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The new NFL league year begins on Wednesday, which means teams are preparing to reshape their roster. As they do so, they are releasing players, with Monday being a big day for releases. Players can be cut for a variety of reasons, though there are …
The Philadelphia Eagles’ high price tag on Nick Foles is down to more than simply maximizing the value of a hot property. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles are not motivated to trade Foles, owing to the uncertainty regarding …
Many players have made their name in March Madness. Stephen Curry, after all, first burst onto the national scene with Davidson’s Cinderella run in 2008. He is just one of many who have briefly entranced the nation as a little-known player on a …
While it’s more important to ensure that your bracket survives the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action, there’s still something immensely satisfying about being the one to call that shocking first round upset. Sure, there are some …
The new format of the NCAA Selection Show is not getting good reviews — including from the Lawrence Police Department. The new format involves announcing the 68 teams that earned bids before announcing the seedings and pairings, and also …
After a promising start, Stan Van Gundy hasn’t really turned around the Detroit Pistons, and it sounds like he may be on the hot seat because of it. Van Gundy did not receive a vote of confidence from Pistons owner Tom Gores, who spoke to the …
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly the current leader for one of the top free agents left on the market. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Phillies are currently leading the field for pitcher Jake Arrieta, who is expected to sign …
It’s safe to say Ezekiel Elliott wants Richard Sherman to join him on the Dallas Cowboys. Sherman had posted to Twitter thanking everyone for his support after his release along with a message to many fans telling him to sign with their team. …
Spring training is a time to practice fundamentals, and at least according to the Washington Nationals, that includes walk-off celebrations. Nationals manager Dave Martinez had his team working on their celebrations Saturday, with each position …
What do you do if you’re a football player desperate to gain weight? Eat as many calories as you can. That’s what USC’s Connor Murphy is up to. At 6-foot-7 and 260 pounds, he didn’t fit as a linebacker, so is trying to gain …
The Minnesota Twins are reportedly near a deal for free agent pitcher Lance Lynn. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports and Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Lynn is close to a deal with the Twins, a one-year pact worth upwards of $10 million. Breaking: …
Tom Crean’s absence from the college basketball coaching ranks may only last a year. According to Gary Parrish of CBS Sports, Crean is likely to be a candidate for the Georgia job vacated by the fired Mark Fox. It would be Crean’s first …
It’s no secret that Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber is one of baseball’s best, and manager Terry Francona isn’t shy about saying so. Francona also isn’t shy about pointing out that the gameplan some hitters might like …
Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman has a second free agent visit planned. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sherman is set to visit the Detroit Lions next week, having visited the San Francisco 49ers after his release from the Seattle …
The Connecticut Huskies have a coaching vacancy for only the second time in three decades, and they may look to the coach of a nearby school to fill it. According to Gary Parrish of CBS Sports, the Huskies are expected to take a look at Rhode Island …
The Georgia Bulldogs will reportedly part ways with coach Mark Fox. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reports that Fox will be out at Georgia after nine seasons at the helm. Georgia is expected to part ways with Mark Fox, source told ESPN. — Jeff …
