NHL mock draft: Blackhawks’ alternative will set tone for all 31

The Devils and Rangers technically maintain the primary two picks of the 2019 NHL Draft, which begins Friday at 7 p.m. CT. But the draft realistically might start with the Blackhawks at No. 3. The Devils’ and Rangers’ alternatives are all however sure; the Hawks’ alternative may differ amongst a large handful of potentialities. The man chosen to headline the Hawks’ subsequent technology will launch a domino impact of choices that reverberate all through the primary spherical, lasting hours into the Vancouver night time. With three days left till groups announce their alternatives, we predict all 31 picks of the primary spherical (with vital adjustments since our final mock in April): 1. Devils —

Patriots Day 2 Mock Draft: How New England Can Fill More

The New England Patriots considerably surprisingly crammed their greatest want within the first spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft once they chosen extensive receiver N’Keal Harry out of Arizona State. The Patriots at present have 5 picks on Day 2 of the draft, which kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. ET, once they can begin addressing their ancillary wants. They nonetheless might use assist or depth at quarterback, tight finish, offensive deal with, defensive finish, defensive deal with, defensive again and linebacker. Chances are the Patriots will transfer across the board Friday, however we’ll play it straight with no trades in a Day 2 mock draft to fill out these positions. Round 2, Pick 56: DB Joejuan Williams, VanderbiltWe really wouldn’t be

NFL Mock Draft 2019: Picking an ideal plan for the Bears

First, the dangerous information: the Bears solely have 5 draft picks this 12 months, with none increased than the No. 87 choose. Now, the excellent news: that’s the place Ryan Pace has made his paycheck. In his 4 drafts at basic supervisor, Pace has drafted two Pro Bowl gamers (security Eddie Jackson and working again Tarik Cohen) and two gamers who began for a number of seasons earlier than departing (security Adrian Amos and working again Jordan Howard) within the fourth spherical or later. “They’ve done a good job identifying really good Day 3 players,” ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. stated. Pace should do the identical later this month. Here’s what a profitable draft would appear to

Giancarlo Stanton Smashes Homer, Mocks Jason Grilli One Day After Game-Ending K

Giancarlo Stanton Smashes Homer, Mocks Jason Grilli One Day After Game-Ending K

Giancarlo Stanton struck out to end the Miami Marlins’ game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, but he made sure it wasn’t the same story for the series finale. Rangers reliever Jason Grilli got Stanton to swing at an 82-mph slider Tuesday to seal the Rangers 10-4 win and celebrated with some pretty emphatic fist pumping. The Marlins outfielder wouldn’t be outdone, though, as he launched a towering solo shot — StatCast measured it at 468 feet — off Grilli in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s contest and took a moment to mock the 40-year-old right-hander’s celebration. The homer was Stanton’s 33rd of the year and his 12th(!) in July.NESN.com

QB Prospect Paxton Lynch Excited For NFL Future But Avoids Mock Drafts

SAN FRANCISCO — Paxton Lynch is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft, but he got a head start in soaking up the league’s atmosphere by visiting Super Bowl 50 Radio Row on Friday. Lynch, who left Memphis after his junior season, chatted with NESN.com’s Ashley Allen about why he doesn’t read mock drafts, which team he’d like to go to and more. For an extended interview with Lynch, including his thoughts on Tom Brady, visit NESN’s YouTube page. ...

Jets Fans Mock Tom Brady With ‘See You Later Deflator’ T-Shirts (Photo)

New England Patriots fans already are selling T-shirts in support of Tom Brady, so New York Jets fans naturally had to get in on the Brady-wear trend. While “Free Brady” shirts were being printed in New England after the NFL handed the Patriots quarterback a four-game suspension for his role in DeflateGate, Jets fans created something slightly different. It’s to be expected that rival teams, especially those in the AFC East, will have a field day with Brady’s suspension. But New York fans might want to hold back until midseason, as they actually will see Brady later — the Patriots meet the Jets in Weeks 7 and 16, after the signal-caller ret...

2011 NBA Mock Draft: How the Top 10 Selections Will Go in the Draft

The 2011 NBA draft is this evening and will certainly be the talk of the sports world for today and the following weekend. Trades will be made, teams will make reaches, and high prospects will fall. These are all to be part of the draft process.This is a list predicting the top 10 picks for the 2011 NBA draft and explanations as to why that prospect gets selected by that team.Begin Slideshow