Thibodeau expects to be Bulls' coach next season Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer 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 CHICAGO -- Tom Thibodeau says he expects to be … [Read more...]
Why Willie Monroe Jr. thinks he can beat Gennady Golovkin (Yahoo Sports)
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Gerrard to Liverpool: Buy a striker
Gerrard to Liverpool: Buy a striker Preparing to make his final Anfield appearance, Steven Gerrard says his only regret is not winning a Prem title. Preparing to make his final Anfield appearance, Steven Gerrard says his only regret is not winning a Prem title. Preparing to make his final Anfield appearance, Steven Gerrard says his only regret is not winning a Prem title. Steven Gerrard has … [Read more...]
CarGo's HR in ninth propels Rockies past LA
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The Daily Dose: Dose: Smoove Operator
The Daily Dose: Dose: Smoove Operator One man’s trash is another man’s treasure was the theme of the evening on Thursday. The Pistons waived Josh Smith earlier this season and the Rockets reaped all the rewards in one of the craziest games of the year. They outscored the Clippers 40-15 in the fourth quarter to earn a 119-107 victory and force a Game 7 on Sunday. Smith scored 14 points in the … [Read more...]
Baffert expects another stretch duel at Preakness (Reuters)
Baffert expects another stretch duel at Preakness (Reuters) (Reuters) - American Pharoah trainer Bob Baffert expects another challenging race for his Triple Crown hopeful against stablemate Dortmund and Firing Line in Saturday's Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. American Pharoah, the 4-5 odds-on Preakness favorite, won for the fifth time in a row with a Kentucky Derby triumph two weeks ago … [Read more...]
Frederik Andersen keeps Ducks net stable in playoffs
Frederik Andersen keeps Ducks net stable in playoffs ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen has seemed almost too calm this playoff. His emotions seem to never outwardly get the best of him. Let in a bad goal? Relax and stop the next puck. Make a big save? Get ready for another blast from another player. Hear people doubt his ability to backstop a Stanley Cup contender? Just … [Read more...]
Matt Carpenter’s late home run leads Cardinals to victory
Matt Carpenter's late home run leads Cardinals to victory 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. St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter refuses to cool down at the plate. The 29-year-old struck again Thursday against the … [Read more...]
2015 MLB All-Star game uniforms and Pillbox caps apparently revealed
2015 MLB All-Star game uniforms and Pillbox caps apparently revealed The 2015 MLB All-Star game will be played July 14 in Cincinnati and we now know what the teams will be wearing thanks to Phil Hecken of Uni Watch. New MLB ASG hats have leaked! http://t.co/S9VHwoIL2x (h/t @WallendaNik) pic.twitter.com/olClVyhixJ— Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) May 15, 2015 @metspolice @METS_BRO NL jersey front … [Read more...]
Rockets complete shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers, force Game 7
Rockets complete shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers, force Game 7 With three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday night's Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 at Staples Center, the Houston Rockets looked about an hour away from packing up their lockers for the offseason. The Clippers had just opened up an 89-70 lead to take control of the game and appeared to be in … [Read more...]