Jeff Gordon to join Fox's NASCAR coverage in 2016 Jeff Gordon's move to Fox full-time in 2016 is now official. The four-time Sprint Cup Series champion announced Thursday afternoon that he would be a part of the network's Sprint Cup race coverage in 2016. He'll be an analyst in the broadcast booth, replacing Larry McReynolds and joining analyst Darrell Waltrip and play-by-play announcer Mike … [Read more...]
Lightning banking on bad luck to explain Game 4 blowout
Lightning banking on bad luck to explain Game 4 blowout “How did you see it play out?” Any time a coach answers a question with a question it’s squirmy. And it rarely ever happens when the query and the response are grounded in happy feelings and optimism. As it was, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper was asked how he saw the second period of their 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers in Game … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: The LBJ Show
The Daily Dose: The LBJ Show Saturday, May 23, 2015 Friday night’s dominant Game 2 win by the short-handed Cavs over the injury riddled Hawks was a great example of why I never took Atlanta seriously. Sure they had their injuries with DeMarre Carroll at less than 100 percent, and both Kyle Korver and Al Horford sustaining in-game injuries, but the fact that they weren’t able to defend the home … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Ready For Rusney
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Ready For Rusney Saturday, May 23, 2015 On Wednesday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said there was "nothing imminent" on the promotion of outfielder Rusney Castillo. Apparently the word "imminent" is open to interpretation. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Less than 48 hours after Farrell told reporters Castillo would be reporting to Triple-A … [Read more...]
Hawks' Bazemore: We're still the better team
Hawks' Bazemore: We're still the better team Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print ATLANTA -- Down 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and headed on the road, the Atlanta Hawks are badly in need of confidence. Kent Bazemore made an attempt to give them some with brash statements … [Read more...]
Rick Nash scores twice as Rangers even series with Lightning
Rick Nash scores twice as Rangers even series with Lightning A pair of second period goals from Chris Kreider and Keith Yandle 1:48 apart propelled the New York Rangers to 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. The series is now tied 2-2 with Game 5 Sunday at Madison Square Garden. After allowing six goals in each of the past two games, the … [Read more...]
23 ways of looking at LeBron James
23 ways of looking at LeBron James 1. ATLANTA - LeBron James shows up for work Friday night wearing a backwards baseball cap. He is quite possibly the first person to pull off the backwards-cap look since its early ‘90s heyday of Ken Griffey Jr. and Axl Rose. We lead with this fashion choice because on this night, LeBron James will do many things very well. Tonight, LeBron will be better at … [Read more...]
Sources: J. Van Gundy option for Pelicans job
Sources: J. Van Gundy option for Pelicans job Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Jeff Van Gundy has emerged as a candidate for the New Orleans Pelicans' head-coaching position, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com this week that the ESPN … [Read more...]
Marlins lose eighth straight game, Mat Latos and Henderson Alvarez to DL
Marlins lose eighth straight game, Mat Latos and Henderson Alvarez to DL 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. The Miami Marlins weeks of turmoil and terrible baseball continued on Friday, this time with an 8-5 loss to the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Lundqvist solid in 5-1 drubbing of Lightning
NHL Three Stars: Lundqvist solid in 5-1 drubbing of Lightning No. 1 Star: Rick Nash, New York Rangers Nash has been heavily criticized during his time in New York for his lack of playoff production. He took a step in the right direction Friday night with 2 goals and an assist against Tampa. Nash's first goal was beauty on a break away. No. 2 Star: Keith Yandle, New York Rangers Like Nash, … [Read more...]