The consensus #1 overall prospect for the 2014 NFL Draft, South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, is likely out for the remainder of spring practice with neck and back pain as well because of what has been described as a
While it has been known for some time that Denard Robinson’s days as a passer were over, not many could have realized his throwing days would come to such a pathetic close. The former Michigan quarterback threw an abysmal opening
Indiana big man Cody Zeller shocked everyone by skipping the NBA draft last year to make Indiana the favorite to win the title. However, he has now joined teammate Victor Oladipo, Kansas’ Ben McLemore, and Louisville’s Russ Smith in the exodus of underclassman
Within minutes of his son’s national championship win, Russ Smith, Sr. told SI.com that his son would be going pro. He informed his namesake, the star Louisville guard, that “this is how you go out.” Russ Smith, Jr. has now
Victor Oladipo, the star guard for Indiana who spent much of this past season ranked #1, is headed to the NBA, foregoing his senior season with the Hoosiers. The first team All-American was one of the nation’s most electric players,
The New York Knicks’ 12-game winning streak has been fueled by dominant performances from Carmelo Anthony and has given hope to the Heat-haters that there may be a team ready to stand in Miami’s way in the Eastern Conference. With
Millions of entries were made in ESPN’s Tournament Challenge, but it was one named for Manti Teo’s fake girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, that won the challenge. The prize is a $10,000 Best Buy gift card, and the “Kekua Bracket” correctly predicted
Pat Summitt, the legendary former coach of Tennessee who is perhaps the most influential figure in the history of women’s basketball, was sorely missed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. However, her impact is still being felt, and her charity,
When most of us screw up or fail to take appropriate action, we suffer. Unfortunately for most of us, we are not Tim Pernetti, the disgraced former Rutgers Athletic Director. Pernetti, who resigned last week after the revelation of the
Mike McNeil, the former Auburn safety who has been critical of his university, has been convicted of first degree robbery. He has been sentenced to 15 years but is more likely to serve the mandatory three. The former Tiger was
DeShaun Thomas would rather be leading Ohio State onto the court for Monday’s championship, but with the Buckeyes eliminated by Wichita State he instead declared for the NBA Draft. He is the only Buckeyes starter expected to depart. Thomas is rated as
NFL Regional Combines have been set up around the country to identify under-the-radar talent. Rarely have these events seen a raw talent like Lawrence Okoye. The 6’6″, 304 pound British Olympian wowed scouts at the Dallas event with a 4.78
Call it the “Summer of Flacco” as the Ravens quarterback won the Super Bowl, was signed to the richest contract in NFL history, and has now been selected to play the role of legendary passer Johnny Unitas in the upcoming
Freddie Freeman, the 23 year old first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, was put on the 15-day disabled list just in time to watch his team defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-1. In the game, Tim Hudson delivered a stellar pitching
One of the more intriguing story lines in Major League Baseball this offseason was the Braves’ acquisition of both Upton brothers, B.J. and Justin, to join Jason Heyward to rebuild their outfield around the athletic and powerful trio. As a
After losing 30+ pounds, it looks like JaMarcus Russell may get his second chance in the NFL after all. The former LSU star, #1 overall pick for the Oakland Raiders in 2007, and one of the league’s all-time biggest busts
Aftera quarterback-less first round, the second round begins with #1quarterback Geno Smith coming off the board and two more being selectedearly in the round. However, by the end of the second round, MattBarkley is still available and only those three
Legendary Iowa coach Hayden Fry had the visitor’s locker room at the university painted pink as a way to calm opponents before emerging to take on the Hawkeyes. A psychology major, Fry believed that his team ought to maximize its
The Baltimore Ravens cut ties with special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo who had become more known for his vocal support of gay marriage than for any production on the field. Along with Vikings kicker Chris Kluwe, Ayanbadejo was the league’s
Like many of Shaquille O’Neal’s free throws, the lowering of his retired jersey this week was an embarrassment, but was easily overcome by the greatness of the rest of the evening. Everything seemed to go well at former Los Angeles
Thelast few days have not been good news for quarterbacks hoping to bedrafted in the first round. Many suspected that the Cardinals or Billscould look to add a first round signal caller, but they have acquiredCarson Palmer and Kevin Kolb
NCAA President Mark Emmert has not exactly been a fan favorite over the course of his tenure. His decisions have been seen as arbitrary, his rulings heavy-handed, and the culture of the massive bureaucratic organization he leads as untrustworthy. A
For those of us that follow recruiting, we know it can get ridiculous. Coaches, accomplished men in their field, essentially grovel for the service of players who have barely begun to shave, and fans follow the Twitter accounts and pay
After breaking down prospects 51-100 yesterday, below is the Big Board rankings of the top 50 players in the 2013 NFL Draft Class. In running through these rankings, a few things stand out: First, this class will not provide tremendous
At the age of 16, Brian Banks had a lot going for him. He was a young, talented football star who seemed destined for greatness and likely to follow in the footsteps of so many outstanding linebackers for USC, the
