NBA Draft predictions: Taurean Prince is headed to...? - Dallas Morning News (blog) Charles Krupa/APBaylor forward Taurean Prince hangs from on a dunk against Yale during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college men's basketball tournament in Providence, R.I., Thursday, March 17, 2016. Prince was charged with a technical foul on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Winslow … [Read more...]
US men searching for higher profile as Rio Games near (Yahoo Sports)
US men searching for higher profile as Rio Games near (Yahoo Sports) The most famous moment of Jake Dalton's gymnastics career didn't come anywhere near a gym. The impromptu selfie, shot in Rio de Janeiro earlier this year, created a mainstream social media splash. ''We're not poor by any means but we're not LeBron James status, we're not signing lifetime contracts,'' Dalton said. … [Read more...]
Goals prove Ronaldo’s back says coach
Goals prove Ronaldo’s back says coach Lyon (AFP) – Portugal’s coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-goal display against Hungary proves he has shaken off a poor start to return to his best at Euro 2016. Ronaldo scored a pair of brilliant goals in Lyon on Wednesday to go down in European Championship history as the first player to score at four finals. Portugal came from behind three … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper meets Vin Scully, honors him with heartfelt message
Bryce Harper meets Vin Scully, honors him with heartfelt message With legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully set to retire at season's end, opposing teams realize he will be calling their games for the final time when they visit Dodger Stadium. For many players, that hits home pretty strongly as there was no greater honor than knowing Scully was on the call when they were on the field. … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 23 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for June 23 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Late MLB picks for June 22 by Mike Marteny MLB Lineups: FanDuel Economics June 23 by Matt Rogers May 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of Coors Field during the first inning of the game between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports FanDuel MLB: … [Read more...]
Bulls trade Derrick Rose to Knicks, change direction of franchise – Chicago Tribune
Bulls trade Derrick Rose to Knicks, change direction of franchise - Chicago Tribune On the morning of April 28, 2012, the prospects of Derrick Rose and the Bulls looked limitless. Rose reigned as the youngest most valuable player in NBA history, with a Rookie of the Year award and three All-Star selections in his rearview mirror since the Bulls used the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 to draft the … [Read more...]
DB Chad Clay dismissed by Georgia
DB Chad Clay dismissed by Georgia A second alleged offense has gotten Chad Clay dismissed from Georgia. The Bulldogs dismissed the early-enrollee freshman defensive back Wednesday night after he was arrested on theft charges. Clay was previously involved in a dorm incident with BB guns in April along with another player. According to UGASports.com, Clay was arrested for "theft by taking" and … [Read more...]
My NHL Awards ballot for 2015-16, by Greg Wyshynski
My NHL Awards ballot for 2015-16, by Greg Wyshynski For the most part, the 2016 NHL Awards went the way we expected. Well, save for that Drew Doughty thing. More on that in a second. As a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, I’m honored to have a vote for several of the NHL Awards. It’s a honor I take seriously. It’s an honor that frankly stresses me out, because I want … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Broncos Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Broncos Fantasy Preview Broncos Year in Review2015 Pass Attempts Rank: 13th (606)2015 Rush Attempts Rank: 17th (411)2015 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 9th (1,056)2015 Yards Per Play Rank: 19th (5.4)Projected Starting LineupQB: Mark SanchezRB: C.J. AndersonWR: Demaryius ThomasWR: Emmanuel SandersTE: Virgil GreenTE: Jeff HeuermanLT: Russell OkungLG: Max GarciaC: Matt ParadisRG: Ty … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Nader's Final NBA Mock Draft
Draft Preview: Nader's Final NBA Mock Draft We are less than 24 hours away from the NBA Draft, and while I wasn’t planning on making another mock, today’s blockbuster trades changed everything. In case you missed it, the Pacers acquired Jeff Teague from the Hawks in a three-team deal that included the Jazz. George Hill was traded to Utah as part of the deal, with the Jazz sending their No. 12 … [Read more...]