The Detroit Lions Court of Fan Opinions: Matthew Stafford - Pride of Detroit Well Lions fans, we've reached the part of the offseason that I like to refer to as the dead zone. That part of the offseason that's in between OTAs and training camp where nothing is going on, and you are more desperate than ever for football. The time of year where you look at the CFL or LFL and think, "I could get into … [Read more...]
Ex-Oklahoma CB arrested on embezzlement complaints
Ex-Oklahoma CB arrested on embezzlement complaints Former Oklahoma cornerback Michael Thompson, a police officer with the Tulsa Police Department, was arrested after he allegedly sold two police guns to a pawn shop. Thompson is facing two complaints of embezzlement and two counts of false ownership declaration, according to the Tulsa World. From the World: Thompson is accused of pawning a … [Read more...]
Portugal can’t be compared to negative Greece, says Nani
Portugal can’t be compared to negative Greece, says Nani Marcoussis (France) (AFP) – In-form Portugal winger Nani refuted suggestions a side spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo are basing their quest for Euro 2016 success on defensive tactics similar to those which saw Greece beat the Portuguese to win Euro 2004. It took 117 minutes for Portugal to even manage a shot on target as they squeezed past … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning wishes he could have played for Pat Summitt
Peyton Manning wishes he could have played for Pat Summitt Back in 2012, when Peyton Manning’s career was hanging in the balance following four neck surgeries and his release from the Indianapolis Colts, he placed a call to an old friend from his college days. We don’t know if it was for advice or reassurance, or just two friends chatting. But it also was a flashpoint in Pat Summit’s life, … [Read more...]
Iconic LeBron banner staying put in Cleveland
Iconic LeBron banner staying put in Cleveland 9:57 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND - Last week LeBron James announced last week he has no intentions of leaving the Cavaliers this summer after winning the first … [Read more...]
Mike Trout takes a Jose Altuve-style tumble over second base
Mike Trout takes a Jose Altuve-style tumble over second base Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve may not look anything alike, but they're brothers now. They're brothers for life after Trout tripped over second base on Monday while legging out a triple, just like Altuve did on Saturday. And he did it right in front of Altuve. Their … [Read more...]
NFL offseason rules are brutal for QB development – ESPN
NFL offseason rules are brutal for QB development - ESPN 7:24 AM ET Matt BowenESPN Staff Writer Close Former NFL safety Matt Bowen is a veteran of four teams over seven seasons, and now provides analysis for ESPN Insider. In the second of a three-part series on why the NFL offseason is broken, let's examine how the current rules limit the pro learning curve for quarterbacks as they make the … [Read more...]
Who wants to pay Hassan Whiteside? Examining his best fit in free agency – Sports Illustrated
Who wants to pay Hassan Whiteside? Examining his best fit in free agency - Sports Illustrated Your teams. Your favorite writers. Wherever you want them. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. Outside of Kevin Durant, Heat center Hassan Whiteside may be the most intriguing free agent on the market this summer. Out of the top 15 players on Rob Mahoney’s Top 50 Free Agents … [Read more...]
Outfielder Shuffle Up: The ageless Carlos Beltran
Outfielder Shuffle Up: The ageless Carlos Beltran The idea is 5x5 value for rest of season. What's happened to this point is merely an audition. I didn't rank anyone on the DL, or anyone in the minors. Everyone seems to be more optimistic on injury returnees and hot prospects (hi, Buxton) than I am. This week, we sort the fantasy outfielders. The prices are unscientific in nature, and … [Read more...]
Pat Summitt, legendary college basketball coach, dies at 64
Pat Summitt, legendary college basketball coach, dies at 64 Pat Summitt, legendary former basketball coach at the University of Tennessee, died Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Summitt, the winningest coach in NCAA Division I basketball history, was 64. Summitt was diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type in 2011, and stepped down from her role as head coach at … [Read more...]