Syracuse picks Boise State's Mark Coyle as athletic director - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 22, 2015 12:02p ET SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Mark Coyle called Syracuse ''a special place'' when he was introduced as the school's new athletic director. ''It's a special place because of its history, its tradition,'' he said Monday at his introductory news conference after being handed a Syracuse jersey … [Read more...]

Could Pistons and Celtics swap draft picks? - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 21, 2015 1:14p ET Rumors are flying about the Boston Celtics having interest in moving up in the draft. They have four total picks, future assets and a real need to add serious talent. One potential trade partner could be the Detroit Pistons, who hold the eighth overall pick. According to MLive's David Mayo, a scenario … [Read more...]

Weekend ratings predictions: US Open, Premier Boxing and more - SportingNews.com First, the results of last week's predictions: — NBA Finals, Cavaliers-Warriors Game 5. Prediction: 12.4; final rating: 11.8. MORE: 70 years of the NBA Finals | Classic A-Rod photos — Stanley Cup Final, Blackhawks-Lightning Game 5. Prediction: 3.0; final rating: 3.0. — NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Michigan. … [Read more...]

Weekend ratings predictions: US Open, Premier Boxing, and more - SportingNews.com First, the results of last week's predictions: — NBA Finals, Cavaliers-Warriors Game 5. Prediction: 12.4; final rating: 11.8. — Stanley Cup Final, Blackhawks-Lightning Game 5. Prediction: 3.0; final rating: 3.0. — NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Michigan. Prediction: 2.3; final rating: 2.2. — Women’s World Cup, … [Read more...]

Copa America 2015 Predictions & Preview: Argentina, Lionel Messi vs Jamaica - Latin Post Argentina and Jamaica will play each other in a group stage game on Saturday evening. This game is extremely critical because it could very well determine the winner of the group. Let's break down the teams and pick a winner. Argentina is the highest ranked team in this tournament. Only Germany and Belgium … [Read more...]

Cards continue pursuit of prep draft picks - STLtoday.com MINNEAPOLIS • Aware that South Carolina prep slugger Kep Brown could elect to go to the University of Miami and invigorate his draft status, the Cardinals have talked with their 10th-round pick in recent days to consider their offer and the chance to turn pro now. Scouting director Chris Correa said he spoke with Brown personally in recent … [Read more...]

Cards have eight top picks signed, a ninth on the way - STLtoday.com MINNEAPOLIS • Even with this week's news and hacking allegations hovering over Busch Stadium, there is still work to be done for the front office and Cardinals' executives with a draft having just finished and a trade deadline approaching. The signing of picks does continue with eight of the team's top 12 picks already in the … [Read more...]

Badgers football: UW picks up commitment from 3-star linebacker - Madison.com Griffin Grady fell in love with the University of Wisconsin during a visit back in April. His unofficial trip to Madison on Wednesday was simply to solidify his first impressions. This time, the three-star linebacker from Dublin, Ohio, committed to the Badgers’ coaching staff before leaving. “I had a pretty good idea (I … [Read more...]

US Open Golf Tournament 2015: Top Odds, Predictions and Storylines for ... - Bleacher Report Mark Humphrey/Associated Press The opening round of the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay is finally upon us, and it shouldn't disappoint.  Not only will the links-style course offer a refreshing backdrop for the year's second major, but playing conditions should also make for a fascinating weekend.  … [Read more...]

Badgers football: UW picks up commitment from three-star linebacker - Madison.com Griffin Grady fell in love with the University of Wisconsin during a visit back in April. His unofficial trip to Madison on Wednesday was simply to solidify his first impressions. This time, the three-star linebacker from Dublin, Ohio, committed to the Badgers’ coaching staff before leaving. “I had a pretty good idea … [Read more...]