Refs wave off Pierce's too-late game-tying 3, Hawks eliminate Wizards For the fourth straight game in this Eastern Conference semifinal, Paul Pierce had a chance to shoot for the tie or the win in the closing seconds. For the fourth straight game, the Washington Wizards got the ball into the hands of the future Hall of Famer, the veteran they signed this summer for swagger and shot-making, … [Read more...]
Gennady Golovkin goes for 20th straight KO vs elusive Monroe (The Associated Press)
Gennady Golovkin goes for 20th straight KO vs elusive Monroe (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin has thrown out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, and he has been given a hero's welcome back home in Kazakhstan. Until the rest of the world's best boxers run out of reasons to avoid getting in the ring, Golovkin (32-0, 29 KOs) has plenty of ways to keep busy - and boxing fans know they'll … [Read more...]
Slovakia’s Peter Sagan takes Tour of California lead (The Associated Press)
Slovakia's Peter Sagan takes Tour of California lead (The Associated Press) Slovakia's Peter Sagan took the Tour of California lead Friday in the sixth stage, racing to a dominating victory in the rescheduled and shortened individual time trial. Sagan, the Tinkoff-Saxo rider who also won the fourth stage, completed the 6.6-mile course that began and ended at the Six Flags Magic Mountain in … [Read more...]
Pagenaud posts best lap on Fast Friday at Indianapolis (The Associated Press)
Pagenaud posts best lap on Fast Friday at Indianapolis (The Associated Press) Simon Pagenaud was the fastest driver Friday at Indianapolis. If he can duplicate that feat two more times, he'll put team owner Roger Penske within striking distance of a May sweep. The French driver posted the best lap in Indianapolis 500 practice, going 230.698 mph late in the final full practice before … [Read more...]
Crystal Palace unveil home and away shirts for 2015-16 season: Official [PHOTOS]
Crystal Palace unveil home and away shirts for 2015-16 season: Official [PHOTOS] This week, Crystal Palace unveiled their home and away shirts for the 2015/16 season. The home shirt maintains the traditional red and blue vertical stripes with yellow trim, but with the adoption of a new asymmetrical style. The crew-neck is … Continue reading → This week, Crystal Palace unveiled their home … [Read more...]
Ryan Getzlaf out to prove he’s the top middle-man in Western Conference Final
Ryan Getzlaf out to prove he's the top middle-man in Western Conference Final ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ryan Getzlaf has ‘Messier-ified’ right in front of our eyes. His jaw seems to protrude slightly more than it has in the past. His forehead looks more defined. His hair, as Alex Ovechkin pointed out, is now completely gone on top. In fact, Getzlaf could maybe pass for Messier’s on-ice double if … [Read more...]
Smokestack catches fire at Great American Ball Park
Smokestack catches fire at Great American Ball Park Like every modern baseball stadium, the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati has its own little features and a unique decor that separates it from the other 29 around MLB. Among those features would be the riverboat stationed above the batter's eye in straightaway center field, in addition to the smokestacks that hover over the … [Read more...]
Mariota takes field for 1st time with Titans at rookie camp – Sacramento Bee
Mariota takes field for 1st time with Titans at rookie camp - Sacramento Bee Marcus Mariota has started the process of getting used to being under center as an NFL quarterback, and the Tennessee Titans liked what they saw on the field. The Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 2 draft pick overall was happy to be back on the field during the first day of rookie minicamp on Friday. Taking some snaps … [Read more...]
Biffle, Bowyer race into All-Star Race, Patrick wins fan vote
Biffle, Bowyer race into All-Star Race, Patrick wins fan vote Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer won the two segments of the Sprint Showdown Friday night and will join Danica Patrick in the field for Saturday's Sprint All-Star Race. Biffle won segment one while Bowyer won segment two, both of which were 20 laps. Patrick won the fan vote. Both segments looked similar; the driver who took the lead … [Read more...]
Watch: Cubs win in extras after Polanco trips
Watch: Cubs win in extras after Polanco trips Gregory Polanco tripped and let the walk-off hit fall on Friday. (USATSI) Friday afternoon's Cubs-Pirates game at Wrigley Field was a big time thriller. The Cubbies jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the fifth, but the Pirates battled back and tied the game in the top of the ninth. The line score does a decent job depicting the craziness: The Cubs almost … [Read more...]