Year: 2016

Apr 12, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Timothy Bradley Jr.(brown gloves) and Manny Pacquiao (red gloves) during their WBO World Welterweight Championship fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5 Reasons Pacquiao-Bradley III is a worthy fight

Jim Caldwell’s fate with Detroit Lions will be decided soon

Daniel Rodriguez has the best message ever for the Clemson Tigers (Video)

Giants give 49ers permission to interview Tom Coughlin

Jan 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of Super Bowl XLIV championship ring to commemorate the New Orleans Saints 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on February 7, 2010 on display at the NFL Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sport

Mark Rypien’s Super Bowl XXII championship ring up for auction

Jan 9, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) hits Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the fourth quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Burfict was called for a personal foul on the play. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Antonio Brown in concussion protocol following Burfict hit

Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) blocks the pass intended for South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver D.J. Neal (3) during the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Mackensie Alexander injury update: Clemson DB could be out vs Alabama with hamstring injury

January 10, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban pose in advance of the College Football Playoff championship at JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban in animated cartoon (Video)

Oct 10, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) celebrates a fumble recovery in the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 41-24. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame’s Jaylon Smith declares for 2016 NFL Draft

Oct 30, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) reacts after a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s get Boris Diaw into the NBA All-Star Game

Hey New York, you can play DraftKings and FanDuel again…for now

Jan 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) reacts after missing a field goal attempt against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings fan takes a shot at Blair Walsh with field goal video

Jan 7, 2015; Burlington, VT, USA; Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Flynn Center. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Russell/The Burlington Free Press via USA TODAY NETWORK

Donald Trump calls the NFL soft for player safety rules

Oct 24, 2014; Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; Conor McGregor interacts with fans during a Q&A session before weigh-ins for UFC 179 at Ginasio do Maracanazinho. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

Are Conor McGregor’s demands delaying Dos Anjos fight announcement?

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) poses for a photo with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

RGIII leaves a note in the Washington Redskins locker (Photo)

Jul 25, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Jessica Eye (blue gloves) fights against Miesha Tate (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Tate’s Coach: ‘Miesha is more dangerous than Ronda Rousey’

Jan 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gains control of the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Friendly Bounce Power Rankings: Stephen Curry and the Warriors sit on top

Jul 31, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson during training camp at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants to interview Hue Jackson

Dec 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his third period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Ovechkin, Petr Mrazek, Tyson Barrie named 3 NHL stars of the week

Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; The Vince Lombardi Trophy displayed outside the fan zone before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

5 greatest individual performances from NFL wildcard weekend

EA Sports teases return of NCAA Football franchise with cryptic post

Nov 30, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) and forward Skal Labissiere (1) sit on the bench during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

What’s wrong with Kentucky’s Skal Labissiere?

Dec 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during a time out in the second quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 11 Rewind: The Spurs are the class of the NBA

Nov 8, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) talks with forward Justise Winslow (20) as guard Tyler Johnson (8) and guard Mario Chalmers (15) look on in the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 96-76. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

A Note on Lineup-Based Analysis

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Prospect Spotlight: Tomas Satoransky puts on a show vs. Khimki Moscow

Dec 10, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Matt Hendricks (23) and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler (17) battle for possession of the puck during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Oilers Matt Hendricks will have hearing for hit on Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad

Nov 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) directs a teammate before a face-off against the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

James van Riemsdyk out of Maple Leafs lineup

Dec 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) looks to get around Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA trade deadline: Six deals that would make the league more fun