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Mike Beltran Set as Referee for Frank Mir vs. Fedor Emelianenko
- April 29, 2018
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois , the main event will see Fedor Emelianenko return to the Bellator cage to face off with Frank Mir , who makes his first appearance in the promotion. He's not fought in over two years due to a USADA suspension. Mir signed with Bellator this past August, one month after being granted a release from the UFC . (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois , the main event will see Fedor Emelianenko return to the Bellator cage to face off with Frank Mir , who makes his first appearance in the promotion. He's not fought in over two years due to a USADA suspension. Mir signed with Bellator this past August, one month after being granted a release from the UFC . (more...)
Christian Sam drafted by New England Patriots
- April 29, 2018
He had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2015 when he finished second on the team in tackles with 98. Expected to be a seventh-round pick or PFA, Bentley is a surprise pick in the fifth round. Earlier Saturday, the Patriots drafted linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley out of Purdue. Bill Belichick has always been known for valuing players who can make an impact on special teams as New England brought in elite kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson in the offseason. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
He had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2015 when he finished second on the team in tackles with 98. Expected to be a seventh-round pick or PFA, Bentley is a surprise pick in the fifth round. Earlier Saturday, the Patriots drafted linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley out of Purdue. Bill Belichick has always been known for valuing players who can make an impact on special teams as New England brought in elite kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson in the offseason. (more...)
LSU QB Danny Etling drafted by Patriots
- April 29, 2018
The Patriots may have drafted a quarterback. On day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected LSU quarterback Danny Etling with the first pick in the seventh round. Speaking with New England reporters shortly after the Patriots selected him 210th overall Saturday afternoon, Etling said he will have just one goal as a rookie: learn as much as humanly possible from Brady and his veteran backup, Brian Hoyer . (more...)
- April 29, 2018
The Patriots may have drafted a quarterback. On day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected LSU quarterback Danny Etling with the first pick in the seventh round. Speaking with New England reporters shortly after the Patriots selected him 210th overall Saturday afternoon, Etling said he will have just one goal as a rookie: learn as much as humanly possible from Brady and his veteran backup, Brian Hoyer . (more...)
NFL Draft: Indianapolis Colts draft Clemson's Deon Cain in sixth round
- April 29, 2018
Clemson has put its share of receivers in the National Football League in recent years. General manager Chris Ballard spent the early portion of the draft beefing up the trenches but Day 3 has been all about offensive skill players and Cain is the second wide receiver to join the Colts in this draft. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Clemson has put its share of receivers in the National Football League in recent years. General manager Chris Ballard spent the early portion of the draft beefing up the trenches but Day 3 has been all about offensive skill players and Cain is the second wide receiver to join the Colts in this draft. (more...)
Eagles agree to re-sign RB Darren Sproles
- April 29, 2018
But Eagles coach Doug Pederson said last month at the National Football League owners meetings that he wanted Sproles back. "He is really excited to be back in green", Roseman said during his post-draft press conference. What he's done so far putting himself back in position to help this football team in many ways, from a leadership standpoint and running back standpoint and a punt return standpoint. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
But Eagles coach Doug Pederson said last month at the National Football League owners meetings that he wanted Sproles back. "He is really excited to be back in green", Roseman said during his post-draft press conference. What he's done so far putting himself back in position to help this football team in many ways, from a leadership standpoint and running back standpoint and a punt return standpoint. (more...)
Why Jaguars fans should be excited about DJ Chark
- April 29, 2018
He was welcomed to the team by former teammate Leonard Fournette. Chark has the look of a starting outside receiver at the next level, checking in at just under 6-foot-3, 196 pounds. His 21.9 yards per catch led the entire country among players with 40+ receptions. He also showed some burst as he brought back two punts for touchdowns. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
He was welcomed to the team by former teammate Leonard Fournette. Chark has the look of a starting outside receiver at the next level, checking in at just under 6-foot-3, 196 pounds. His 21.9 yards per catch led the entire country among players with 40+ receptions. He also showed some burst as he brought back two punts for touchdowns. (more...)
Players react to Andres Iniesta leaving Barcelona
- April 29, 2018
Of course, Iniesta hasn't actually retired, with the World Cup victor expected to reveal a move to China in the coming days. The 124-cap Spain global was expected to move to the Chinese Super League . The captain of FC Barcelona , who has 669 official matches and 57 goals, plus 31 titles with the Barça shirt and five with the Spanish national team, still has five games to play with his club: Deportivo , Real Madrid , Villarreal, Levante and Real Sociedad. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Of course, Iniesta hasn't actually retired, with the World Cup victor expected to reveal a move to China in the coming days. The 124-cap Spain global was expected to move to the Chinese Super League . The captain of FC Barcelona , who has 669 official matches and 57 goals, plus 31 titles with the Barça shirt and five with the Spanish national team, still has five games to play with his club: Deportivo , Real Madrid , Villarreal, Levante and Real Sociedad. (more...)
