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2010 NFL Mock Draft: Where Will Jevan Snead Land?

Posted: 7th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NFL
Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead declared for the 2010 NFL Draft on Thursday, and this news could change the complexion of an already very fluid draft. This draft isn't very quarterback-heavy, so adding another QB to the mix could change the plans of several teams. Here's a mock draft that factors Snead's decision into the mix.Begin Slideshow
One of the most fun parts of the run-up to April's NFL Draft is watching the "stock" of prospects as it rise and falls between the end of the college football regular season and the draft. Between bowl games, all-star games, and the NFL Combine, players positions will move up and down the board in a miniature version of Wall Street. Let the fun begin. Begin Slideshow
Quarterbacks always draw a lot of attention when it comes to the NFL Draft, and this year there are three--Jimmy Clausen, Tim Tebow, and Sam Bradford--who are in the spotlight. But they aren't the only quarterbacks that have a chance at NFL success. Here's a look at the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2010 NFL Draft.Begin Slideshow

2010 NFL Draft: Teams That Could Take a Chance on Tim Tebow

Posted: 6th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NFL
Tim Tebow has earned a reputation as one of the best--or at least most successful--college quarterbacks of all-time. But many folks don't think that means that Tebow will become a top first-round pick. Jump throws just don't translate to the pros all that well. That said, Tebow does have a record of success and more than a fair amount of football talent--so he will be picked somewhere. The question is: ...

Why Gilbert Arenas Will Never Play in the NBA Again

Posted: 6th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NBA
Bringing a gun to work is serious business. This is especially true when you work in a city that has a handgun ban—and even more true when your workplace is a sports arena. Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas apparently doesn't think bringing a gun to work is serious business. He described his actions—in which he placed three unloaded guns on the chair of teammate Javaris Crittenton in reaction to a gambling ...
It won't be too much longer before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell tells the St. Louis Rams they are on the clock with the first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. At that point, the team will have a choice to makeùshould it select Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh or Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen? The Rams need help at the quarterback position, but 1-15 teams have a lot of needs. It tends to ...
There are good Super Bowl match-ups, and there are bad ones. Every year, fans fervently hope to get a good match-up. But a 12-team tournament could unfortunately lead to some duds. The good news this year is that even the worst match-ups could offer some value. However, there are obviously some match-ups that matter more than others, and these are the five least interesting possible match-ups.Begin Slideshow

Jayson Williams’ Worst Moments: Meltdown of a Former NBA Star

Posted: 5th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NBA
You can take the troubled Jayson Williams out of the NBA, but apparently you can't take the troubles out of Jayson Williams. In light of his latest incident—in which he slammed his SUV into a tree in Manhattan, for which he is now facing DUI charges—let's take a look at all of his past run-ins with the criminal justice system. This all started in 1992, when Williams was accused of breaking a ...
Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White is out of the hospital after suffering a concussion after taking a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from the Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor yesterday, according to various reports. White attended the team's final regular-season meeting today, a day after the Dolphin's season ended with a 30-24 loss to the Steelers. The rookie had replaced Chad Henne, who had left the game with an eye injury. While scrambling, White ...
Now that the regular season has concluded, NFL teams that missed the playoffs and their fans may start looking forward to April's NFL Draft. During the calm before the storm that is the NFL playoffs, now's a good time to take a look at what will happen this spring. The NFL hasn't announced the draft order yet, but it will look something like this. á 1. St. Louis Rams Ndamukong Suh is probably the ...