Charles Barkley jokes how he'd get Nick Saban to stop coaching Bama Charles Barkley has an idea for how to end Alabama's reign atop the college football world. The Auburn alum and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer would take Saban on a trip with him. "I want to go to Cuba," Barkley said in an interview about Aubrun and Alabama football with WBRC in Alabama. "I just want to see it in its pristine … [Read more...]
It’s all on Draymond Green now
It's all on Draymond Green now Entering Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals, we had hardly any idea what this version of the Golden State Warriors — the one that has taken the league by storm over the past two seasons, that followed an NBA championship with a record 73 wins and now stands one win away from another title — looked like without bellwether forward Draymond Green. As we found out … [Read more...]
16 for '16: CFB Coaches who are best at developing NFL talent – NFL.com
16 for '16: CFB Coaches who are best at developing NFL talent - NFL.com Published: June 15, 2016 at 12:29 p.m. Updated: June 15, 2016 at 12:54 p.m. Chase Goodbread College Football 24/7 writer | NFL.com College Football 24/7's "16 for '16" series continues with a look at 16 coaches who are most effective at developing NFL talent. Recruiting certainly plays a big role in which programs … [Read more...]
Blackhawks continue to pay steep price for recent Stanley Cup success – CBSSports.com
Blackhawks continue to pay steep price for recent Stanley Cup success - CBSSports.com Exactly one year to the day after they celebrated their third Stanley Cup win in six years, the Chicago Blackhawks had to say goodbye to yet another key player from that team when they traded Teuvo Teravainen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday morning. The move was part of the trade to help jettison Bryan … [Read more...]
Clarification: Belmont Stakes story (The Associated Press)
Clarification: Belmont Stakes story (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- In a story June 11, The Associated Press reported that trainer Steve Asmussen was cleared by racing authorities in Kentucky and New York of allegations made by PETA about the way he treated his horses. The story should have specified that while Asmussen was cleared of most of the allegations, the New York Gaming … [Read more...]
Drug testers face obstruction in Russia, agency says (Yahoo Sports)
Drug testers face obstruction in Russia, agency says (Yahoo Sports) MONTREAL (AP) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency says drug testers in Russia are being routinely obstructed by athletes and security services even as Russia tries to regain its place in Olympic track and field. … [Read more...]
Switzerland made to wait after Romania draw
Switzerland made to wait after Romania draw Paris (AFP) – Switzerland were frustated in their attempt to book a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday against Group A rivals Romania in Paris. Bogdan Stancu’s penalty gave Romania the advantage at a sunny Parc des Princes and the Swiss spurned a host of chances to score before Admir Mehmedi slammed home to level … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Parade Live Blog
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Parade Live Blog 1:39 p.m. ET: More photos continue to roll in from the parade route, which clearly featured a lot of Phil Kessel love. 1:31 p.m. ET: More HBK adoration from the parade route with Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin. 1:29 p.m. ET: Carl Hagelin celebrating with Phil Kessel with a selfie. Two of the most important members of the HBK line. Same Hags, … [Read more...]
Why LeBron James' jumper is the key to the Cavaliers' success
Why LeBron James' jumper is the key to the Cavaliers' success 3:30 PM ET John McTigue, ESPN Stats & Information In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James was 8-of-18 shooting outside the paint, his most such shots and his second-most made shots in a game this season. In Game 1 through Game 4, he was a combined 9-of-28 outside the paint. LeBron James' offense from outside the … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: Rookie Retrospective
The Numbers Game: Rookie Retrospective With the NBA draft coming on June 23, it's worth exploring rookie's historical fantasy values. It's always tempting to reach for unquantified talent, in the hopes that you'll acquire the next Karl-Anthony Towns, but the data suggests that KAT is a rare breed indeed -- his 2015-16 season was the best fantasy performance for any rookie in the past decade. The … [Read more...]