Saturday, April 23, 2011

Friday Sports Wrap

A busy Friday as we look at some more NFL draft stuff, NBA and NHL playoff action and more on today’s sports wrap

NBA

Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 3-0 lead over Knicks with 113-96 thrashing
No fantastic finish needed for the Boston Celtics this time. They simply spoiled Madison Square Garden’s postseason homecoming party right from the start. Paul Pierce scored 38 points, Ray … [Read More...]

Crawford’s big 3 gives Hawks win over Magic 88-84 and 2-1 series lead
Sitting in Jamal Crawford’s locker after getting tossed from the game in the closing minutes, Zaza Pachulia was still miffed at his teammate for missing a free throw. All was forgiven when … [Read More...]

Lakers take 2-1 series lead with 100-86 win over Hornets
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol snapped out of his playoff funk with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took control of their first-round playoff series with a 100-86 … [Read More...]

Thursday's Games
Rose leads Bulls past Pacers 88-84 for 3-0 series lead
Heat beat 76ers 100-94; take 3-0 lead
Blazers beat Mavs 97-92 to pull to 2-1 in series

Selected Archives

Lakers’ Lamar Odom wins NBA Sixth Man award
Jones, Knight, Liggins Declare for Draft
Dwight Howard wins defensive player of the year


MLB

Baseball Today: 4/22
Get used to Ryan Braun in a Brewers uniform for a long time. Danny Knobler joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about Braun's contract extension and more on Baseball Today. … [Read More...]

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Really, the PhillyBot didn’t even reach the plate. Not close at all. For a measly quarter, less than two blocks from my house I can get a robot to throw a pitch at 40-90 mph and hit the zone 80% of … [Read More...]

MLB takes over operation of LA Dodgers
Major League Baseball is assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team financially paralyzed by its owners' bitter divorce. AP Sports Writer Ron Blum discusses why baseball took this … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Pittsburgh Cops go a little nuts on Pirates fan
Manny Ramirez quits after another failed drug test
Have the Red Sox found their rhythm?


NHL

Sabres beat Flyers 4-3 in OT, take 3-2 series lead
The Flyers had the stirring comeback. The Sabres will take the win—and the shot at winning the playoff series at home Tyler Ennis scored off a rebound 5:31 into overtime Friday night to … [Read More...]

Predators make dramatic comeback, beat Ducks 4-3 in OT for 3-2 series lead
The Nashville Predators have known nothing but heartbreak in their brief playoff history, and the Anaheim Ducks were only a few seconds away from adding to the pain as they nursed a lead in Game 5. … [Read More...]

Vezina Trophy Finalists
On the Fly looks at this year's Vezina trophy finalists: Tim Thomas, Pekka Rinne and Roberto Luongo … [Read More...]

Thursday's Games
Ryder’s OT goal draws Bruins even with Habs in 5-4 OT victory
Blackhawks rout Canucks 5-0 to cut deficit to 3-2
Sharks beat Kings 6-3 to take 3-1 series lead

Ruutu Suspended 1 game
Anaheim Ducks forward Ruutu will be suspended one game for this neutral zone hit on Martin Erat. … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

NHL Playoffs: Top plays of the Conference quarters
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
NHL Plays of the Year


NFL

NFL: Best games on the 2011 schedule
A look at the most anticipated matchups of the 2011 NFL season. … [Read More...]

NFL Off-Field Player Issues
Outside The Lines panel of experts discuss the high number of player arrest during the NFL lockout … [Read More...]

AAlex Marvez reports that the NFLPA may be developing some cracks
Alex he latest on the NFL labor dispute including a possible rift amongst the players union Video: Marvez: Rift in union? … [Read More...]

NFL lockout update
Legal analyst Jeff Benz discusses the latest developments on the NFL Lockout Video: Benz: NFL lockout update … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Players not worried about lost season….yet
Romo’s job safe in Dallas?

Strip Teach
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Poker Etiquette
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The Slow Play
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The Blinds
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The Board
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Draws
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Global Warming
Sports Babes

Allison

Ashleigh

BBrooke

Chelsie

Juliett

Lindsey

NFL Draft

NFL Draft: Sure bets
Which NFL draft prospects have the best chance at a successful professional career? … [Read More...]

NFL Draft Risers & Fallers: 4/19
RyRyan Mallett is part of the discussion among Risers & Fallers. Chad Reuter joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about the former Arkansas quarterback and more … [Read More...]

Who will be the #1 Overall Pick?
With the Carolina Panthers drafting 1st overall this year, they will need to address many needs on both sides of the ball. Aaron Taylor, Randy Cross and Rich Rodriguez share their opinions on which … [Read More...]

NFL Draft: Sleeper picks
Which prospects could prove to be diamonds in the rough? … [Read More...]

Team Needs

Arizona Cardinals Draft Needs
Will Ken Whisenhunt get a promising young quarterback to work with in the upcoming NFL Draft? … [Read More...]

Denver Broncos Draft Needs
What will John Fox have to work with after the NFL Draft? . … [Read More...]

Cincinnati Bengals Draft Needs
Will the Bengals look to draft a successor to an unhappy Carson Palmer? … [Read More...]

Carolina Panthers Draft Needs
Could Carolina trade out of the top pick? What do they do with their third-round selections?  … [Read More...]

San Francisco 49ers Draft Needs
The 49ers may be looking to start over at the quarterback position with the 7th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Blaine Gabbert could be the player they are searching for. … [Read More...]

Cleveland Browns Draft Needs
Will A.J. Green be taking his talent to Cleveland? The Browns have the 6th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and selecting a wide receiver would certainly help their offense.  … [Read More...]

Tennessee Titans Draft Needs
The Titans have the 8th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Nick Fairley may be a solid choice to help bolster their defensive line. … [Read More...]

Dallas Cowboys Draft Needs
Washington Redskins Draft Needs
Minnesota Vikings Draft Needs
Houston Texans Draft Needs
Buffalo Bills Draft Needs
Detroit Lions Draft Needs
St. Louis Rams Draft Needs
Miami Dolphins Draft Needs
New England Patriots Draft Needs
San Diego Chargers Draft Needs
Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Needs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Needs
New York Giants Draft Needs
Kansas City Chiefs Draft Needs

Positional Breakdowns

NFL Draft Report: QBs
Who is the best quarterback in the draft? What makes this year's class so deep? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to dissect the signal callers as the NFL Draft approaches … [Read More...]

Top 3 Quarterbacks

Blaine Gabbert, QB Missouri
Ryan Mallett, QB Arkansas
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

NFL Draft Report: RBs
Is Mark Ingram the only running back worthy of a first round selection? Who are the sleepers of the 2011 running back class? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss. … [Read More...]

Top 3 Running Backs

Mark Ingram, RB Alabama
Mikel LeShoure, RB Illinois
Ryan Williams, RB Virginia Tech

NFL Draft Report: WR/TE
Is A.J. Green in a class by himself when it comes to the wide receiver position?

Top 3 Wide Receivers

AJ Green, WR Georgia
Julio Jones, WR Alabama
Torrey Smith, WR Maryland

NFL Draft Report: Linebackers
Is Von Miller the top of the class when it comes to linebackers?

Top 3 Linebackers

Von Miller, LB Texas A&M
Justin Houston, LB/DE, Georgia
Akeem Ayers, LB UCLA

NFL Draft Report: Offensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Defensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Cornerbacks

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