In a kind of snake-eating-tail bit of NFL Draft coverage, I wanted to highlight my favorite prospects that didn’t make the top 50 of my big board. Diet Coke versions of top prospects, developmental guys, ‘tweeners and everything, well, in between. Quarterback I lowered this exercise to players outside of the top 50 to help … Read more
Dray hilariously rejects ‘Splash Cousin’ tag after 3-point outburst originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The “backpack Draymond” memes flooded social media during Draymond Green’s 3-point outburst in the Warriors’ 134-120 win over the Lakers on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, but a new nickname arose on the TNT broadcast. Reggie Miller referred to … Read more
One of the biggest storylines in baseball this season is the loaded rookie class. And in a group with tremendous talent, the youngest player among them could end up being the best of the bunch. In the town of Maracaibo, Venezuela — which has yielded many big leaguers, including Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio … Read more
Though their has stalled, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez reportedly planned on a sizable retreat in roster payroll for the franchise — which left majority owner Glen Taylor concerned about the team’s future success, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to financial projection documents, per the report, Lore and Rodriguez were planning to lower the … Read more
NEW YORK — David Stern loved to lord over the NBA during his time as commissioner, waving his imperial wand and illustrating who was in charge — and Stern’s league often followed suit, with dynasty upon dynasty setting the tone for everyone to chase. “Lakers versus Lakers,” he was known to say as his dream … Read more
With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 wide receivers. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top TEs ⊥ Top OL] 1. Trey Benson, Florida State The only running back in my … Read more
Karl-Anthony Towns should be able to rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves in time for the playoffs after all. The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Towns, who underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus last month, has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. Although the team didn’t give a specific date, Towns is “progressing toward his return … Read more
As is the case most years, the initial weeks of the 2024 season have been chaotic. Several seemingly secure starters, such as George Kirby and Bailey Ober, have endured disastrous outings. A handful of high-end closers have blown saves, and several early-round picks on the hitting side are batting below the Mendoza Line. For the … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 20: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats speaks during practice day at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) A day after he resigned at Kentucky, John Calipari is formally Arkansas’ head coach. The Razorbacks announced Wednesday that Calipari is the … Read more
Tiger Woods is looking to make a 24th consecutive cut at the Masters. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) Are you confident that Tiger Woods can recapture some Augusta magic on Thursday? The 48-year-old is a +12500 long shot to win his sixth green jacket this year. It’s highly improbable that he’ll be able to put … Read more