Jermaine Edmondson transferring from Michigan State Jermaine Edmondson is in search of more playing time according to MSU (Getty). The Michigan State cornerback who was allegedly assaulted by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is transferring from the team. The school announced Wednesday evening Jermaine Edmondson would be leaving the program in what it said was a search of more … [Read more...]
What drivers expect for Saturday night's Kentucky race
What drivers expect for Saturday night's Kentucky race Kentucky Speedway was repaved after the 2015 race (Getty). There’s very little history to rely on this weekend at Kentucky Speedway. The track has been repaved since last year’s race and the Sprint Cup Series is running the lower-downforce rules it’s only run once this year (Michigan). So not only is there a limited set of data … [Read more...]
NHL can’t crack Top 50 most valuable sports franchises
NHL can’t crack Top 50 most valuable sports franchises Forbes.com released its top 50 ranking for sports franchises. The NHL didn’t make the cut. It has, in the past. The Toronto Maple Leafs were No. 26 in the 2014 franchise rankings, worth an estimated $1.15 billion. They were No. 37 in the global rankings in 2015, with a value of $1.3 billion. Their value went up. Their ranking went down. … [Read more...]
Eagles' long snapper/magician advances on 'America's Got Talent'
Eagles' long snapper/magician advances on 'America's Got Talent' Jon Dorenbos (Getty Images) The Philadelphia Eagles’ long snapper, Jon Dorenbos, is an accomplished magician who uses humor in his act, and was so impressive on “America’s Got Talent” this week that he moved onto the live shows later this month. Only one problem: the first live show is the night before Dorenbos … [Read more...]
LeBron, Melo, CP3, and Wade open ESPYs with call for political action
LeBron, Melo, CP3, and Wade open ESPYs with call for political action Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James made a strong statement at the ESPYs (via @cjzero on Twitter). The most recent wave of race-related shootings in the United States — chiefly the police killing of Alton Sterling in Louisiana, the police killing of Philando Castile in Minnesota, and the shooting … [Read more...]
Here's what a league full of only Bartolo Colon would look like
Here's what a league full of only Bartolo Colon would look like A league full of Bartolo Colon clones did not perform well at the plate. (Getty Images/Tim Clayton/Corbis) We live in a glorious time. Technology has made it so that information is available instantaneously, any item can be purchased and delivered to your door without leaving the house and Pokémon are real. In some cases, … [Read more...]
Updated NFL Week 1 odds with way-too-early picks against the spread – Niners Nation
Updated NFL Week 1 odds with way-too-early picks against the spread - Niners Nation It’s probably too early to be betting on Week 1 NFL games, but that’s not gonna stop me from considering the spreads! The NFL’s 2016 regular season gets going in a little over eight weeks, on September 8, when the Denver Broncos host the Carolina Panthers in the Thursday kickoff game. That will be followed by 13 … [Read more...]
The Celtics reportedly want to land Blake Griffin as their next big prize – CBSSports.com
The Celtics reportedly want to land Blake Griffin as their next big prize - CBSSports.com Once you land the first star on your team, the next one is supposed to be much easier. It's probably a lot like becoming a millionaire. Your first million is supposed to be the hardest one to get. With the Boston Celtics, they've landed the first star this summer by convincing Al Horford to sign with them. … [Read more...]
Three-Point Stance: Are expectations inflated for Jones, Cousins?
Three-Point Stance: Are expectations inflated for Jones, Cousins? The fanalyst community is largely divided over Matt Jones. (Getty) Move over Lincoln and Jefferson, if Kirk Cousins carries over momentum from last year’s scintillating string of performances, Washingtonians may soon erect a memorial in his honor. In this edition of the ‘Stance,’ Brad Evans and Liz Loza discuss the QB’s 2016 … [Read more...]
Taste of the Tour: Festival and Cuvee Caritoux in Provence (The Associated Press)
Taste of the Tour: Festival and Cuvee Caritoux in Provence (The Associated Press) Region: The 178-kilometer (111-mile) leg began in Montpellier near the Mediterranean coast and took the peloton across the Rhone valley before concluding with the legendary climb to Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse region. Baguette and butter: Chris Froome was allowed to keep the yellow jersey after the Tour de … [Read more...]