Real Madrid sack manager Carlo Ancelotti after trophy-less season Carlo Ancelotti has been relieved of his duties as Real Madrid manager after two years in charge. The move to dismiss the Italian comes as no surprise after a disappointing 2014/2015 season in which they got knocked out at the … Continue reading → Carlo Ancelotti has been relieved of his duties as Real Madrid manager after … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Fear the Beard? You bet
The Daily Dose: Dose: Fear the Beard? You bet Tuesday, May 26, 2015 James Harden bounced back from an awful 3-of-16 shooting performance and just 17 points in Game 3 in Saturday’s loss to hit 13-of-22 shots, 7-of-11 3-pointers and 12-of-13 free throws for a playoff career-high 45 points to go along with nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in Monday’s 128-115 win over the … [Read more...]
Rockets use incredible 1st quarter, Harden’s 45 to avoid Warriors sweep
Rockets use incredible 1st quarter, Harden's 45 to avoid Warriors sweep The Houston Rockets needed a terrific performance to bounce back from a Game 3 blowout loss and extend their season. A 45-point first quarter certainly qualified as a pretty good foundation for their eventual 128-115 win. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] In tying a playoff record … [Read more...]
Ducks strike quickly; score two goals in 32 seconds against Chicago (Video)
Ducks strike quickly; score two goals in 32 seconds against Chicago (Video) What is it about the Anaheim Ducks and scoring goals and bunches super quickly? In Game 4 at Chicago, the Ducks scored the second-fastest three goals in NHL history in 37 seconds. The Ducks got their scoring on the board quickly in Game 5 at Anaheim with two goals in 32 seconds. First, at the 5:10 mark of the first … [Read more...]
Curry OK, calls fall to court scariest of career
Curry OK, calls fall to court scariest of career ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Warriors star and NBA MVP Stephen Curry missed the equivalent of a quarter after taking a hard fall on his head, neck and back area near the basket in the second quarter of Monday night's 128-115 loss to the Rockets. The Warriors said that after a series of tests, it was determined Curry had no … [Read more...]
10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 12
10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 12 Here are the 10 things we learned from gameweek 12 of the Major League Soccer season. 1. Congratulations to Chris Wondolowski The wait for Wondo’s 100th MLS goal wasn’t a long one. Eight days after heading in 99 at Avaya … Continue reading → Here are the 10 things we learned from gameweek 12 of the Major League Soccer season. 1. Congratulations to … [Read more...]
Curry OK after hard fall on back, neck in loss
Curry OK after hard fall on back, neck in loss ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Warriors star and NBA MVP Stephen Curry missed the equivalent of a quarter after taking a hard fall on his head, neck and back area near the basket in the second quarter of Monday night's 128-115 Game 4 loss in the Western Conference finals against the Rockets. The Warriors said that after a series … [Read more...]
Montoya earns $2.4 million for Indy 500 win (The Associated Press)
Montoya earns $2.4 million for Indy 500 win (The Associated Press) Juan Pablo Montoya was all smiles at the victory banquet Monday night where he celebrated his second Indy 500 win in three tries. Also, tribute was paid to team owner Roger Penske for winning a 16th race at Indy. The check amounts were announced at the annual victory dinner Monday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. … [Read more...]
Busche, Guarnier win second US road cycling championships (The Associated Press)
Busche, Guarnier win second US road cycling championships (The Associated Press) Matt Busche and Megan Guarnier each won their second road national championship Monday, and earned a spot on the U.S. team for the world championships in Virginia this September. Kiel Reijnen of UnitedHealthcare finished third, recovering from a flat tire near the end of the race to claim bronze. Busche won … [Read more...]
Juan Pablo Montoya’s great pass gives him Indy 500 win
Juan Pablo Montoya's great pass gives him Indy 500 win Juan Pablo Montoya won Sunday's Indianapolis 500 after a thrilling 15-lap dash to the finish. The final segment of the race featured multiple lead changes among three drivers: Montoya, Will Power and Scott Dixon. As one car would go to the lead, the two cars behind would catch up via the draft a lap or so later and make a move to the … [Read more...]