Shujaa in Singapore 7s Main Cup quarters
- April 29, 2018
Willy Ambaka was first on the scoreboard as he went past Danny Barrett to land Shujaa's first try. Oliech who missed the conversion was next on the score sheet as he sprint past the US defense to land and convert a center post try. After a 28-19 loss to England in their opening match, Kenya put up a near-perfect performance to demolish France 34-0 in their second match to set up a must-win match against Mike Friday's U.S., which they brilliantly executed to storm into the last eight. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Willy Ambaka was first on the scoreboard as he went past Danny Barrett to land Shujaa's first try. Oliech who missed the conversion was next on the score sheet as he sprint past the US defense to land and convert a center post try. After a 28-19 loss to England in their opening match, Kenya put up a near-perfect performance to demolish France 34-0 in their second match to set up a must-win match against Mike Friday's U.S., which they brilliantly executed to storm into the last eight. (more...)
Southampton v Bournemouth: Confirmed line-ups and match preview for Premier League clash
- April 29, 2018
ET, on NBCSN and NBCSports.com), on the Blues. Who starts on the south coast? Tadic blasted his side into the lead on 25 minutes on the end of a quick break by Mario Lamina before Josh King equalised for the Cherries in stoppage time at the end of the first half. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
ET, on NBCSN and NBCSports.com), on the Blues. Who starts on the south coast? Tadic blasted his side into the lead on 25 minutes on the end of a quick break by Mario Lamina before Josh King equalised for the Cherries in stoppage time at the end of the first half. (more...)
Antonio Callaway, who tested positive at combine, drafted by Browns
- April 29, 2018
Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway. After the Browns drafted Callaway with the No. 105 pick, he took to Twitter to thank Cleveland for believing in him. Callaway joins defensive lineman Taven Bryan (first round, 29th overall, Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday) and defensive back Duke Dawson (second round, 56th overall, New England Patriots, Friday) as draft picks for the Gators thus far. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway. After the Browns drafted Callaway with the No. 105 pick, he took to Twitter to thank Cleveland for believing in him. Callaway joins defensive lineman Taven Bryan (first round, 29th overall, Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday) and defensive back Duke Dawson (second round, 56th overall, New England Patriots, Friday) as draft picks for the Gators thus far. (more...)
Chicago Bears select Bilal Nichols in fifth round of 2018 NFL Draft
- April 29, 2018
Nichols received the congratulatory phone call informing him he was a Bear from Nagy, which left him a bit overwhelmed. "I feel like it's very key because a defensive lineman should be able to play both schemes". We have a great relationship. Jonathan Bullard is the No. 1 right end on the depth chart, and he has played well in short bursts, but he must become a more consistent contributor to keep his spot. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Nichols received the congratulatory phone call informing him he was a Bear from Nagy, which left him a bit overwhelmed. "I feel like it's very key because a defensive lineman should be able to play both schemes". We have a great relationship. Jonathan Bullard is the No. 1 right end on the depth chart, and he has played well in short bursts, but he must become a more consistent contributor to keep his spot. (more...)
Redskins add safety Troy Apke in the fourth round
- April 29, 2018
After the Redskins drafted him , NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock called him "an athletic freak" who was underrated by many analysts. Despite his impressive season, he wasn't a well-known pro prospect until he impressed a guy by the name of Deion Sanders at the NFL Combine with his 4.34 official 40-yard dash time. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
After the Redskins drafted him , NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock called him "an athletic freak" who was underrated by many analysts. Despite his impressive season, he wasn't a well-known pro prospect until he impressed a guy by the name of Deion Sanders at the NFL Combine with his 4.34 official 40-yard dash time. (more...)
Titans add Cruikshank, Luke Falk on final day of draft
- April 29, 2018
Cruikshank had 75 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and three interceptions in his redshirt senior year with the Wildcats. Cruikshank got invited to the National Football League scouting combine and excelled in workouts, running the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds at 209 pounds and ripping off 25 reps on the bench. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Cruikshank had 75 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and three interceptions in his redshirt senior year with the Wildcats. Cruikshank got invited to the National Football League scouting combine and excelled in workouts, running the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds at 209 pounds and ripping off 25 reps on the bench. (more...)
