Owners Looking to Sell To Winnipeg Group The ownership group, Atlanta Spirit, LLC., have recently opened negotiations with True North Sports about the possible sale of the Atlanta Thrashers franchise. The sale of the Thrashers to True North Sports, a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, based group would then move the team to Winnipeg for play as soon as the 2011-12 season. The … [Read more...] about Atlanta Thrashers, Not Coyotes, Appear Headed to Winnipeg
Detroit Pistons Fall to #8 in NBA Draft Lottery
The Detroit Pistons will have the eighth pick in the 2011 NBA draft, as their luck in the lottery faltered, costing them one spot from their projected seventh spot. The team entered with a 15.3 percent chance of netting a top-three pick, including a 4.3 percent chance of taking the top spot. They had a 59 percent of staying at #7-- the slot they held last year that resulted … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Fall to #8 in NBA Draft Lottery
Sources: Timberwolves Open to Moving 2nd Pick
As we now know the Minnesota Timberwolves will be selecting second overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Chad Ford hears from sources that David Kahn and the Timberwolves are open to moving the pick. … [Read more...] about Sources: Timberwolves Open to Moving 2nd Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be drafting second in the June draft. The Timberwolves entered the night with the highest probability of winning the lottery and earning the number one overall pick. But as their luck would have it, the Wolves dropped a slot and were passed by Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers via the Las Angeles Clippers pick they received from the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves to Select 2nd in the 2011 NBA Draft
NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
It was meant to be; bookends on the most controversial free agency in sports history. 8 years ago, LeBron James was the best available player in an insanely stacked draft class that included James’ now-teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as Carmelo Anthony. While this year’s draft class is nowhere near as valuable, the Cavs, seeking their first number one overall … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers Get #1 and #4 Picks in NBA Draft Lottery
This NBA Draft Lottery is like working out on a stair-master- guaranteed to make the calves stronger. (That joke works a lot better when it's said, not typed) The Cleveland Cavs will get much stronger come June 23rd when they'll have the 1st and 4th overall picks. Yes, the Cavaliers have the #1 and #4 overall choices in this year's NBA Draft. It's a nice way for the … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers Get #1 and #4 Picks in NBA Draft Lottery
Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
Barring something incredibly stupid happening, or Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn calling the shots, the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft will either be Duke point guard Kyrie Irving or Arizona forward Derrick Williams. Had North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes declared for the draft rather than choosing to return to the Tar Heels for his sophomore season, he would also be in … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
Wisconsin Running Back Zach Brown leaving Badger Program
Senior running back Zach Brown will not return to the Wisconsin football team in 2011 Badgers coach Bret Bielema announced on Tuesday. It is not certain where Brown will play his final year of college football at this time. “We would like to thank Zach for all his contributions over the last four years,” Bielema said. “He decided it was in his best interests to explore … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Running Back Zach Brown leaving Badger Program
Michigan’s Lloyd Carr Makes College Football Hall of Fame
Retired University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr has been named one of 16 inductees into the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame announced today (May 17) by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. Carr and Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry were joined by 14 players who have been selected as members of this year’s class. The announcement was … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Lloyd Carr Makes College Football Hall of Fame
Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge
Matchups for the 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will travel to College Park, Md., to face Maryland on Nov. 29 in college basketball's best pre-conference event Illinois and Maryland will meet for the fourth time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge - and the third time at College Park - with the Illini looking for their first Challenge win against … [Read more...] about Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge