Report: Wolves offering No. 5 pick in a trade package for Bulls' Jimmy Butler - CBSSports.com The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to make big progress right out of the gate under new coach and president Tom Thibodeau, according to reports. The Wolves have a young core of great talent in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns with Zach LaVine, and the No. 5 pick in this year's draft. But … [Read more...]

Finding the Fits: Speedy rookie runner Tyler Ervin completes Texans overhaul - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise … [Read more...]

The jitterbug running back and special teams ace gives the Texans much-needed big-play potential - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be … [Read more...]

Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft - Bryan-College Station Eagle In a year with no consensus top player, the Philadelphia Phillies led off Major League Baseball's draft Thursday by taking Mickey Moniak, a high school outfielder from California. It could be a while before we'll have a sense of whether Moniak is worthy of that selection. Even the top picks need time … [Read more...]

Logano picks up win in Michigan - Sunbury Daily Item BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Joey Logano plopped into a seat, getting a much-needed break, when the 26-year-old driver found out he was just a part of history. Logano pulled away from the pack to win the FireKeepers Casino 400 and was followed by 20-year-old Chase Elliott and 23-year-old Kyle Larson, the youngest top three in NASCAR Sprint Cup … [Read more...]

Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) In a year with no consensus top player, the Philadelphia Phillies led off Major League Baseball's draft Thursday by taking Mickey Moniak, a high school outfielder from California. It could be a while before we'll have a sense of whether Moniak is worthy of that selection. Even the … [Read more...]

5 bold predictions ahead of Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Michigan - FOXSports.com Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (FS1, 11:30 a.m. ET) is shaping up to be an interesting affair, with a wide-open field and a new aero package.  Here are five bold predictions for the 15th of 26 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular season. 5. WEATHER -- Sunday will be a … [Read more...]

Tigers top draft pick: Coach's change pays big money for Manning - Detroit Free Press Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide As a sophomore, the lanky basketball star moved from shortstop to pitcher -- and it seems like the right decision Sheldon coach Matthew McGrew talks to Matt Manning during the third inning as Sheldon takes on Woodcreek High in the Division … [Read more...]

Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague headline nine potential summer trade targets - CBSSports.com The 2016 NBA offseason is going to be chaotic. With the deluge of TV money coming in, the salary cap is jumping roughly $22 million this coming summer. It'll jump another $15-20 million or so in the summer of 2017. It's going to be a great time to be a free agent because even average players are about to go … [Read more...]

Questions loom all across Seahawks O-line - The Olympian (blog) The Seahawks’ search for five strong and collaborative men to occupy the offensive line will continue to bear scrutiny through the start of the season. It’s never had more questions and doubts since the Pete Carroll-John Schneider regime took over. Analyses of the Seahawks in recent seasons have been mostly critical of this unit. The … [Read more...]