said he has started to think about his pending free agency. Durant told ESPN's Chris Broussard on Tuesday morning that he has several decisions to make and will sit down with those close to him to decide what he wants to do. … [Read more...]
Marlins give perfect gift to Derek Dietrich after foul ball injury
Marlins give perfect gift to Derek Dietrich after foul ball injury Miami Marlins second baseman Derek Dietrich was pretty fortunate to avoid a major injury after an errant foul ball hit him in the head during Sunday's game. The incident made for a scary moment, but was able to walk away unscathed. Amazingly, Dietrich was able to play in Monday's game. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball … [Read more...]
Indianapolis Colts find undrafted gem in WR Tevaun Smith – NFL Mocks
Indianapolis Colts find undrafted gem in WR Tevaun Smith - NFL Mocks Atlanta Falcons find undrafted gem in DB Sharrod Neasman by Sayre Bedinger The Indianapolis Colts used the draft to shore up their offensive line, but they found an explosive playmaker in Tevaun Smith after the draft… If you’re a fan of big men in the draft, then you probably loved the Indianapolis Colts’ draft. After they used … [Read more...]
Summer agenda: Toronto Raptors – Yahoo Sports
Summer agenda: Toronto Raptors - Yahoo Sports The Vertical Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks, a 20-year executive with the Nets, offers his thoughts on the offseason plans of NBA teams whose seasons have ended. THE PLAN GOING FORWARD Placing priority on DeMar DeRozan The stars have lined up for DeMar DeRozan, who will be an unrestricted free agent come July. DeRozan, 26, is coming off an … [Read more...]
Bret Bielema wants to see SEC have inter-conference football series
Bret Bielema wants to see SEC have inter-conference football series Bret Bielema is an idea man. Earlier this offseason he expressed his desire to allow underclassmen who declare for the NFL draft but go undrafted to be able to come back to school. On Tuesday at the spring SEC meetings, Bielema said he wanted to have an inter-conference challenge for the SEC and suggested the Big Ten and ACC … [Read more...]
Povetkin’s promoter aims for Wilder fight this year (The Associated Press)
Povetkin's promoter aims for Wilder fight this year (The Associated Press) The promoter for Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin said Tuesday he wants the title fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder rescheduled for later this year and that new testing proves Povetkin is clean. Wilder had been due to fight Povetkin, his mandatory challenger, on May 21 in Moscow before the Russian … [Read more...]
Patrick Marleau won’t be suspended for Bryan Rust hit; right call?
Patrick Marleau won’t be suspended for Bryan Rust hit; right call? Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks will not have a hearing for his hit on Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and thus will not be suspended by the Department of Player Safety. Marleau was given a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head at 4:47 of the third period. Rust … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Quarterback Roundup
Bump and Run: Quarterback Roundup It’s finally nice outside (maybe it’s been nice where you are for a while—I live in the Northeast), so why not check the temperature around the league? In New York, the forecast is cloudy with a chance of holdout. Ryan Fitzpatrick’s contract stalemate with the Jets has been one of the offseason’s biggest nonstories. Both sides have drawn a firm line in the sand … [Read more...]