USA TODAYWith the annual NFL scouting combine complete, USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis re-assesses this year’s rookie prospects with a new mock draft: 1. Houston Texans — Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: There are significant…
Who will the Seahawks take at No. 32?The Seattle TimesSeattle will have the No. 32 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft May 8-10. Here’s a look at the last five players…
Seattle Ends Losing Skid With Win Over Prince AlbertCBS LocalSeattle Thunderbirds’ rookie forward Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates a goal in Tuesday’s 4-3 win over Prince Albert. Barzal scored twice, his 10th and 11th goals of…
Former Cleveland Browns lineman wants ‘shameful, sickening’ word removed …The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio – Reggie Rucker vividly remembers the only time a white player called him the n-word during his 12-year NFL career. It occurred…
The Star-LedgerWHO CAN WIN. Denny Hamlin. Rating drivers by form, this is your guy. Since arriving at Daytona, Hamlin has won the Sprint Unlimited race and the second Budweiser Duel qualifying race. No driver has…
This, called “Report To The NFL On Issues Of Workplace Conduct At The Miami Dolphins is the full 142 page report on what’s really the issue between Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin, who were fellow…
RotowireNewton said that he will not hold out for a new contract this offseason, NFL.com reports. ROTOWIRE FANTASY ANALYSIS. Newton will be entering the final season of his rookie contract, though the Panthers can exercise…
The Plain DealerFrancona: Cabrera looks stronger, likes what he sees from C.C. Lee. Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona: “Cabrera looks stronger”; and he likes what he sees in rookie relief pitcher Chen-Chang Lee, glad they…
SportingNews.comDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Rookie Austin Dillon won the pole for the 56th Daytona 500 Saturday, putting Dale Earnhardt’s famous No. 3 on the front row for NASCAR’s biggest race. Martin Truex Jr. was second,…
Bleacher ReportThe NFL Scouting Combine is just around the corner, and that means that it is time to update the old mock draft. This time it’s a quick one-round update that reflects current positional rankings…
Manziel: I want to be first rookie QB to win Super Bowl with TexansFOXSports.comJohnny Manziel was the first-ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. Now, he wants to be the first rookie quarterback to win…
Dave Tollefson, a two-time Super Bowl winner with Giants, announces retirementThe Star-LedgerThe defensive end, who spent the 2012 season with the Oakland Raiders, logged 10 sacks and three forced fumbles over a five year Giants…
Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner on Super Bowl win: ‘It’s been so surreal’ksl.com“It’s been so surreal to go in and start my rookie season and in my second season go to the Super Bowl and win…
ESPN (blog)Dallas has outscored opponents by 27 points in 66 minutes with those three on the floor together, making them the Mavs’ most productive three-man lineup that doesn’t feature Dirk Nowitzki over the last few…
USA TODAYSAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods, who has won a record seven times at the tournament here, including last year’s Farmers Insurance Open, tees off his 2014 season Thursday with reigning PGA Tour rookie of…
Bell: Tom Brady aside, Patriots lacking Super Bowl pedigreeUSA TODAYA rookie defensive tackle from Bowling Green, Jones is a new kid in town. He didn’t want to miss anyone. So, Chris, how many current Patriots…
USA TODAYGREEN BAY, Wis. — The first time Eddie Lacy faced the 49ers, he got benched after his first career fumble led to a San Francisco touchdown. The Green Bay Packers’ rookie halfback hasn’t fumbled…
ESPNA high-scoring game is expected Saturday night when the New Orleans Saints visit the Philadelphia Eagles. An Ice Bowl-like game is expected when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Can…
NFL.comEddie Lacy’s underwhelming NFL debut against the 49ers back in Week 1 gave us little indication of what was to come. Green Bay’s rookie running back hardly put a dent in San Francisco’s defense, with…
USA TODAYThe Cleveland Browns didn’t wait until Black Monday to make a head coaching change. In a somewhat surprising move, the Browns dismissed rookie coach Rob Chudzinski on Sunday night, about six hours after Cleveland’s…
