Capitals win thrilling Game 7, eliminate Islanders WASHINGTON, DC – To win Game 7 against the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals had to overcome Jaroslav Halak and history. They turned to a player that had never faced the pressure of either in the playoffs. Evgeny Kuznetsov, playing in his first postseason, scored his third goal of the playoffs on an awesome individual effort at … [Read more...]
Love to miss Round 2, J.R. and Olynyk suspended in Cavs-Celtics aftermath
Love to miss Round 2, J.R. and Olynyk suspended in Cavs-Celtics aftermath Now that the dust's settled, we can start picking through the fallout from Sunday's wild Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, which sent the C's home for the summer and will send the Cavs into the second round without two-fifths of the starting lineup that torched the league over the last … [Read more...]
Listen to World Soccer Talk Radio live from 9-10pm ET with Mark Donaldson
Listen to World Soccer Talk Radio live from 9-10pm ET with Mark Donaldson Tonight’s World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Mark Donaldson, a familiar voice to soccer fans who have watched ESPN over the years. Donaldson is a Scottish commentator who lives in the United States and announces games for ESPN. … Continue reading → Tonight’s World Soccer Talk Radio features an … [Read more...]
Report: Missouri pass rusher Shane Ray arrested for marijuana possession
Report: Missouri pass rusher Shane Ray arrested for marijuana possession Missouri DE-OLB Shane Ray, a possible top-10 pick, was reportedly arrested for possession of marijuana Monday morning in his hometown of Kansas City. Here is the arrest report from the Missouri Highway Patrol. SCOOP: Shane Ray cited for possession of marijuana this morning in Cooper County, MO. http://t.co/iUOtxrxY8X … [Read more...]
Paul Pierce taunts Islanders at Game 7 as Wizards rock Capitals gear (Video)
Paul Pierce taunts Islanders at Game 7 as Wizards rock Capitals gear (Video) Synergy! That’s the name of the game in Washington, DC, as Ted Leonsis’s Washington Wizards closed out the Toronto Raptors on Sunday and then sat against the glass on Monday to watch Teddy AOL’s Washington Capitals play in Game 7 against the New York Islanders. Now, if you had to guess which Wizards player would … [Read more...]
Browns enter draft armed with picks, may select quarterback – Yahoo Sports
Browns enter draft armed with picks, may select quarterback - Yahoo Sports CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns have invested heavily into the quarterback position in recent years with scant success.That might not stop them from making a deeper commitment.Despite selecting a quarterback in the first round in two of the past three NFL drafts, the Browns could be in the market again to find the … [Read more...]
Tall Dortmund will try to dunk Kentucky Derby field (The Associated Press)
Tall Dortmund will try to dunk Kentucky Derby field (The Associated Press) ''When he comes out of the stall, he just keeps coming out,'' Baffert said of Dortmund. Dortmund is 6 for 6, including a 4 1/4-length victory in the Santa Anita Derby. He joins American Pharoah, last year's champion 2-year-old, as a powerful 1-2 punch in Hall of Famer Baffert's bid for a fourth Derby victory. The … [Read more...]
Pacquiao, Roach scheme on plan for Mayweather’s defense (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao, Roach scheme on plan for Mayweather's defense (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach have spent the past two months trying to solve the biggest puzzle in modern boxing. How does anybody hit Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fighter whose perfect career is built on being nearly impossible to touch? Pacquiao and Roach will reveal their answer in detail Saturday night … [Read more...]
Watch Petr Mrazek make unbelievable stick save on Brian Boyle (Video)
Watch Petr Mrazek make unbelievable stick save on Brian Boyle (Video) The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great start in the face of elimination Monday night in Game 6 against the Detroit Red Wings. Tyler Johnson and Jason Garrison gave the visitors a 2-0 as they try to force a Game 7. Brian Boyle had a golden opportunity in the second period to give Tampa a commanding 3-0 lead, but Petr Mrazek … [Read more...]
Smith, Olynyk suspended for Game 4 incidents
Smith, Olynyk suspended for Game 4 incidents Associated Press 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- The NBA has suspended Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith two games without pay and Celtics center Kelly Olynyk one game for their roles in separate incidents during a playoff game. The NBA announced the suspensions Monday night following Cleveland's win to sweep Boston in the first round Sunday. Kelly … [Read more...]