Cowboys acquire WR Tavon Austin for 2018 sixth rounder
- April 29, 2018
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks points out an interesting fact about Tavon Austin's days as a high school running back that bodes well for the Cowboys' plans for him. Austin likely would have been a cap-casualty and would not make the 53-man roster for the Rams in the upcoming season. Austin continued to find himself losing playing time after the Rams drafted Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds previous year and also acquiring Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills . (more...)
- April 29, 2018
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks points out an interesting fact about Tavon Austin's days as a high school running back that bodes well for the Cowboys' plans for him. Austin likely would have been a cap-casualty and would not make the 53-man roster for the Rams in the upcoming season. Austin continued to find himself losing playing time after the Rams drafted Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds previous year and also acquiring Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills . (more...)
NFL Draft: Kyle Lauletta Gets the Chance to Learn in NY
- April 29, 2018
McIntosh (6'5/286) turned pro after three seasons at The U, logging 23 career tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks and earning second-team All-ACC in 2017. Those tackles for loss tied him for the team lead with Thomas. In the end, football was the way to go and it has landed him in the NFL . "I'm really looking forward to how my parents react when I get my name called, " McIntosh said this week. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
McIntosh (6'5/286) turned pro after three seasons at The U, logging 23 career tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks and earning second-team All-ACC in 2017. Those tackles for loss tied him for the team lead with Thomas. In the end, football was the way to go and it has landed him in the NFL . "I'm really looking forward to how my parents react when I get my name called, " McIntosh said this week. (more...)
Ray-Ray McCloud: Heads to Buffalo
- April 29, 2018
Buffalo made a decision to address the wide receiver position in the sixth round of the draft, selecting Clemson wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud with pick No. He hauled in 49 receptions in each of the last two seasons with the Tigers. The Bills took another former Tiger in the first round in 2016 as defensive end Shaq Lawson was picked 16th overall. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Buffalo made a decision to address the wide receiver position in the sixth round of the draft, selecting Clemson wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud with pick No. He hauled in 49 receptions in each of the last two seasons with the Tigers. The Bills took another former Tiger in the first round in 2016 as defensive end Shaq Lawson was picked 16th overall. (more...)
Burnley set for 1st European campaign in more than 50 years
- April 29, 2018
You're implying strongly, and I agree, there's a massive swing involved [for Everton to catch Burnley ]. We weren't as good as we can be, a long way from it at times, but the habits were there, the will to play was there, we were just short of quality. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
You're implying strongly, and I agree, there's a massive swing involved [for Everton to catch Burnley ]. We weren't as good as we can be, a long way from it at times, but the habits were there, the will to play was there, we were just short of quality. (more...)
Giants select U of R player for quarterback
- April 29, 2018
A productive draft day for the Miami Hurricanes continued in the fifth round. "RJ has good speed and very good pass-rush skills, can change direction well", former UM defensive coordinator Craig Kuligowski told the Miami Herald in February. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
A productive draft day for the Miami Hurricanes continued in the fifth round. "RJ has good speed and very good pass-rush skills, can change direction well", former UM defensive coordinator Craig Kuligowski told the Miami Herald in February. (more...)
Asia Championships: Saina, Prannoy eye final berths
- April 29, 2018
Brimming with confidence after winning the gold medal at the Gold Coast, in-form Saina showed great temperment as she bounced back from 3-8 and 9-13 deficits respectively, to first turn the tables at 14-13 and then walked away with the opening game. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Brimming with confidence after winning the gold medal at the Gold Coast, in-form Saina showed great temperment as she bounced back from 3-8 and 9-13 deficits respectively, to first turn the tables at 14-13 and then walked away with the opening game. (more...)
Cowboys draft UT tackle Connor Williams in 2nd round
- April 29, 2018
Offensive lineman Connor Williams was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 50th overall pick in the second of the 2018 NFL Draft on Friday night at AT&T Stadium. "There was so much positive feedback", Williams said , "whether it was kids that actually went through the adversity or if it was parents". Some teams projected the 6-foot-5, 296-pound Williams as a guard, but the Cowboys could keep him at tackle. (more...)
- April 29, 2018
Offensive lineman Connor Williams was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 50th overall pick in the second of the 2018 NFL Draft on Friday night at AT&T Stadium. "There was so much positive feedback", Williams said , "whether it was kids that actually went through the adversity or if it was parents". Some teams projected the 6-foot-5, 296-pound Williams as a guard, but the Cowboys could keep him at tackle. (more...)
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