Firing Line seeks to end runner-up stigma in Preakness (The Associated Press) His horse has amassed nearly $1 million in earnings over six races, so owner Arnold Zetcher found no need to lament Firing Line's reputation for finishing second in big events. Coming into the Derby, Firing Line had twice finished second behind Dortmund. Firing Line finally beat Dortmund at Churchill Downs, which … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers win in Game 7
NHL Three Stars: Stepan leads Rangers win in Game 7 No. 1 Star: Derek Stepan, New York Rangers The center won a faceoff and then won Game 7 of the Rangers’ series against the Washington Capitals, putting a rebounded Dan Girardi shot past Braden Holtby for the 2-1 win. No. 2 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Lundqvist won his sixth straight Game 7 with a 35-save effort, including … [Read more...]
Warriors thump Grizzlies in dominant Game 5, now lead 3-2
Warriors thump Grizzlies in dominant Game 5, now lead 3-2 The Golden State Warriors looked in crisis just four days ago. After a second straight blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, it's safe to say that the best team of the NBA's regular season is still one of the league's obvious championship contenders. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] … [Read more...]
Orioles to compensate stadium workers for games lost during Baltimore riots
Orioles to compensate stadium workers for games lost during Baltimore riots With civil unrest and chaos overtaking the streets of Baltimore throughout the week of April 27, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to significantly alter their schedule in the best interest of their fans, whose safety would have been put at serious risk by traveling to and from Orioles Park at Camden Yards. In fact, … [Read more...]
102-year-old Gladys Holbrook to throw out first pitch at upcoming Brewers game
102-year-old Gladys Holbrook to throw out first pitch at upcoming Brewers game As a lifelong Brewers fan — their entire existence, not hers — 102-year-old Gladys Holbrook will soon live a dream shared by many baseball fans. On May 31, Holbrook will throw out the first pitch prior to Milwaukee's afternoon game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Holbrook was selected this week after a friend … [Read more...]
Cubs beat Mets again when Chris Coghlan draws walk-off walk
Cubs beat Mets again when Chris Coghlan draws walk-off walk The Chicago Cubs won for the sixth time this season in the final at-bat on Wednesday and the Mets didn't even make them put the ball in play in scoring the final run. Carlos Torres gave up a single to Anthony Rizzo to start the inning and Chicago manager Joe Maddon inserted Matt Szczur to pinch run. Starlin Castor singled to left … [Read more...]
Illegal shift: Korean team attempts to play third baseman behind the catcher
Illegal shift: Korean team attempts to play third baseman behind the catcher If you thought defensive shifting in Major League Baseball had reached its peak in creativity and absurdity, check out the shift the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) attempted to pull off during Tuesday's game KT Wiz. The ever classic '3rd baseman behind catcher' shift. Full video at … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Kluber Flirts with Greatness
Baseball Daily Dose: Kluber Flirts with Greatness Thursday, May 14, 2015 Indians starter Corey Kluber flirted with a no-hitter on Wednesday night against the Cardinals, losing it with two outs in the seventh inning on a Jhonny Peralta single. It still finished as one of the best starts in quite some time. Over eight innings, he allowed just the one hit with no walks and – you’re going to want … [Read more...]
Rangers eliminate Capitals with thrilling Game 7 OT win
Rangers eliminate Capitals with thrilling Game 7 OT win NEW YORK – The New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the second straight season with a 2-1 win in overtime over the Washington Capitals in Game 7 on Wednesday night. Derek Stepan scored with 8:36 left in OT, firing home the rebound of a Dan Girardi blast from the blue line and eliminating the Capitals. The … [Read more...]
Promoter: Unbeaten champ Golovkin has nearly sold out Forum (The Associated Press)
Promoter: Unbeaten champ Golovkin has nearly sold out Forum (The Associated Press) Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin's bout against Willie Monroe Jr. on Saturday has nearly sold out the Forum. Tom Loeffler, Golovkin's promoter, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the historic Inglewood arena's 12,600-seat configuration for boxing is approaching full capacity. ''It's clear to … [Read more...]