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WNBA draft grades: Phoenix and Minnesota score A-plus marks WNBA draft day is one of hope and promise, but things get real pretty quickly. Remember the math: 12 teams with 12 roster spots. It's a challenge to get and keep a job in the WNBA. Your work is cut out for you, kids. Still, some franchises need an infusion of ...
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Jags' Fournette arrested over suspended license JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop and charged with knowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license, according to Jacksonville jail records. Fournette paid a $1,508 ...
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SI's 2019 NBA Awards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and the Battle for MVP The 2018-19 awards race has been marked by tight battles, with Giannis vs. Harden, Luka vs. Trae and Siakam vs. D'Angelo debates percolating throughout the year. SI's writers make their picks from the list of close calls. By The Crossover Staff. April 11 ...
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Suspended Wade to meet with LSU, NCAA reps Suspended LSU basketball coach Will Wade is scheduled to meet with university and NCAA officials on Friday, more than a month after the school suspended him for not answering questions about his relationship with aspiring agent Christian Dawkins, ...
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2019 NFL Draft: Finding best team fits for five top WR prospects Best team fits: Wide receivers · Running backs. With the 2019 NFL Draft fast approaching, mock drafts and prospect rankings are flying fast and furious. Let's take a moment to view this class through a slightly different prism: by finding the best NFL team fits for ...
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Eberle glad for another chance at playoff success with Islanders EAST MEADOW, N.Y. -- Jordan Eberle wasn't about to pick up where he left off from his only other trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The New York Islanders right wing played his first seven NHL seasons with Edmonton Oilers. His final season with Edmonton ...
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Walker uncertain about his future with Hornets CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There's a part of Kemba Walker that wants to play his entire career with the Charlotte Hornets. There's another part that wants to compete for an NBA championship before he's too old. With the Hornets not ready to compete with teams ...
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Tiger Woods is a factor in this Masters. Here's how he did it AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The scorecard read 70, a 2-under start for Tiger Woods at this Masters. It might not sound overly impressive, especially given what he has done around this place in his career. But at the moment he walked off the 18th green, shook hands ...
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With contract extension, Ravens guard Marshal Yanda set to return as line's elder statesman Guard Marshal Yanda and the Ravens have agreed to a contract extension through the 2020 season, the team announced Thursday, ending uncertainty over whether the team's top offensive lineman would return this year. Yanda was under contract through ...
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The Toronto Raptors will overcome their demons and win the East for these 3 reasons No one was more glad to see LeBron James flee the Eastern Conference for the sunny climate of California than the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors had famously and brutally been tormented out of the playoffs by James' Cavaliers in each of the prior three ...
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Joerger done in Sacramento after three seasons The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with coach Dave Joerger, concluding a move that was widely reported throughout the day. Via a statement from the team, Kings GM Vlade Divac said Joerger had been relieved of his duties as coach, saying: "After ...
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Dylan Bundy succumbs to the home run ball again as Orioles lose to A's, 8-5 Dylan Bundy's home run problems last year were all his own. This year, they fit alarmingly well with the rest of the Orioles' pitching staff, and Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics to make it six defeats on the season's first homestand only solidified that.
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Chelsea Condemn Supporters' Racist Song About Mo Salah Before Europa League Game Chelsea have issued a statement condemning alleged supporter abuse of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. According to Metro, Chelsea fans were filmed singing an Islamophobic chant about the Egypt international which describes the player as "a ...
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Report: 2026 All-Star Game to be in Philly NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball will play the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a person familiar with the planning told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of ...
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Michigan football's Chris Partridge: Coaches leaving for Ohio State isn't OK It's April 11 and Chris Partridge is fired up. And he really doesn't care who knows it. "I've got blood in my mouth," Michigan football's safeties coach/special teams coordinator said Thursday. "I don't wake up a day and not think about it." More: 5 things to watch ...
