Tom Brady is on the cover of Madden 18: G.O.A.T. Edition’
There aren’t many accolades that Tom Brady hasn’t notched off his career checklist, but now he can scratch off one more. For the first time, he will be on the cover of EA’s Madden franchise when the game honors some of the NFL’s all-time best players in Madden NFL 18: G.O.A.T. Edition. Brady, 39, has […]
MLB’s seeming evolution on sports betting shouldn’t get Pete Rose off hook
Major League Baseball is reexamining its stance on gambling, which is big news. Commissioner Rob Manfred admitted as much Wednesday afternoon at a summit hosted by Yahoo Finance. Here’s what he said: Sports betting happens. Whether it’s legalized here or not, it’s happening out there. So I think the question for sports is really, ‘Are […]
The desperation to compensate this offseason began when the Bears released Cutler and signed Glennon
For a few selections, the order makes no difference at all. Only one of those exists among regular draft picks, with pick No. 119 and No. 120 earning the exact same signing bonus and contract. Starting after the third round, the league awards special draft selections called compensatory picks at the end of each round. […]
It is no secret that a certain South Side team has my loyalty
Through his years in Anaheim, followed by stops in Baltimore, Detroit and San Diego, Lynn had a slash of .263/.343/.456. Some of his problems were health-related, with Lynn averaging just 114 games a season from 1981 through his final season, 1990. Limited Lee Smith Jersey Every year where I (got) to 140 games, I had […]
NFL free agency rumors: Malcolm Butler visiting Saints Thursday
The intrigue surrounding the Saints and Patriots is set to continue. After swapping Brandin Cooks for a Patriots first-round pick last week, the Saints might be sending a first-round pick right back to New England. Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed to The Associated Press that Patriots restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler is visiting New […]
Bills hire Brian Gaine as VP of player personnel
You get the picture. Impressive. And it’s not just those three on the Charlotte roster. Yoan Moncada, who is MLB.com’s No. 1 overall prospect and BA’s No. 2 overall pick, is the starting second baseman for the Knights. And Zack Burdi, the club’s first-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft out of Louisville, is prepping […]
Documents detail Aaron Hernandez’s troubled time in prison
New details keep emerging in the days since former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison while serving a life sentence for murder. The Associated Press obtained documents that reveal Hernandez was cited more than a dozen times for violations as an inmate and became a member of the Bloods gang. He also […]
Lions, Giants showing interest in RB LeGarrette Blount, report says
The Lions and Giants may not be done improving their rosters even after the draft. According to Yahoo Sports, both teams are showing interest in former Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount, who is still unsigned after rushing for 1,161 yards and 18 touchdowns on 299 carries last season. Detroit, surprisingly, opted not to take a […]
The Clippers are finished … maybe for good
The Utah Jazz danced into Los Angeles on Sunday and led Game 7 just about wire to wire in winning the series 4-3. Utah ended up winning three of the four games at Staples Center (the Clippers took two of three in Salt Lake), and it’s the Jazz who will move on to face the […]
Patrick Mahomes II lands in great spot with Chiefs
Game Mens Steve McNair Jersey Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes II might be one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects in this year’s NFL draft. The Kansas City Chiefs are taking a huge gamble here, trading away their 2018 first-round pick to move up and select Mahomes with the No. 10 pick. The son of former […]
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