NFL Draft 1st Round is Big

More than 2 1/2 tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te’o.

The first round of the NFL draft delivered an enormous portion of beef, with 18 teams devouring linemen from the opening pick of offensive tackle Eric Fisher by Kansas City to center Travis…

NFL Linemen Predicted to take Spotlight in Draft

A bevy of beefy linemen are expected to command the spotlight usually reserved for quarterbacks when the National Football League (NFL) Draft kicks off with first-round selections on Thursday.

At the annual NFL Draft, the cornerstone of building winning teams in the enormously popular professional league, the last four…

Marc Gasol Wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Grizzlies center Marc Gasol insists he isn’t being charitable when credits his teammates for winning his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Playing great defense is just what they do in Memphis.

He said Wednesday that he believes the entire team has been recognized for…

Rutgers Hires Eddie Jordan as New Basketball Coach

Rutgers has officially announced Eddie Jordan will replace fired men’s basketball coach Mike Rice.

The school announced the hiring of Jordan on Tuesday, introducing him at a news conference. Rutgers will pay Jordan a guaranteed $6.25 million over five years. The 58-year-old played for the Scarlet…

Manchester United Wins Record 20th Title

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting “Champions! Champions!” at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie’s jersey near the forward’s number and shouted: “No. 20! No. 20!”

Twenty was the number at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Van Persie…