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'Space Jam 2' reportedly gets a rewrite; Stephen Curry, James Harden unlikely to join over shoe contracts LeBron James' first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was about as disappointing as it could've been, but the four-time MVP's West Coast spotlight has also unveiled some misfortune off the court. Amid the end of his eight-year streak of NBA Finals bids and ...
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Twins postpone series opener against Tigers MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month. The Twins announced Thursday afternoon they were calling off the Friday night's game, ...
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Expectation-Defying Nuggets Clinch West's Second Seed, Draw Spurs In First Playoff Berth Since 2013 Gary Harris and Jamal Murray celebrate after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 99-95 win over the Timberwolves, April 10, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images). Getty. When NBA prognosticators rolled out ...
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Masters: Jason Day struggles with his back, needs treatment on the course AUGUSTA, Ga. - Jason Day is spending Thursday afternoon gritting through a painful first round of the Masters. The former world No. 1 is grimacing each time he bends down - to plant his tee, to read a green, to grab his ball from the hole - apparently feeling ...
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Tough decisions have become exactly that for Penguins on defense UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Mike Sullivan collects a salary from the Penguins to coach a hockey team, not make friends. Some days, Sullivan is keenly aware, a player might hate his guts. But as long as everything's done for the betterment of the team, Sullivan can ...
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Jazz opening the playoffs vs. the Rockets isn't ideal, but they've got no choice but to deal with it The NBA's final regular-season standings and playoff seedings may say the Houston Rockets are the fourth-best team in the Western Conference, but not many people seem to actually believe that. Sure, the Rockets' 53-29 final record was a 14-game drop-off ...
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Pacers legend Reggie Miller is excited for Pacers-Celtics matchup Pacers legend and TNT analyst Reggie Miller did not tame his excitement when addressing the first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics. Miller will be on the call for games one and two of the series, ...
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New BYU basketball coach Mark Pope probably won't look far for his assistants, and could name several soon A lot depends on who gets the now-vacant Utah Valley job, where candidates include former BYU assistant Quincy Lewis, UVU interim head coach Cody Fueger and assistant coach Chris Burgess. New BYU basketball coach Mark Pope probably won't look ...
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Detroit Tigers' offense as cold as weather in 4-0 loss to Indians The Detroit Tigers didn't do much on Thursday afternoon. In cold and windy conditions at Comerica Park, they were shut out for the third time this season, 4-0, dropping the series finale to the Indians. The weather was the same for both teams, but it was the ...
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The Braves Just Got Nine Years Of Ozzie Albies At An Insultingly Low Price After signing Ronald Acuña to a team-friendly deal worth at most $12.4 million annually over the next decade, the Atlanta Braves have locked up another one of their young players with a dirt-cheap extension that'll last beyond arbitration and through his entire ...
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Davante Adams looks to 'elevate' his game after breakthrough campaign GREEN BAY – As players returned this week for the start of the Packers' offseason program, Davante Adams quickly took notice of his new surroundings at Lambeau Field. It wasn't just the new murals adorning the walls around the facility or the fresh ...
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Grizzlies fire JB Bickerstaff, demote GM Chris Wallace among sweeping changes David Cobb, Memphis Commercial Appeal Published 3:17 p.m. CT April 11, 2019 | Updated 3:49 p.m. CT April 11, 2019. CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. Hours after the Grizzlies' season-ending exit interviews concluded with a ...
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Source: Bulls and head coach Jim Boylen are finalizing a three-year deal There were only so many cards John Paxson could show on Thursday. The Bulls vice president of basketball operations made his annual end-of-the-season address to the media at the Advocate Center one day after the regular season ended with a 22-60 ...
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Why there's a good chance Cowboys WR Amari Cooper could be next up for a long-term deal Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team in a live chat recently. Check out the highlights: Do you expect the Cowboys to draft a No. 2 RB or sign a free agent? Machota: ...
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Stanford star KZ Okpala declares for NBA draft Stanford sophomore KZ Okpala declared for the NBA draft on Thursday, but the Cardinal's standout small forward reportedly won't close the door on returning to school just yet. Okpala, a first team All-Pac-12 performer, is a potential lottery pick according to ...