USA TODAYThe Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t had anything to play for since October. Don’t tell that to special teams stalwart LaRoy Reynolds. The rookie had his helmet ripped off while being blocked on punt coverage on…
San Francisco ChronicleOn his third snap of his first career game against the 49ers in 2011, Cardinals rookie cornerback Patrick Peterson was done in by a Michael Crabtree specialty: the double move. Peterson bit when…
USA TODAYThe Giants aren’t going to the playoffs so when the Super Bowl comes to New York, rookie Cooper Taylor isn’t sticking around. Instead, Taylor took out an ad on Craigslist and is renting his…
ESPN (blog)Four months ago, he ranked among the biggest question marks on the New York Giants’ offense. But for a variety of reasons, some good and some bad, rookie right tackle Justin Pugh has turned…
Giants rookie renting out his condo for the Super BowlNew York PostThe strapping defensive back and his girlfriend, real-estate broker Susan Carlson, are offering up their 2 bedroom, 2 bath Rutherford apartment for $9,000 during…
Washington PostORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone is sounding less confident about rookie quarterback EJ Manuel’s chances of starting in the season finale at New England this weekend. Marrone sidestepped questions Monday…
ReutersCanucks 2, Jets 1: Defenseman Chris Tanev scored to snap a tie midway into the third period and rookie Eddie Lack turned aside 15 shots in relief of an injured Roberto Luongo as Vancouver claimed…
SportingNews.comA LeBron James dunk is no rare occurance. But sometimes The King throws down monster dunks. And sometimes his monster dunks make fools out of defenders . Without further adieu, Kings rookie Ben McLemore, meet…
FOXSports.comSacramento Kings rookie forward Ben McLemore learned the hard way that when LeBron James is driving to the basket and has a chance to dunk, trying to draw a charge isn’t the best method of…
USA TODAYWashington Capitals forward Tom Wilson’s booming check on Philadelphia’s Brayden Schenn probably drew more pre-hearing consternation than any recent one. Capitals coach Adam Oates called it a clean hit and general manager George McPhee…
What was Baltimore Ravens rookie safety Matt Elam thinking when asked about Calvin Johnson, aka Megatron…THE best wide receiver in the National Football League? Obviously he wasn’t or he wouldn’t have said Johnson is “old”….
HoopsWorldPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard Michael Carter-Williams was released from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday after spending three nights being treated for a skin infection on the front of…
USA TODAYPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard Michael Carter-Williams was released from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday after spending three nights being treated for a skin infection on the front…
Bleacher ReportLos Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 7, 2013. Big. And another turnover. This time, McLemore. — Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) December 7, 2013. Swaggy Dagger? Nick Young rewarded Wesley Johnson’s strip of rookie McLemore w/a pull-up…
SportingNews.comFirst, Carmelo Anthony blasted the Knicks’ effort. Now, he’s focusing on the team’s lack of confidence and poise. One thing hasn’t changed: the losing, in particular at Madison Square Garden. Carmelo Anthony (AP Photo). After…
USA TODAYInternational soccer star David Beckham’s professional career began with Manchester United in 1992, part of a rookie talent pool that has been unrivaled more than 20 years later. In the upcoming documentary, Class of…
The Tuesday trade deadline quietly came and went, the Baltimore Ravens waited till Wednesday to make some noise and shake up their roster. Returning from their bye week ready to start the second half of…
The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 30 to 27 in overtime, ending a six-game regular season win streak for the Pats, and officially ending their iron grip on the AFC East. The…
The 2-2 Baltimore Ravens fly south to Miami to take on the 3-1 Dolphins on Sunday. After their 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills last week, the Ravens are looking to bounce back and add…
The 2-1 Baltimore Ravens head to Buffalo to face the 1-2 Bills on Sunday. This is an interesting match-up since the Bills use the read-option offense; it presents a new set of challenges for the…
