Isles win, force Game 7 John Tavares and the New York Islanders force a Game 7 vs. Washington. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Here's what you need to know about Capitals vs. Islanders, Game 6. Washington Capitals vs. New York … [Read more...]
Castroneves grabs IndyCar pole, Team Penske gets top 3 spots (The Associated Press)
Castroneves grabs IndyCar pole, Team Penske gets top 3 spots (The Associated Press) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Helio Castroneves will start from the pole position at the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama after a shortened qualifying session. … [Read more...]
Mavs' Carlisle fined $25K for criticizing refs
Mavs' Carlisle fined $25K for criticizing refs Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares Print The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officials after Friday night's Game 3 loss to the … [Read more...]
Borussia Dortmund deny Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester United rumors
Borussia Dortmund deny Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester United rumors Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has refuted the rumors linking midfielder Ilkay Gundogan with a move to Manchester United. On Friday, the German publication Der Westen claimed the German international would make a move from the Westfalionstadion to Old Trafford in … Continue reading → Borussia Dortmund CEO … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning donates $3M to Tennessee
Peyton Manning donates $3M to Tennessee Peyton Manning has given plenty to Tennessee over the years. (Getty Images) The Tennessee athletic department Friday night announced that Peyton Manning, a former Volunteers quarterback and future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, contributed a $3 million "leadership commitment" (donation) to the school that will "benefit both the Tennessee football … [Read more...]
Bulls' Mirotic (knee/quad) available in Game 4
Bulls' Mirotic (knee/quad) available in Game 4 Nick Friedell, Chicago Bulls beat reporter Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print MILWAUKEE -- Chicago Bulls rookie Nikola … [Read more...]
Kris Humphries clumsily attempted to ‘clarify’ his Twitter thoughts about Bruce Jenner
Kris Humphries clumsily attempted to ‘clarify’ his Twitter thoughts about Bruce Jenner Most of the eyes in the non-sporting world were focused on ABC on Friday night, as former Olympic decathlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner confirmed that he is transitioning into a woman. Jenner received scads of deserved support and praise for his bravery and honesty over social media, with one notable … [Read more...]
Athletics lose Ben Zobrist for 4-6 weeks due to left knee injury
Athletics lose Ben Zobrist for 4-6 weeks due to left knee injury The Oakland Athletics hoped a few days off would be enough for Ben Zobrist to recover from a knee injury he sustained last Sunday. Turns out he'll need a few weeks and surgery to get right. Zobrist was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with what the team is calling torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected … [Read more...]
Blue Jays release former All-Star pitcher Ricky Romero
Blue Jays release former All-Star pitcher Ricky Romero When Ricky Romero was named to the All-Star game in 2011 it appeared it was just the start of a long and prosperous career with the Toronto Blue Jays. Then he suddenly lost the ability to pitch effectively at the major league level and now his career in Toronto is over. The Blue Jays released Romero on Saturday, less than four years … [Read more...]
Football recruit picks Florida in video, Syracuse at news conference – SportingNews.com
Football recruit picks Florida in video, Syracuse at news conference - SportingNews.com Plenty of recruits flip their commitments before signing a letter of intent. But flipping before even announcing a decision could be a first. Thanks to a pre-recorded interview and a change of heart, Robert Washington has done it. Saturday, the four-star running back from Mount Holly, N.C., committed to … [Read more...]