Adrian Beltre sent Garrett Richards an invoice for breaking three of his bats Until Saturday, we didn't think there was anything Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hated just as much or more than another human being touching his head. However, it would appear there's at least one other violation that falls into that category: Breaking his bat. During Friday night's game against the … [Read more...]
Klitschko outpoints Jennings to extend reign (Reuters)
Klitschko outpoints Jennings to extend reign (Reuters) By Larry Fine NEW YORK (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 but limited Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The pro-Klitschko crowd, which numbered more than 17,000, lavished cheers and chants on the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Hudler sends Flames onward; Keith’s late heroics advance Hawks
NHL Three Stars: Hudler sends Flames onward; Keith's late heroics advance Hawks No. 1 Star: Jiri Hudler, Calgary Flames The Flames forward was a dynamo against the Canucks in Calgary’s 7-4 come-from-behind series clinching win. He scored two goals and added two assists to help Calgary make the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2003-04. That season the Flames went to the … [Read more...]
Flames come back twice to beat Canucks, move on to face Ducks
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...]