May 18, 2013

NFL: Could Justin Blackmon’s suspension put his roster spot in jeopardy?

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — Justin Blackmon led the Jaguars with 64 catches last season, his first in the NFL, and he is expected to be the No. 1 receiver on the roster this year too. So, new Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley and GM Dave Caldwell likely are in no rush to get rid of [...]

NFL Draft 2013 – Day 3: Eagles open fourth round by grabbing USC QB Matt Barkley

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — NEW YORK — Musings, observations and the occasional insight as the eventful final day of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall finally brought a flurry of quarterback news… If there’s one thing I gleaned from sitting with Chip Kelly for the full hour at last month’s NFC coaches media [...]

UFC / MMA: Chael Sonnen; Jon Jones could beat up Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali ‘in the same day’

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Jon Jones continues to get high praise from Chael Sonnen ahead of their UFC 159 fight.(Photo: Paul Abell, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Sonnen continues to heap praise on Jones ahead of their title fight this Saturday night Jones admitted to wanting to be mentioned along Tyson, Ali; Sonnen suggested he’s already there Sonnen: ‘Jon, [...]

MLS Roundup: Henry helps Red Bulls beat Union 2-1

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New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry celebrates his first goal of the season in a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union.(Photo: Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Thierry Henry scored his first goal of the season in a 2-1 Red Bulls win over Philadelphia Landon Donovan made his season debut for the Galaxy [...]

NFL: Revis trade talks between Jets, Bucs in a fragile state

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Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets works out at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland on July 27, 2012 in Cortland, New York. (July 26, 2012 – Source: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The Jets have a vexing problem with Darrelle Revis, but if GM John Idzik plays his [...]

NFL: Patriots owner Robert Kraft upset with Wes Welker’s agent

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 12, 2013 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP / SI Feature) — PHOENIX — Thanks to the culture [...]

College Basketball: Tuesday’s Women’s and Men’s Results / Notre Dame women win Big East title

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Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw, center smiles as Notre Dame’s Skylar Diggins, left, and teammate Jewell Loyd hold the championship trophy after their 61-59 win over Connecticut Tuesday. (Jessica Hill/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Hartford, Conn. — Skylar Diggins cut the final strand off the net and twirled it around. Finally, Notre Dame [...]

NFL: Darrelle Revis discusses Jets rumors, playing for 49ers

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Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown after catching a pass while being tackled by Brodney Pool #22 and Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on December 18, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (December 17, 2011 – Source: Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) [...]

Rugby Six Nations: Owen Farrell is 50-50 for England v Italy

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(PhatzRadio/ BBC Sports) — England fly-half Owen Farrell is rated as only 50-50 to be fit to play against Italy in the Six Nations next Sunday. The Saracens player, 21, picked up a thigh injury in the 23-13 win over France and is making “good progress”. But head coach Stuart Lancaster said: “We have to [...]

NFL: Eagles far from giving up on Foles; more combine Day 1 Snaps

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Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears watches the action during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeted the Lions 26-24. (December 29, 2012 – Source: Leon Halip/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — INDIANAPOLIS — Musings, observations and the occasional insight [...]