Shreveport hoping to expand use of Independence Stadium - Shreveport Times The second half of the Camping World Independence Bowl Saturday evening. (Photo: Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times) Shreveport’s success in hosting a rare non-football event at Independence Stadium later this month could provide far-reaching economic implications. Extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus will … [Read more...]

Reviewing the preseason predictions on Pac-12 hoops - Today's U (blog) With just four teams remaining in the hunt for the National Championship, April will mark a time of reflection for the majority of schools, including the dozen from the Pac-12. But it’s not just a time of reflection for the programs who were physically playing the sport, but for the outlets covering it as … [Read more...]

Vernon Davis gives Redskins solid TE depth - Today's Pigskin (blog) Tight end has become a high-profile position with the Washington Redskins and now that unit is only getting better. In 2015, we saw Jordan Reed emerge as the Redskins’ top receiving option and one of the best tight ends in the league. Reed’s 952 receiving yards ranked fifth among tight ends last season and his … [Read more...]

10 defensive backs the Dallas Cowboys could target in the NFL draft - Dallas Morning News This story is about Cowboys Published 3h This Story is About... Share This Story On... Getty Images From left to right: Vernon Hargreaves III, Jalen Ramsey, Eli Apple, Mackensie Alexander, William Jackson. By Jon Machota , Staff Writer Contact Jon Machota on Twitter: @jonmachota After … [Read more...]

10 defensive backs the Dallas Cowboys could draft - Dallas Morning News This story is about Cowboys Published 1h This Story is About... Share This Story On... Getty Images From left to right: Vernon Hargreaves III, Jalen Ramsey, Eli Apple, Mackensie Alexander, William Jackson. By Jon Machota , Staff Writer Contact Jon Machota on Twitter: @jonmachota After intercepting only eight … [Read more...]

Former Patriots wide receiver LaFell signs with Bengals - Comcast SportsNet New England NEW YORK - The NFL has demanded The New York Times retract a story that called the league's concussion research flawed and likened the NFL's handling of head trauma to the tobacco industry's response to the dangers of cigarettes. In a letter from its law firm to the general counsels of the … [Read more...]

Patriots looking at pair of lengthy waits in this year's draft - Comcast SportsNet New England NEW YORK - The NFL has demanded The New York Times retract a story that called the league's concussion research flawed and likened the NFL's handling of head trauma to the tobacco industry's response to the dangers of cigarettes. In a letter from its law firm to the general counsels … [Read more...]

NCAA football analyst: Cardale Jones a good pick in draft's later rounds - Arizona Sports (registration) (blog) Chris Spielman, ESPN college football analyst Chris Spielman explains the strengths and weaknesses of Cardale Jones as a quarterback. Spielman also has insight on what makes Jalen Ramsey the best prospect in the NFL draft. No matter what one thinks of Carson Palmer as a … [Read more...]

Three in the SEC: Muschamp's revelation, Freeze's evolution, Stallings skips out on his possible execution - NOLA.com The light bulb finally goes on for Muschamp: New South Carolina and former Florida football coach Will Muschamp told my pal Tony Barnhart of gridiron.now that "I probably made a mistake at Florida trying to change schematically from what they had done before. . . you have … [Read more...]

2016 NFL Draft Divisional Needs: AFC North - FantasyAlarm.com A division consistently considered one of the toughest in the NFL; the AFC North currently possesses a unique blend of teams in terms of draft needs. Both Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are coming off excellent regular seasons which ended in tragic playoff disappointment, while the Ravens and Browns will be picking up near the top of the … [Read more...]