Tracy Porter waived by Chicago BearsTracy Porter waived by Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears thinned out their glut of veteran corners. The team announced it waived Tracy Porter on Monday. The move saves the Bears $3.6 million against the salary cap.
Day: April 10, 2017
Capitals still the favoritesCapitals still the favorites
Capitals still the favorites
Hernandez lawyer objects to judge’s pick of white forewoman (Sports Betting News)Hernandez lawyer objects to judge’s pick of white forewoman (Sports Betting News)
A lawyer for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has objected to the judge’s selection of a white woman as the jury forewoman in his double-murder trial. Attorney Ronald Sullivan Jr. made his argument Monday as jurors started their second day of deliberations. Sullivan said the choice of a white woman on the mostly minority jury ”has very troubling racial overtones.” He said choosing her as forewoman ensured she would remain on the jury instead of being dismissed as an alternate.
Police: Foul play not suspected in ex-Brave’s disappearance (Sports Betting News)Police: Foul play not suspected in ex-Brave’s disappearance (Sports Betting News)
Foul play is not suspected in the disappearance of former Atlanta Braves player Otis Nixon, but authorities are continuing to search for the retired athlete, police said Monday. Nixon, 58, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday leaving his home in Woodstock, Georgia, about 30 miles (48 kilometers)northwest of downtown Atlanta, police said. ”Detectives are following up on leads received overnight,” Woodstock police spokeswoman Brittany Duncan said Monday.
Panthers reinstate Tallon as GM, remove Rowe as coach (Sports Betting News)Panthers reinstate Tallon as GM, remove Rowe as coach (Sports Betting News)
Dale Tallon is back in his old job, and the Florida Panthers hope that’s the first step toward getting back to the playoffs. The Panthers reinstated Tallon as general manager on Monday, while removing Tom Rowe from both that position and his role as interim coach one day after Florida’s season ended well short of a postseason berth. Tallon was Florida’s general manager for six years before Rowe got the title last May. Tallon is also retaining the role as the Panthers’ president of hockey operations.
Devonte Graham's return eases pressure on Kansas to land impact recruit (Sports Betting News)Devonte Graham's return eases pressure on Kansas to land impact recruit (Sports Betting News)
When Devonte Graham announced on Sunday that he intends to return for his senior season, it didn’t just cement Kansas as the favorite to capture the Big 12 for the 14th year in a row. Graham’s return also eases the pressure on the Jayhawks to land a marquee point guard this spring to replace consensus national player of the year Frank Mason. Although Graham has played mostly off ball the past couple years alongside Mason, he is a capable ball handler and natural point guard.
Gonzaga’s immediate future hinges on potential key returnsGonzaga’s immediate future hinges on potential key returns
Gonzaga’s immediate future hinges on potential key returns
LeGarrette Blount still has offer on table from PatriotsLeGarrette Blount still has offer on table from Patriots
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said on "Good Morning Football" that the Pats haven’t budged from their original proposal to 30-year-old running back LeGarrette Blount.
Masters-style green jacket bought for $5 sells for $139K (Sports Betting News)Masters-style green jacket bought for $5 sells for $139K (Sports Betting News)
An authentic green jacket from Augusta National Golf Club that was once bought for $5 at a thrift store has sold at auction for more than $139,000. Green Jacket Auctions says the distinctive sport coat worn by members of the famed Georgia club and presented each year to the winner of the Master’s tournament was sold Saturday, a day before the final round of this year’s Masters.
The heroic feats of Kyle SchwarberThe heroic feats of Kyle Schwarber
The heroic feats of Kyle Schwarber