Cycling-Porte pulls out of Giro d'Italia after miserable tour (Reuters) Australia's Richie Porte has pulled out of the Giro d'Italia due to injury as one of the pre-race favourites suffered a catastrophic first two weeks of the 21-stage event, his Team Sky said on Monday. "Richie Porte has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia on medical grounds following injuries sustained in a … [Read more...]
Maradona blasts 'dictator for life' Blatter
Maradona blasts 'dictator for life' Blatter Diego Maradona wrote a scathing review of FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Sunday. Argentina's beloved former No. 10 and manager Diego Maradona has launched a scathing personal attack on Sepp Blatter ahead of FIFA's presidential elections this week. Blatter is seeking an unprecedented fifth term at the helm of the governing body, with Prince Ali … [Read more...]
Lightning shock Rangers in Game 5, one win away from Cup Final
Lightning shock Rangers in Game 5, one win away from Cup Final NEW YORK – The Tampa Bay Lightning finally shut down the New York Rangers’ offense, got another star performance from Steven Stamkos and are now one win away from playing for the Stanley Cup for the first time since winning it in 2004. The Bolts won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, 2-0, on Sunday night at MSG, taking a 3-2 … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Ben Bishop, Bolts win Game 5
NHL Three Stars: Ben Bishop, Bolts win Game 5 No. 1 Star: Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning The Lightning goalie made 26 saves for the shutout, as Tampa defeated the Rangers 2-0 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, taking a 3-2 series lead. No. 2 Star: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning Stamkos scored a goal for the fourth straight game and added an assist on Valtteri Filppula’s goal. … [Read more...]
Looking ahead to Game 4: Warriors at Rockets
Looking ahead to Game 4: Warriors at Rockets Previously on "The Warriors and the Rockets" ... I mean, what didn't happen in the Golden State Warriors' Game 3 evisceration of the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center? After two hyper-competitive games in which the Rockets may have come away with a 2-0 lead against any other team, the Warriors traveled to hostile territory and handed their … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: LeBron Dominates Hawks
The Daily Dose: Dose: LeBron Dominates Hawks Monday, May 25, 2015 Cavaliers 114, Hawks 111 (Cavs lead series 3-0) The Hawks may have been the best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the Cavaliers have had their way with them so far in this series. To be fair, Atlanta did play much better on Sunday and pushed Cleveland to the brink, but they eventually fell in … [Read more...]
LeBron: Dellavedova undeserving of 'bad rap'
LeBron: Dellavedova undeserving of 'bad rap' 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 CLEVELAND -- LeBron James, sharing the postgame podium with Matthew Dellavedova following the Cavaliers' 114-111 overtime … [Read more...]
Mailbag: NFL owners maintain strength by sticking together – ESPN
Mailbag: NFL owners maintain strength by sticking together - ESPN John Clayton, NFL senior writer Close Senior NFL writer and commentator Joined ESPN in 1995 Member of the writers' wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 0 Shares Print Last week's NFL owners meetings provided a reminder of the power of ownership in this sport. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft … [Read more...]
Confidence carrying Stamkos as scoring touch returns
Confidence carrying Stamkos as scoring touch returns NEW YORK — Steven Stamkos stood at the podium after Game 5 with a relaxed look on his face. Gone are the days when speculation was rife that he was injured, contributing to his goal drought in Tampa’s first eight games of the postseason. Stamkos wasn’t hurt, as he contended during Round 1 into Round 2. But even a multiple Rocket Richard … [Read more...]
Prince Fielder leads Rangers to sweep over the Yankees
Prince Fielder leads Rangers to sweep over the Yankees Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Looks like Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder is back. The 31-year-old came into the year with major questions after … [Read more...]