Rick Nash scores twice as Rangers even series with Lightning A pair of second period goals from Chris Kreider and Keith Yandle 1:48 apart propelled the New York Rangers to 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. The series is now tied 2-2 with Game 5 Sunday at Madison Square Garden. After allowing six goals in each of the past two games, the … [Read more...]
23 ways of looking at LeBron James
23 ways of looking at LeBron James 1. ATLANTA - LeBron James shows up for work Friday night wearing a backwards baseball cap. He is quite possibly the first person to pull off the backwards-cap look since its early ‘90s heyday of Ken Griffey Jr. and Axl Rose. We lead with this fashion choice because on this night, LeBron James will do many things very well. Tonight, LeBron will be better at … [Read more...]
Sources: J. Van Gundy option for Pelicans job
Sources: J. Van Gundy option for Pelicans job 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 Jeff Van Gundy has emerged as a candidate for the New Orleans Pelicans' head-coaching position, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com this week that the ESPN … [Read more...]
Marlins lose eighth straight game, Mat Latos and Henderson Alvarez to DL
Marlins lose eighth straight game, Mat Latos and Henderson Alvarez to DL 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. The Miami Marlins weeks of turmoil and terrible baseball continued on Friday, this time with an 8-5 loss to the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Lundqvist solid in 5-1 drubbing of Lightning
NHL Three Stars: Lundqvist solid in 5-1 drubbing of Lightning No. 1 Star: Rick Nash, New York Rangers Nash has been heavily criticized during his time in New York for his lack of playoff production. He took a step in the right direction Friday night with 2 goals and an assist against Tampa. Nash's first goal was beauty on a break away. No. 2 Star: Keith Yandle, New York Rangers Like Nash, … [Read more...]
Alcides Escobar wows again with long distance backhand flip
Alcides Escobar wows again with long distance backhand flip Take a moment of your time to marvel at the latest defensive wizardry exhibited by Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar. Escobar, who much like Atlanta Braves Gold Glove winner Andrelton Simmons is quickly building a reputation for his defensive prowess, added to his highlight reel on Friday with a diving stop and backhand … [Read more...]
2015 Draft: Latest Baseball America and MLB.com mock drafts – River Avenue Blues (blog)
2015 Draft: Latest Baseball America and MLB.com mock drafts - River Avenue Blues (blog) 5/22 to 5/24 Series Preview: Texas Rangers Game 42: Big Mike Back Home Stewart at the 2013 College Run Herby. (CollegeHomeRunDerby.com) As usual, John Manuel at Baseball America published his weekly mock draft today, and this week he has the Diamondbacks taking Illinois LHP Tyler Jay with the first overall … [Read more...]
Birdlover wins Mizdirection Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Birdlover wins Mizdirection Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Birdlover won the $75,000 Mizdirection Stakes for fillies and mares by a head Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (5.22.15) Ives Galarcep
World Soccer Talk Radio (5.22.15) Ives Galarcep Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Ives Galarcep, the lead reporter at Goal.com and editor-in-chief at SBI Soccer. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link. If you … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Ives … [Read more...]
Hawks gain Carroll but lose Korver (ankle)
Hawks gain Carroll but lose Korver (ankle) Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN Staff Writer Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print ATLANTA -- While the Hawks got a surprise start from DeMarre Carroll in Atlanta's 94-82 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, some of Carroll's teammates did not fare as well. … [Read more...]