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NHL: What Should the Penguins Do With Kris Letang?
by Hunter Hodies
Now that the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Evgeni Malkin, their attention turns to star defensemen Kris Letang and what they should do with him.
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| Kris Letang. Photo credit NHL |
Podcast: 5G Sports Talk
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| Jason Kidd new Nets coach? |
2013 NBA Finals: Game 5 Adjustments
by Rodney Fisher
If this 2013 NBA Finals series has proven anything, it is that coaching plays a huge role in determining a win. Both Eric Spoelstra and Greg Popovich have had to make the right adjustments to give their team the winning edge causing the back-and-forth see-saw of wins and losses. What adjustments in Game 5 should the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs make to get a win?
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| Game 5 adjustments for 2013 NBA Finals |
MLB: Gerrit Cole Impresses in Debut
by Matt Kellet
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| Gerrit Cole |
On Tuesday night Gerrit Cole, the #1 prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation, took the mound for his first major league start.
As with all top prospect debuts, there was a sense of excitement in the air, as well as the fear that it could all go wrong. Luckily for the Pirates, Cole justified the hype.
NFL: The Colts made the sneaky good signing of the week
by JT
With people watching the NBA Finals, trying to #FreeOcho and wondering what kind of the trouble PacMan will get into people probably were not paying attention to the sniper move the Colts pulled off this week. You don’t have to be a Colts fan to respect their come up.
NFL: Future of Cincinnati Bengals - Keep A.J. Green & Geno Atkins At All Costs
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| Bengals begin 2013 offseason. Photo credit NFL |
Cincinnati Bengals Owner Mike Brown, son of legendary Paul Brown, is often criticized for his stewardship of the Franchise. Sitting atop the organization, he oversees Player Personnel. Known for employing the smallest scouting staff in the league, it hasn't inhibited building a talented roster. In tandem with egregiously underrated coach Marvin Lewis and a staff that excels with Player Development, the Bengals have built a talented roster.
NFL: Tim Tebow - The Media Darling
by Chad Jones
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| Tebow with the Patriots. Photo credit SI.com |
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced future NFL Drafts will take place in May, a move aimed at extending the offseason through the lull period that invariably emerges after the drafts conclusion. The NFL once was a September-February business, covering half the calendar year. Efforts to make the NFL a year round business have paid extraordinary dividends.
Even casual fans are drawn into the annual NFL draft, which was moved to Primetime to accommodate TV audiences. The NFL Combine has lure, with fans talking 40 times & hot QB prospects around the water cooler. The merger of sports & entertainment was inevitable, but under Commissioner Goodell it's catalyzed significantly.
Even casual fans are drawn into the annual NFL draft, which was moved to Primetime to accommodate TV audiences. The NFL Combine has lure, with fans talking 40 times & hot QB prospects around the water cooler. The merger of sports & entertainment was inevitable, but under Commissioner Goodell it's catalyzed significantly.
2013 NBA Finals: Live Broadcast Game 3 Pregame - Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs
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NFL: Tebow Right Fit In New England
by Rodney Fisher
NFL Draft Player Profile: Aaron Lynch of South Florida (USF)
by Derrik Klassen
In 2011, Lynch had a Clowney-like year at Notre Dame. As far fetched as it may sound, it is completely accurate. Unfortunately, Lynch decided to transfer to USF because he was home sick. The transfer made him ineligible to play in 2012. Lynch will return next season as one of the most dominant forces in college football.
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| (Lynch #19) Photo credit to thebiglead.com |
NBA: The Milwaukee Bucks offer to extend Monta Ellis, could this mean Brandon Jennings is out?
Are You Not Entertained? Viewership Down for 2013 NBA Finals
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| NBA Finals viewers down 12% |
If Game 1 of the 2013 NBA Finals are any indication for the rest of the series, the ABC is due for a loss. According to the Associated Press, viewership for Game 1 is down 12% from the previous year's match-up between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.
