NHL Three Stars: Johnson’s trick leads Lightning No. 1 Star: Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Lightning The center tallied the first hat trick in franchise history, increasing his goal total to 11 for the playoffs in the Bolts’ 6-2 win over the New York Rangers. No. 2 Star: Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning The blowout really got rolling in the third period; before that, it took a strong effort by … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (5.18.15) Sam Kelly
World Soccer Talk Radio (5.18.15) Sam Kelly Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Sam Kelly. Argentine soccer expert Sam Kelly brings us up to date on the punishment that Boca Juniors received from CONMEBOL for last week’s pepper spray … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Sam … [Read more...]
Rangers ready to forget ‘stupid, selfish’ Game 2 performance
Rangers ready to forget 'stupid, selfish' Game 2 performance NEW YORK — Ryan McDonagh sat in his stall after Game 2 holding back plenty of anger. A Rangers team that has been undisciplined all season long allowed the Tampa Bay Lightning six power plays — three they scored on — and robbed themselves an opportunity grab a 2-0 series lead. “It’s embarrassing,” McDonagh said. “ There are a lot … [Read more...]
Tyler Johnson, playing bigger than his narrative for Lightning
Tyler Johnson, playing bigger than his narrative for Lightning NEW YORK – Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Because if you've watched the Tampa Bay Lightning in the last two seasons, you’ve probably heard it every time Tyler Johnson does something amazing, which is quite often this season. Tyler Johnson, 24, was an undrafted rookie. Tyler Johnson is listed at 5-foot-8, which may have … [Read more...]
Cech keen on Arsenal, Utd, PSG
Cech keen on Arsenal, Utd, PSG ESPN FC's Gabriele Marcotti discusses the possibility of Chelsea's Petr Cech and Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels both making the move to Manchester United. The ESPN FC crew rank the Top 10 goalkeepers in the world. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech would like to join Arsenal, Manchester United or PSG according to his agent Viktor Kolar. Czech Republic international … [Read more...]
Don Cherry rips Russian World Championship team leaving ice during O Canada (Video)
Don Cherry rips Russian World Championship team leaving ice during O Canada (Video) Hockey commentator Don Cherry is known for his rants against European hockey players. Some of which happen to play in a country called Russia, or in countries that used to be part of something called the Soviet Union. Did he take this level of Xenophobia to a new level Monday on Coach’s Corner? This is in … [Read more...]
Arsenal need rotation ahead of final two Premier League matches
Arsenal need rotation ahead of final two Premier League matches Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, Arsenal placed themselves in pole position to grab a top three place in the Premier League table. While a potential third place finish at the end of the season is … Continue reading → Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Tyler Johnson hat trick fuels Lightning’s Game 2 rout of Rangers
Tyler Johnson hat trick fuels Lightning’s Game 2 rout of Rangers NEW YORK – The Tampa Bay Lightning emphatically thumped the New York Rangers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final, as a Tyler Johnson hat trick and four special teams goals fueled a 6-2 victory to even their series at 1-1. It was the first time in 14 postseason contests that the Rangers didn’t play a one-goal game. It … [Read more...]
Lazier heads home after failing to qualify for Indy 500 (The Associated Press)
Lazier heads home after failing to qualify for Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Buddy Lazier and his crew spent Monday cleaning out the team's garage and headed home. On Sunday, nothing went Lazier's way and he failed to qualify for a spot in the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. ''We missed the whole day of practice, we were rained out the other day, we missed practice on Thursday,'' … [Read more...]
James Hinchcliffe involved in vicious wreck at Indy practice
James Hinchcliffe involved in vicious wreck at Indy practice James Hinchcliffe is in stable condition after he wrecked while practicing for the Indianapolis 500. Hinchcliffe's car collided with the wall at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and flipped before coming to rest. Here's video of the wreck: Hinchcliffe was transported to Methodist Hospital, where he underwent surgery to remove a piece … [Read more...]