Rockets ride FTs, strong 2nd half to Game 2 win, draw even with CP3-less Clippers The Houston Rockets have avoided an unmitigated disaster. Facing a nine-point halftime deficit and a potential 2-0 hole to the Los Angeles Clippers despite the absence of the injured Chris Paul, the Rockets finally started playing with a sense of urgency and worked their way to a 115-109 Game 2 win at the … [Read more...]
Hank the Ballpark Pup transitions to Miller Park security dog — kinda
Hank the Ballpark Pup transitions to Miller Park security dog — kinda Despite the wishes of millions all over the world, Hank the Ballpark Pup did not receive serious consideration to become the Milwaukee Brewers new manager this week. General manager Doug Melvin and owner Mark Attanasio instead opted to go the traditional route, hiring former major leaguer Craig Counsell. We hope they know … [Read more...]
Burakovsky (2 goals), Caps go up 3-1 on NYR
Burakovsky (2 goals), Caps go up 3-1 on NYR The Capitals pushed the Rangers to the brink of elimination in Game 4. (Getty Images) 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. Rangers, Game 4. New York … [Read more...]
Thibodeau displeased Rose not getting to line
Thibodeau displeased Rose not getting to line 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 CLEVELAND -- Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Cavs & Rockets Win Game 2s
The Daily Dose: Cavs & Rockets Win Game 2s Thursday, May 07, 2015 The NBA had plenty to offer during a two-game slate on Wednesday. The Cavaliers recovered from Monday's defeat to trounce the Bulls in Game 2, while the Rockets staved off the CP3-less Clippers to even their series at 1-1. I'll recap those games before summarizing the injury news and free-agent updates that broke over the past 24 … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: ‘stros Sans Springer
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: ‘stros Sans Springer Thursday, May 07, 2015 Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Astros placed George Springer on the 7-day concussion disabled list on Wednesday after the outfielder hurt himself running into the right field wall at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday. Springer managed to hold on to the ball, scalded on a line by Adrian Beltre, for the final … [Read more...]
Bob Uecker and crew were temporarily trapped in Miller Park radio booth
Bob Uecker and crew were temporarily trapped in Miller Park radio booth This is no way to treat a Hall of Famer and his friends. Legendary Milwaukee Brewers radio voice Bob Uecker, his broadcast partner Joe Block, and several other members of the Brewers radio production crew were temporarily trapped inside their Miller Park radio booth on Wednesday night when the outside handle broke off … [Read more...]
A Premier League XI that combined equals Radamel Falcao’s salary
A Premier League XI that combined equals Radamel Falcao’s salary When Manchester United brought in Radamel Falcao on loan at the start of the season many assumed that the Colombian superstar would set the Premier League on fire. Unfortunately for the Red Devils and their fans, this hasn’t been the … Continue reading → When Manchester United brought in Radamel Falcao on loan at the start of … [Read more...]
Braden Holtby stops penalty shot, stuffs Rangers in Caps’ Game 4 win
Braden Holtby stops penalty shot, stuffs Rangers in Caps' Game 4 win Braden Holtby was up to his dominant tricks against the New York Rangers in Game 4 on Wednesday. A third period potentially game-tying penalty shot on Carl Hagelin? No worries! Save. Various other high quality chances? A stop here, a stop there. The Washington netminder stuffed 28 of 29 Rangers shots on goal to give the … [Read more...]
Bolton Wanderers center-back Tim Ream deserves more respect from Jurgen Klinsmann
Bolton Wanderers center-back Tim Ream deserves more respect from Jurgen Klinsmann Tim Ream gets no respect. Overlooked for selection prior to the 2014 World Cup by USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, Ream has been the backbone to Bolton Wanderers for the past two seasons. In that time, Ream has not only made … Continue reading → Tim Ream gets no respect. Overlooked for selection prior to the 2014 … [Read more...]