BJ Raji to take 'hiatus' from NFL, won't rule out return after 2016
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman B.J. Raji said he is stepping away from football and that he will not play for at least the 2016 NFL season.Raji released a statement Monday, referring to his decision as "a hiatus" and saying that he "cannot rule out a return to the NFL in the future.""I have played football and been defined as a football player for as long as I can remember," Raji said in the statement. "This off-season was the first time that I felt myself pulled in another direction and I ..>> view originalExpelled Yale basketball captain: Alleged sexual misconduct was consensual
In this Nov. 22, 2015 photo, Yale’s Jack Montague attempts a shot during an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) The captain of Yale University’s basketball team, who was expelled last month for sexual misconduct, responded publicly to the allegations Monday with a statement through his lawyer detailing his sexual encounters with a woman and saying that they were all consensual. Max Stern, a lawyer who represents Jack Montague, said his client was ina..>> view originalMark Sanchez: 'I'm battle-tested,' ready to start for Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Mark Sanchez said Monday he's "battle-tested" and ready to be the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback. John Elway, the team's chief football decision-maker, told Sanchez he can earn the job."Get in here and compete your butt off for a starting role,'' Sanchez said. "I'm battled-tested; I've been through the fire.''Editor's PicksThe Broncos need a quarterback, and people are throwing out all kinds of ideas for who they should get to fill the position.Preliminary interest in R..>> view originalSteelers wide receiver Bryant suspended at least 1 year
AP 3:47 p.m. EDT March 14, 2016(Photo: The Associated Press)PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martavis Bryant's blossoming NFL career took another significant hit Monday when the NFL suspended the talented but troubled wide receiver for at least one year following another violation of the league's substance abuse policy.This is the second league-mandated discipline for Bryant. The 24-year-old sat out the first four games last season following a violation during the offseason.Bryant caught 50 passes..>> view originalThe NCAA Tournament selection committee did a pretty bad job
At best, the NCAA Tournament's selectors did a bad job. At worst, they're hypocrites. The NCAA tournament bracket is out! Soon we'll be happy about the fact that there's a 68-team basketball tournament about to tip off. For now, we're going to be a bit confused as to why the 68 teams in the field are the 68 teams in the field. The NCAA selection committee did some really weird stuff, and we're not the only people upset about it. If the committee's job was just to pick its favorite teams, I'd u..>> view originalSources: Johnny Dawkins out as Stanford coach after 7 seasons
3:41 PM ETJeff GoodmanESPN Insider Close Joined ESPN as a college basketball Insider in June 2013 Previously wrote for CBSSports.com and FOXSports.comStanford has parted ways with coach Johnny Dawkins after eight seasons, sources told ESPN on Monday.Dawkins, 52, starred at Duke from 1982-86 and was selected 10th overall in the NBA draft. He played in the NBA for nearly a decade before joining Mike Krzyzewski's staff in 1998.Dawkins took the job at Stanford in 2008. The Cardinal went to the CBI ..>> view originalJazz's Gordon Hayward: Out vs. Cavs
Gordon Hayward has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a plantar fascia injury in his right foot.The Utah Jazz haven't said much about the injury yet, but Hayward will sit out Monday's game and, given the lingering nature of plantar fascia injuries, could miss more time. He'll benefit from two days off prior to the Jazz's next game Thursday against the Suns, however. In Hayward's absence, Joe Ingles and Chris Johnson should ..>> view originalCJ Wilson suffers setback in recovery from shoulder tendinitis
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Los Angeles Angels might have to fill two holes in the starting rotation, with Jered Weaver seeng a spine specialist and C.J. Wilson suffering another setback with his troublesome shoulder.Wilson struggled in a Saturday bullpen session, and manager Mike Scioscia said Monday it's uncertain when he'll return to the mound. Wilson will throw off flat ground this week."Probably back him off from the mound until he feels like he's ready to take that next step," Scioscia said. "He's..>> view originalMonday Scramble: Weird week for Spieth at Valspar
Charl Schwartzel ends his drought Stateside, Jordan Spieth fires back, another amateur shines on the PGA Tour, a guarantee goes awry and more in this week's edition of Monday Scramble: Even major champions have to clear “mental hurdles” once they lose their way on the course. Schwartzel’s epic four-birdie run to steal the 2011 Masters was supposed to propel him into another stratosphere, but it only led to more frustration. “I figured that I would win a few times the way I played,” he said. “..>> view originalEric Weddle agrees to four-year deal with Ravens
Former San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle has agreed in principle to a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced Monday.Editor's PicksThe Ravens didn't disclose terms, but a source told ESPN that the contract is worth $26 million and Weddle can earn up to $29 million with the contract if he meets incentives. He will be paid $9 million in 2016 and $13 million total in the first two seasons.Weddle will be in Baltimore on Wednesday to take a physical and meet with reporter..>> view original
Monday, March 14, 2016
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