Wizards let Raptors back in, but win Game 1 in OT behind Paul Pierce Discussions of the first-round series between the East's No. 4 Toronto Raptors and No. 5 Washington Wizards have focused on which team has '"it." It's arguable that neither team did in Saturday's Game 1 at the Air Canada Centre, but the Wizards escaped a fourth-quarter rally from the Raptors to come away with a 93-86 … [Read more...]
NFL Mock Draft 2015: Projections for Most Hyped 1st-Round Prospects – Bleacher Report
NFL Mock Draft 2015: Projections for Most Hyped 1st-Round Prospects - Bleacher Report LM Otero/Associated Press Earning a first-round NFL draft selection is both a blessing and curse. On the bright side: more money, recognition and better chances of landing a starting gig. But with those perks comes pulverizing pressure with little room for growth. Either be great like the team investing its … [Read more...]
E. Molinari disqualified after caddie hitches cart ride on Euro Tour
E. Molinari disqualified after caddie hitches cart ride on Euro Tour Edoardo Molinari got disqualified from the European Tour's Shenzhen International in China on Friday. But it wasn't really his fault. Molinari's caddie apparently hitched a ride between the ninth and 10th holes, which is a penalty for the player. (You've got to walk, buddy.) Unfortunately, Molinari didn't see it. Got DQ … [Read more...]
Djokovic beats Nadal to reach Monte Carlo Masters final (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic beats Nadal to reach Monte Carlo Masters final (Yahoo Sports) Monte Carlo is not Rafael Nadal's playground anymore, and Novak Djokovic is claiming the throne left vacant by the King of Clay. For the second time in three years, the top-ranked Serb ended Nadal's run at the clay-court Masters tournament, overcoming a strong challenge from the Spaniard to reach the final with a 6-3, … [Read more...]
Tom Watson makes Heritage cut, declares ’16 Masters may be his last
Tom Watson makes Heritage cut, declares '16 Masters may be his last A week after Tom Watson became the oldest player in Masters history to shoot an under-par round in competition, the 65-year-old made the cut at the RBC Heritage. Watson made a birdie 3 at the difficult 18th hole at Harbour Town in Round 2 to secure a spot on the weekend at even-par 142. Standing on the tee, he knew only a … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi scores 400th Barcelona goal
Lionel Messi scores 400th Barcelona goal After scoring his 400th career goal for Barcelona, Alexis Nunes takes a look at a few more milestones Lionel Messi has his sights set on for the rest of his career. Lionel Messi reached yet another milestone in Barcelona colours when he notched his 400th goal for the club in Saturday's 2-0 win over Valencia at the Camp Nou. He completed his fourth ton … [Read more...]
Ondrej Pavelec cements himself as Jets playoff starter
Ondrej Pavelec cements himself as Jets playoff starter ANAHEIM – Talking to Ondrej Pavelec, there’s a certain sense he really wants the opportunity to backstop Winnipeg to a win in Game 2 against Anaheim. And it’s more than just a pro athlete cliché type thing. In a corner of the Honda Center, when asked about his first playoff experience and what to expect in the second game, the 6-foot-3 … [Read more...]
Wilson: Rangers want him to play baseball
Wilson: Rangers want him to play baseball Russell Wilson's appearance on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel raised some eyebrows for his comments in the preview about still wanting to be a two-sport athlete. The full interview might lift some hair right off. During the feature (set to air Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET), Gumbel pointed out the quarterback's struggles in his initial foray into … [Read more...]
Report: Angels and Josh Hamilton in talks to settle dispute
Report: Angels and Josh Hamilton in talks to settle dispute The Los Angeles Angels and Josh Hamilton may be in the initial stages of settling their ongoing dispute, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. In a series of interesting tweets sent out Saturday morning, Rosenthal reports that the two sides are in talks aimed directly at resolving their dispute stemming from Hamilton's recent … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Backstrom aids Caps’ comeback; Galchenyuk nets OT winner for Habs
NHL Three Stars: Backstrom aids Caps' comeback; Galchenyuk nets OT winner for Habs No. 1 Star: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals Backstrom played a big part in Washington’s come-from-behind 4-3 win over the New York Islanders in Game 2. After assisting on the Capitals’ first tally, he helped set up Alex Ovechkin’s goal late in the second period. Early in the third, Backstrom’s power … [Read more...]