Padres-Dodgers Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers last dropped seven straight home games in 1993.Never in the storied history of this franchise, has it gone winless on a homestand of at least five games.The reeling Dodgers hope Clayton Kershaw can help prevent both from happening Sunday when he tries to continue his recent dominance of the San Diego Padres.Whether it's the 11 runs scored on this home stretch or the 15 allowed in the last three, Los Angeles (12-13) certainly has its issues while sitting one historic defea..>> view originalTampa Bay Lightning's Jonathan Drouin showing what he's got
TAMPA, Fla. -- The once-exiled Jonathan Drouin is proving he wants to be a hockey player.No, scratch that. The 21-year-old, third overall pick in the 2013 draft has the ability to become a superstar. It's only a question of whether he wants it, and if he wants to do it for the Tampa Bay Lightning.In January, he requested a trade. Then he was suspended for refusing to report to the organization's AHL affiliate in Syracuse. He sat at home for nearly two months until he had a conversation with Ligh..>> view originalBrian Stuard takes the lead after two rounds at wet Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. -- Brian Stuard completed his second straight bogey-free round to take a 1-shot lead Saturday in the waterlogged Zurich Classic.Stuard played just six holes Saturday and completed his second round with a 4-under 68 to reach 12 under at TPC Louisiana. Jamie Landmark and Jhonattan Vegas were tied for second. They finished the second round Friday.The 33-year-old Stuard, winless on the PGA Tour, continued his steady play with two birdies. Some players were able to begin the third round..>> view originalCowboys draft Dak Prescott, first QB pick since 2009
IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have another candidate for the backup job behind quarterback Tony Romo.Dallas took Mississippi State's Dak Prescott with the 135th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday, two days after a failed bid to trade up for another first-round choice to select Paxton Lynch of Memphis.Editor's PicksThe Cowboys drafted a quarterback for the first time since 2009, but time will tell if Dak Prescott can be the heir to Tony Romo.The Cowboys drafted Jaylo..>> view originalSources: Video kept Ravens from drafting Laremy Tunsil with No. 6 overall pick
The Baltimore Ravens would have taken Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil with the No. 6 overall pick were it not for the gas mask video that surfaced on social media right before the draft, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Saturday.Editor's PicksLaremy Tunsil refused to elaborate on past transgressions made at Ole Miss, saying multiple times Friday that he was "here to talk about the Miami Dolphins."Draft night was supposed to be icing on the cake for Ole Miss' coveted ..>> view originalSpurs stars Leonard, Aldridge step into a new kind of spotlight
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE | EXPERT BRACKETSSAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge did not come into this year's postseason with a great deal of built-up credit.Leonard was a 2014 Finals MVP but, even then, he wasn't the man, making his name instead on the back of his defense against LeBron James and otherwise filling all the right gaps for the Spurs. Aldridge was a bona fide All-Star in Portland but had never stepped up beyond the first round. Neither were Tim Duncan in his prime, the calibe..>> view originalGiants' 2016 Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
Howard Simmons/New York Daily News Ben McAdoo and Jerry Reese got busy after the NFL draft ended Saturday. As soon as the NFL draft was over, the real craziness began as teams scrambled to fill their rosters with undrafted free agents. The Giants have room on their roster for at least 12, and could sign more if they decide to release players already on their roster. They will also invite a few UDFAs to their rookie mini-camp next weekend, too. Below is a list of players expected to ..>> view originalFive storylines for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
In 2015, American Pharoah rendered all other Triple Crown storylines moot.Even before the Kentucky Derby, he stirred the hearts of wizened clockers and handicappers with the way he glided over tracks from California to Arkansas. Then he proved to be the first horse in 37 years who could handle every question the Triple Crown posed — from a rugged stretch battle at Churchill Downs to a monsoon at Pimlico to the grinding distance of the Belmont Stakes. Finally, an eager racing world had the super..>> view originalJaguars, Eagles and Robert Griffin III among NFL Draft's winners and losers
The 2016 NFL Draft is in the books. Time flew, and hopefully you enjoyed the CBS Sports LIVE Draft Show Special. It's entirely likely that whatever you think about your team right now likely won't be what you think about your team down the road.The grades we give and the winners and losers can totally change over the course of months -- and certaily years. But looking at some of the moves that were made, there's a decent opportunity to find some winners and losers.Let's get to it. WinnersJackso..>> view originalSparta's Jackson taken by Cowboys; Edwardsville Valentine is Pats' third-round pick - Belleville News
Former Edwardsville High and University of Nebraska defensive line standout Vincent Valentine surprised some when he declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft earlier this year with one year of college eligibility remaining.Valentine’s decision was rewarded late Friday night when he was selected in the third round of the draft by the New England Patriots with the 96th overall pick. Valentine (6-foot-4, 329 pounds) is considered a run-stuffing nose tackle with good size, speed and agility.“Def..>> view original
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