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Dwyane Wade Finishes Final Basketball Game of His Career Drenched in Water: 'What a Ending' Dwyane Wade's legendary basketball career ended with a splash. The Miami Heat star, 37, wrapped up his final career game on Wednesday drenched in what appeared to be water, courtesy of his playful teammates. Bell Icon. Get push notifications with ...
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'It's a milestone' – Pistons take important first step in Casey's first season Pistons owner Tom Gores called making the playoffs in Dwane Casey's first season 'a milestone' after their win over the Knicks on Wednesday night. Brian Sevald (NBAE/Getty). by Keith Langlois. Web Editor. Posted: Apr 11, 2019. NEW YORK – Getting to the ...
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Rockies look to end 5-game skid Colorado Rockies (3-9, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (4-9, fourth in the NL West). San Francisco; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Jon Gray (0-2, 5.68 ERA) Giants: Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 2.79 ERA). LINE: Rockies ...
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Bulls fully clear Lauri Markkanen after rapid heart rate scare The Bulls announced Thursday that their second-year forward is cleared to resume all basketball activities after undergoing a series of tests by cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University. Markkanen didn't play the second ...
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It's back to the drawing board for Zverev after another baffling loss No. 3-ranked Alexander Zverev can't seem to catch a break lately as he continues to exit from tournaments early. On Thursday, he was ousted by fellow 21-year-old Jaume Munar in the Marrakesh round of 16 in Morocco. The top-seeded German took a wild ...
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Bernie Ecclestone Claims the Future of Racing Is Electric Despite the fact that Bernie Ecclestone is no longer at the helm of Formula One, the man still makes headlines with his often-sensational takes about racing. This time, he's back with one hell of a claim: F1 is the motorsport series of past. Formula E is the future.
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Rugby league in New York? English clubs say yes SALFORD, England — New York City could soon have a rugby league team playing in English competitions. Clubs from the second and third tiers of the English game have given their backing in principle for teams from New York and Ottawa, Canada, ...
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Run smarter, not faster: Ozuna and the Cardinals are evolving on the basepaths The Cardinals teams of recent years have not run well. That's true either way you look at it. Since 2012, the Cards are ahead of only the Orioles in total stolen bases with 441. At the top of the list, the Brewers have more than doubled that amount. The other ...
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Leafs say confidence the biggest difference this year The feeling around the Maple Leafs is different heading into this year's series against rival Boston. "More confidence," observed centre Nazem Kadri. "We just feel like we've been here before. We've had that heartbreak and we understand what that feels like ...
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Schachmann retains Basque lead with stage 4 win Madrid - Germany's Maximilian Schachmann consolidated his overall lead in the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday by claiming his third stage victory in four days. The Bora-Hansgrohe rider broke away three kilometres from the finish with a group of ...
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UAE Team Emirates eye Paris-Roubaix glory The UAE Team Emirates are ready for what is arguably the most famous and toughest one-day race of the UCI WorldTour calendar, Paris-Roubaix, a press release said. For Sunday's race, the line-up will be led by the in-form Alexander Kristoff, who picked up ...
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Frenkie de Jong: Ajax Amsterdam not done yet AMSTERDAM – There are still 90 minutes to come in Turin against the experience of Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus, but Ajax head to Italy with hope intact after Wednesday's 1-1 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. "Ajax still standing" said ...
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Alex Guerrero Believes Tom Brady Can Play Until He's 50 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has already defied the odds to an extent. Last year, during his age-41 season, he led the Patriots to another Super Bowl title, the sixth of his storied career. In the process, he became the oldest starting quarterback ...
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Eagles 2019 NFL Draft preview: Quarterback Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be taking a look at each of the Philadelphia Eagles' positional groups. We'll determine if the Birds are likely to select a player at that position with one of their seven picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, as well as note some players ...
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