NFL: Will London Get a NFL Stadium?
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| Could London get a NFL Stadium? Photo credit UK.EuroSport |
by Chad Jones
Only one in NFL history has been financed devoid public funding- Met Life Stadium. The rest have been financed by the tax payer, You & Me. State legislatures are highly polarized, and thus hesitant to offer rich owners public funds to build new monstrosities. The only viable method for ensuring a new stadium is leveraging a potential relocation.
2013 NBA Finals: Gary Neal After Game 1 Win Over Miami Heat
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2013 NBA Finals: Boris Diaw After Game 1 Win
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MLB: The Astros Take Mark Appel with the #1 Pick
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| Mark Appel is the #1 pick |
With the first pick in yesterday's MLB draft, the Houston Astros drafted RHP Mark Appel from Stanford. In completely different fashion to last year, the Astros went with the expensive college arm instead of the cheap high school talent, a move that will pay off quickly.
As I said in my mock draft, the Astros need pitchers, specifically a front-of-the-rotation ace to be the main building block of their rebuilding efforts.
NFL Fantasy Football: Fantasy Sleeper Mike Williams
by Arif Hasan
Fantasy owners tend not to win or lose because they made the
right choice in the first or second round. It’s usually the mid- to late-rounds
(along with smart strategic decisions) that distinguish a playoff contender
from a toilet bowl honoree, and that’s where a fantasy favorite term gets
thrown around—the sleeper.
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| Mike Williams. Photo credit BucsNation |
Sleepers are generally those that are projected to be
drafted late (say, the 50th wide receiver or the 12th quarterback) who are
expected to outperform their projection significantly (to become around the 25th best
receiver or 8th best quarterback).
NBA: Who does the NBA Finals format really benefit?
I researched a fact I didn’t know and found out that the NBA Finals has had the 2-3-2 format since 1985. I personally didn’t realize the format was like this until 2008, did I have my head in the sand for that long? Probably but who does this format really benefit?
2013 NBA Finals: LIVE Broadcast from Game 1 - San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat
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| Live Broadcast from the NBA Finals. Photo credit EliteDaily.com |
Dennis Rodman: "Dwyane Wade is no Scottie Pippen...LeBron is no Michael Jordan"
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MLB: 2013 Mock Draft - Top 10
by Matt KellettThe 2013 MLB draft gets underway tomorrow, and will run for three days as the best college and high school talent is picked up by major league teams with hopes of one day becoming stars.
NFL: Packers Sam Shields- Elite Ballhawk on the Rise
by Chad Jones
Agent Drew Rosenhaus meet with Packers General Manager Ted Thompson Monday, and the day concluded with client Sam Shields signing his Restricted Free Agent Tender. Slated to earn $ 2.023 Million in 2013, Shields is an extension candidate whose best football lies ahead. Quintessential late bloomer, the 25 year old converted from wide receiver during his Senior season at Miami. Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010, Shields paid immediate dividends, and his development was faster than even the Packers anticipated.
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| Sam Shields becoming elite. Photo credit NFL |
NBA: Jason Kidd unlaces his Nike's
Kidd played for 19 seasons after being drafted in 1994, yeah think about it man that's a long time. Kidd played for the Mavs 2xs, Suns, New Jersey Nets and Knicks. He also was co rookie of the year with Grant Hill, an All Star 10xs, All NBA Defensive 9xs (1st or 2nd), All NBA 6xs (1st or 2nd team) and an owner of one NBA Title.
Top 15 NFL Players Under 25 Years Old
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| (JJ Watt #99) Photo credit to Occnreport.com |
Nobody should be this big and powerful, yet still quick and explosive. JJ Watt can beat any Offensive Lineman in the league and even throws his hands up and swats an uncountable amount of passes. There's no scheming around JJ Watt. He will dominate no matter what.
