Marian Hossa scores controversial dagger of a goal in Game 7 (Video) Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks scored a critical goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final in the second period on a play that the NHL determined was not a kicked puck into the goal. After Brad Richards’ shot was saved by Anaheim Ducks goalie Freddie Anderson – who then left yet another rebound in front of him … [Read more...]
Minute Maid Park concourse was temporarily flooded on Saturday
Minute Maid Park concourse was temporarily flooded on Saturday The city of Houston and much of southeast Texas has been inundated with severe weather and heavy rains this week, leading to flooding conditions and the entire area being declared a disaster by President Obama. Unfortunately, they didn't get any relief on Saturday as a new line of powerful thunderstorms hit the area, leading to … [Read more...]
Missouri transfer Jonathan Williams III reportedly picks Gonzaga – SportingNews.com
Missouri transfer Jonathan Williams III reportedly picks Gonzaga - SportingNews.com Missouri's leading scorer last season, Johnathan Williams III, has committed to Gonzaga, according to CBS Sports. A 6-9, 225-pound forward, Williams was granted a transfer in April, but Missouri coach Kim Anderson restricted him from going to 25 schools including all SEC and Big 12 schools, as well as Illinois … [Read more...]
Divisidero wins Belmont’s Pennine Ridge Stakes (The Associated Press)
Divisidero wins Belmont's Pennine Ridge Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Divisidero rallied to beat Takeover Target by a neck Saturday in the $200,000 Pennine Ridge Stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Spanish Queen wins $400,000 American Oaks at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Spanish Queen wins $400,000 American Oaks at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Spanish Queen rallied three-wide turning for home to win the $400,000 American Oaks by three-quarters of a length Saturday at Santa Anita, stamping herself as one of the nation's top 3-year-old fillies. … [Read more...]
Sources: Gentry to become next Pelicans coach
Sources: Gentry to become next Pelicans coach 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 Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry has been chosen as the new coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to league sources. Gentry and the Pelicans … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Another road Game 7 winner?
Daily Picks: Another road Game 7 winner? 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 at Anaheim Ducks, 8 p.m. ET, NBC, Game 7 Series tied 3-3 For a series that has been remarkably close through six games, it's hardly a surprise … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia team classification after stage 20 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia team classification after stage 20 (Reuters) May 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 20 on Saturday 1. Astana(Kazakhstan) 251:46:13" 2. BMC Racing(United States) +43:16" 3. Team Sky(Britain) +1:11:59" 4. Movistar(Spain) +1:18:32" 5. Cannondale(United States) +2:26:39" 6. Lotto(Belgium) +3:02:15" 7. Tinkoff - Saxo(Russia) +3:14:09" … [Read more...]
Munoz wins rain-shortened IndyCar race in Detroit (The Associated Press)
Munoz wins rain-shortened IndyCar race in Detroit (The Associated Press) Carlos Munoz has his first career IndyCar victory, winning Saturday at Belle Isle when the race was called because of rain after 47 laps. The 23-year-old Colombian driver had a substantial lead when a caution flag came out with just over 30 minutes remaining in what was supposed to be a 2-hour race. Marco Andretti was … [Read more...]
Live updates: Best of Saturday's MLB action
Live updates: Best of Saturday's MLB action Thanks to their fifth straight win Friday night (SF 4, ATL 2), the Giants come into Saturday sitting in first place in the NL West. They've won 13 of their last 15 games overall and are a half-game up on the Dodgers. San Francisco was 5.5 games back at the start of this 13-2 stretch. The recent hot streak coincides almost perfectly with the return … [Read more...]