Share this: The Minnesota Wild own the best record in the Western Conference, and they got a jump on Wednesday’s NHL trade deadline by making a move Sunday night. The Wild acquired centers Martin Hanzal and Ryan White from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a valuable collection of draft picks. ARIZ is receiving a first-rounder, a second-rounder and a conditional pick that can become a second. MIN is all-in — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 27, 2017 It's a 2017 first-round pick going from Minny to AZ for Hanzal, 2018 2nd and the conditional pick is 2019. — Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 27, 2017 That’s a steep price to give up for a 30-year-old veteran and a fourth-line forward. That said, Hanzal should provide the Wild with depth, scoring and
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NASCAR, Zac Brown Band Honor Dale Earnhardt Sr. With Beautiful Tribute
Share this: It’s hard to believe, but Sunday will mark the 16th Daytona 500 since Dale Earnhardt Sr. tragically died at the 2001 race. And with the 2017 race at Daytona International Speedway just a day away, NASCAR released a moving tribute set to Zac Brown Band’s “My Old Man” to the elder Earnhardt and his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., on its social media channels Saturday. If your eyes got a bit misty watching that, you weren’t alone. A beautiful tribute to two beloved race car drivers. Thumbnail photo via Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Martellus Bennett Has Epic Takedown Of Twitter User Commenting On Contract
Share this: If you have the belief that professional athletes should take less money to stay with your favorite team, you probably should take a look at Martellus Bennett’s Twitter. Bennett could be in for a huge raise in free agency, as he’s coming off a Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Patriots. A report surfaced Tuesday night that there’s a “real possibility” his next contract won’t be with New England, although Bennett played down the rumor and said he’s “just chilling.” One day after that news came out, a Twitter user offered a take on Bennett’s contract situation, and the tight end had a response for the ages. Here’s how it all began: Patriots hand Martelius Bennett a Super Bowl. Bennett age 30 Gronk age 27.
Kings’ TV Play-By-Play Man Goes On Twitter Rant After DeMarcus Cousins Trade
Share this: The Sacramento Kings traded a top 15 player in the NBA in DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. In return, they got rookie shooting guard Buddy Hield, a couple of picks and two players that won’t be part of their long-term plan, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway. By any stretch of the imagination, this was a poor trade. But Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear put a different spin on the trade in a Twitter outburst against the talented center. Trading DMC was an absolute no brainer! There has been a dark cloud over this franchise for years! That cloud is now gone! — Grant Napear (@GrantNapearshow) February 20, 2017 The Kings were never going to win with Cousins. NEVER! This
NBA Rumors: Kings, Pelicans Discussed DeMarcus Cousins Trade
Share this: The Sacramento Kings are exploring trade options involving All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, and the New Orleans Pelicans are one team showing interest. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported an update on Cousins’ situation Sunday, and Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders provided details on what a Kings-Pelicans deal for Cousins could look like. Kings have had recent discussions with New Orleans on Cousins, sources tell @TheVertical. Sac still debating Cousins' future internally. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 19, 2017 Sources: Pelicans and Kings have discussed a DeMarcus Cousins trade for Buddy Hield and multiple Pelicans first-round draft picks. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 19, 2017 New Orleans, who’s hosting the 2017 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, has been linked to several centers in trade rumors over the
Watch Darrelle Revis Turn Himself In To Police In Pittsburgh
Share this: Darrelle Revis turned himself in to authorities Friday after the star cornerback was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor stemming from an altercation in Pittsburgh last weekend. Here’s a video of Revis turning himself in to Pittsburgh police. Revis was accompanied by his mother, aunt and attorney Blaine Jones, according to Andrew Goldstein of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He wanted to turn himself in,” Jones said according to Goldstein, “he didn’t want to be a fugitive from the law. He wanted to make this happen.” Jones is removing himself from the case after the pre-trial hearing according to ESPN’s Cole Harvey, but he believes Revis has a good chance to be vindicated. “Based on the investigating that I’ve done and the private investigator that works
Noah Syndergaard Got Destroyed By A Valentine’s Day Joke From Mr. Met
Share this: New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is used to roasting batters with his 100-plus mph heater and wipeout slider. But, Syndergaard had the tables turned on him Tuesday when he hilariously was burned by none other than his own mascot, Mr. Met. The flamethrower wasn’t going to take that lying down, however. @MrMet I already have plans tonight with someone. Pretty sure you know her…… — Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) February 14, 2017 Then Mr. Met hit “Thor” with the hammer. Syndergaard only had one response. Well played, Mr. Met. Thumbnail photo via Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link