2. Von Miller, Denver Broncos
Speed is the name of the game for this pass rushing technician. Miller has a wide assortment of moves that can make any opposing Lineman look like fools. While he is incredibly quick and explosive, he won't get rag-dolled around. He sports enough strength to stay up and fight to reach the QB.
NFL: Could Russell Wilson Have An Even Better Year Two
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| Russell Wilson. Photo credit NFL |
All things considered, it is hard to imagine Russell Wilson having a better season than he did in 2012. After being selected and considered a career backup by many in the NFL, he started for the Seahawks and led them to the playoffs. Now, Wilson is not sneaking up on anyone. The question is, can he excel even more in year two?
NBA: Grant Hill retires on the set of NBA on TNT
by J.T.
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| Grant Hill retires. Photo credit TNT |
Grant Hill retires after 19 seasons live on the set of NBA on TNT.
Hill was once a superstar before injuries derailed a potential all time great career. He played for the Pistons, Magic, Suns and Clippers. His best years were with the Pistons that's where the people my age remember him from.
Check out how Grant Hill called it quits while on the set with Charles, Kenny, Ernie and Shaq.
NBA: Larry Drew takes his talents to Milwaukee
by J.T.
The Milwaukee Bucks found their man Friday night as they announced that Larry Drew will be their top dog on the sideline next year. Drew agreed to a 4 year contract totalling 10 million dollars throughout the life of the deal.
The Milwaukee Bucks found their man Friday night as they announced that Larry Drew will be their top dog on the sideline next year. Drew agreed to a 4 year contract totalling 10 million dollars throughout the life of the deal.
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NFL Draft Player Profile: Bryn Renner of North Carolina
by Derrik Klassen
Last season, UNC produced Jonathan Cooper, Brennan Williams, and Giovani Bernard, all of which were offensive players. Another key player in UNC's offensive success was QB Bryn Renner. While he may not be at the caliber of Bridgewater or Fales, there is still a considerable amount of NFL potential in Renner. He flashes more than enough arm talent for the NFL, but I question some of the finer parts of his game.
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| (Renner #2) Photo credit to CollegeFootball.org |
NFL Fantasy Football: IDP Sleeper Da'Norris Searcy
by Arif Hasan
When putting together a fantasy team in an IDP league, it’s
not unwise to dip into the same well twice. While grabbing a receiver and a
quarterback from the same team can multiply the impact of variability, having
two IDP players from the same team can often produce the opposite effect—if
they are both high performers, one will likely make up for the missed
production of another, and smooth out spikes and troughs in production. Shared IDP players will produce stability.
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| Da'Norris Searcy. Photo credit BuffaloBills.com |
NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Gives Heat 3-2 Lead Over Pacers
by Rodney Fisher
The Miami Heat are one game away from returning to The NBA Finals for a third straight year. They defeat the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 90-79.
Teams that win Game 5 of a tied series statically go on to win the series. The Pacers played very well in the first half, but were outscored in the third quarter 30-13.
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| LeBron James gives Heat 3-2 series lead. Photo credit NBA |
Teams that win Game 5 of a tied series statically go on to win the series. The Pacers played very well in the first half, but were outscored in the third quarter 30-13.
MLB Draft: Who will be the first player taken?
by Matt Kellett
On June 6, the annual MLB draft will take place in New Jersey. For the second straight year the Houston Astros possess the number one pick, how will they use the most valuable pick in the draft? |
| Will Mark Appel by #1 at MLB Draft? |
Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Will Fight Canelo Alvarez On September 14th At 152
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| Mayweather vs Alvarez Sept. 14th. Photo Credit Boxing.com |
NFL Draft Player Profile: Devin Gardner of Michigan
by Derrik Klassen
The converted WR may have only played the final 5 games at QB, but he still flashed glaring signs of NFL potential. He lacks the finer skills, but he definitely has all of the physical tools. While he needs refinement, he shows plenty of talent for a player who was thrown into the fire with little experience at the position and a struggling team to work with. His potential ceiling is somewhere up in the stars.
