Shot fighter” is a fluid term born of speculative psychology and boxing’s undying need to get inside the heads of its fighters. There is no real medical, technical, or even linguistic way to define who is shot and who is not, and because a fighter performs so infrequently and only for a maximum of […]
Amare Stoudemire thinks there’s a “great chance” he can play in Game 4 of the Knicks’ series againstMiamion Sunday despite cutting his left hand on a fire extinguisher case. Stoudemire is out of Thursday’s Game 3 after a surgeon repaired a muscle in the hand Tuesday. The Knicks are calling him doubtful for Game 4, […]
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been suspended for the 2012 season, as the NFL handed down its player discipline Wednesday for the Saints’ pay-for-performance “bounty” scandal. Three other players — Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith — in addition to Vilma were notified that they have been suspended without pay for conduct detrimental […]
The Miami Heat sent an early message with a 100-67 victory against the New York Knicks Saturday in the Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Heat went on a 32-4 run over the second and third quarters to turn the game into a rout. Despite not playing in the fourth quarter, LeBron […]
Analysis Kuechly had one of the most productive careers, in terms of tackles, in recent memory for a collegiate linebacker. Twelve tackles for loss is a testament to his overall ability and instincts to get in the backfield. He is more of an athlete than given credit for and has simply been a machine throughout […]
Cox is an early-entry junior who was a starter for two-and-a-half years at MississippiState. He is a raw athlete who has room to develop. He has an impressive frame and is one of the more talented athletes at his position in the country. He relies heavily on his natural ability to make splash plays […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA on Tuesday for elbowing James Harden, meaning he could miss at least six playoff games. World Peace was ejected from Sunday’s game againstOklahoma Cityfor throwing an elbow that struck Harden in the back of the head, giving him a concussion. World […]
Washington Washington Football Teamcoach Mike Shanahan strongly implied that the team will take Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick in the NFL draft. “Nothing’s a 100 percent yet, so I’ve got to say 99.9 (percent)” Shanahan said about selecting Griffin at a pre-draft news conference Wednesday. “If you guys are […]
State and federal law officials have opened an investigation to determine if New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis violated wiretapping laws after allegations that a rigged device in his stadium suite allowed him to listen to opposing coaches’ conversations. “The FBI invited us to come into their investigation,” Col. Mike Edmonson, superintendent of the […]
The Chicago Bulls know they can beat the Miami Heat without Derrick Rose. They might need to do it again without the reigning MVP and their other All-Star. Regardless of who is in their lineup, the Bulls have a chance to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference if they can avoid a […]
Mike Mayock’s top 5 Quarterbacks Quarterback 1. Andrew Luck, Stanford 2. Robert Griffin III, Baylor 3. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M 4. Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State 5. Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
2012 NFL schedule unveiled The full 2012 NFL schedule has been revealed. Plan your Fall Sundays, Mondays and Thursday now.