Sports Illustrated: University of Cincinnati among top picks for Big 12 'expansion frenzy' - WCPO The Big 12 Conference is kicking off an "expansion frenzy" that could include the University of Cincinnati, Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday. According to the magazine, Oklahoma president David Boren told reporters the Big 12 board of directors instructed conference commissioner Bob … [Read more...]

Here's what Carmelo Anthony thinks of Durant going to Warriors - New York Daily News LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant never granted the Knicks an official meeting during free agency but Carmelo Anthony maintains that he was in constant contact with Durant in the days leading up to the July 1 recruiting period.“I don’t think you guys know the backstory, but I don’t want to get into all of that, as far … [Read more...]

WWE Smackdown Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Draft Picks, Winners, Highlights and Analysis - Forbes [unable to retrieve full-text content]SB NationWWE Smackdown Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Draft Picks, Winners, Highlights and AnalysisForbesThis was obviously done because both brands are being represented in the draft, but I can't wait until Ranallo is given free reign on … [Read more...]

Report: Pistons assistant GM headed to Spurs - The Detroit News Assistant general manager Brian Wright is leaving the organization to be the second in charge under San Antonio Spurs GM R.C. Buford, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports’ The Vertical.(Photo: Courtesy of The Press Enterprise) During the offseason, the Pistons have solidified their bench with key picks in … [Read more...]

Most Important Hokies, No. 1: Jerod Evans and Brenden Motley - Roanoke Times (blog) We're within range of the ACC Kickoff, aka media days on July 21-22 in Charlotte, the unofficial start of the football season. Like every year around this time, I'll do a countdown leading up to the event. This year, we'll rank the Most Important Hokies. It is just what it sounds like, a list of the players whose … [Read more...]

WWE Smackdown Draft Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Picks, Winners, Highlights and Analysis - Forbes [unable to retrieve full-text content]ForbesWWE Smackdown Draft Results (7-19-16): Raw and Smackdown Picks, Winners, Highlights and AnalysisForbesThis was obviously done because both brands are being represented in the draft, but I can't wait until Ranallo is given free reign on Smackdown … [Read more...]

Monday's Sports In Brief - The San Luis Obispo Tribune OLYMPICS GENEVA (AP) — A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency included more details from investigators about how Russian athletes — with help from government officials — doped and got away with it at the Sochi Olympics. The report agreed with earlier stories that said the Russian government, secret service and state-funded anti-doping … [Read more...]

Monday's Sports In Brief - The San Diego Union-Tribune OLYMPICS GENEVA (AP) — A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency included more details from investigators about how Russian athletes — with help from government officials — doped and got away with it at the Sochi Olympics. The report agreed with earlier stories that said the Russian government, secret service and state-funded anti-doping … [Read more...]

Monday's Sports In Brief - The News Tribune OLYMPICS GENEVA (AP) — A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency included more details from investigators about how Russian athletes — with help from government officials — doped and got away with it at the Sochi Olympics. The report agreed with earlier stories that said the Russian government, secret service and state-funded anti-doping operation … [Read more...]

Rangers trade Derick Brassard to Senators for Mika Zibanejad - CBSSports.com Derick Brassard is on the move after a surprise trade between the Rangers and Senators. USATSI The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators have been among the quietest clubs when it comes to acquiring new talent this offseason. That changed rather dramatically Monday when the two clubs struck a deal with each other involving … [Read more...]