Film study: WR Jay Lee could fill need for Detroit Lions - Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions wide receiver Jay Lee goes through drills during rookie minicamp May 6, 2016, at the practice facility in Allen Park.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier DFP) The Detroit Lions did their best in free agency to find an immediate replacement for the retired Calvin Johnson by signing wide receiver Marvin Jones to a … [Read more...]

Detroit Lions sign CMU's Palmer, cut Lamar Holmes - Detroit Free Press Devin Gardner of the Michigan Wolverines runs past Louis Palmer, right, of the Central Michigan Chippewas on Aug. 31, 2013, in Ann Arbor.(Photo: Gregory Shamus, Getty Images) The Detroit Lions signed veteran offensive tackle Lamar Holmes to a no-risk deal early this off-season, with intentions of letting him compete … [Read more...]

Bill Barnwell's offseason report cards: AFC West - ESPN 7:20 AM ET print The AFC West is home to the defending Super Bowl champions, but the Denver Broncos you saw lay waste to the Carolina Panthers in February aren't the ones you'll see suiting up in September. Many of Denver's stars have scattered to the winds, thanks to retirement and free agency. As many as nine of the … [Read more...]

Bill Barnwell's offseason report cards: AFC West - ABC News With that in mind, the West feels wide open. The Kansas City Chiefs were arguably a better team in the regular season than the Broncos, only missing out on the division title because of a ridiculous collapse from a 96+ percent win expectancy in the final three minutes against Denver in Week 2. The Oakland Raiders have a promising … [Read more...]

Champions Cup final: Sky Sports pundits give their predictions - SkySports Last Updated: 13/05/16 12:06am Saracens appearing in their second Champions Cup final The Sky Sports pundits give their predictions ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final between Saracens and Racing 92. The game will be televised live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 3.45pm and we will have special guests Jonny … [Read more...]

Michigan State's Deyonta Davis planned to be one-and-done - Detroit Free Press Former MSU big man Deyonta Davis discusses entering the NBA draft at the combine in Chicago on May 12, 2016; video by Mark Snyder/DFP Videolicious Deyonta Davis at the NBA combine in Chicago on Thursday, May 12, 2016.(Photo: Mark Snyder, DFP) CHICAGO – This was always Deyonta Davis’ vision. The big man … [Read more...]

Paul Merson's predictions: Will Tottenham get second? Will Manchester City finish fourth? - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Last Updated: 12/05/16 5:57pm With the Premier League season coming to a close this Sunday, Paul Merson gives his predictions for the final round matches. Champions Leicester end their campaign at Chelsea while Tottenham … [Read more...]

Compensatory pick threshold passes for unrestricted free agents - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesThe May 12 threshold has arrived in the NFL making remaining unrestricted free agents that much more unrestricted. What do we mean by that? Well, any player that remains an unrestricted free agent due to their contracts expiring with their team in March is now free to sign with another franchise without the … [Read more...]

Minnesota picks Syracuse's Coyle as new athletic director - Mankato Free Press MINNEAPOLIS — Mark Coyle was the athletic director at Syracuse for about 10 1/2 months, leaving the school with an opening for a second straight year. Minnesota's interest in him, presenting the opportunity to return his family to a state that became home, proved stronger than loyalty to the Orange. "It was very … [Read more...]

New Detroit Lions LB Antwione Williams has brains to match brawn - Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez offer their perspective on the Lions' 2016 NFL draft class April 30, 2016. Linebacker Antwione Williams of Georgia Southern practices for the East West Shrine Game on Jan. 20, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla.(Photo: Chris O'Meara, … [Read more...]