Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round. The Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that saw seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get their guy. After Florida State …
Colorado State Rams at Nevada Wolf Pack Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts the No. Colorado State averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 more makes per game than Nevada gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jarod Lucas is shooting 38.0% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Wolf Pack, while …
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Versatile offensive lineman Coleman Shelton is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a two-year deal. After beginning the season as the Rams’ starting right guard, Shelton returned from a high ankle sprain at midseason to anchor Los Angeles’ injury-plagued line in the absence of center Brian Allen. Shelton voided the final year of his contract …
