Merson's predictions: Manchester United to crash Boleyn Ground farewell - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Last Updated: 09/05/16 4:50pm Think you know better than Merse? Leave a comment or tweet @SkyFootball West Ham's Boleyn Ground farewell, the race for European qualification and the battle for survival takes centre-stage - and Paul Merson … [Read more...]

Sam Bradford may have joined Eagles' workouts, but why was he afraid of Carson Wentz? - Washington Post Sam Bradford (7) has reacted unfavorably to the Eagles’ trade to land rookie QB Carson Wentz (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)Each week, the Washington Post’s Mark Maske provides in-depth Monday morning NFL analysis with “First and 10,” a dissection of the league’s most important developments … [Read more...]

Adams's unsung play sparks Durant in Thunder's win over Spurs - Sports Illustrated Get all of Rob Mahoney’s columns as soon as they’re published. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. OKLAHOMA CITY — Steven Adams had work to do on Sunday. The San Antonio Spurs had made a habit of, and … [Read more...]

A review of the Seahawks' draft picks following rookie mini-camp - The Seattle Times With rookie mini-camp having concluded, here’s a quick review of how it went for each of the Seahawks’ 10 draft picks with some thoughts from coach Pete Carroll. Top draft pick Germain Ifedi (76) gets familiar with the Seahawks line Friday at rookie minicamp. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times) RG Germain … [Read more...]

MSU's Denzel Valentine among six who could become Pistons - Detroit Free Press Michigan State Spartans Denzel Valentine drives against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders during second half action on Friday, March 18,2016 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis Missouri. Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier) Free Press sports writer Vince Ellis selects six … [Read more...]

Sports | The Mailbox: First pick doesn't ensure NHL success - Columbus Dispatch Ray: I always appreciate reporting by Mike Arace and Aaron Portzline on the Blue Jackets, but I think Arace’s obsession with tanking to get the first draft pick is borderline delusional.Look at Edmonton, which has had several first picks — they are still down there with us. Ditto Buffalo. Messiahs don't occupy the … [Read more...]

2016 NFL season over/under win total picks for AFC: Rise of the Raiders - CBSSports.com The NFL Draft has come and gone, which means it's the best season of the year: over/under season. We have win totals released for each and every NFL team, courtesy of Sportsbook.ag, and you can place a friendly wager on whether you think the teams will win more or less games than their perceived Las Vegas … [Read more...]

2016 Kentucky Derby picks: Experts make their selections - NJ.com Here's a look at the Kentucky Derby predictions by horse racing reporters on the eve of the 142nd Run for the Rose at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.: Jerry Izenberg, The Star-Ledger Win, Exaggerator: Great workouts, great in last race and a closer Place, Nyquist: Unbeaten is unbeaten but don't think he can beat … [Read more...]

Weekend ratings predictions: Kentucky Derby, playoffs, and more - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — NBA playoffs, Thunder-Spurs Game 1. Prediction: 2.6; final rating: 2.2. — NBA playoffs, Blazers-Warriors Game 1. Prediction: 3.7; final rating: 4.1. — Stanley Cup playoffs, Penguins-Capitals Game 2. Prediction: 1.7; final rating: 1.4. — NASCAR Sprint Cup from Talladega. … [Read more...]

AL.com All-Access: 5 bold SEC football predictions for 2016 - AL.com We're just past what one website termed the college football "winter solstice" — that is, the midway point between the national championship game and the 2016 season-opener between California and Hawaii in Australia. What better time to reveal what was an exceedingly popular discussion last year in this space, our 5 bold … [Read more...]