Daniel Sedin scores game winner to keep Canucks playoff hopes alive “I knew they're not just going to give their game away and go on vacation. We knew they would be coming. I knew I would face a few shots. I thought I was able to stop quite a few good ones early and help the team to stay in it, but you can't just sit back and wait to get scored on.” That's Jonas Hiller, goaltender for the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Predators, Canucks live to play another game
NHL Three Stars: Predators, Canucks live to play another game No. 1 Star: Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Lightning The Lightning looked like they were headed straight for a 3-1 series deficit when their offense finally kicked in. Johnson got the rally going with 5:26 to go, and Ondrej Palat scored the tying goal just 1:17 later. Having played a mere 2:25 in OT, Johnson was the hero sending the … [Read more...]
Tyler Johnson’s OT goal completes Tampa comeback, evens series vs. Detroit (Video)
Tyler Johnson's OT goal completes Tampa comeback, evens series vs. Detroit (Video) Tyler Johnson needed only 2:25 of overtime to complete the Tampa Bay Lightning comeback in their 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 4. When Joakim Andersson scored a fluky goal on Ben Bishop late in the second period to give the Red Wings a 2-0 lead, it just seemed like we were on our way to a 3-1 … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.23.15) Kyle Martino and Stefan Szymanski
World Soccer Talk Radio (4.23.15) Kyle Martino and Stefan Szymanski Download tonight’s episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring host Nate Abaurrea and special guests Kyle Martino and Stefan Szymanski. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. If you enjoy the show, listen to it … Continue reading → Download tonight’s episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring host Nate … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Playoff Daily Dose
The Daily Dose: Playoff Daily Dose Sports are just the best. Thursday night was another one of those moments when we ask ourselves, “How the heck do people not like sports?” Stephen Curry hit a contested fadeaway 3-pointer with two seconds left to cap a 20-point, fourth-quarter comeback and send the game to overtime before the Warriors pulled out the Game 3 win (video here). The Pelicans … [Read more...]
Warriors finish late 20-point comeback with tying Curry 3, win shocker in OT
Warriors finish late 20-point comeback with tying Curry 3, win shocker in OT Never count out the Golden State Warriors. Down 20 points at the start of the fourth quarter and 17 with 6:00 remaining in regulation, the Warriors fought back to tie the New Orleans Pelicans in the final seconds to send Game 3 of their first-round series to overtime. Golden State continued their strong play in the … [Read more...]
Cavs hold Celtics at bay again, move within a win of first-round sweep
Cavs hold Celtics at bay again, move within a win of first-round sweep The young Boston Celtics have held their own as massive underdogs against the contending Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round playoff series. Unfortunately, that succession of moral victories still has the Celtics one loss from being swept out of the postseason. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from … [Read more...]
Warriors storm back from 20 down, tie game on Curry 3, win shocker in OT
Warriors storm back from 20 down, tie game on Curry 3, win shocker in OT Never count out the Golden State Warriors. Down 20 points at the start of the fourth quarter and 17 with 6:00 remaining in regulation, the Warriors stormed back to tie the New Orleans Pelicans in the final seconds to send Game 3 of their first-round series to overtime. Golden State continued their strong play in the … [Read more...]
Forsberg’s hatty keeps Predators alive against Blackhawks
Forsberg's hatty keeps Predators alive against Blackhawks Unfortunately for Predators rookie Filip Forsberg, his hat-trick against the Chicago Blackhawks came too late to help his Calder Trophy candidacy. But he’d probably take a playoff win over being a finalist for the award given to the league’s top rookie. Forsberg scored three times in a 5-2 win over Chicago in Game 5 to push … [Read more...]
Jose Fernandez set to become a U.S. citizen during special ceremony
Jose Fernandez set to become a U.S. citizen during special ceremony It's been quite the unusual path for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The 22-year-old was born in Cuba, but came over to the United States in 2008. [There's still time to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball!] Unlike many players who were born in Cuba, Fernandez attended high school in the United States, making him … [Read more...]