The Daily Dose: Dose: Finals Preview Part 1 Sunday, May 31, 2015 Rome wasn’t built in a day, patience is a virtue, all things come to those who wait, patience is bitter but the fruit is sweet, and yada yada yada. It’s Sunday and yet we still have to wait for Thursday night to get to the NBA Finals. The Cavs will travel to Oakland for Game 1 and try to be just the second Eastern Conference team … [Read more...]
Angels launch five homers off Shane Greene, win third straight against Tigers
Angels launch five homers off Shane Greene, win third straight against Tigers 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. If it wasn't official before, it's official now: The bloom is off the Shane Greene rose that had unexpectedly … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Toews, Kane power Blackhawks back to Stanley Cup Final
NHL Three Stars: Toews, Kane power Blackhawks back to Stanley Cup Final No. 1 Star: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks captain came through yet again as his two first-period goals helped pace Chicago to a 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7. No. 2 Star: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks Kane assisted on three goals in each of the three periods during Chicago’s win. He … [Read more...]
In The Arsenal wins Art Rooney Pace (The Associated Press)
In The Arsenal wins Art Rooney Pace (The Associated Press) YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) -- In The Arsenal won the Art Rooney Pace on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway, beating entrymate Betting Exchange by a head in the $300,000 race for 3-year-old colts. … [Read more...]
Marian Hossa scores controversial dagger of a goal in Game 7 (Video)
Marian Hossa scores controversial dagger of a goal in Game 7 (Video) Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks scored a critical goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final in the second period on a play that the NHL determined was not a kicked puck into the goal. After Brad Richards’ shot was saved by Anaheim Ducks goalie Freddie Anderson – who then left yet another rebound in front of him … [Read more...]
Minute Maid Park concourse was temporarily flooded on Saturday
Minute Maid Park concourse was temporarily flooded on Saturday The city of Houston and much of southeast Texas has been inundated with severe weather and heavy rains this week, leading to flooding conditions and the entire area being declared a disaster by President Obama. Unfortunately, they didn't get any relief on Saturday as a new line of powerful thunderstorms hit the area, leading to … [Read more...]
Missouri transfer Jonathan Williams III reportedly picks Gonzaga – SportingNews.com
Missouri transfer Jonathan Williams III reportedly picks Gonzaga - SportingNews.com Missouri's leading scorer last season, Johnathan Williams III, has committed to Gonzaga, according to CBS Sports. A 6-9, 225-pound forward, Williams was granted a transfer in April, but Missouri coach Kim Anderson restricted him from going to 25 schools including all SEC and Big 12 schools, as well as Illinois … [Read more...]
Divisidero wins Belmont’s Pennine Ridge Stakes (The Associated Press)
Divisidero wins Belmont's Pennine Ridge Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Divisidero rallied to beat Takeover Target by a neck Saturday in the $200,000 Pennine Ridge Stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Spanish Queen wins $400,000 American Oaks at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Spanish Queen wins $400,000 American Oaks at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Spanish Queen rallied three-wide turning for home to win the $400,000 American Oaks by three-quarters of a length Saturday at Santa Anita, stamping herself as one of the nation's top 3-year-old fillies. … [Read more...]
Sources: Gentry to become next Pelicans coach
Sources: Gentry to become next Pelicans coach 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 Golden State Warriors associate head coach Alvin Gentry has been chosen as the new coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to league sources. Gentry and the Pelicans … [Read more...]