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| (Gardner #12) Photo credit to DetroitNews.com |
NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers Even Series 2-2 With Miami Heat; 99-92
by Rodney Fisher
The Indiana Pacers did exactly what they needed to do and played desperate in Game 4. The talk today is more about the officiating than the actual play in the game. LeBron James fouls out with less than a minute to go in the game. This is only the second time he has done so in the playoffs in his career. Dewayne Wade gets a questionable traveling call and Paul George was shut down in the first half by the officiating.
Here are the highlights:
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| LeBron James fouls out in Game 4. Photo credit NBA |
The Indiana Pacers did exactly what they needed to do and played desperate in Game 4. The talk today is more about the officiating than the actual play in the game. LeBron James fouls out with less than a minute to go in the game. This is only the second time he has done so in the playoffs in his career. Dewayne Wade gets a questionable traveling call and Paul George was shut down in the first half by the officiating.
Here are the highlights:
NFL: Flacco's Agent Joe Linta Calls Ravens 'Dumb', I call them Brilliant
by Chad Jones
Consensus remains the lucrative deal Joe Flacco signed (6 Years 120.6 Million w/ 39 M Guaranteed) forced the Ravens to let key veterans depart in Free Agency. In reality, the Flacco deal was it's own entity, and the other moves were the best way to build another Super Bowl Winner.
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| Joe Flacco. Photo credit NFL |
NFL: 2014 NFC East Offseason Question Marks- Players to Keep an Eye On
by Chad Jones
Over the past 2 NFL Seasons, the salary cap has been relatively flat at 123 Million. Teams are anxiously awaiting the kick-in of new television money in 2015, which will allow the cap to rise significantly over the remainder of the current CBA. Let's take a look at NFC East Cap concerns for 2014.
NBA Playoffs: Spurs Reach 5th NBA Finals Over Grizzlies
by Rodney Fisher
The San Antonio Spurs win the Western Conference Finals series 4-0 over the Memphis Grizzlies. Tim Duncan has turned back the hands of time, but it was Tony Parker that lifted the team with a 37 point performance. The Spurs won 93-86 and can rest until June 6th to start The Finals.
Here are the highlights:
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| Tony Parker leads Spurs to 5th NBA Finals. Photo credit NBA |
Here are the highlights:
WNBA: Griner Has Two Dunks In First Game
by JT
In a match up headlined by the number 1 and 2 picks of this years WNBA Draft it was Elena Delle Donne outplaying Brittney Griner in there first game of the season.
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| Brtitney Griner makes WNBA debut. Photo credit WNBA |
NBA: Phoenix Suns to make former player Jeff Hornacek head coach
by JT
The Suns have offered Jeff Hornacek a 3 year deal to became their new head coach. Hornacek has been an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz.
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| Jeff Hornacek new Phoenix Suns coach. Photo credit DeseretNews.com |
NFL Draft Player Profile: Marcus Mariota of Oregon
by Derrik Klassen
Despite being a Freshman, Mariota made a name for himself in the 2012-2013 season. Now, while he is talented and flashes many valuable traits, he still needs refinement, like any young QB. Few QBs can dominate like Mariota did, let alone doing it as a Freshman. Manziel, who is criminally over-rated as an NFL prospect and shouldn't even be considered a top 10 QB, is over-shadowing Mariota and could end up making Mariota a steal come draft day.
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| (Mariota #8) Photo Credit: zimbio.com |
NBA: David Robinson Named for 2013 FIBA Hall of Fame Class; 12 Inductees
courtesy of FIBA.com
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| David Robinson among new inductees to FIBA Hall of Fame. Photo credit NBA |
MIES (FIBA Hall of Fame) - Twelve world class basketball personalities from 10 different countries make up the 2013 Class that will be enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame on 19 June.
