Syndergaard dazzles with bat and glove, Mets sweep Phillies [unable to retrieve full-text content]NEW YORK (AP) Noah Syndergaard pitched six-hit ball into the eighth inning and connected for his first major league home run, Lucas Duda homered twice and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. … [Read more...]
DeSean Jackson attends Cavs game on first day of Redskins OTAs (Photos)
DeSean Jackson attends Cavs game on first day of Redskins OTAs (Photos) DeSean Jackson was noticeably absent on the first day of the Washington Redskins’ organized team activities Tuesday. Later that day, we found out why. Here courtside at Game 4 of the #ECF, @EBled2 of the @Suns, @NBADraft prospect @MONSTATREZZ & @DeSeanJackson11! pic.twitter.com/A6YdJls1vU— NBA (@NBA) May 27, 2015 … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the Hawks, the Cavs, systems and stars
The 10-man rotation, starring the Hawks, the Cavs, systems and stars A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: ESPN.com. Kevin Arnovitz on the state of the Atlanta Hawks' system-over-superstars experiment in the moments … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Doolittle Returns
Saves and Steals: Doolittle Returns Since we published last Thursday, we have a six day “week” to cover today. The last week has offered plenty of turmoil in the closer world with blown saves aplenty. A few of the most recently minted closers are in the process of securing their new job. Meanwhile, a couple established relievers are on the verge of losing their role. Of course, the big news is … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Blackhawks try to force Game 7 – CBSSports.com
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Blackhawks try to force Game 7 - CBSSports.com The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to force a Game 7. (USATSI) Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks, Game 6, 8 p.m. ET, … [Read more...]
Fan captures best view of Kris Bryant’s monster homer off Wrigley video board
Fan captures best view of Kris Bryant's monster homer off Wrigley video board It took Kris Bryant's home-run stroke a little while to warm up once he hit the big leagues, but the Chicago Cubs rookie slugger seems to be doing just fine these days. After hitting his first dinger on May 9, Bryant has blasted six more, the most impressive of which came Tuesday night in the Cubs' 3-2 win over the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia team classification after stage 17 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia team classification after stage 17 (Reuters) May 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 17 on Wednesday 1. Astana(Kazakhstan) 204:16:15" 2. Movistar(Spain) +24:57" 3. BMC Racing(United States) +33:48" 4. Team Sky(Britain) +42:02" 5. Cannondale(United States) +1:23:24" 6. Tinkoff - Saxo(Russia) +1:37:56" 7. Lotto(Belgium) +2:03:45" 8. … [Read more...]
Report: Sharks set to hire DeBoer as coach
Report: Sharks set to hire DeBoer as coach Peter DeBoer could be the new coach of the San Jose Sharks this week. (USATSI) The San Jose Sharks appear to be closing in on a new coach, and according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com it is going to be former New Jersey Devils coach Peter DeBoer. LeBrun reports on Wednesday that the Sharks are expected to name DeBoer as their newest coach before the end of … [Read more...]
Curry to wear protective sleeve in Game 5
Curry to wear protective sleeve in Game 5 J.A. Adande, ESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wore a sleeve on his right arm to protect an elbow injury during the team's shootaround Wednesday morning and is expected to wear the … [Read more...]
A-Rod moves to third on RBI list with 1,995th
A-Rod moves to third on RBI list with 1,995th A-Rod moved into third place on the all-time RBI list Wednesday. (USATSI) NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez climbed another leaderboard on Wednesday afternoon, this time the all-time RBI leaderboard. The Yankees slugger hit a three-run home run off Chris Young of the Royals in the third inning and moved into sole possession of third place on the career RBI … [Read more...]