Topic: Andre Smith

AG closes investigation into Andre Smith case

AP News - 975 days ago
Alabama attorney general closes investigation into Andre Smith case involving sports agentAlabama Attorney General Troy King has closed the investigation into former Alabama star Andre Smith's alleged dealings with a sports agent.King said Wednesday the investigation found no probable cause ...

Is the Top N.F.L. Draft Pick a Penalty?

Freakonomics - 1025 days ago
At least two factors are conspiring to turn a top N.F.L. draft pick into a liability rather than a prize.. "A No. 1 N.F.L. draft pick may be one of the most overvalued assets in our society. Here ...

Breaking Down Syracuse’s 6OT Instant Classic

Wall Street Journal Health Blog - 1065 days ago
It was already a dramatic Thursday in college basketball. That would be Syracuse's 127-117 upset victory over fourth-ranked UConn, which unfolded over a history-making six overtimes. Syracuse guard Jonny Flynn scored 34 points, but that wasn't the remarkable part. "Each ...

How to Lose Millions in a Day Without Benefit of the Stock Market

Freakonomics - 1065 days ago
Matthew J. Darnell, writing on Yahoo!'s N.F.L. blog, talks about how Andre Smith, an Alabama offensive lineman slotted as a potential overall No. 1 draft pick, has destroyed his own value with a series of bad decisions and, most ...