Jacob Rude

Joined: May 18, 2013

I'm a journalism student at Indiana University with a passion for all sports, namely the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jun 10, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Wainwright’s MRI reveals no damage

Feb 5, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch throws Skittles candy to the crowd at Super Bowl XLVIII victory parade on 4th Street. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rumors: Marshawn Lynch expected to holdout?

Nov 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is sacked by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) at the O.co Coliseum. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons looking at Jonathan Vilma?

May 21, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; NBA team owner Michael Jordan announces that the Charlotte Bobcats will change their name and branding to the Charlotte Hornets starting in the 2014 2015 season at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

17-year anniversary of Michael Jordan’s flu game

May 27, 2014; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) participate in organized team activities at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Terrelle Pryor has ‘breakthrough of sorts’ with Seahawks

Nov. 25, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Arizona Cardinals linebacker Quentin Groves against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Quentin Groves meets with Pats, Redskins next

Luke Rockhold, Jacare Souza want Vitor Belfort fight

Apr 11, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) talks to official Monty McCutchen (13) against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony to consider Bulls, Mavs, Rockets

May 13, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) singles during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Joey Votto activated off DL, Donald Lutz optioned

Houston Rockets confident they can unload Asik, Lin for 3rd superstar

Sep 16, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Ryan Grigson stand on the sidelines before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis defeats Minnesota 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Irsay speaks on arrest, offers no apologies

Mar 27, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Zach LaVine (14) drives against Florida Gators guard Scottie Wilbekin (left) and forward Will Yeguete (right) during the second half in the semifinals of the south regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Chad Ford Mock Draft: Atlanta Hawks select Zach LaVine

Mar 23, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Doug McDermott (3) shoots against the Baylor Bears in the second half of a men

Chad Ford Mock Draft: Charlotte Hornets select Doug McDermott

Mar 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Noah Vonleh (1) dunks against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Nnanna Egwu (32) in the first round of the Big Ten college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Chad Ford Mock Draft: Orlando Magic select Noah Vonleh

Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is pressured by Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Report: LeBron James interested in playing with Carmelo Anthony

Feb 13, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and wife Rochelle Sterling (Shelly Sterling) react during the game against the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Donald Sterling re-ups lawsuit against NBA over sale of Clippers