This week in sports: NHL Playoff Predictions - The Chicago Maroon Western Conference Final:Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks How Anaheim got here: Nine games. Nine games are all it took for the California-based team to make it to the Western Conference Finals. A sweep against Winnipeg in the first round followed by a 4–1 series win against Calgary in the second. Star forward Corey Perry leads … [Read more...]
Police suspect drug overdose in boxer Tony Ayala Jr.’s death (The Associated Press)
Police suspect drug overdose in boxer Tony Ayala Jr.'s death (The Associated Press) Heroin and a syringe were found next to the body of Tony Ayala Jr., San Antonio police disclosed Thursday in a report that says investigators suspect a drug overdose killed the troubled boxer. According to a newly released police report, the items were found on a desk next to Ayala's body, which was found … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Western Conference Final
Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Western Conference Final For the third straight year, the Chicago Blackhawks will play a team in the Southern California area for the Western Conference championship and the chance to look really weird not touching the Clarence Campbell Bowl. Only the Hawks will not play the Los Angeles Kings, their opponent the last two postseasons. The Anaheim Ducks led by … [Read more...]
MLB tells Dodgers it made incorrect call on replay challenge Wednesday
MLB tells Dodgers it made incorrect call on replay challenge Wednesday Your browser does not support iframes. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was ejected from Wednesday's game against Miami when he became frustrated by a replay review that ruled a Howie Kendrick hit to right field was caught by Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. After further review of the play and the … [Read more...]
Irving aggravates left knee in first half, exits
Irving aggravates left knee in first half, exits Dave McMenamin, ESPN.com Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving tweaked his left knee Thursday night in the first half of a 94-73 win over … [Read more...]
Newgarden flips car in Indianapolis 500 practice (The Associated Press)
Newgarden flips car in Indianapolis 500 practice (The Associated Press) Three big crashes in Indianapolis 500 practice this week have raised one big question. Are the new oval aero kits, along with speeds that have topped 230 mph, the cause? ''We're still learning, to be honest,'' Helio Castroneves said. ''There are so many little details with the new aero kit that we're just starting now … [Read more...]
Cavendish races to 3rd Tour of California stage victory (The Associated Press)
Cavendish races to 3rd Tour of California stage victory (The Associated Press) Britain's Mark Cavendish raced his third Tour of California stage victory and Latvia's Tom Skujins retained the overall lead Thursday in the rainy fifth stage. Cavendish, the Etixx-Quick Step rider who won the first two stages, powered to the front in the final 200 yards to win the 95.7-mile leg from Santa … [Read more...]
Cautious Giant wins feature by 1 length at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Cautious Giant wins feature by 1 length at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Cautious Giant won the $58,000 feature by a length Thursday at Santa Anita after the race was moved off the turf course because of heavy rain. … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey admits frustration over wide position
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey admits frustration over wide position Following a peculiar 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea City, a match in which Arsenal dominated possession, Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey voiced his displeasure with his new wide role with the team. The Wales international said, “It (playing out on the … Continue reading → Following a peculiar 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea City, a … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving leaves Cavs-Bulls Game 6 with knee injury
Kyrie Irving leaves Cavs-Bulls Game 6 with knee injury Already hobbled by a right foot strain and left knee tendinitis, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving suffered a scare in the second quarter of his team's potentially series-ending Game 6 vs. the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] With 9:47 remaining in the … [Read more...]