Steph Curry scores 25 of 36 after half as Warriors go to NBA-best 50-12 Associated Press Thompson Backs Curry For MVP VIDEO PLAYLIST PHOENIX -- Make it 50 wins and counting for the Splash Brothers and Co. Stephen Curry scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 98-80 on Monday night for their 50th victory of the … [Read more...]
Brandon Knight leaves Suns-Warriors with sprained ankle, does not return
The Phoenix Suns' increasingly dicey chances at nabbing the last playoff spot in the Western Conference might have received a devastating blow in Monday's home game vs. the Golden State Warriors. With roughly 4:20 remaining in the second quarter, guard Brandon Knight, the team's prized deadline-day addition amidst the controversial departures of Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas, turned his left … [Read more...]
Mets owner Fred Wilpon meets with Terry Collins after ugly spring loss
New York Mets manager Terry Collins had a notable guest drop by his office following his team's 13-2 spring training loss to the Miami Marlins on Monday. The visitor was none other than owner Fred Wilpon, and while the impromptu postgame meeting may have come at an awkward time, Collins downplayed its significance. Here's the take from ESPN New York's Adam Rubin: “He just wanted … [Read more...]
India restrict Ireland to 259 all out at Cricket World Cup (AFP)
Niall O'Brien and William Porterfield hit attractive half-centuries but Ireland failed to capitalise on a good start and were all out for 259 in their World Cup Pool B match against India in Hamilton on Tuesday. Niall O'Brien scored a run-a-ball 75 with three sixes and seven boundaries while skipper Porterfield made a solid 93-ball 67. Batting first after winning the toss, Ireland were off to a … [Read more...]
Reports of racism mar Argentina’s Davis Cup win over Brazil (Yahoo Sports)
Reports of racism mar Argentina's Davis Cup win over Brazil (Yahoo Sports) Argentina won the decisive singles match against Brazil on Monday to close out a dramatic Davis Cup encounter marred by reports of racist taunts by spectators during the longest singles match ever played in the competition. Brazil's Joao Souza told the Brazilian website SporTV.com that he heard fans call him a monkey … [Read more...]
New prime-time boxing series draws 3.4 million viewers (The Associated Press)
New prime-time boxing series draws 3.4 million viewers (The Associated Press) ''Premier Boxing Champions'' aired Saturday night on NBC with Keith Thurman's unanimous decision over Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner's unanimous decision over John Molina Jr. It was the network's first major prime-time boxing broadcast in 30 years. While the overall viewership was about the same as a typical … [Read more...]
Swami Army sweeps up Pakistani recruit (AFP)
Swami Army sweeps up Pakistani recruit (AFP) Three heart attacks haven't stopped Pakistan cricket fan Mohammad Bashir from following his team around the world. The proof came in the usually sedate surroundings of Hamilton's Seddon Park, transformed into a riot of colour and noise by India's Swami Army of supporters for the reigning champions World Cup Pool B match against Ireland on … [Read more...]
Brian Vickers back in the Sprint Cup Series at Las Vegas
Brian Vickers back in the Sprint Cup Series at Las Vegas Brian Vickers will make his 2015 Sprint Cup debut at Las Vegas on Sunday. Vickers missed the first two races of the season after offseason heart surgery to address a complication from a patch that was inserted in his heart in 2010. And he said Friday that doctors originally weren't committal about his ability to return to driving in … [Read more...]
John Tavares continues Hart push with beautiful game winner (Video)
John Tavares continues Hart push with beautiful game winner (Video) John Tavares, what type of magic do you have working right now? Care to share? The Islanders red hot captain simply appears unstoppable right now. He has 72 points in 68 games to lead the NHL. His team sits atop the Metropolitan Division standings by three points, though with four games in hand on the New York Rangers. And … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: NFL Transactions Tracker
Offseason Low Down: NFL Transactions Tracker The NFL is a busy place. Some teams make upwards of 200-plus transactions in a calendar year. (See: 2013 Jaguars.) This is the spot where we’ll keep track of all of the offseason’s moves. Below is a list of every transaction across the league since the Monday following Week 17 in chronological order by team. It will be updated daily. Enjoy.Don’t … [Read more...]