Brooks Orpik takes out Dan Boyle with huge hit in Game 7 (Video) NEW YORK – In a brutal Game 7 that featured physical play and pulled teeth, Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik had perhaps the most controversial hit of Wednesday night. In the third period, New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle rushed the puck down the left side into the Capitals’ zone. Orpik stood his ground near … [Read more...]
Derby winner American Pharoah has dreaded rail for Preakness (The Associated Press)
Derby winner American Pharoah has dreaded rail for Preakness (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert can only hope the finish of the Preakness Stakes turns out better than the post-position draw. The trainer watched in disbelief Wednesday as his Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah drew the dreaded No. 1 post position for Saturday's second leg of the Triple Crown. A moment later, his other … [Read more...]
Wall returns to Wizards lineup in Game 5 loss
Wall returns to Wizards lineup in Game 5 loss Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPNNewYork.com Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter » Ohm's chat … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol plans to play in Bulls-Cavs Game 6
Pau Gasol plans to play in Bulls-Cavs Game 6 All-Star big man Pau Gasol has decided to play with the Chicago Bulls on the brink of elimination. After missing the past two games (both losses) of the Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a strained left hamstring, the 34-year-old Gasol has stated that he will play in Thursday's Game 6 at the United Center. [Follow … [Read more...]
Jeff Francoeur’s stellar throw helps Jonathan Papelbon set Phillies save mark
Jeff Francoeur's stellar throw helps Jonathan Papelbon set Phillies save mark Some of Jeff Francoeur's skills have diminished at 31, but he still has a gun for a right arm and that strength played a pivotal role in Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh 3-2 on Wednesday. It also helped closer Jonathan Papelbon set Philadelphia's new career saves mark at 113. With one out in the ninth inning, … [Read more...]
Kluber strikes out 18 as Indians top Cardinals 2-0
Kluber strikes out 18 as Indians top Cardinals 2-0 [unable to retrieve full-text content]CLEVELAND (AP) Corey Kluber struck out 18 and allowed his only hit in the seventh inning, getting his first win this season in style and leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Corey Kluber strikes out career-high 18 against Cardinals, earns first win
Corey Kluber strikes out career-high 18 against Cardinals, earns first win Though winless through his first seven outings this season, expectations for Cleveland Indians right-hander Corey Kluber to return to an elite level of production coming off his Cy Young Award winning performance in 2014 remained very high. On Wednesday at least, Kluber lived up to those lofty expectations by not … [Read more...]
Danny Ings would be an ideal signing for Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool
Danny Ings would be an ideal signing for Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool Burnley’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed Saturday despite a 1-0 victory over ailing Hull City. The Clarets fought like lions to stay in the Premier League but ultimately their quality, save one player was not enough to maintain Premiership … Continue reading → Burnley’s relegation to the … [Read more...]
Tony Allen out for Grizzlies-Warriors Game 5 with left hamstring injury
Tony Allen out for Grizzlies-Warriors Game 5 with left hamstring injury The Grindfather will miss the most important game of the Memphis Grizzlies' season so far. Veteran wing Tony Allen will sit for Wednesday night's pivotal Western Conference Semifinals Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena due to a sore left hamstring injury. Allen had been declared a game-time decision … [Read more...]
Carlos Munoz hits 230 mph at Indianapolis as 2 cars crash (The Associated Press)
Carlos Munoz hits 230 mph at Indianapolis as 2 cars crash (The Associated Press) Colombia's Carlos Munoz gave Honda a big boost Wednesday. He became the first driver to top 230 mph this month in Indianapolis 500 practice and finished the day with the fastest lap at 230.121 mph. Nobody else was even close. American Townsend Bell, who is attempting to start his first race this season, was … [Read more...]