Flames come back twice to beat Canucks, move on to face Ducks Just as everyone predicted, Karri Ramo was the change the Calgary Flames needed to push them over the edge and into the second round. Wait. What? Just 7:32 into the game, Bob Hartley made a decision. A decision that could have very easily blown up in his face. He decided to pull starter Jonas Hiller after 2 goals against, and … [Read more...]
Mike Conley leaves with apparent face injury as Grizzlies take 3-0 lead
Mike Conley leaves with apparent face injury as Grizzlies take 3-0 lead The Memphis Grizzlies achieved a great deal on Saturday night with a 115-109 win at the Portland Trail Blazers, opening up a 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series with a chance to complete the sweep on Tuesday. But it might have come at a cost. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Dray Day
The Daily Dose: Dose: Dray Day Warriors come out and play! Well, that won’t be the case for the next week or so as they rest up for their next opponent. They were the first team to punch their ticket into the second round with a 109-98 win over the Pelicans on Saturday to earn a sweep. As per usual, Stephen Curry was a monster with 39 points, eight boards, nine assists, one steal and six … [Read more...]
Boxing-Klitschko outpoints Jennings to extend reign (Reuters)
Boxing-Klitschko outpoints Jennings to extend reign (Reuters) * Matches Joe Louis record for most heavyweight title bouts * Earns unanimous decision for 18th title defence in a row (Adds quotes, background) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Wladimir Klitschko used his big jab to extend a nine-year reign as world heavyweight champion with a unanimous points decision over a game … [Read more...]
UPDATE 1-Boxing-Klitschko extends heavyweight reign vs Jennings (Reuters)
UPDATE 1-Boxing-Klitschko extends heavyweight reign vs Jennings (Reuters) (corrects spelling of Louis) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing title for the 18th time in a row with a unanimous points decision over American Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The 39-year-old Klitschko, … [Read more...]
Keith's late goal pushes Hawks into 2nd round
Keith's late goal pushes Hawks into 2nd round The Blackhawks score late and hold on to oust the Predators in six games. (Getty Images) Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game 6 Blackhawks 4, Predators 3 | Blackhawks win series 4-2 Game 6 in a nutshell: The game could not have started out any crazier with each team collecting three goals in the first period. The Blackhawks made a … [Read more...]
Grizzlies C Conley leaves after hit to face
Grizzlies C Conley leaves after hit to face Associated Press 0 Shares Print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Memphis guard Mike Conley left Saturday night's 115-109 Game 3 win in the opening-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a facial injury. Conley, who had 14 points, went down on the court after he appeared to be caught by Portland's CJ McCollum's elbow while going for a loose … [Read more...]
Watch Newcastle 2-3 Swansea City match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Newcastle 2-3 Swansea City match highlights [VIDEO] Beleaguered Newcastle head coach John Carver is refusing to throw in the towel despite the Magpies being sucked into a Barclays Premier League survival fight. The Tyneside club sat just five points clear of the drop zone on Saturday evening … Continue reading → Beleaguered Newcastle head coach John Carver is refusing to throw in the … [Read more...]
Dodgers outslug Padres, lose Brandon McCarthy to injury
Dodgers outslug Padres, lose Brandon McCarthy to injury Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Saturday night was bittersweet for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The good news: Their bats were alive at one of baseball's most … [Read more...]
Boxing-Klitschko extends heavyweight reign vs Jennings (Reuters)
Boxing-Klitschko extends heavyweight reign vs Jennings (Reuters) (Adds details, background) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing title for the 18th time in a row with a unanimous points decision over American Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The 39-year-old Klitschko, who tied … [Read more...]