Adidas' 2016 combine prize is $1 million for 40-yard dash record Adidas is once again offering NFL prospects a prize at the NFL combine. The apparel and shoe supplier is giving away $1 million to anyone who breaks the 40-yard dash record at the combine later this month. The record is 4.24 seconds and was set by former East Carolina and current Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson in … [Read more...]

Rafael dos Anjos: I can beat Conor McGregor anywhere The UFC held a press conference in January to promote their upcoming super fight between featherweight champion Conor McGregor and lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 on March 5. McGregor showed up 30 minutes late to the presser and went into his promotional shtick, unleashing a venomous succession of insults directed at his … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Sidney Crosby is ridiculous right now No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins  At this point, it’s Sidney Crosby’s world, and we’re all living in it. Sid had a four-point night in the Penguins’ 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, with two goals and two assists. That’s seven straight games with a goal, and points in 11 straight games (12 goals, 10 assists). Crosby is now … [Read more...]

New Jersey Devils unveil Martin Brodeur 'salute' statue (Photos) Martin Brodeur has officially been bronzed an immortalized. The New Jersey Devils unveiled a statue of the legendary goaltender at a ceremony in the Prudential Center on Monday. The statue, which was designed by Jon Krawczyk, will rest outside the Prudential Center in Championship Plaza. Brodeur is set to have his No. 30 … [Read more...]

NHL expansion draft among mysteries for Las Vegas owner Bill Foley, the billionaire behind the Las Vegas NHL expansion bid, is “9.5 out of 10” confident that the League will award him a franchise.  He thinks that the state-of-the-art T-Mobile Arena, opening in April, is enough to earn a team. He thinks 14,000 season-ticket “deposits and commitments” are enough, with the upper bowl of the … [Read more...]

Deion Sanders lights up Cam Newton: 'You can't do that' Moments after the Super Bowl ended, Cam Newton suffered through a disastrous press conference of his own making, keeping every answer short and not sticking around very long. That didn't sit very well with some NFL elders discussing the issue on NFL Network afterward. [Follow Shutdown Corner on Facebook for instant updates from Super … [Read more...]

Already? Patriots installed as early Super Bowl LI favorites Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, Peyton Manning and the rest of their Denver Broncos teammates have just begun to celebrate their championship over the Carolina Panthers to finish off the 2015 season, but oddsmakers in Las Vegas have already turned the page to 2016. Betting expert R.J. Bell posted the following to Twitter: Super Bowl … [Read more...]

Peyton Manning's Budweiser plugs were a little self-serving Immediately after the game clock read zero and he chatted with CBS' Tracy Wolfson, and again on the stage as he held the Lombardi Trophy and chatted with Jim Nantz, Peyton Manning offered a list of three immediate goals: kissing his wife, Ashley, kissing his twins, and drinking a fair amount of Budweiser. Active NFL players are not … [Read more...]

Puppy Monkey Baby terrifies, confuses Super Bowl 50 viewers Everyone is convinced they'll have nightmares after watching Super Bowl 50, during which Mountain Dew incessantly exposed the world to its new mascot: Puppy Monkey Baby. The creepy little guy started trending worldwide on Twitter shortly after his commercial debut. Apparently, Mountain Dew chose to combine three things fans enjoy … [Read more...]

Why didn't Cam Newton dive for his fumble? Every season comes down to a single play, a single moment which could be the difference between defeat and victory. Sometimes it's obvious, like a missed kick, and sometimes it's hidden in the chaos of a fumbling ball. The scene: 4:04 left in the Super Bowl. Panthers down 16-10 but with a chance to win. The Broncos defense had been fearsome, but … [Read more...]