The Milwaukee Bucks? Gone till November. For once, the Milwaukee Bucks are fascinating. That, in and of itself, is a good start for what had been a forgotten franchise. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Several teams went into 2013-14 looking to tank their way into a high draft pick. Some of those teams, like the Suns and Raptors, failed upward – … [Read more...]
Domestic violence charges against Alabama’s Cyrus Jones dropped
Domestic violence charges against Alabama's Cyrus Jones dropped The domestic charges against Alabama defensive back Cyrus Jones were dismissed on Friday. Jones was arrested Wednesday morning on two charges of third degree domestic violence after police determined he “damaged” the alleged victim’s cell phone and “threatened to assault her in front of a witness.” The alleged witness took place … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: 12 things about Canadiens vs. Lightning
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: 12 things about Canadiens vs. Lightning It’s the Montreal Canadiens (50-22-10, 110 points) vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning (50-24-8, 108 points) for the Atlantic Division championship! Here are 12 things to anticipate in this Stanley Cup Playoff series … 1. WHO IS THE UNDERDOG!? In perhaps the most tepid controversy of the 2015 postseason, the teams have been … [Read more...]
West Ham bring in Umbro as kit supplier as a new era dawns for both
West Ham bring in Umbro as kit supplier as a new era dawns for both In the world of soccer kit manufacturing, Umbro has for many years been a regular presence, stitched into the histories of thousands of teams like a string of diamond-shaped logos along the sleeves of one of their 1970’s-era shirts. For … Continue reading → In the world of soccer kit manufacturing, Umbro has for many years … [Read more...]
Calgary Flames will turn to Karri Ramo in goal for Game 2
Calgary Flames will turn to Karri Ramo in goal for Game 2 ANAHEIM – Hey Calgary coach Bob Hartley, you pulled Jonas Hiller in Thursday’s 6-1 Game 1 loss to Anaheim. It’s the second-straight game you’ve pulled him. So who are you going to start for Game 2 (nudge, nudge, wink, wink – Hiller right?) Nope. “I met Jonas this morning and Karri and (Ramo) will be our starting goalie,” Harltey … [Read more...]
Baffert is loaded with 2 blazing colts for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Baffert is loaded with 2 blazing colts for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert hopes he's celebrating in the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby. American Pharoah, owned by Egyptian Ahmed Zayat, is the early 5-2 favorite for the 141st Derby off an eight-length victory in the Arkansas Derby. Dortmund is the 3-1 second choice. ''If you get beat, the fall is pretty steep.'' … [Read more...]
Pacquiao a hero in Filipino communities ready to celebrate (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao a hero in Filipino communities ready to celebrate (The Associated Press) Filipino communities are ready to celebrate Manny Pacquiao as he stars in the world's most anticipated boxing match. Here in Las Vegas, home to one of the largest populations of Filipinos in the U.S., it's a thrill to have the heavily promoted fight in their own backyard. ''It's like watching the Super … [Read more...]
El Kabeir scratched from Kentucky Derby because of sore foot (The Associated Press)
El Kabeir scratched from Kentucky Derby because of sore foot (The Associated Press) El Kabeir's sore foot knocked the horse out of the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt did not have his usual jog on Friday and Justin Zayat, son of owner Ahmed Zayat, later said on Twitter that ''it looks like he might be getting a foot abscess or a foot bruise'' in his left front foot. Late Friday afternoon, he … [Read more...]
Donovan 'excited to bring value' to Thunder
Donovan 'excited to bring value' to Thunder 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After touring the arena floor with owner Clay Bennett, new Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan was formally introduced Friday, calling his jump from the University of Florida to the NBA an "exciting challenge." "It's been a complete whirlwind for me the last four or five days," Donovan said. "I … [Read more...]
Wood, Rashid added to England squad for Ireland clash (AFP)
Wood, Rashid added to England squad for Ireland clash (AFP) Durham pace bowler Mark Wood and Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid have been named in England's squad for next week's one-day international against Ireland in Dublin. The pair are currently in the Caribbean for England's tour of the West Indies, but neither player has featured in any of the three Tests. Eleven players have already … [Read more...]