Share this: Marshawn Lynch hasn’t played in an NFL game since January 2016, but the powerful running back doesn’t look like he’s very rusty. Lynch looked like his old “Beast Mode” self during Oakland Raiders practice Monday, showcasing sharp cuts and impressive burst. Granted, it’s only practice, but the Raiders have to like what they see from Lynch after his brief retirement. Lynch originally called it quits on his football career after the Seattle Seahawks were bounced from the playoffs in the 2015 season. After sitting out the entire 2016 campaign, the 31-year-old announced his NFL comeback and was traded to Oakland along with Seattle’s sixth-round pick in exchange for the Raiders’ 2018 fifth-round selection on April 26. The Bay Area native signed a two-year,
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NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Have ‘Positive’ Exit Meeting As Draft Nears
Share this: Jimmy Butler was at the center of many rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and his name likely will come up in several more trade rumors as the 2017 NBA Draft — scheduled for June 22 — approaches. The Chicago Bulls front office and Butler met Monday for a “positive” exit meeting, a source told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “Management has been consistent with its message to Butler, the subject of trade rumors both last June and this February,” Johnson wrote. “Executive vice president John Paxson has said the franchise greatly values their three-time All-Star, isn’t looking to trade him but has to listen to any interest out of due diligence.” Butler has two more years left on his contract,
Courtney Force Wins NHRA Qualifying Despite Huge Engine Explosion
Share this: Blown engines and success usually are mutually exclusive in racing — just ask Fernando Alonso. But that script was flipped by Courtney Force on Friday. During her first qualifying attempt for the NHRA New England Nationals in New Hampshire, the 28-year-old force experienced a massive engine explosion in her Advanced Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car. It mattered not, though, as Force still managed to post the top qualifying speed at 331.53 mph. Despite the ugly incident, Force was able to walk away from wreck, and eventually was cleared by the NHRA medical staff, according to For The Win. Didn't expect to be driving a @TeamChevy convertible at 330mph after my fuel line burst. 🔥But we stayed #1 qualifier for @AdvanceAuto team! — Courtney
Cam Newton’s Panthers Teammate Hilariously Spoof His Over-The-Top Birthday Video
Share this: Leave it to the offensive line to keep the superstar quarterback in check. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton turned 28 years old last month, the former NFL MVP celebrated by posting a lavish (some might say over-the-top) video on his social media accounts to celebrate the occasion. The video basically just featured the star QB rubbing the fact he has a better life than all of us in our faces — not that we’re complaining or anything, we’d do the same if we could. But Newton’s not the only one in that Panthers locker room who can have a good time. Panthers offensive lineman Ryan Kalil posted a parody video of sorts Monday morning, showcasing what looks to be an equally fun
Here’s Who The Seahawks Signed Instead Of Colin Kaepernick At Backup QB
Share this: It’s not too often that backup quarterback signings generate national headlines. But such is the NFL world in which Colin Kaepernick is a free agent. The Seattle Seahawks made a relatively minor transaction Monday, signing veteran quarterback Austin Davis to serve as Russell Wilson’s backup. The big news here, of course, is who Seattle didn’t sign — Kaepernick, who met with the Seahawks and generated plenty of buzz on social media but still is without a job as training camp rapidly approaches. Head coach Pete Carroll gave a simple explanation for not acquiring Kaepernick, in essence saying he’s too good to be a backup. That might suggest the Seahawks didn’t have the cap room to sign him, despite reports that the
LeBron James Loses Patience With Reporter After Foolish Question On NBA Finals
Share this: LeBron James was in no mood for mindless questions Sunday night. After the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a second straight loss to the Golden State Warriors to open the NBA Finals, James was asked to envision a scenario in which Cleveland didn’t protect home court. This, of course, would mean a Warriors series sweep, which James reminded the reporter in belittling fashion. And judging by how the first two games of the series have panned out, a Golden State series win in four games looks like a distinct possibility. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Jimmie Johnson Ties Cale Yarborough On All-Time Wins List At Monster Mile
Share this: Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR résumé is among the best ever, and he continued his ascent up the sport’s all-time wins list with Sunday’s victory in the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. It was Johnson’s 83rd career win, tying him with Cale Yarborough for fifth-most all-time. He now trails only Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip by one on the career wins leaderboard. Johnson didn’t lead much of Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race — just seven laps, in fact — but he made his move after the overtime restart. A huge wreck shortly before that set up a wild finish. Despite leading the majority of the laps, Kyle Larson had to settle for second place after not being able to