Cavs' Irving playing through right foot strain 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 CHICAGO - After his point guard played 38 minutes without registering a single assist and missed 10 of 13 shots attempted … [Read more...]
Ducks charge back against Flames to take commanding series lead
Ducks charge back against Flames to take commanding series lead In a battle of two excellent third period teams, the Ducks came out on top Friday in Game 4 against at the Calgary Flames. Matt Beleskey scored 1:11 into the final frame to give Anaheim a lead it wouldn’t relinquish in a 4-2 win. With the victory, the Ducks took a commanding 3-1 series lead over Calgary with Game 5 at home in … [Read more...]
Mourinho wants Cech to stay at Chelsea
Mourinho wants Cech to stay at Chelsea Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho credits Steven Gerrard, among others, for shaping his managerial style and admits trying to sign the Liverpool legend for Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid. Petr Cech will not be going anywhere if Jose Mourinho gets his way, especially another Premier League club, even if it means upsetting the long-serving Chelsea goalkeeper. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Smyly's Sore Shoulder
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Smyly's Sore Shoulder Saturday, May 09, 2015 When he's been on the field this season, Drew Smyly has been tremendous. Unfortunately, staying on the field has been an issue. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. After missing most of the first month of the season with tendinitis in his left shoulder, Smyly was placed on the disabled list again … [Read more...]
Jameson Axford continues recovery from snake bite, throws out first pitch
Jameson Axford continues recovery from snake bite, throws out first pitch In what would quality as a special moment for any major-league player or any parent for that matter, Colorado Rockies closer John Axford watched on as his son, two-year-old Jameson Axford, threw out the first pitch before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under any circumstances, it's a moment in time … [Read more...]
Austin Rivers goes from punchline to hero for the Clippers
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Kris Bryant steals run, Cubs victory with ninth-inning hustle
Kris Bryant steals run, Cubs victory with ninth-inning hustle Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant has yet to homer through his first 19 career games, which is pretty surprising considering he … [Read more...]
Jameson Axford continues recovery from rattlesnake bite, throws out first pitch
Jameson Axford continues recovery from rattlesnake bite, throws out first pitch In what would quality as a special moment for any major-league player or any parent for that matter, Colorado Rockies closer John Axford watched on as his son, two-year-old Jameson Axford, threw out the first pitch before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under any circumstances, it's a moment in … [Read more...]
Power claims pole for Grand Prix of Indianapolis (AFP)
Power claims pole for Grand Prix of Indianapolis (AFP) Will Power claimed his second pole of the season and 38th of his IndyCar career by topping the qualifying for the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Power made a lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 14-turn road course in one minute and 9.4886 seconds during the final round of qualifying. "To have a pole here at Indianapolis, at this … [Read more...]
CP3 returns, but Rivers stars in Clippers’ Game 3 blowout of Rockets
CP3 returns, but Rivers stars in Clippers' Game 3 blowout of Rockets The return of Chris Paul was the big story heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. After the final buzzer, most people had shifted their attention to the play of his backup. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] … [Read more...]