Mandel's SEC picks: 'Bama will do fine, but won't win the conference - FOXSports.com Updated AUG 10, 2015 at 10:04a ET True story: When I submitted an SEC Media Days preseason ballot with Texas A&M listed as champ, the conference office checked to make sure some imposter hadn't sent it in my place. Apparently I was that extreme an outlier. My colleague Bruce Feldman picked … [Read more...]
Cardinals notebook: Heyward is feeling no pressure – STLtoday.com
Cardinals notebook: Heyward is feeling no pressure - STLtoday.com MILWAUKEE • With July’s trade deadline past, his production on a steady rise, his 26th birthday Sunday, and his free agency starting to appear on the horizon, outfielder Jason Heyward has gotten exactly what he’s wanted from the Cardinals through their first nine months together. His space. There have not been substantive talks … [Read more...]
Should NBA teams rebuild through the draft, free agency or trade? – CBSSports.com
Should NBA teams rebuild through the draft, free agency or trade? - CBSSports.com Part I: Different paths to rebuilding The draft matters. It matters for contenders adding cheap talent, it matters for mid-level teams trying to bolster their depth and it matters most for rebuilding teams trying to find their path to a title. But do you need the draft in order to rebuild your franchise into a title … [Read more...]
Patriots' draft picks might be relied on for significant roles – Boston Herald
Patriots' draft picks might be relied on for significant roles - Boston Herald FOXBORO — An impressive group of rookies has overtaken the Patriots’ lineup early in camp, and the roster could appear a lot younger as the team defends its crown. The Patriots have 10 draft picks and six undrafted free agents in camp. Seven of the 16 rookies have earned varying degrees of practice reps with the … [Read more...]
Rams notes: Healthy again, Saffold set to lead young O-line – STLtoday.com
Rams notes: Healthy again, Saffold set to lead young O-line - STLtoday.com Rams offensive linemen Rodger Saffold started and played in all 16 games a year ago. He did so with a shoulder he figures was “70 or 80 percent’’ by the end of the season. “Early on, it wasn’t too bad as long I had everything taped up, but as the season went on, it became a little more chronic, so I decided to take care of … [Read more...]
Pats' draft picks might be relied on for significant roles – Boston Herald
Pats' draft picks might be relied on for significant roles - Boston Herald FOXBORO — An impressive group of rookies has overtaken the Patriots’ lineup early in camp, and the roster could appear a lot younger as the team defends its crown. The Patriots have 10 draft picks and six undrafted free agents in camp. Seven of the 16 rookies have earned varying degrees of practice reps with the … [Read more...]
Mike McCarthy not concerned with Rodgers' five picks in camp – FOXSports.com
Mike McCarthy not concerned with Rodgers' five picks in camp - FOXSports.com Updated AUG 7, 2015 at 10:30a ET Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is known for his squeaky-clean play. While racking up plenty of touchdown tosses, he hasn't posted a double-digit interception total since 2010. However, so far in training camp, Rodgers has already matched the total number of … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: NFL preseason, PGA Tour and more – SportingNews.com
Weekend ratings predictions: NFL preseason, PGA Tour and more - SportingNews.com First, the results of last week's predictions: — PGA Tour National, final round. Prediction: 2.4, final rating: 2.1. — NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Pocono. Prediction: 2.5, final rating: 2.6. — Horse racing, Haskell Invitational. Prediction: 1.0, final rating: 1.3. — Premier Boxing Champions. Prediction: 0.4, final … [Read more...]
Predictions: Week One – Yahoo Sports
Predictions: Week One - Yahoo Sports Every Thursday I will be previewing the Premier League fixture list, highlighting the relevant (as I see them) stats, trends and form lines. My focus will be the official PremierLeague.com game, but it’s all about plotting where the goals, assists and clean sheets are going to happen. So there is plenty to adopted and adapted for whatever format you … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com The UFC brings the latest great Fight Night card to the South when it hits Nashville this Saturday for a main event matchup between top-10 light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Ovince Saint Preux. In the co-main event, two of the lightweight division's best young contenders, Michael Johnson and Beneil Dariush, … [Read more...]