Six former players, three coaches, two technical officials and a contributor will be honoured at theHouse of Basketball - FIBA's headquarters in Mies, on the outskirts of Geneva - next month.
National icons Jean-Jacques Conceiçao of Angola, Australia's Andrew Gaze, Paula Gonçalves of Brazil, Serbia's Zoran Slavnic and the USA pair of David Robinson andTeresa Edwards make up the contingent of players.
Nascar: 10 Fans Hurt at Coca-Cola 600 Race
by Rodney Fisher
Another fan accident this Nascar season, however the cars are not to blame. A falling Fox Sports cable from a floating tracking camera fell injuring 10 spectators and causing damage to a few cars. Fox Sports and Nascar has issued an apology to all fans. They have also suspended use of this type of camera until after an investigation into the occurrence to prevent further accidents.
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| Fans injured at Nascar race. Photo credit Yahoo! |
NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Game 3 Highlights
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| Miami Heat take 2-1 series lead over Pacers. Photo credit NBA |
NFL Draft Player Profile: Aaron Murray of Georgia
by Derrik Klassen
Big time school equals big time talent, right? Wrong! None of the SEC QBs, yes, that includes Manziel, are worth more than a 4th round pick. The notion of Murray, McCarron, Manziel, etc. are worth even a 2nd round pick, let alone a 1st round choice, is absolutely absurd. All of the SEC QBs are products of the system as the talent that surrounds them makes them look good and enables them to put up solid stats, but raw stats are a deceiving and flawed system. Every SEC QB is over-rated and Murray is not an exception.
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| (Murray #11) Photo credit: OnlineAthens.com |
NHL Playoffs: James Neal, The Real Deal
by Hunter Hodies
Pittsburgh has a own
unique name for James Neal. They call him “The Real Deal.” That’s exactly what
he has been these last 2 games for the Penguins. He has 5 goals to along with a
few assists as well.
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| James Neal "The Real Deal". Photo credit NHL |
After a slow start to the series, James Neal has shown
the Hockey Gods that he wants a Stanley Cup. He has been performing the last 2
games better than star players Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He had a Hat
trick last night against the Senators in Game 5 when they clinched the series
and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since they won
their 4th Stanley Cup in 2009.
NFL: Are Sunday Pregame Shows Still Worth Watching?
by Chad Jones
NFL pregame shows are losing viewership. The entrenched networks ESPN, Fox & CBS face new rivals- NFL Network & 'New Media'. Some of the attributes for the decline is fans having other priorities before kickoff like religious obligations, kid's sports games, brunch with friends, etc. Attending Church or cheering at your kids soccer games are not new American ideals. So let's address the major pregame shows for their substance.
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| What NFL pregame show are you watching? Photo credit Vimeo |
NFL: IDP Sleeper Nigel Bradham
by Arif Hasan
When selecting a player in IDP, fans often forget that the quality of the player matters a lot less than their box score. In an ideal fantasy league, that’s not the case, but there isn’t an ideal fantasy league. One way to get the jump on your friends in these leagues is to identify players who have the system rigged in their favor.
A study by Pro Football Focus found that six teams are much more likely to award a pass defensed on a particular play when at home (Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, New York (Jets), Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle), and of those six teams, Buffalo also awards more solo tackles and assisted tackles.
Baltimore, Philadelphia and San Francisco are also more likely to award a solo tackle instead of an assist.
Buffalo also has an opportunity to play against fantasy friendly teams like the Patriots, the Jets and the Browns.
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| Nigel Bradham of Buffalo Bills. Photo credit NFL |
A study by Pro Football Focus found that six teams are much more likely to award a pass defensed on a particular play when at home (Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, New York (Jets), Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle), and of those six teams, Buffalo also awards more solo tackles and assisted tackles.
Baltimore, Philadelphia and San Francisco are also more likely to award a solo tackle instead of an assist.
Buffalo also has an opportunity to play against fantasy friendly teams like the Patriots, the Jets and the Browns.
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