NBA draft predictions: Baylor's 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...]
Puck Soup Podcast: 2016 NHL Awards, draft preview and debating ‘ID4’
Puck Soup Podcast: 2016 NHL Awards, draft preview and debating 'ID4' (WARNING: STRONG ADULT LANGUAGE AND HUMOR. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.) PUCK SOUP is the new hockey podcast on the Nerdist network for Puck Daddy editor Greg Wyshynski and Dave Lozo of Vice Sports, Uproxx and The Comeback. This is a hockey podcast, in the sense that the talk about hockey, both on the ice and about fan … [Read more...]
Germany battling to get Boateng fit for Slovakia
Germany battling to get Boateng fit for Slovakia Evian (France) (AFP) – Germany’s medical staff are working around-the-clock to get key defender Jerome Boateng fit for Sunday’s Euro 2016 last 16 clash against Slovakia. The burly Bayern Munich centre-back came off on 76 minutes with a knock to his calf in their 1-0 group stage win over Northern Ireland on Tuesday. “The hardening is declining, he … [Read more...]
Sources: 76ers in hot pursuit of Celts' No. 3 pick
Sources: 76ers in hot pursuit of Celts' No. 3 pick 12:37 PM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002 Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft The Philadelphia … [Read more...]
As smoke clears on NBA draft day, Danny Ainge is stoking the fire
As smoke clears on NBA draft day, Danny Ainge is stoking the fire Where there's smoke, there's Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, but as the NBA draft approaches Thursday, it's looking more and more like he won't make fire rubbing picks together. It's long been Ainge's aim to remain as flexible as possible, so when a star becomes available, he's best equipped to acquire … [Read more...]
Vin Scully narrates himself gifting foul ball to a very lucky fan
Vin Scully narrates himself gifting foul ball to a very lucky fan Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals was jam-packed with exciting moments. Chase Utley and Adrian Gonzalez made a crazy juggling catch to secure an out, and the game ended with Yasiel Puig belly-flopping onto home plate to score the winning run on a walk-off. But there was a … [Read more...]
How America's Favorite Sports Betting Expert Turned A Sucker's Game Into An Industry – Deadspin
How America's Favorite Sports Betting Expert Turned A Sucker's Game Into An Industry - Deadspin Illustration by Jim Cooke Full wagering is illegal in 49 states, but sports betting is big business, with billions wagered each year—and everyone knows it. Lines and moves are discussed openly on TV, and covers are mentioned right next to game stories. Media outlets nationwide turn to a … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy, then Graeme McDowell pull out of Olympic consideration
Rory McIlroy, then Graeme McDowell pull out of Olympic consideration Rory McIlroy became the biggest name yet on Wednesday he would not compete in the men's Olympic golf tournament. The world No. 4, who had flip-flop-flipped on the issue, arrived at his decision after consulting with his fiancee, Erica Stoll, and the rest of his family about the potential risks of Zika virus. “I’ve come to … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed Ready
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed Ready Are we finally getting close to seeing Tyler Glasnow’s major league debut? I wish I had the answer for you. The 22-year-old extended his hitless streak (yes, hitless) to 13 innings Wednesday with Triple-A Indianapolis, but he has also walked 11 batters in that time. If you include his last three starts, the 6-foot-8 right-hander has walked 16 batters in 17 … [Read more...]
Five stars of Euro 2016 so far
Five stars of Euro 2016 so far Paris (AFP) – At the end of the European Championship group phase, here are five players who shone in the first round: Gareth Bale (Wales) Bale arrived in France fresh from winning a second Champions League title with Real Madrid and the 26-year-old forward has lived up to his pre-tournament billing as one of the potential stars of Euro 2016. He inspired Wales to … [Read more...]