These are the best and worst of times for the Big 12. On one hand, the league...
These are the best and worst of times for the Big 12. On one hand, the league reliably rates near or at the top of Division I in terms of top-to-bottom statistical strength. On the other hand, the...
View ArticleOverall, I'd say the 2016 NHL draft class is average. The very top of the...
Overall, I'd say the 2016 NHL draft class is average. The very top of the class has three top-tier prospects -- which is better than average -- with the rest of the first round being standard. The...
View ArticleThe goalie crop in this year's NHL draft class is about average. The top tier...
The goalie crop in this year's NHL draft class is about average. The top tier is four deep for me, but I don't expect these will necessarily be the first four off the board, as there are NHL people who...
View ArticleThere is a great debate between favoring Auston Matthews and favoring Patrik...
There is a great debate between favoring Auston Matthews and favoring Patrik Laine as the top overall prospect in the 2016 draft class, and in crafting my top 100 rankings for the class, I landed on...
View ArticleCHICAGO -- The 2016 NBA draft combine officially got underway on Wednesday...
CHICAGO -- The 2016 NBA draft combine officially got underway on Wednesday with player measurements and team interviews. But the real fun begins on Thursday (3 pm ET on ESPN2/WatchESPN). As always, a...
View ArticleThe 2015-16 Premier League season draws to a close on Sunday. And while the...
The 2015-16 Premier League season draws to a close on Sunday. And while the outcome of the title race and relegation battle have been decided, several secondary issues are still uncertain, including a...
View ArticleSpring ball has concluded, and several players across the country leveraged...
Spring ball has concluded, and several players across the country leveraged the practice time -- and the scrimmage snaps -- to make statements about what sort of 2016 seasons they're going to have....
View ArticleDuring the past few weeks, our FC Insider panel has ranked the world's top 10...
During the past few weeks, our FC Insider panel has ranked the world's top 10 goalkeepers, top 10 defenders and top 10 midfielders. As the final installment in our Position Power Ranks, we turn our...
View ArticleWith Tim Duncan at age 40 and Manu Ginobili 38, there's talk that it might be...
With Tim Duncan at age 40 and Manu Ginobili 38, there's talk that it might be time for the Spurs legends to hang them up after a (relatively) early playoff exit this year. I don't think so. And...
View ArticlePerhaps I'm overreacting to a still-evolving situation, but I have to admit...
Perhaps I'm overreacting to a still-evolving situation, but I have to admit to being a tad disappointed to see Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash announce plans to automatically hand the closer job back...
View ArticleCHICAGO -- Every year, one of the most interesting aspects of the NBA draft...
CHICAGO -- Every year, one of the most interesting aspects of the NBA draft combine is the list detailing the official height and weight of each player, along with wingspan, standing reach and more....
View ArticleIs Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey one of 2016's top-three Heisman...
Is Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey one of 2016's top-three Heisman Trophy candidates? Not according to "Campus Insiders," which leads with McCaffrey's name only to leave him off its list....
View ArticleChad Ford is examining the games of the top prospects heading into the 2016...
Chad Ford is examining the games of the top prospects heading into the 2016 NBA draft. Click below for Ford's video breakdowns. Ben Simmons | F | LSU Video: Prospect breakdown Brandon Ingram | F | Duke...
View ArticleGolic and Adnan Virk welcome ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark (7:30 a.m. ET),...
Golic and Adnan Virk welcome ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark (7:30 a.m. ET), musician Kenny Chesney (8:00), three-time Pro Bowler Bob Golic (9:00) and ESPN NBA analyst Bruce Bowen (9:30) the show on...
View ArticleThe San Antonio Spurs were eliminated before they had a chance to face the...
The San Antonio Spurs were eliminated before they had a chance to face the Warriors for the West title. What do they do now? Is Kevin Durant a future Spur? Can Mike Conley be the answer at point guard?...
View ArticleCHICAGO -- The 2016 NBA draft combine made its way onto the court on Thursday...
CHICAGO -- The 2016 NBA draft combine made its way onto the court on Thursday for a full day of action, following a day of interviews and measurements. Hundreds of NBA general managers, scouts and head...
View ArticleESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian (11 a.m. ET) and First Take's Stephen A. Smith...
ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian (11 a.m. ET) and First Take's Stephen A. Smith (12:15 p.m.) join the guys. Text us at 67974 (msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at @LeBatardShow and @Stugotz790 --...
View ArticleFor a moment, the Nashville Predators had the looks of a promising playoff...
For a moment, the Nashville Predators had the looks of a promising playoff run coming. They beat the Anaheim Ducks and with a few of the typical Western Conference powers knocked out, had a reasonable...
View ArticleAs we transition into the time of the offseason when NFL teams begin to have...
As we transition into the time of the offseason when NFL teams begin to have more on-field work -- organized team activities and then a mandatory minicamp -- part of the task at hand is to begin...
View ArticleIn the Western Conference, it was two series that reached seven games -- and...
In the Western Conference, it was two series that reached seven games -- and two blowouts in the deciding games. The San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues announced their arrivals to the Western...
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