I've heard the argument that it's worthless to grade draft picks immediately after they are made, but I don't agree. Keep in mind that my quick-snap grades for the 2019 NFL Draft are not based on how I expect a player's career to progress over the next four or ...
After months and months of build-up, the NFL draft hits football fans like a shot of adrenaline. Over the span of three days, we ingest 250-plus selections, numerous trades and a whole heap o' hot takes. In such a frenzied environment with action involving all ...
Let's be real. No one's surprised this is the series headed to seven games. The Nuggets, for all their regular-season success, are making their inaugural playoff run with this core -- an NBA recipe for early exits and anguish. The Spurs, well ... they're the Spurs.
ST. LOUIS -- Jamie Benn swung his stick at the airborne puck as the final seconds of the third period ticked off the clock. The scoring chances were there for the Dallas Stars, especially in the third period when, trailing the St. Louis Blues by two goals, ...
With the first round of the NFL draft complete, many intriguing players remain on the board for teams. One of them is Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris. Below, we'll project where Harris will end up in the draft. But first, what is Harris bringing ...
The Eagles traded up from No. 25 to No. 22 to draft Andre Dillard, an offensive tackle out of Washington State. Here's what our beat writers think of the selection. Related stories. Eagles draft Andre Dillard: What the experts are saying about the Washington ...
1. Bills players express their excitement about the arrival of Ed Oliver. Ed Oliver is the newest member of the Buffalo Bills locker room and his new teammates jumped to Twitter to congratulate the three-time All-American selection. Let's get to work big dawg!
Green Bay will be on the clock with the No. 12 pick after finishing third in the NFC North in 2018 at 6–9–1. The Packers selected cornerback Jaire Alexander with the No. 18 pick in last year's draft. The Louisville product tallied 66 tackles, one interception and ...
AVONDALE, La. – The Big Easy did not live up to its moniker Thursday at TPC Louisiana. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the New Orleans area hard and left tournament officials scrambling after play was suspended less than three hours into the first ...
Tampa Bay Rays (16-9, first in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (11-15, fourth in the AL East). Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Charlie Morton (2-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 34 strikeouts) Red Sox: TBD. Oops. Looks like we're having ...
OKLAHOMA CITY — After a drama-filled and disappointing season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook remains as defiant as ever. The All-Star point guard averaged a triple-double for the third straight season and nearly averaged one in the ...
The Chicago Bears had one of the NFL's best defenses during the 2018 season and are looking to build off that strong year in 2019. The Bears finished second in total defense in 2018, giving up 299.7 yards per game. The unit was first against the run (80.0 ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Monsters coach John Madden said after a playoff loss on Tuesday that his team needed to bring a better effort on Thursday than what they did that night. His team responded with a 3-0 win Thursday at Rocket Mortgage ...
When it's close to a mirror image looking back from the other bench, it could be the smallest things that end up making the biggest difference. From all accounts, the Islanders and Hurricanes are very similar teams about to take each other on in the ...
Brian Burns simply had to have the right pair of Spider-Man socks, so the pass rusher from Florida State had a pair overnighted to him in time for the red carpet at the NFL draft. The perfect touch to the purple suit and sunglasses making him the best-dressed.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa is known for corn, state fairs, and now, history-making tight ends. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant became the first set of tight-end teammates to be drafted in the same first round Thursday night, with Hockenson going No. 8 to the ...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Veronika Kanuchvoa seized control of the championship section of the women's hammer with her third-round throw in the shadow of historic Franklin Field, then put the competition to rest in the fourth round on Thursday afternoon.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on Devin White to help them become relevant again. The LSU linebacker was the fifth pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, joining a porous defense making the transition to a 3-4 scheme after allowing the ...
John Havlicek, the leading scorer in the storied history of the Boston Celtics whom the National Basketball Association named one of its 50 greatest players ever, died Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, the team said. No cause of death was reported. Havlicek had ...
(Reuters) - Batsman Ajinkya Rahane has missed out from India's World Cup squad but is doing everything possible to keep himself ready if an opportunity arises by joining English County Championship side Hampshire. Rahane will be the first Indian to ...
John Dorsey only traded text messages during the first round of this year's NFL draft. Cleveland's wheeling-dealing general manager, who has overturned his roster with numerous transactions over the past year, didn't make a move into the first round ...
BAKU, Azerbaijan — A loose drain cover disrupted the Azerbaijan Grand Prix's first practice session, which had to be abandoned Friday after only two cars had set a time. George Russell was traveling at high speed when his Williams car hit the loose drain ...
Notre Dame released its 2021 football schedule Thursday, with the previously announced game against Wisconsin at Soldier Field among the highlights. The Irish open the season Sept. 6 at Florida State. It will be their first visit to Doak Campbell Stadium ...
LONDON — Europe's elite soccer clubs are pushing to play each other more often by lobbying UEFA for changes to the Champions League that would see the introduction of promotion and relegation. European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli, ...
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that midfielder Ander Herrera could be available to feature against Chelsea on Sunday. The Spaniard has missed all six of United's games so far in April with a hamstring problem and last ...
NASCAR broadcasts get a lot of flak, rightfully so, over a real lack of diverse voices, resulting in often dated, out-of-touch commentary, not to mention occasionally being just plain silly. But if there's one thing NASCAR broadcasts get really, really right, it's the ...
The Absa Premiership match between Bloemfontein Celtic and Cape Town City on 14 April 2019 was abandoned due to a pitch invasion. Picture: @Bloem_Celtic/Twitter. Premier Soccer League · Absa Premiership · Cape Town City FC · Bloemfontein celtic ...
Condolences have been pouring in for young Burundian midfielder Papy Faty, who collapsed during a match in Swaziland on Thursday. The 28-year-old played for Bidvest Wits before joining Malanti Chiefs. TimesLive reported that Faty collapsed during a ...
Bells Beach: It wasn't quite the mythical 50-year storm that had been predicted, but it might have actually been scarier. Friday's heavy conditions at Bells Beach – which got bigger as the day progressed and turned ''triple overhead'' by the end of proceedings ...
Runner Mo Farah has been accused of taking part in two separate physical altercations at a hotel in Ethiopia, as an extraordinary public feud between the four-time Olympic champion and retired distance-running great Haile Gebrselassie escalated.
Relive 1 NEWS NOW's live coverage of tonight's Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and Lions at Christchurch Stadium. Sevu Reece of the Crusaders scores a try in the tackle of Robbie Coetzee of the. Sevu Reece of the Crusaders scores a try ...
Sydney - Scott Johnson has backed moves to sack Israel Folau over homophobic comments, with Australia's new director of rugby citing his experience in helping Wales fullback Gareth Thomas come out as the sport's first openly gay player. Devout Christian ...
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals, dealing with injuries to multiple key infielders, will promote top prospect Carter Kieboom to the Majors ahead of Friday's game against the Padres, two sources confirmed to MLB.com on Thursday. The club has not confirmed ...
Avengers: Endgame will be the be-all and end-all of multiplex action this weekend, but if saving the world isn't your thing, there are plenty of other options. Avengers: Endgame *****. There will be no spoilers in this review.