Staff picks: Cleveland Cavaliers will drop Detroit Pistons in 5 games - Detroit Free Press Vince Ellis and Shawn Windsor catch up on the Pistons and preview their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 15, 2016. Detroit Pistons’' Tobias Harris (34) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. … [Read more...]

Down picks, Falcons to take creative draft approach - MyAJC Instead of fussing about being down a couple of draft picks, the Falcons plan to turn their lemony situation into a full pitcher of lemonade. Who’s thirsty? The Falcons are in the final stages of preparation for the NFL draft, which is set for April 28-30 in Chicago. This will be an important draft for the Falcons, who hold the 17th … [Read more...]

Mets' Bartolo Colon picks up milestone win where it all started for him - New York Daily News Jason Miller/Getty Images Bartolo Colon gets a meaningful victory in the place where his career began. CLEVELAND — Bartolo Colon was nervous Friday. The Mets’ 42-year-old was seeking the 219th win of his career, which would tie him with Pedro Martinez for the second most wins by a Dominican-born … [Read more...]

Mets' Bartolo Colon picks up milestone win where it al started for him - New York Daily News Jason Miller/Getty Images Bartolo Colon gets a meaningful victory in the place where his career began. CLEVELAND — Bartolo Colon was nervous Friday. The Mets’ 42-year-old was seeking the 219th win of his career, which would tie him with Pedro Martinez for the second most wins by a Dominican-born … [Read more...]

Latest moves could boost Michigan State QB Connor Cook in NFL draft - Detroit Free Press Michigan State QB Connor Cook performs at his pro day workout for NFL scouts March 16, 2016 at Michigan State. By Dave Birkett, DFP. Quarterback Connor Cook is measured before working out for NFL scouts at his pro day March 16, 2016, in East Lansing.(Photo: Carlos Osorio Associated Press) … [Read more...]

Big deal as Rams grab No. 1 pick - Boston Herald The Rams have gone Hollywood with one of the splashiest trades in NFL draft history. As if their return to Los Angeles after more than two decades in St. Louis wasn’t bold enough, they traded for the No. 1 overall selection in this month’s draft. The quarterback-strapped Rams sent a collection of picks to the Tennessee Titans yesterday, freeing the … [Read more...]

Dick's Picks Up Sports Authority's Pieces; Analysts Increase Price Target - TheStreet.com Whe Sports Authority first announced that it was closing 140 stores and filling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early March, some industry analysts watched to see which of the company's competitors would be the one to pick up the pieces.  "I think this will be very good for Dick's Sporting … [Read more...]

Big deal! Titans to trade No. 1 overall draft pick to Rams - Virginian-Pilot NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Rams have gone Hollywood with one of the splashiest trades in NFL draft history. As if their return to Los Angeles after more than two decades in St. Louis wasn't bold enough, they traded for the No. 1 overall selection in this month's draft. The quarterback-strapped Rams sent a collection of … [Read more...]

Paul Merson's predictions: Leicester and Spurs to continue title charge - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Last Updated: 14/04/16 6:33pm Paul Merson is back with his Premier League predictions Sky Sports' Paul Merson is back to look ahead to another crucial round of Premier League fixtures. The top four are all in action live on Sky Sports this … [Read more...]

Pro Football|Rams Acquire No. 1 NFL Draft Pick From Titans - New York Times NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans agreed Thursday to trade the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s N.F.L. draft to the Los Angeles Rams. This is just the seventh trade involving the top overall pick since 1990 and first since 2004, when the San Diego Chargers drafted Eli Manning and traded his rights to the Giants. With the … [Read more...]