All eyes will be on the Cleveland Browns at the 2017 NFL Draft. There’s no way they screw it up, right? The Browns, of course, have this year’s No. 1 overall pick. And while Texas A&M pass rusher Myles Garrett is the consensus top player on draft boards, it’s been rumored that Cleveland is “strongly considering” taking quarterback Mitch(ell) Trubisky to fill a dire need at QB. But the Browns drew some attention Sunday by tweeting out a video of Garrett’s impressive 4.64-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter used the opportunity to throw cold water on the Trubisky-to-Cleveland rumors. Sche... NESN.com
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NBA Rumors: Cavs Were Nervous About Possible Celtics’ Blockbuster Trade
Despite being tied to a number of blockbuster trade rumors, the Boston Celtics made no moves at the NBA trade deadline. While this might have come as a disappointment to Celtics fans, it came as a sigh of relief to one of Boston’s Eastern Conference rivals: The Cleveland Cavaliers. Appearing on “The Lowe Post” podcast on Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained that the Cavaliers were pretty nervous over the thought of the Celtics possibly acquiring Jimmy Butler or Paul George. “The Cavs were on pins and needles about the Celtics (possibly) getting Paul George or Jimmy Butler,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on The Lowe Post podcast Fr... NESN.com
Cardinals Want To Keep Free Agent Chandler Jones One Way Or Another
Share this: It sounds like Chandler Jones shouldn’t plan on changing his address this offseason. The 26-year-old outside linebacker is a free agent, but based on Cardinals general manager Steve Keim’s appearance on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, the Cardinals plans on keeping Jones, one way or another. “We’ve had a lot of great dialogue,” Keim said per ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. “We certainly will place the franchise tag on him if we can’t get a deal done.” Jones and the Cardinals have until March 1 to get a long-term deal done or the Cardinals will have to franchise the versatile linebacker. “When you find guys who are core players that you want to move forward with, you got to try to be active and aggressive and try to
President Donald Trump Decides Not To Fill Out NCAA Bracket For ESPN
Share this: President Donald Trump might have pulled an upset in the 2016 presidential election but he won’t be predicting any come March. Trump has decided not to continue President Barack Obama’s tradition of filling out an NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN, according to The Washington Post. ESPN did reach out to Trump’s staff to invite the president to fill out a bracket on-camera, but the network received word that the president would not be participating this year. “We expressed our interest to the White House in continuing the presidential bracket,” an ESPN spokeswoman said Wednesday. “They have respectfully declined.” President Obama had hosted ESPN crews in the White House to fill out both the men’s and women’s brackets for the past several years as part
MLB Rumors: Reds Agree To Trade Brandon Phillips To Braves; Return ‘Minimal’
Brandon Phillips appears to be packing his bags after more than a decade in Cincinnati. The Reds have agreed to trade their longtime second baseman to the Atlanta Braves, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reported Sunday, citing a source. It’s unclear what Cincinnati will acquire in return, but FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal doesn’t expect it to be much. Rosenthal was the first to report the teams were close to a deal for Phillips, which is expected to be finalized Monday, per Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Phillips was a staple of the Reds’ infield for 11 seasons, earning three All-Star nods over that span as one of Cincinnati’s most dependable ... NESN.com
49ers Make Surprising Hire Of John Lynch To Be General Manager
UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10:12 p.m. ET): The hire is official. ORIGINAL STORY: The San Francisco 49ers have taken the first step toward rebuilding their organization. The 49ers have reportedly hired former safety and Hall-of-Fame candidate John Lynch to be their new general manager, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. San Francisco parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Chip Kelly on Jan. 1 after a disastrous 2-14 season, and apparently, the 49ers know that the rebuild might take some time. Lynch has no previous front office experience, and the decision to hire him apparen... NESN.com
Floyd Mayweather Trademark Applications Fuel Rumors Of Conor McGregor Bout
Share this: Plenty of people in boxing and mixed martial arts will tell you a bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor never will happen in either sport, but it appears the boxer is preparing just in case. The two fighters have been calling each other out on social media for what feels like forever, to the point where UFC president Dana White actually extended an offer to Mayweather to box McGregor. And even though Mayweather laughed at the $25 million offer, ESPN’s Darren Rovell reported that he might be getting ready to take on UFC’s lightweight champion. Floyd Mayweather, who is 49-0, might indeed fight #50 against Conor McGregor. Mayweather has already applied for five trademarks to 50-0. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 29, 2017 McGregor