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Jones doesn't see 'any consequences' for Elliott | Sporting News

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t see the NFL taking any action against Ezekiel Elliott for an altercation that occurred at the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival. “I think that the main thing is that I don’t see anything that needs supporting,” Jones told reporters Thursday, via The Dallas Morning News. “In terms of his status with us, (it) has not been impacted in any way. And frankly, I know how conscientious he has been in…

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NBA playoffs 2019: Raptors take series lead over Bucks | Sporting News

The Raptors took the 3-2 lead Thursday in the Eastern Conference finals after a 105-99 win in Game 5. Toronto was able to erase a double-digit deficit behind a 35-point night from Kawhi Leonard. “We made shots and got stops on the defensive end,” Leonard told TNT after the game. “We wanted to come out here and get the win, we weathered the storm early.” Leonard came out at the start of fourth quarter and…

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Today's Daily Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Best starting pitchers, streamers for Friday, May 24 | Sporting News

After one look at Friday’s starting pitcher rankings, you might feel inspired to create multiple MLB DFS lineups on multiple sites. There are that many good pitchers — at all price points — in action today, and you can go in a variety of directions with your FanDuel/DraftKings strategy. The toughest call among the aces is Chris Sale (@ Astros), who might just have the highest upside but has by far the toughest matchup. Given…

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Friday's DraftKings Picks: MLB DFS lineup, strategy, sleepers for May 24 | Sporting News

We took some risks with our FanDuel afternoon lineup yesterday, and they mostly paid off. We snuck above the cash line to double-up in our tournament, and we’re hoping to keep the momentum going on a far different type of daily fantasy baseball slate. Friday features 14 games, including a Coors Field matchup that involves a homer-prone Orioles staff and several bona fide aces on the mound. DraftKings pricing is beyond tight, and you’re going…

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NASCAR starting lineup at Charlotte: Byron on pole | Sporting News

William Byron has been great in qualifying recently and will start up front in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600. The 19-year-old beat out Aric Almirola on Thursday for the top spot at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was Byron’s second pole of the year. Kyle Busch will start third and Austin Dillon will be fourth. MORE: Charlotte odds, prediction, sleepers, drivers to watch Kyle Larson will have to fight his way from the back of the pack. He…

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Boxing to remain part of Tokyo Olympics, but IOC eyes sanctions for AIBA | Sporting News

Boxing will remain part of the Tokyo Olympics, but International Olympic Committee leadership does not want the sport’s organizing body for amateur competition involved. The IOC’s Executive Board recommended Wednesday that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) be suspended and not recognized by the IOC. The full IOC membership is scheduled to vote on the recommendation at the committee’s annual meeting June 24-26, The Associated Press reported. The Executive Board decided to keep boxing in the…

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Lakers rumors: James has been in 'contact' with 2 stars | Sporting News

LeBron James’ focus appears to be on the Lakers’ offseason plans. The 34-year-old star has already begun attempting to recruit upcoming free agents to Los Angeles and he has been in “contact” with Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Thursday during an appearance on “Pardon the Interruption.” Windhorst added: The Lakers missed the playoffs for a sixth straight season in 2018-19. But they still have James under contract for at least two…

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Polanco proving his worth as Twins keep rolling | Sporting News

Jorge Polanco keeps on rolling and so do the Twins. Minnesota dropped the Angels 16-7 on Thursday and are one of only two teams in baseball with 33 wins. Polanco has been a huge part of that as he went 2 for 3 with his ninth home run of the season in the win over Los Angeles. He is batting .344 and trails only Mike Trout among American League position players in WAR at three…

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Report: 49ers' Ward (collarbone) to miss minicamp | Sporting News

The injury bug has hit the 49ers early. Defensive back Jimmie Ward is the latest expected to sit out minicamp. According to a report from NFL Media, which cited unidentified league sources, Ward fractured his collarbone Thursday. Click Here: While there is no timetable for his return, the report noted, the standard recovery time is anywhere from eight to 12 weeks. Ward, who is entering his sixth season in the NFL, sustained the injury while…

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Darnold 'really pumped about' Jets signing Bell | Sporting News

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is happy his team added Le’Veon Bell. New York signed the star running back to a four-year, $52.5 million deal in mid-March. Darnold, 21, was asked about Bell when he met with reporters Thursday during OTAs. Click Here: “Obviously, we know what Le’Veon is capable of,” Darnold said. “Once we signed him I was pumped, just super stoked to have him on our team and for me to have him as…

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