Blatt: Cavs' break between series 'a concern' Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- By sweeping the Boston Celtics out of the first round of the playoffs, the Cleveland … [Read more...]
John Axford watched historic boxing match through apartment window
John Axford watched historic boxing match through apartment window Did you spend $100 on the boxing match of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night? That's great if you did. Hopefully you came away more satisfied than most customers seemed. But we think Colorado Rockies reliever and Oscar's aficionado John Axford got one up on you thanks to his … [Read more...]
Calgary Flames try to use outsider doubt as power against Ducks
Calgary Flames try to use outsider doubt as power against Ducks ANAHEIM – The Calgary Flames relish the underdog role. It’s almost like their fuel … doubt them and they’ll come out with a stronger performance to prove you wrong. If that’s the case, losing Game 1 by the score of 6-1 to the Anaheim Ducks in their second round series was the perfect way to create seeds of uncertainty. But … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn have ended their relationship
Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn have ended their relationship Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn are no longer together. Woods and Vonn both issued similar statements on Sunday confirming the end of their three-year relationship. "Lindsey and I have mutually decided to stop dating," said Woods on his website. "I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I'll always cherish our time … [Read more...]
Mayweather’s defense trumps Pacquiao’s attack (Reuters)
Mayweather's defense trumps Pacquiao's attack (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - In a hotly anticipated match-up of contrasting styles, Floyd Mayweather's defensive brilliance trumped Manny Pacquiao's all-out attack as the American eked out a unanimous decision over the Filipino on Saturday. Time and again, Mayweather bobbed and weaved out of harm's way to leave … [Read more...]
Russia’s Zakarin gets career-best win at Tour of Romandie (The Associated Press)
Russia's Zakarin gets career-best win at Tour of Romandie (The Associated Press) Ilnur Zakarin of Russia got a career-best title Sunday, winning the six-day Tour of Romandie by placing third in the final time-trial stage. Zakarin was just 13 seconds slower than former time-trial world champion Tony Martin of Germany despite changing his bike because of technical problems. The 25-year-old … [Read more...]
The Washington Wizards steal one on the road, take a 1-0 series lead over Atlanta
The Washington Wizards steal one on the road, take a 1-0 series lead over Atlanta The Atlanta Hawks, it’s been proven, do not embrace playing from ahead. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The East’s top seed gave away home-court advantage in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, blowing an early double-digit lead while allowing the … [Read more...]
Rookie Shocker Specials: Miami’s Jay Ajayi one of five deep fantasy sleepers
Rookie Shocker Specials: Miami's Jay Ajayi one of five deep fantasy sleepers In the fantasy football vernacular no word is misunderstood, misidentified or misused more than ‘sleeper.’ Similar to the grossly miswritten ‘ironic’ in the English language (Example: If a fan wearing a Josh Gordon jersey bumped into the Cleveland receiver at a 4/20 gathering, that isn't ironic.), the term is … [Read more...]
Torii Hunter offers apology, explanation for tweet about Floyd Mayweather
Torii Hunter offers apology, explanation for tweet about Floyd Mayweather Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter created an unexpected — at least in his mind — uproar on Saturday night when he tweeted that what Floyd Mayweather does in the ring is strictly business, and what he does outside the ring is non- essential or should have no impact on how Mayweather the fighter is viewed. … [Read more...]
Gonzaga adds elite transfer point guard Nigel Williams-Goss
Gonzaga adds elite transfer point guard Nigel Williams-Goss The last time a point guard transferred from Washington to Gonzaga, Dan Dickau became the WCC player of the year and a first-team All-American. The Zags can only hope history repeats itself. Gonzaga landed another former Washington point guard Sunday when ex-Huskies star Nigel Williams-Goss committed to the Zags. Williams-Goss, … [Read more...]